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NEW DELHI, India — India gave a red-carpet welcome for South Korean President Lee Jae-myung in New Delhi on Monday, with shipbuilding and artificial intelligence high on the agenda for talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- TvN's upcoming romantic comedy "Filing for Love" follows a workplace conduct audit team, navigating relatable office episodes that any office worker will find familiar, its producer said.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Rising K-pop rookie Cortis returned Monday with a new release that leans into "raw" and unfiltered sounds, as the group seeks to break away from conventional genre boundaries.
Deep divisions over care policy for the disabled were on display in Seoul on Monday, as rival groups held separate protests during events marking Korea's Day of People with Disabilities.
With a blend of hands-on participation and spectacular performances, Nodeul Island is set to transform into “Circus Land” for two days in early May. Visitors are invited not only to watch a circus, but to become part of one.
South Korean researchers said a genetically engineered miniature pig developed for organ transplants has maintained stable traits across generations, a finding that could improve the reliability of xenotransplantation studies.
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SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A parliamentary committee on Monday adopted a confirmation hearing report for Bank of Korea (BOK) Governor-designate Shin Hyun-song, clearing the way for his official appointment.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok said Monday he has established a "hotline" with key members of the Republican Party during his recent visit to the United States, rejecting criticism from within and outside his party that the trip may have been fruitless and badly timed.
Seoul stocks closed a tad higher Monday despite renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, with investors focusing on the upcoming earnings season. The local currency gained against the greenback.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Jongno Ward in Seoul said Monday it will launch a campaign this week to establish and promote orderly parking among large buses at its major tourist destinations.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Monday it will host its first global tech talent forum in the United States in September as part of its ongoing effort to recruit top engineers and strengthen its future mobility capabilities.
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The Korea Foundation is hosting the ninth All-Russian Student Olympiad for the Korean Language for two days starting Monday at the Russian State University for the Humanities in Moscow.
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SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- No details have been arranged for Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's expected visit to South Korea, Seoul's foreign ministry said Monday, while noting the two countries continue to maintain strategic communication.
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SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed a tad higher Monday despite renewed tensions between the United States and Iran, with investors focusing on the upcoming earnings season. The local currency gained against the greenback.
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…
The National Assembly on Monday adopted the confirmation hearing report for Bank of Korea governor nominee Shin Hyun-song, clearing the way for his appointment after days of delay.
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 …
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…
Swedish furniture giant Ikea said Monday it plans to expand its small-format store network in South Korea, targeting urban locations to drive more frequent visits from consumers.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co., a major South Korean battery manufacturer, said Monday it has signed a multiyear agreement with Mercedes-Benz Group AG to supply electric vehicle (EV) batteries for the German automaker.
JINJU, South Korea, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A cargo truck collided with a group of people at a rally in the southern city of Jinju on Monday, leaving one person dead and two others injured, officials said.
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SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- HD Construction Equipment Co. said Monday it has signed a contract to supply 264 power-generating engines to Portuguese generator manufacturer Grupel.
South Korea’s men’s and women’s sabre teams both reached the podium at the FIE Fencing World Cup 2026, claiming gold and silver medals, respectively, in dominant fashion.
Korean Air said Monday it won 13 awards in onboard service categories at the World Travel Catering & Onboard Services Expo 2026 held in Hamburg, Germany.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it would set up a consultation and reporting center to tackle a surge in illegal employment of foreign delivery riders.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young said Monday his referring to North Korea's Kusong region as one of the sites hosting the country's nuclear facilities was intended to explain South Korea's North Korea policy, expressing regret over allegations that the remarks constituted an informat…
South Korea's pipeline of corporate-sponsored semiconductor engineers is set to expand roughly sixfold beginning next year, as the first full cohorts from recently established university programs reach graduation.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's cosmetics exports reached a record high in the first quarter of this year, firmly establishing itself as a key export driver, the finance ministry said Monday.
Record payouts at SK hynix ripple across Korea Inc., with Samsung Electronics workers threatening a walkout and Hyundai Motor's union seeking up to 30 percent of net profit in bonuses
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Dividend payouts by South Korean firms listed on the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) reached an all-time high last year, signaling that local companies are making efforts to increase cash payouts in line with the government's initiative to boost shareholder value, the …
In Korea, queer culture is still often treated as a social taboo, remaining mostly at the margins of public discourse.
The Seoul Administrative Court ruled Monday that an art collector who earned about 4.5 billion won ($3.1 million) from the sale of a Yayoi Kusama “Pumpkin” sculpture must pay income tax on the proceeds as business income.
Ediya Coffee said Monday it has opened its first outlet in Canada, located inside Galleria Supermarket in Thornhill, a major Korean commercial hub in the Toronto area.
BNB Korea said Monday it posted record results in 2025, with consolidated revenue reaching 141.2 billion won ($95.7 million) and operating profit at 26.2 billion won.
Export-Import Bank of Korea said Monday it has provided 100 million euros ($117.5 million) in financing for the Kinali-Malkara Motorway Construction and Operation Project led by Korea Expressway Corporation in Turkey.
The Seoul Metropolitan Government said Monday it has apprehended two suspects accused of selling large quantities of counterfeit goods at a shopping mall in Dongdaemun-gu.
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Space authorities of South Korea and India held a joint industry event Monday to expand cooperation and explore space-related business opportunities between the countries, Seoul's space agency said.
1965 -- South Korea and Gambia establish diplomatic relations.
Hollywood star name-checks JTBC cooking variety show's star amateur chef ahead of 'Super Mario Galaxy Movie' Korea release
A video showing a woman assaulting staff at a Korean burger franchise over a drink refill has sparked calls for tougher punishment of abusive customers.
Dressed in all white and rising from the center of a star-shaped stage, NCT Wish opened the final night of its “Into the Wish: Our Wish” encore concert at Kspo Dome in southern Seoul on Sunday with the clean, bright visual that has come to define the group.