North Korea launches ballistic missiles towards sea off its east coast
North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles towards the sea off its eastern coast, according to South Korea and Japan.
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Cheong Wa Dae to convene emergency meeting over N. Korea's missile launch
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The Office of National Security at Cheong Wa Dae was set to hold an emergency meeting Sunday after North Korea fired multiple ballistic missiles toward the East Sea.
· Yi Wonju
Lee set to depart for India on two-nation Asia swing
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is set to depart for India on Sunday for a two-nation trip that also includes a visit to Vietnam for summit talks likely to focus on stabilizing supply chains amid global energy market uncertainties stemming from the war in the Middle East.
· Kim Eun-jung
South Korea says North Korea has launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the North’s waters
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, South Korea’s military said, the North’s latest weapons testing activity this year.
'A stable life': The matchmaker setting up North Korean women with South Korean men
Yujin Han is a North Korean defector who now runs a matchmaking agency in Seoul. She says defectors like her are looking for "stability" — not looks — in a relationship. Credit: SBS Dateline / Caroline Huang / Getty / Xiaolu Chu
· Sbsaustralia
Reversal of tech tide 테크 전세 역전
For years, South Korea drew comfort from a familiar belief. China might scale faster, but Korea would stay ahead in the technologies that mattered most: semiconductors, precision manufacturing and secondary batteries.
· Korea Herald
North Korea fires suspected ballistic missiles, Japan says
North Korea fired suspected ballistic missiles, Japan said on Sunday, marking the latest in a flurry of launches by Pyongyang to accelerate efforts to boost its military capabilities.
· REUTERS, TZVI JASPER
(LEAD) N. Korea fires multiple ballistic missiles toward East Sea: JCS
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· Lee Minji
The South Korean authors rising above a tide of hate to become bestsellers
When Seen Aromi's memoir documenting the joys of singlehood hit the shelves in early 2024, it became an instant bestseller.
· Leehyun Choi
[Breaking] North Korea fires ballistic missile into East Sea, first in 11 days
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
N. Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile eastward: JCS
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea fired at least one unspecified ballistic missile eastward on Sunday, South Korea's military said.
· Lee Minji
(URGENT) N. Korea fires unidentified ballistic missile eastward: JCS
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· Lee Minji
(Yonhap Interview) AI transformation of manufacturing industry key to survival in global AI race: minister
SEOUL, April 19 (Yonhap) -- The world is experiencing two different wars at the moment, Seoul's industry minister said: the Middle East war and the artificial intelligence (AI) war.
· Kim Na-young
New Zealand rejects China ‘harassment’ claim
WELLINGTON — New Zealand rejected on Saturday Beijing’s allegations of “disruptive and irresponsible” military surveillance in Chinese airspace and insisted its maneuvers were part of UN-backed efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea.
· Agence France-Presse
Russia-Appointed Official in Occupied Kherson Holds Talks with North Korean Envoy
A Russian-installed official in occupied southern Ukraine has held talks with North Korea’s ambassador in Moscow, discussing potential cooperation in agriculture and other sectors, according to statements and media reports.
· The Moscow Times
DP picks 3-term lawmaker as candidate for Jeju governor
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Saturday nominated Rep. Wi Seong-gon, a three-term lawmaker, as its candidate for Jeju governor, party officials said.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Rain or shine, Jeju goes on
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
Gwangju uprising drama 'A Petal' returns to Korean theaters in 4K
The landmark 1996 film, which marked the screen debut of then-15-year-old Lee Jung-hyun, will be rereleased on May 14 to mark its 30th anniversary
· Moon Ki-hoon
Duo partners Clara-Jumi Kang and Kim Sun-wook to hold 11-city tour in Korea
Violinist Clara-Jumi Kang and pianist-conductor Kim Sun-wook will launch a nationwide duo recital tour across 11 cities in May, their first joint appearance in Korea in five years.
· Park Ga-young
Campaign hagwon: Inside Korea’s intensifying class president elections
What was once a popularity-based vote is now a high-stakes contest shaped by helicopter parenting, customized campaign strategies
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Picnics and rail bikes: a scenic escape to Chuncheon
A short trip from Seoul offers late cherry blossoms, riverside rides and trending local bites.
· Hong Yoo
Evidence of human sacrifice, interbreeding found at ancient Korean burial complex - study
DNA taken from human remains found within a 1,600-year-old burial complex in southeastern Korea reveals that ancient Korean society largely practiced interbreeding and ritual human sacrifice, according to a new study published in Science Advances.
· MIRIAM SELA-EITAM
Today in Korean history
1960 -- A pro-democracy civil uprising breaks out. The movement, spearheaded by students protesting widespread vote rigging in presidential elections by then President Rhee Syng-man, later led to the downfall of the Rhee government, which had ruled the country for 12 years.
· Lee Haye-ah
South Korea’s AI shamans foretell new take on old tradition
The technology, which combines voice recognition with a generative AI chatbot, uses a centuries-old belief system to interpret fates
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea’s AI shamans foretell new take on old tradition
The technology, which combines voice recognition with a generative AI chatbot, uses a centuries-old belief system to interpret fates
· Agence France-Presse
North Korea taking its nuclear threat to the high seas
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· Gabriel Honrada
(LEAD) PPP nominates incumbent Oh Se-hoon as candidate for Seoul mayor
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· Lee Haye-ah
Investigators question accomplice of notorious 'drug kingpin' in Philippines
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- Investigators said Saturday they have questioned an accomplice and nephew of notorious drug trafficker Park Wang-yeol in the Philippines.
