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The South Korean government plans to step in to stabilize the supply of certain drugs at risk of going out of circulation, even if they are not officially classified as essential medicines.
City plans year-round concerts, retail, tourism in Chang-dong
A Vietnamese man in his 30s was given a suspended prison sentence in South Korea for binding his 10-year-old stepdaughter while pretending to be a kidnapper, in a case the court said could not be considered a joke.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Kuwait's declaration of force majeure on crude oil shipments will have a limited impact on South Korea's oil supply as the country has already been working to cope with the impact of the Strait of Hormuz blockade, an industry ministry official said Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The government has retrieved over 72 percent of the public funds used to bail out troubled financial firms since the 1997-1998 Asian financial crisis, the financial regulator said Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks are expected to tighten lending standards for households in the second quarter amid growing concerns over credit risks stemming from the ongoing Middle East crisis, a central bank survey showed Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Tuesday demanded an 18-month prison term for Song Min-ho, a member of K-pop boy band WINNER, over allegations of negligence related to his alternative mandatory service.
AI-linked companies like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics, whose Galaxy models are shown, are driving the stock market. (Photo by Nami Matsuura)
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The Cabinet on Tuesday approved revisions to enforcement decrees that will exempt owners of multiple homes from higher capital gains taxes if they file for sales permits by May 9.
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SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The United States has partially limited South Korea's access to intelligence on North Korea-related technology collected via satellites, military officials said Tuesday, following a controversy over the unification minister's disclosure of information on the North's nuclear facility.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has signed an agreement with TVS Motor Company Ltd. of India to collaborate in developing an electric three-wheeler for the Indian market.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The government held an interagency meeting Tuesday to assess defense industry partnerships in North America and discuss efforts to help Korean defense companies expand their presence in the region, the foreign ministry said.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading sharply higher late Tuesday morning, on track to set a new record high, as investors pinned hopes on progress in the U.S.-Iran peace talks and remained bullish over corporate earnings.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Qualcomm Inc. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Cristiano Amon is expected to meet with officials from LG Electronics Inc., including CEO Lyu Jae-cheol, in Seoul to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence (AI), industry sources said Tuesday.
Mark your calendar: 'May the Fourth' fan events to bring character parade, drone show and a huge Grogu to Korea's capital
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Police said Tuesday they have filed for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, the chairman and founder of K-pop powerhouse Hybe, on suspicions of unfair stock trading.
South Korea is hosting a weeklong training program for 31 education experts from four African countries as part of its vocational education cooperation efforts, the Education Ministry said Tuesday.
A Thai broker and a South Korean employer have been referred to prosecutors for allegedly smuggling Thai nationals into the country and exploiting them for low-paid farm work, authorities said Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The first major tournament of the 2026 LPGA season will tee off in Houston this week, with South Korean stars chasing a breakthrough on the sport's biggest stage.
New Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday vowed to pursue a prudent and cautious monetary policy amid heightened uncertainties stemming from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea (AMCHAM) on Tuesday hosted a business forum in Seoul, calling for stronger regulatory alignment and policy predictability as South Korea navigates the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven era.
South Korea's benchmark stock index breached a pre-Middle East-crisis high Tuesday and is poised to reach a new high.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Taeyang of veteran K-pop group BIGBANG will release his new individual album on May 18, his agency, The Black Label, said Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- A disability rights advocacy group staged a road occupation protest in central Seoul during Tuesday's morning rush hour, causing severe traffic congestion and injuring a police officer who attempted to maintain order.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilding conglomerate, said Tuesday it has forged a partnership with Indian government-backed entities to establish a joint shipyard in India.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- A quartet of South Korean-born players in LIV Golf said Tuesday they are fired up for a homecoming in May, determined to give home fans a memorable showing as the tour makes its second appearance here.
Hybrid SUV blends global platform with local tuning, lifting Renault’s market presence
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Renowned soprano Sumi Jo has signed an exclusive recording deal with SM Entertainment and will release an album marking the 40th anniversary of her international debut, the agency said Tuesday.
A South Korean hospital is under investigation after administering intravenous fluid that was four months past its expiration date to a 3-year-old child.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop project girl group I.O.I will return to the music scene next month, marking the 10th anniversary of its debut and ending a nine-year hiatus, the group's agency said Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- New Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Shin Hyun-song on Tuesday vowed to pursue a prudent and cautious monetary policy amid heightened uncertainties stemming from the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China have reaffirmed the need to work together to ensure stable supply chains for critical minerals, rare earths and other materials amid growing global uncertainties, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
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South Korea’s benchmark Kospi rose to a fresh intraday high on Tuesday, surpassing its previous peak set before the outbreak of the Iran war.
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Tuesday ahead of the deadline for a two-week ceasefire in the US-Iran war.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has introduced the Ioniq 3, a compact electric vehicle (EV) hatchback model for Europe, as it aims to expand its electrified lineup in the region.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonap) -- South Korea's benchmark stock index breached a pre-Middle East-crisis high on Monday, to poise for another new high.
South Korea's exports surged 49.4 percent from a year earlier in the first 20 days of this month, data showed Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports surged 49.4 percent from a year earlier in the first 20 days of this month, data showed Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply higher on Tuesday ahead of the deadline for a two-week ceasefire in the U.S.-Iran war.
South Korea's top portal operator Naver said Monday it has inked a strategic partnership with India's Tata Consultancy Services to jointly build and sell artificial intelligence and cloud services in India, targeting sectors such as banking, manufacturing and retail.
New York museum undergoing multiyear $1.5 billion revamp to show crosscurrent of cultures, says Met director, CEO Max Hollein
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- The Minimum Wage Commission was set to hold the first of what will likely be many heated meetings Tuesday to set the country's minimum wage for next year.
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SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Outstanding credit card loans have risen for three consecutive months to reach an all-time high in March amid the economic slowdown and high inflation, data showed Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Group has formed a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Magnet Defense to jointly develop medium unmanned surface vessels (MUSVs) for the U.S. military, the Korean conglomerate announced Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- More than 50 clinical trials were approved in the first quarter of this year, with over 80 percent led by overseas entities, data showed Tuesday.
SEOUL, April 21 (Yonhap) -- Wolverhampton Wanderers have been relegated from the Premier League to the second division in English football, with their South Korean international Hwang Hee-chan now facing a murky future.