Incheon striker Mugosa named K League's top player for opening month
Incheon United striker Stefan Mugosa was named the season's first winner of the Player of the Month award in South Korean soccer Wednesday.
· Yonhap
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Top admirals of S. Korea, U.S., Japan discuss trilateral cooperation in Seoul
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Top naval commanders of South Korea, the United States and Japan gathered in Seoul on Wednesday to hold a series of talks aimed at strengthening their trilateral maritime security cooperation, the South's Navy said.
· Lee Minji
[Exclusive] Chinese brokers sell leaked TOPIK questions online for up to $5,000
Chinese brokers have been selling purported Test of Proficiency in Korean questions online for as much as $5,100 ahead of the exam, raising concerns over the integrity of the Korean-language proficiency test.
· Lee Seung-ku
Korea’s new rich pivot from property to finance
Younger millionaires favor stocks, financial investments as real estate's share declines
· Choi Ji-won
Study finds health impact on families of Sewol victims
Bereaved families of victims of the 2014 ferry disaster in South Korea have been visiting hospitals more frequently than the general population, a recent study by a local medical school found.
· Yoon Min-sik
North Korea rapidly expanding nuclear weapons capability, UN watchdog warns
Pyongyang making ‘very serious’ progress on producing weapons, with rapid rise in activity at main nuclear complex
· Justinmccurry
Seoul City offers rabies vaccinations for pets for 10,000 won
Seoul will begin a spring rabies vaccination campaign for pets from Thursday, offering subsidized shots for up to 50,000 animals to help prevent the spread of the deadly virus.
· Park Han-na
What is the Setlog app trending in Hong Kong and South Korea?
Viral app Setlog lets up to 12 friends film two-to four-second clips every hour, then auto-stitches them into a split-screen ‘day-in-the-life’ vlog
· Chloe Loung
What is the Setlog app trending in Hong Kong and South Korea?
Viral app Setlog lets up to 12 friends film two-to four-second clips every hour, then auto-stitches them into a split-screen ‘day-in-the-life’ vlog
· Chloe Loung
Near half of teachers experienced violence from students: survey
About 58.6 percent of teachers in South Korea said they had either experienced violence from students or witnessed a colleague being targeted, a survey by a teachers’ union showed Wednesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
(2nd LD) Seoul shares end above 6,000 for the 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
· Choi Kyong-ae
(LEAD) S. Korea has no plans to pay Iran for passage of stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz: FM
(ATTN: CHANGES headline, lead; UPDATES with FM's remarks in paras 2-3; TRIMS) By Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
Best things to do in Gwangju, South Korea, from viral food trends to architecture
Gwangju is known for its fine architecture, including traditional Korean hanok houses, as well as its cafes and a certain sticky rice cake
· The Korea Times
Best things to do in Gwangju, South Korea, from viral food trends to architecture
Gwangju is known for its fine architecture, including traditional Korean hanok houses, as well as its cafes and a certain sticky rice cake
· The Korea Times
(LEAD) Seoul shares end above 6,000 for the 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
(ATTN: ADDS 2nd photo, details in paras 3-4, 6-7, 10-15)
· Choi Kyong-ae
S. Korea shared data on stranded ships in Strait of Hormuz with U.S., Gulf states as well: FM
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has provided data on its ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz not only with Iran but with the United States and the Gulf nations as well, its top diplomat said Wednesday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
S. Korea secures 273m barrels of crude oil, 2.1 m tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide
South Korea has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil by the end of this year from four nations in the Middle East, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
(2nd LD) S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 6, 11-17, photo)By Kim Eun-jung
· Kim Eun-jung
UAE passport ranks No 2 most powerful in the world | The National
The UAE passport has climbed to its highest-ever position in the Henley Passport Index, and is now tied at No 2 alongside Japan and South Korea, with access to 187 visa-free destinations. The passport climbed up three spots from January, when it was ranked at No 5.
· Evelyn Lau
(LEAD) S. Korean currency rises further on hopes for U.S.-Iran talks
(ATTN: UPDATES paras 2, 7-8)
· Oh Seok-min
Seoul shares end above 6,000 for the 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares soared more than 2 percent Wednesday to close above 6,000 points for the first time after the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict in late February. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
· Choi Kyong-ae
(URGENT) Seoul shares close above 6,000 for 1st time since U.S.-Iran conflict
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· Choi Kyong-ae
UN nuclear chief urges strict Iran checks in any deal to end war
Director General of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Rafael Grossi speaks during a press conference in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 15, 2026. (Kim Hong-Ji/Pool Photo via AP)
· Hyung Jin Kim
Incheon striker Mugosa named K League's top player for opening month
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Incheon United striker Stefan Mugosa was named the season's first winner of the Player of the Month award in South Korean football Wednesday.