· Lee Haye-ah
PPP nominates incumbent Oh Se-hoon as candidate for Seoul mayor
The main opposition People Power Party said Saturday it has chosen incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as its candidate for the mayoral race in the June 3 local elections.
· Yonhap
PPP nominates incumbent Oh Se-hoon as candidate for Seoul mayor
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- The main opposition People Power Party (PPP) said Saturday it has chosen incumbent Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon as its candidate for the mayoral race in the June 3 local elections.
· Lee Haye-ah
Finance minister says Korean won stabilizing against dollar, hopes for alignment with market expectations
Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday that the Korean won has been stabilizing against the US dollar following its depreciation amid the ongoing US-Israeli war against Iran, expressing hopes that it will align with market expectations.
· Yonhap
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 18.
· Lee Haye-ah
Recalibrating the India-South Korea strategic partnership
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· Lakhvinder Singh
(Yonhap Interview) Twins slugger Dean takes pride in defense at first base
SEOUL, April 18 (Yonhap) -- LG Twins first baseman Austin Dean has been one of the premier sluggers in South Korean baseball since his arrival in 2023. Over the past three seasons in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO), Dean smacked 86 home runs and drove in 322 runs -- ranking third and first overall in those cat…
· Yoo Jee-ho
Finance minister says Korean won stabilizing against dollar, hopes for alignment with market expectations
By Song Sang-ho and Park Sung-min
· Song Sang-ho
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Absolute Value Of Love’ On Prime Video, Where A High School Student Malkes Her Male Teachers Characters In Her Romance Novel
In the new Korean Prime Video series Absolute Value Of Romance, a high school student who moonlights as a web romance novelist, imagines four young male teachers at her school as the main characters of a new novel. Yes, it’s supposed to be lighthearted and funny.
· Joel Keller
Former Quay chef takes fine dining to brunch fare at new harbour cafe
“I want to bring fine dining to cafes,” says Sydney chef Jerry Jeong. After more than six years working at high-end restaurants such as Saint Peter, Quay and Korean omakase Matkim, he’s become part of the founding team at new Dawes Point cafe-bakery Jinius.
· Isabel Cant
Japan, Russia, South Korea, others agree to saury fishing cuts
Japan's saury haul remains less than 20% of the 2008 peak, prompting efforts to restore the stock. (Photo by Takumi Sasaki)
· Staff Writer
Escaped wolf safely returns to South Korean zoo after intense nine-day search
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean internet erupted in celebration as a two-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was captured safely Friday after a nine-day search that kept the nation on edge and made it a national celebrity.
· Associated Press
Lee calls for reopening of Strait of Hormuz, pledges support for free navigation
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, pledging to make tangible contributions to ensuring freedom of navigation, his office said.
· Kim Han-joo
Lee calls for joint action to stabilize Strait of Hormuz at summit: Seoul
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 …
· Ji Da-gyum
Elusive wolf in South Korea captured and returned to zoo after nine days on the run
A wolf that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean city of Daejeon was recaptured on Friday after nine days on the run, bringing to a close a saga that gripped the public as the elusive animal evaded earlier capture attempts.
· REUTERS
Foreign ministry special envoy attends inauguration of Republic of Congo president
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Jung Hai-ung, the foreign ministry's special envoy to the Republic of the Congo, has attended the inauguration ceremony of President Denis Sassou Nguesso, the foreign ministry said Friday.
· Kim Han-joo
Foreign ministry website briefly down after DDoS attack
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry's website briefly went down Friday following a distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attack before being restored, the ministry said.
· Park Boram
South Koreans breathe sighs of relief as escaped wolf is returned to zoo safely
Nine-day search for two-year-old Neukgu gripped nation and sparked safety concerns for animal and public
· Associated Press
Average gasoline price tops 2,000 won per liter for 1st time in 3 yrs, 9 months
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- The average price of gasoline in South Korea reached 2,000 won (US$1.35) per liter for the first time in three years and nine months Friday, amid developments surrounding U.S.–Iran peace talks.
· Kim Han-joo
Acting top prosecutor says probe into development scandal should not influence trials
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- Acting Prosecutor General Koo Ja-hyeon said Friday an ongoing parliamentary investigation into the prosecution's handling of a high-profile property development scandal should not influence trials.
· Kim Han-joo
SK Group chairman's 1.4 tln-won divorce settlement case referred to court mediation
SEOUL, April 17 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court has referred SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won's divorce settlement case to court mediation after the top court remanded it to the appellate court for retrial, sources said Friday.
· Park Boram
South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture to bring in fans
Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend
· Agence France-Presse
South Korea unveils plan to bring back Formula 1, tying up with K-culture to bring in fans
Aim is to see races held on 5km street circuit in the city of Incheon, with hopes to draw up to 400,000 visitors over three-day race weekend
· Agence France-Presse