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SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Revenue of major retail companies here went up 5.6 percent from a year earlier in March thanks to the robust consumption demand fueled by a sharp increase in inbound travelers to South Korea and the back-to-school season, government data showed Wednesday.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Trade ministers of South Korea and Qatar agreed Wednesday to expand the two countries' cooperation in advanced industries, including artificial intelligence (AI) transformation of the manufacturing sector, semiconductor and biohealth, a Seoul ministry said.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rose slightly against the U.S. dollar Wednesday morning amid a decision by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to exit the OPEC oil cartel.
Kim Jong Un has praised North Korean soldiers who killed themselves by detonating their grenades while fighting for Russia against Ukraine, confirming a long-suspected battlefield policy.
Korean Air said Wednesday it has been elected chair of the safety, security and quality advisory group under SkyTeam, strengthening its role in shaping industry standards.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- LS Electric Co., a South Korean electrical equipment maker, said Wednesday it has secured a 319 billion-won (US$216.5 million) contract to supply power distribution systems to Bloom Energy, a U.S. energy solution firm, for a large-scale data center project.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The romantic comedy "Sold Out on You" led Netflix's weekly non-English series chart a week after its debut, the streaming giant said Wednesday.
South Korea's Hyundai Motor is not the world's largest automaker, but its stock price gains are outpacing those of its competitors. (Source photos by Reuters, Masaki Ishihara, Yuki Nakao and Getty Images)
South Korea was set to hold a launch ceremony Wednesday for a new homegrown 3,600-ton frigate with enhanced anti-air and anti-submarine capabilities, the Navy and the state arms procurement agency said.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Nongshim Co., South Korea's leading instant noodle maker, said Wednesday it has partnered with a Chinese company to launch collagen-based dietary supplements in the second half of the year.
Amorepacific Corp., South Korea's leading cosmetics company, said Wednesday its first-quarter net profit fell 5 percent from a year earlier due to a base effect.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial regulator said Wednesday that his agency will take bold steps to help the financial sector further develop innovative services.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea was set to hold a launch ceremony Wednesday for a new homegrown 3,600-ton frigate with enhanced anti-air and anti-submarine capabilities, the Navy and the state arms procurement agency said.
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SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- By several measures, Samsung Lions ace Ariel Jurado has been one of the most effective pitchers in South Korean baseball so far this year. However, he only has two wins to show for it after six starts.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a concert marking the 80th founding anniversary of a key military band, calling it a symbol of the country's armed forces, state media reported Wednesday.
An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed martial law bid, after a lower court sentenced him to five years in prison.
Seoul stocks opened lower Wednesday as a report on OpenAI's poorer-than-expected performance renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence sector and rising oil prices.
JINJU, South Korea, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Unionized cargo workers said Wednesday they have reached a tentative agreement with BGF Logis, the logistics affiliate of the CU convenience store chain, following the death of a union member hit by a truck during a recent demonstration near a logistics center of the company.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened lower Wednesday as a report on OpenAI's poorer-than-expected performance renewed concerns over the artificial intelligence (AI) sector and rising oil prices.
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SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court was set to rule Wednesday on former President Yoon Suk Yeol's trial on obstruction of justice and other charges stemming from his failed martial law bid, after a lower court sentenced him to five years in prison.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a concert marking the 80th founding anniversary of a key military band, calling it a symbol of the country's armed forces, state media reported Wednesday.
JEONJU, South Korea, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The Jeonju International Film Festival (JIFF), South Korea's largest showcase of indie and house cinema, was set to kick off Wednesday evening, featuring 237 films from 54 countries, organizers said.
Seoul ranked eighth globally in financial competitiveness, according to a recent report by UK-based consulting firm Z/Yen.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The defending champions Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) have defeated the German giants Bayern Munich in the opening leg of the semifinals at the UEFA Champions League, with the potential Korean derby featuring two national team stars not coming to fruition.
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SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 29.
SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- Corporate direct financing increased in March from the previous month on the back of a rise in both bond sales and stocks offerings, data showed Wednesday.
These days, Koreans overseas take pride in their home country, as Korea is “glittering” in the international spotlight. In America, for example, many Korean Americans are proud of the country of their heritage thanks to the huge success of “KPop Demon Hunters.” People in Korea, too, are pleased with their country, a…
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SEOUL — A South Korean appeals court increased the corruption sentence for former first lady Kim Keon Hee on Tuesday to four years in jail after finding her guilty of stock manipulation and bribery.
“We called it ‘moon dust’,” Jeffery Camp, a 61-year-old retired military veteran who lives in Sarasota, Florida, says when describing the terrain in Maidan Shar, Afghanistan, where he served with the United States Army from 2008 to 2009.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- With his uniform all dirty after an action-filled Tuesday night on the field, Samsung Lions outfielder Kim Seong-yoon counted his blessings for a string of lucky moments.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions squeezed past the Doosan Bears 5-4 in extra innings Tuesday to snap their seven-game losing streak in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO).
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday denied a claim that U.S. companies were being discriminated against in South Korea over network usage fees after the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) raised grievances over the issue.
Seoul-based sports agency Next Creative said Tuesday it has signed a teenage rhythmic gymnast from Cyprus as its first international client.
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The unification ministry said Tuesday the question of whether South Korea should use North Korea's official name is a matter that warrants broad public debate amid criticism that such a reference constitutes a violation of the Constitution.
Eldest son of US president reportedly to attend private Shinsegae concert
A new report reveals that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content surged by 250 per cent during the pandemic
A new report reveals that the number of people executed for consuming South Korean cultural content surged by 250 per cent during the pandemic
Una imagen del expresidente surcoreano Yoon Suk Yeol y su esposa Kim Keon Hee se ve durante una marcha de partidarios ante el Alto Tribunal de Seúl, en Seúl, Corea del Sur, el martes 28 de abril de 2026. Las letras dicen “no culpables”. (AP Foto/Ahn Young-joon)
Coupang has built a massive customer base in South Korea with speedy deliveries of consumer goods and fresh food. (Photo by Ahn Seong-bok)
An image of former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife Kim Keon Hee is seen during a rally by supporters outside of the Seoul High Court in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, April 28, 2026. The letters read “Not Guilty.” (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The Constitutional Court said Tuesday it will hear biopharmaceutical company GC Biopharma Corp.'s constitutional complaint against a court ruling over a fine levied by the anti-trust regulator.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday approved the resignation of two senior presidential officials widely expected to run in upcoming parliamentary by-elections.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul-based sports agency Next Creative said Tuesday it has signed a teenage rhythmic gymnast from Cyprus as its first international client.