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SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday touted the tax office's ongoing search for hidden overseas assets, calling tax justice a "very important value."
Eight in 10 South Koreans reported being satisfied with their lives, according to Statistics Korea.
Crackdown urged on fake refugee brokers exploiting system
Diplomacy shouldn't be a reward systemCronyism in diplomatic posts backfires
Legal limboMishandling of audit official's graft case exposes holes in criminal justice system
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 28.
SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Despite the ongoing Middle East crisis, business sentiment in South Korea rebounded in April as corporate inventories declined, a central bank survey showed Tuesday.
As a scholar observing the shifting dynamics of the US-South Korea alliance, I have become increasingly concerned by what appears to be a notable new pattern: The utilization of Washington’s lobbying machinery by corporate leaders seeking to avoid legal accountability in Seoul.
This year’s World Immunization Week (April 24-30) carries a simple but powerful message: “For every generation, vaccines work.” It is a timely reminder for Korea, a country whose public health success was shaped by vaccination. Although Korea is now seen as an advanced economy with strong health institutions, this c…
The Sri Lanka–Korea Business Council of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce recently hosted an awareness session titled ‘Doing Business with South Korea’, bringing together key stakeholders to explore opportunities for strengthening bilateral trade and investment relations between Sri Lanka and the Republic of Korea.
When Foreign Minister Penny Wong travels to Japan, China and South Korea, she is moving through a region where relationships point in different directions at the same time. (ABC News: Ian Cutmore)
SEOUL - North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has reaffirmed Pyongyang's support for Russia's invasion of Ukraine, vowing to help Moscow achieve victory in its "sacred" war, state media reported on Monday.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- More than 80 lawmakers of the ruling bloc plan to send a joint letter to the U.S. government protesting its defense of e-commerce giant Coupang, arguing it constitutes an infringement on South Korea's judicial sovereignty, political sources said Monday.
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An appeals court held the first preliminary hearing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's insurrection trial Monday over his failed 2024 martial law bid after a lower court sentenced him to life imprisonment.
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Australia’s fuel stockpile would be doubled under an $800 million Coalition proposal that comes as Foreign Minister Penny Wong flies to China, Japan and Korea to scour the region for diesel and petrol deals.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they have launched an investigation into four companies suspected of hoarding medical syringes in violation of a government ban amid a shortage caused by the Middle East conflict.
A special counsel team on Monday sought a 20-year prison term for former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae on charges of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid and granting undue favors to Yoon's wife.
Monday's agreement follows a deal reached in February whereby Seoul and Google appeared to end a yearslong dispute over Google's request to store high-precision map data on its overseas servers for its Google Maps service. © Reuters
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The Hanwha Eagles on Monday demoted their slumping reliever Kim Seo-hyeon to the minor leagues.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Monday sought a 20-year prison term for former Justice Minister Park Sung-jae on charges of playing a key role in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law bid and granting undue favors to Yoon's wife.
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 …
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday met with Demis Hassabis, co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, to discuss cooperation on the responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI) and global partnerships.
Kim Si-woo continued his upward movement in the world rankings, setting a new career-high.
A "cheollik" outfit worn by actor Byun Woo-seok in the hit drama “Perfect Crown” has put Korea’s palace admission rules back in the spotlight, after a tourist wearing a similar traditional garment was allegedly denied free entry to Gyeongbokgung.
The ceremony was held as museum was unveiled for North Korean soldiers who fought with Russian forces in the Ukraine war.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha met with Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Monday to discuss ways to address growing friction with Washington over intelligence-sharing on North Korea and U.S. claims of discrimination against Coupang Inc., sources said.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Former major leaguer Choi Ji-man said Monday he did not join the Ulsan Whales, a South Korean minor league club, to teach young players.
The Seoul High Court sentenced former Unification Church official Yun Young-ho to one year and six months in prison on Monday for embezzling church funds intended as bribes for key political figures, including former first lady Kim Keon Hee.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Former President Moon Jae-in on Monday urged North Korean leader Kim Jong-un to resume inter-Korean talks, calling it the "fastest and safest" way to overcome the current deadlock.
An Incheon forensic investigator was fined 10 million won ($6,800) for stealing a gold necklace from the body of a man found dead at a villa, a local court said Monday.
Commercial rollout could cut 520,000 tons of emissions annually
The Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday it has signed an agreement with Google DeepMind to advance artificial intelligence-powered scientific research, foster AI talent and promote the responsible use of AI.
The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments
The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments
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SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The United States has restricted South Korea's access to intelligence related to North Korea's nuclear facilities in protest over the unification minister's disclosure of the country's uranium enrichment facility in Kusong, sources said Monday.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- The government has partnered with Google DeepMind, an artificial intelligence (AI) research laboratory under Alphabet Inc., for its AI-led science and technology innovation project, officials said Monday.
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HD Hyundai Heavy Industries has become the first Korean shipyard to secure an overseas order for a dedicated icebreaking vessel, marking a milestone in its expansion into high-value specialized ships.
Seoul stocks shattered a new record Monday, to close at a fresh high, boosted by an artificial intelligence-led chip and power equipment rally, ahead of upcoming earnings releases from global big tech companies. The Korean won rose against the US dollar.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- An appeals court on Monday sentenced a former Unification Church official to 18 months in prison for giving luxury gifts to former first lady Kim Keon Hee, a heavier punishment than the 14 months given by a lower court.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group NewJeans is preparing to resume musical activities, its agency ADOR said Monday, as the group has reportedly been spotted in Copenhagen.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks shattered a new record Monday, to close at a fresh high, boosted by an artificial intelligence (AI)-led chip and power equipment rally, ahead of upcoming earnings releases from global big tech companies. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
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SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDS Co. and LG CNS Co. have secured respective sales rights for ChatGPT Edu in South Korea as part of their partnerships with OpenAI, the companies said Monday.
SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- A major umbrella union will hold a large-scale rally on Labor Day to demand responsibility over the death of a cargo worker hit by a truck during a recent demonstration, officials said Monday.
Index tops 6,600 for first time as foreign inflows, chip stocks drive gains
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…
