600-year-old Korean court music reimagined for Western chamber orchestra
Two composers rework Korean tradition through orchestral and concerto forms
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Special counsel raids police over alleged cover-up of Unification Church case
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The second comprehensive special counsel team raided the Korean National Police Agency (KNPA) and two other police offices Monday over an alleged mishandling of the initial police investigation into suspected overseas gambling by Unification Church officials.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
ROKS Wang Geon upgrades defenses ahead of possible Hormuz deployment
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…
· Hwang Joo-young
Trot star Lim Young-woong featured in MrBeast video with Korean dubbing role
Trot star Lim Young-woong made a surprise appearance in a Korean-dubbed video on YouTube's most-subscribed channel, @MrBeast.
· Park Jun-hee
Standard Chartered Korea rolls out next-gen private banking model
Standard Chartered Bank Korea said it is strengthening its “next-generation private banking model” for affluent clients, alongside the launch of a global lifestyle program.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Korean retail investors could be shut out of SpaceX IPO
Regulatory mismatch with US IPO rules, lack of precedent and policy push to redirect capital home complicate access
· Choi Yeon-jae
Brace for sharp temperature drop Tuesday, as record-late cold wave advisory issued
From record heat to cold wave, back-to-back extremes hit S. Korea this spring
· Lee Yeon-jae
S. Korea, U.S. agree on bolstering anti-money laundering cooperation
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have agreed on enhancing cooperation to fight money laundering activities in the Asia-Pacific region, Seoul's financial regulator said Monday.
· Park Sang-soo
[Contribution] Middle East shock tests Korea’s economic resilience
Several weeks into the Middle East conflict, uncertainty remains elevated around both its duration and the conditions for de-escalation. While diplomatic efforts have intensified, there is limited clarity on the timing or nature of any resolution. Against this backdrop, it is increasingly important to assess how pro…
· Im Eun-byel
More Korean teens misuse medicines than try smoking
One out of every 20 South Korean teens have misused potentially harmful medications, a report showed Monday, a rate higher than the percentage of those who had tried smoking.
· Yoon Min-sik
First oil tanker in weeks heads to Korea via Hormuz strait
A crude oil tanker carrying about 1 million barrels is currently heading to South Korea after passing through the troubled Strait of Hormuz, marking the first such shipment in weeks since the war in Iran broke out.
· Lee Sun-young
IKEA Korea to add 3 outlets by 2027, launch next-day delivery service
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- IKEA Korea said Monday it plans to open three additional outlets by 2027 as part of efforts to strengthen its market presence and drive sales growth.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Lee pledges coordination with India on efforts to reopen Strait of Hormuz
NEW DELHI, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung stressed the need for South Korea and India to work together to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in an interview published Monday, also highlighting the need for joint efforts to stabilize global supply chains.
· Kim Eun-jung
(2nd LD) N. Korea tests cluster bombs in latest ballistic missile launch
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more info throughout, photo)
· Park Boram
KOFIA to lead delegation of S. Korean asset managers on trip to Singapore, China's Shenzhen
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- A delegation of 17 South Korean asset management chiefs, lead by the Korea Financial Investment Association (KOFIA), is set to visit Singapore and China this week, the association said Monday.
· Kang Jae-eun
Seoul stocks sharply up late Mon. morning despite renewed woes over U.S.-Iran conflict
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply higher late Monday morning, despite concerns over renewed tensions between the United States and Iran in the Middle East.
· Kang Jae-eun
BTS to take 'The City' project to Las Vegas and Busan
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS' large-scale cultural program "The City" will return to Las Vegas next month and Busan in June to celebrate the group's stops there for the ongoing world tour, the group's agency, BigHit Music, said Monday.
· Shim Sun-ah
Kiaf names Jung Ku-ho as 1st outside creative director
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Designer Jung Ku-ho has been appointed creative director of Kiaf, one of the country's major art fairs, as part of efforts to elevate the event's overall quality and visitor experience.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Park Hoon-jung's 'Tristes Tropiques' wins Silver Raven at Brussels International Fantastic Film Festival
Another win for Korean genre cinema on the European festival circuit
· Moon Ki-hoon
Kim Min-jae wins third major league crown
Bayern Munich defender Kim Min-jae, a key figure in the South Korea national team’s back line, has secured his third championship in a top European league.
· Korea Herald
Global art fair delegates to explore Korean galleries in Seoul
Leading international art figures and Korean galleries will strengthen global connections in Seoul as part of Dive into Korean Art: Galleries in Seoul from Friday to April 27, the Korea Arts Management Service announced Monday.
· Park Yuna
Britain's foreign office condemns North Korea missile launches
Britain's foreign office has condemned North Korea for launching ballistic missiles over the weekend and urged the reclusive nation to engage in meaningful diplomacy.
· REUTERS
Hyundai Rotem's credit rating upgraded to AA- by domestic rating appraisal firms
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Rotem Co., the defense systems manufacturing arm of Hyundai Motor Group, said Monday its credit rating has been raised by all three major domestic appraisal agencies, citing the company's improved profitability and financial stability.
· Chang Dong-woo
KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation
The chief of the Korea Exchange departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.
· Yonhap
2 S. Koreans lose in LPGA playoff
Two South Korean players have lost in a playoff at an LPGA event in Los Angeles.
· Yonhap
KRX chief departs for Hong Kong to attend general meeting of Asian exchanges federation
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the Korea Exchange (KRX) departed for Hong Kong on Monday to attend a general meeting of a federation of stock exchanges in the Asia region, the bourse operator said.
