(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 30)
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· Kim Soo-yeon
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Legislative clashKorean, US lawmakers at odds as Coupang case deepens tensions
· Kim Soo-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 30)
Politics over policyDeparture of Lee's top AI strategist reflects party interests overtaking national priorities
· Kim Soo-yeon
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 30.
· Kim Soo-yeon
(Yonhap Feature) Automation powers GM's global small SUV exports at S. Korean plant
CHANGWON, South Korea, April 30 (Yonhap) -- On the assembly line at the Changwon plant of GM Korea Co., vehicle frames of Trax Crossover models move in a slow but steady pace, rising and lowering automatically to meet workers at just the right height.
· Chang Dong-woo
ABS issuance soars 36 pct in Q1 on rise in mortgage-backed securities
SEOUL, April 30 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of asset-based securities (ABSs) in South Korea climbed sharply in the first quarter due to a rise in the issuance of mortgage-backed securities (MBSs), data showed Thursday.
· Park Sang-soo
GM Korea reaffirms commitment to S. Korean operations; Middle East conflict poses no disruption
CHANGWON, South Korea, April 30 (Yonhap) -- GM Korea Co., the South Korean unit of General Motors Co. (GM), has reaffirmed its commitment to maintaining operations, dismissing persistent market rumors of a potential exit, while also noting that ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have not disrupted its …
· Chang Dong-woo
Hegseth calls N. Korea's nuclear program 'lesson' as he defends Iran operation
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Wednesday described North Korea's menacing nuclear program as "the lesson" to learn, as he defended the U.S. military operation against Iran, which a Pentagon official said has cost an estimated US$25 billion.
· Song Sang-ho
Cultural acceptance has Giants’ Jung Hoo Lee playing at star level: ‘Express myself’
SAN FRANCISCO — In Korean culture, a bow is more than a greeting. It’s a sign of respect.
· Evan Webeck
South Korean court increases ex-president Yoon's sentence for obstructing justice
SEOUL — A South Korean appeals court increased the sentence of jailed former president Yoon Suk Yeol on Wednesday to seven years from the initial five for obstructing justice.
· Agence France-Presse
Douglas Whyte dominates Happy Valley with treble highlighted by Giant Ballon hat-trick
South African trainer scores three-timer alongside leading jockey Zac Purton at city circuit
· Olivia O'Sullivan
S&P keeps Korea's sovereign rating at 'AA' with stable outlook
S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday maintained South Korea's long-term sovereign credit rating at "AA" with a stable outlook, citing the country's competitive electronics sector and supportive fiscal policy as buffers against mounting global energy market risks.
· Park Ga-young
Kim praises North Korean soldiers who blew themselves up to evade Ukraine capture
Leader mentions for first time lengths to which troops go to avoid falling into enemy hands while fighting for Russia
· Lukeharding
Tang Wei expecting 2nd child with director Kim Tae-yong
The "Decision to Leave" star Tang Wei revealed Wednesday she is expecting her second child with her husband, South Korean director Kim Tae-yong.
· Yonhap
Tang Wei expecting 2nd child with director Kim Tae-yong
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The "Decision to Leave" star Tang Wei revealed Wednesday she is expecting her second child with her husband, South Korean director Kim Tae-yong.
· Woo Jae-yeon
S. Korea, U.S. discuss N. Korea, cooperation on disarmament, nonproliferation
Senior officials of South Korea and the United States discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and challenges facing the global disarmament and nonproliferation regime, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Ex-POWs sue N. Korea over forced labor; 3rd of its kind
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Five former South Korean prisoners of war (POWs) have filed a compensation lawsuit against North Korea and its leader Kim Jong-un at a Seoul court, seeking damages for forced labor.
· Woo Jae-yeon
South Korea’s ex-President Yoon sentenced to 7 years for charges including resisting arrest
A South Korean appeals court on Wednesday sentenced ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol to seven years in prison for resisting arrest and bypassing a legitimate Cabinet meeting before his brief imposition of martial law in December 2024.
· Associated Press
S. Korea, U.S. discuss N. Korea, cooperation on disarmament, nonproliferation
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Senior officials of South Korea and the United States discussed the situation on the Korean Peninsula, and challenges facing the global disarmament and nonproliferation regime, Seoul's foreign ministry said Wednesday.
· Oh Seok-min
S&P maintains S. Korea's rating at 'AA' with stable outlook
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Global credit appraiser S&P Global Ratings on Wednesday maintained its credit rating on South Korea at "AA," with a stable outlook.
· Kim Han-joo
Tribunal surcoreano condena al expresidente Yoon a 7 años por resistirse al arresto
Partidarios del expresidente de Corea del Sur, Yoon Suk Yeol, se manifiestan en el exterior de la Corte Suprema de Seúl, en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el 29 de abril de 2026. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)
· Kim Tong Hyung
Hyundai Motor chief attends Beijing auto show for 1st time in 8 yrs
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Executive Chair Euisun Chung attended Auto China 2026 in Beijing, industry sources said Wednesday, as the automaker steps up efforts to regain its foothold in the world's largest vehicle market.
