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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…
The South Korean benchmark Kospi surged to another high as of closing Tuesday as it continued its strong upward momentum. The index is now swiftly approaching the 7,000-point threshold.
Boy group 82Major returned with a more refined and self-defined sound, unveiling its fifth EP “FeelM” at a media showcase Tuesday in Seoul.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- As the Samsung Lions try to snap their season-worst seven-game losing skid, the return of Kim Seong-yoon, their best contact hitter, couldn't have come a moment sooner.
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I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- With their All-Star closer Kim Taek-yeon out a few weeks with a shoulder injury, the Doosan Bears will lean on versatile pitcher Lee Young-ha in save situations for the time being.
Migrant rights groups in South Korea have filed a complaint with the National Human Rights Commission of Korea, arguing that most foreign residents have been excluded from government relief payments intended to offset high fuel costs.
Analysts point to weak co-authorship, limited talent flows and low open-access visibility in Korea’s 'insular' higher education ecosystem
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Donald Trump Jr., the eldest son of U.S. President Donald Trump, is currently visiting South Korea, sources said Tuesday.
Travelers planning trips over the upcoming holiday for Buddha’s Birthday will have more options this year, as Korea Railroad Corporation expands train services to meet rising demand.
The Literature Translation Institute of Korea said Tuesday it is moving ahead with plans to establish a graduate school dedicated to training professional translators of Korean literature and cultural content. The LTI Korea Graduate School of Translation is set to open in 2027.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- 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.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The annual Art Busan fair will open for a four-day run in the southeastern city of Busan next month, with about 110 galleries from 18 countries set to take part, organizers said Tuesday.
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The Office of the US Trade Representative has renewed criticism of South Korea’s network usage fee policy, calling it an outlier and one of the “craziest” foreign trade barriers facing American exporters.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Tuesday it is reviewing sending a reply to a letter from U.S. Republican lawmakers calling for an end to what they described as discriminatory regulations against Coupang and other American companies.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- An alliance for the promotion of balanced growth of the shipbuilding and shipping industries kicked off Tuesday, jointly led by the government and major companies in the sector, officials said.
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Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major US tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.
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SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The government should come up with practical projects for youths, Prime Minister Kim Min-seok said Tuesday, noting that young adults appear to be feeling less affected by government policy than other categories of policy recipients.
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…
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed at a new record high Tuesday, boosted by anticipation over the earnings releases of major U.S. tech companies. The Korean won fell against the greenback.
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SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Starting next year, the government will introduce a new allowance for fixed-term workers in the public sector who work less than one year and are therefore ineligible for severance pay, the labor ministry said Tuesday.
Overhaul aims for more market-driven, transparent and innovation-led procurement
PPS expands 'export vouchers' and overseas pilot programs to help firms break into global markets
Public spending repositioned as tool for industrial policy and competitiveness
South Korea’s stock market has climbed to eighth place globally by market capitalization, overtaking the UK, on the back of a strong rally fueled by semiconductor gains and policy support.
Deputy Prime Minister Koo Yun-cheol (left) and American Chamber of Commerce in Korea Chairman James Kim shake hands after their meeting in Seoul on Tuesday. Kim stressed the need to strengthen competitiveness amid rising pressure from Singapore and Hong Kong, calling Korea’s potential MSCI upgrade a “critical opport…
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Singapore officially kicked off negotiations for improving their bilateral free trade agreement (FTA) this week, Seoul's trade ministry said Tuesday, amid the two countries' push to deepen economic ties in the face of global trade uncertainties.
Kim Yong, a confidant of President Lee Jae Myung, on Tuesday said that he would "serve in the ranks" for the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, following the party's decision to drop him in its selection of parliamentary by-election candidates.
New Zealand’s military said a surveillance aircraft observed what it suspected was North Korea breaking international sanctions in a “possible ship-to-ship transfer of illicit goods”, while conducting monitoring over the Yellow Sea and East China Sea.
Two foreign nationals were sentenced to prison for stealing five vehicles from a used-car lot in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, and moving them to an export packing site in Incheon, legal sources said Monday.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Demis Hassabis, the co-founder and chief of Google DeepMind, held separate meetings Tuesday with the heads of major South Korean conglomerates, including Hyundai Motor Co. and LG Group, industry sources said.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's surveillance of North Korea has not been disrupted by U.S. restrictions on intelligence sharing about the North following the unification minister's disclosure of Pyongyang's nuclear facility site in Kusong, a government source said Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Tuesday the government aims to further develop the capital market for economic growth, emphasizing ongoing reform efforts to advance the country's financial and foreign exchange markets.
SpaceX stake expected to add W900b as brokerage eyes first W1tr quarterly profit
Yoon Ina surged to No. 39 in the women's world golf rankings after posting the best major finish of her career at the season's first LPGA major, the Chevron Championship.
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
MANILA, Philippines — Kevin Quiambao powered the Goyang Sono Skygunners to a 90-80 semifinals Game 3 win at the Goyang Sono Arena on Monday, sweeping and dethroning Carl Tamayo's Changwon LG Sakers at the 2026 Korean Basketball League (KBL) season.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Medical schools failed to hire enough teaching faculty following a large increase in admission quotas for 2025, the state audit agency said Tuesday.
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…
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 …
The Literature Translation Institute of Korea on Tuesday announced a plan to establish a graduate school next year in efforts to nurture more translators specializing in Korean literature, officials said.
South Korea’s share of the global OLED market rose for the first time in nearly a decade in 2025, as domestic display makers strengthened their lead in high-end technologies despite intensifying competition from China.
Korean Air has partnered with Weverse to broaden mileage redemption options, allowing customers to use points for digital and fan-based services, the company announced Tuesday.
South Korea is expected to secure up to 90 percent of pre-Iran war naphtha supplies for May, the industry ministry said Tuesday, adding that major petrochemical companies are expanding their plant operations in line with inbound supplies.