· Kang Jae-eun
2 S. Koreans lose in LPGA playoff
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean players have lost in a playoff at an LPGA event in Los Angeles.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges
Outgoing Bank of Korea Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy alone has become increasingly difficult, calling for a broader role for the central bank in addressing long-term structural challenges.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to run promotion booth at defense exhibition in Malaysia
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will run a promotion booth at a major defense exhibition in Malaysia this week aimed at promoting homegrown arms products eyeing entry into the Southeast Asian market, the state arms procurement agency said Monday.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Outgoing BOK chief stresses broader role of central bank in addressing long-term challenges
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Outgoing Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong said Monday achieving economic stability and growth through monetary and fiscal policy alone has become increasingly difficult, calling for a broader role for the central bank in addressing long-term structural challenges.
· Oh Seok-min
Lee's approval rating hits record high 65.5 pct: poll
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating has hit a record high of 65.5 percent since his inauguration in June last year on achievements in the economy and energy security, a poll showed Monday.
· Lee Haye-ah
Remains of centenarian independence fighter to return home this week
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The remains of centenarian independence activist Lee Ha-jun, who fought under the 1910-1945 Japanese colonial rule, will return home this week from the United States to be laid to rest at a national cemetery, the veterans ministry said Monday.
· Lee Minji
North Korea tests missiles armed with cluster munitions
In this photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, sitting, with his daughter observes what it says a test launch of an upgraded surface-to-surface ballistic missile at an undisclosed place in North Korea Sunday, April 19, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the e…
· Hyung Jin Kim
Seoul pledges no barriers to investment during Japan investor briefing amid WGBI inclusion
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has pledged to ensure no obstacles to investment as it begins phased inclusion in the World Government Bond Index (WGBI), a key global government bond benchmark run by FTSE Russell, the finance ministry said Monday.
· Kim Han-joo
Seoul stocks open higher despite renewed Middle East tensions
Seoul stocks opened a tad higher Monday amid woes that tensions in the Middle East would again flare up as Iran's military warned it would respond after US forces attacked an Iranian-flagged ship.
· Yonhap
Seoul stocks open higher despite renewed Middle East tensions
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened a tad higher Monday amid woes that tensions in the Middle East would again flare up as Iran's military warned it would respond after U.S. forces attacked an Iranian-flagged ship.
· Kang Jae-eun
SK hynix begins mass production of next-gen AI server memory designed for Nvidia's Vera Rubin platform
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Monday it has begun mass production of a next-generation memory module designed for artificial intelligence (AI) servers, as it seeks to strengthen its position in the AI infrastructure market.
· Chang Dong-woo
Rematch of 2025 Korean Series set in Seoul
The LG Twins and the Hanwha Eagles, the two contestants of the 2025 Korean Series, will have their first clash of the 2026 Korea Baseball Organization season this week in Seoul, with the rivals moving in different directions in the early going.
· Yonhap
Chemical firms pledge support for supply chain stability amid Middle East tensions
South Korean chemical companies on Monday pledged to cooperate with the government to help stabilize supply chains in the face of heightened tensions in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
Rematch of 2025 Korean Series set in Seoul
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins and the Hanwha Eagles, the two contestants of the 2025 Korean Series, will have their first clash of the 2026 Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) season this week in Seoul, with the rivals moving in different directions in the early going.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Chemical firms pledge support for supply chain stability amid Middle East tensions
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chemical companies on Monday pledged to cooperate with the government to help stabilize supply chains in the face of heightened tensions in the Middle East.
· Choi Kyong-ae
Jollibee Foods of Philippines acquires Korean hot pot chain operator All Day Fresh for 130 bln won
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Jollibee Foods Corp., the leading fast food chain operator of the Philippines, said Monday it has acquired a 100 percent stake in All Day Fresh, the operator of South Korean hot pot chain Shabu All Day.
· Chang Dong-woo
First batch of Thai eggs hits shelves as Korea moves to stabilize supply
Imported eggs from Thailand have gone on sale at major supermarkets in South Korea starting Monday, as the government moves to stabilize supply and curb rising prices.
· Lee Sun-young
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un oversaw ballistic missile tests, state media says
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Sunday oversaw test launches of upgraded short-range ballistic missiles, state media KCNA reported on Monday.
· Reuters
(LEAD) N. Korea says test-fired Hwasong-11 Ra ballistic missile, attended by leader Kim
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photos throughout)
· Park Boram
Kim Si-woo finishes 2 shots out of playoff on PGA Tour
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- Kim Si-woo has recorded his fifth top-10 finish of the 2026 PGA Tour season while falling two strokes out of a playoff.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Kim Min-jae wins 2nd straight Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- South Korean international Kim Min-jae has clinched his second straight Bundesliga title with Bayern Munich.
· Yoo Jee-ho
BTS' 'Arirang' drops to No. 3 on Billboard 200 in 4th week
SEOUL, April 20 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastars BTS' latest album, "Arirang," has slipped to No. 3 on the Billboard main albums chart after topping the U.S. chart for three consecutive weeks.
· Shim Sun-ah
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 20)
Homeowner tax break debate fuels market concerns
· Kim Seung-yeon
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on April 20)
A hollow trip, a damaging signal: PPP leader Jang's U.S. trip reflects failure of purpose, judgment
· Kim Seung-yeon