· Kim Eun-jung
Seoul continues consultations with Iran over S. Korean vessels stranded in Strait of Hormuz: official
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is actively seeking ways to resolve the issue of its ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, including consultations with Iran, a presidential spokesperson said Wednesday.
· Park Boram
Yoon Suk Yeol's sentence rises to 7 years in prison on appeal
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to seven years in prison by the Seoul High Court on Wednesday, as the appeals court increased his punishment in a case tied to his failed 2024 martial law decree.
· Lee Seung-ku
South Korea's ex-President Yoon gets another 7-year sentence
A supporter of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol holds up his portrait during a rally outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 29, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
· Kim Tong Hyung
First lady bakes hope into cookies
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
KBO's career hits leader sent to minors for 1st time since trade
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Son Ah-seop, the career hits leader in South Korean baseball, has been sent to the minors two weeks after being traded.
· Yoo Jee-ho
(2nd LD) Appeals court increases ex-President Yoon's sentence to 7 yrs in obstruction of justice case
(ATTN: UPDATES throughout with details; ADDS photo)
· Chae Yun-hwan
Nvidia CEO’s daughter visits Doosan as humanoid tie-up deepens
Madison Huang, senior director of product marketing at Nvidia, visited Doosan Robotics on Wednesday, as the South Korean company and US tech giant step up their partnership to build a robot execution platform and commercialize industrial humanoid robots by 2028.
· Ahn Sung-mi
FM Cho discusses Middle East situation, enhanced ties with Azerbaijani counterpart
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held a phone call with his Azerbaijani counterpart Wednesday and discussed regional developments and ways to enhance bilateral cooperation, the foreign ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
(LEAD) S. Korea launches new frigate with enhanced anti-air, anti-sub capabilities
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS details in paras 4-5, photo) By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
(2nd LD) Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom; CHANGES photo)
· Kim Na-young
Hyundai Glovis deploys world's largest vehicle carrier
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Glovis Co., the logistics unit of Hyundai Motor Group, said Wednesday that it has deployed the world's largest vehicle carrier, capable of transporting up to 10,800 vehicles, to ramp up its shipping operations.
· Kim Eun-jung
Forgotten 'environment' of 11 women artists brought back to life at Leeum
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- A shrill siren pierces a fog-filled room draped in black curtains as a beam of light falls across the face of a visitor, apparently taken aback by the sudden sensory exposure.
· Lee Minji
[Contribution] The path to climate finance begins with forests
Minister of the Korea Forest Service
· Korea Herald
Gov't to support 100,000 young job seekers through conglomerate-led vocational training program
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday announced a set of support measures for young job seekers, including a new vocational training program led by major conglomerates.
· Kim Han-joo
R&D spending by S. Korean ICT companies up over 13 pct in 2024: data
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Investments in research and development (R&D) made by South Korean internet and communication technology (ICT) companies rose in 2024 from a year earlier, due to the artificial intelligence boom, government data showed Wednesday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom
Seoul stocks closed at a fresh peak on Wednesday, just an inch away from the 6,700 mark, as investors bet chip demand will remain solid amid woes over the artificial intelligence boom.
· Yonhap
Shinsegae ramps up foreign shopper push for holiday rush
Shinsegae said Wednesday it will launch its largest-ever promotional campaign to attract foreign national customers ahead of a “super holiday” period in early May, when public holidays in Korea, China and Japan overlap.
· Jeon Ji-woo
South Korea’s Yoon given longer sentence for obstructing justice
A court increased the ex-president’s sentence from five to seven years on charges related to his botched martial law bid
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea’s Yoon given longer sentence for obstructing justice
A court increased the ex-president’s sentence from five to seven years on charges related to his botched martial law bid
· Agence France-Presse
(LEAD) Appeals court increases ex-President Yoon's sentence to 7 yrs in obstruction of justice case
(ATTN: UPDATES with ruling; CHANGES headline, photo)
· Chae Yun-hwan
PM calls for speedy housing supply
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok paid a visit to a large housing construction site near Seoul on Wednesday to check on progress of the massive project designed to build more than 300,000 units around the capital city amid President Lee Jae Myung's push to rein in real estate speculation.
· CHANG JAE SUN
Korea's Presidential Security Service trains UAE presidential guards
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
(LEAD) Seoul stocks end at fresh record high on revived hope for AI boom
(ATTN: ADDS more info throughout)
· Kim Na-young
Busan by-election heats up as ex-presidential AI secretary joins potential three-way race
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- A scheduled parliamentary by-election in the southeastern city of Busan is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races nationwide with a potential three-way contest emerging, as a former presidential secretary prepares to enter the race.
· Yi Wonju
(URGENT) Appeals court increases ex-President Yoon's sentence to 7 yrs in obstruction of justice case
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· Chae Yun-hwan
Is it time to rethink zoos' role?
Neukgu's escape exposes lack of consideration for animal welfare as S. Korea plans to mandate licensing for all 121 zoos
· Son Ji-hyoung
Would scrapping 'kill chain' reduce tensions with North Korea?
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Ex-President Yoon denies all charges in 1st trial hearing over interference in Marine death probe
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol's lawyers on Wednesday denied all charges during the first hearing of his trial over allegations of interfering in a probe into the 2023 death of a Marine.
· Chae Yun-hwan