· Yoo Jee-ho
S. Korea's nonproliferation commitment 'full, unambiguous' amid nuclear-powered subs push: IAEA chief
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has shown a "full" and "unambiguous" commitment to nonproliferation, the head of the U.N. nuclear watchdog said Wednesday, underscoring the importance of "ironclad" assurances that efforts such as its nuclear-powered submarine initiative are unrelated to nuclear weapons.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Seoul shared ship info with US, Gulf nations as well as Iran: minister
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
RIMAN's Parent Company Announces Sponsored Research Agreement to Advance Araliadiol Using Organ-on-a-Chip Technology
SEOUL, South Korea, April 15, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- ASK Company, the parent company of RIMAN, has entered into a sponsored research agreement with Mitragotri Laboratory at the Harvard John A. Paulson School of Engineering and Applied Sciences to validate the functionality and effectiveness of its proprietary ingredie…
· PRNEWSWIRE
(LEAD) S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details from para 4)By Kim Eun-jung
· Kim Eun-jung
[Photo News] AI TVs go mainstream
Samsung Electronics unveils its 2026 TV lineup, including a 115-inch Micro RGB model alongside OLED, Neo QLED, Mini LED and UHD TVs, at “The First Look Seoul 2026” in Seoul on Wednesday. The company called it the year AI TVs go mainstream and aims to apply AI features to 99 percent of its lineup. (Samsung Electronics)
· Jo He-rim
Global investment firms express hope for enhanced partnership with S. Korea
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Senior executives of global investment and asset management firms have expressed hope for stronger partnerships with South Korea, Seoul's finance ministry said Wednesday.
· Kim Han-joo
IAEA chief says Iran enrichment freeze a ‘political decision,' stresses verification
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…
· Jung Min-kyung
Three regional universities to be built into AI talent hubs
Fairness concerns raised as Education Ministry unveils scaled-back version of Lee Jae Myung’s ‘10 Seoul National Universities’ initiative
· Lee Seung-ku
July Jung's 'Dora' to premiere at Cannes Directors' Fortnight
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- July Jung's "Dora" will have a world premiere at the Cannes Directors' Fortnight next month.
· Woo Jae-yeon
S. Korea secures 273 mln barrels of crude oil, 2.1 mln tons of naphtha by year-end: presidential aide
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has secured 273 million barrels of crude oil by the end of this year from four nations in the Middle East, presidential chief of staff Kang Hoon-sik said Wednesday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Gov't to cover extra shipping costs for importing alternative crude supplies
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The government will cover additional shipping costs crude importers have to bear when importing alternative supplies from regions other than the Middle East, the industry ministry said Wednesday, as part of efforts to stabilize the country's energy supply amid the Middle Eastern crisis.
· Kim Na-young
Google Korea tax up 18%, still far below estimated earnings
Google paid 28.3 billion won ($19.2 million) in corporate tax in South Korea last year, up 18 percent from a year earlier, but far below academic estimates of its actual earnings in the local market, newly disclosed audit reports showed Wednesday.
· Moon Joon-hyun
BOK chief nominee Shin apologizes for controversy over personal issues
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Shin Hyun-song, nominee for the head of South Korea's central bank, on Wednesday apologized for causing controversy over allegations related to his family's nationalities, property holdings and other personal matters.
· Oh Seok-min
American Youtuber Johnny Somali sentenced to jail in South Korea over ‘comfort women’ statue stunt
Johnny Somali, 25, caused outrage after filming himself kissing a statue commemorating wartime sex slaves
· Agence France-Presse
(LEAD) Korean won, but dollar liquidity ample to buffer shocks: BOK chief nominee
(ATTN: ADDS more remarks on monetary policy from 9th para)
· Oh Seok-min
Giants' Lee Jung-hoo enjoys 3rd multihit game of April in loss
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants is finally showing signs of life after a dismal start to his season.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Lee proposes mega deregulation zones to spur balanced regional growth
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
Samsung SDS shares jump 20% on KKR partnership and $820 million bond purchase
Shares of Samsung SDS surged as much as 21.3% on Wednesday after global private equity firm KKR agreed to invest 1.22 trillion won ($820 million) of newly issued convertible bonds from the South Korean IT solutions and logistics provider.
· Dylan Butts
N. Korea's economy entering recovery phase amid closer ties with Russia, China: Seoul
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's economy has entered a recovery phase thanks to closer relations with Russia and China, overcoming a period of recession, the unification ministry in Seoul said Wednesday.
· Park Boram
(URGENT) S. Korea secures 270 mln barrels of crude oil from four Middle East nations by year-end: presidential aide
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· Kim Eun-jung
Today in Korean history
1906 -- An express train from the southeastern port city of Busan travels 450 kilometers to Seoul in 11 hours, a record speed for that era. In 2004, the nation's new high-speed Korea Train Express, or KTX, covered that distance in about two hours and 40 minutes.
· Woo Jae-yeon
KHNP CEO tours Dukovany project in Czech Republic
The head of Korea Hydro and Nuclear Power Co. visited the Czech Republic this week to review progress on a major nuclear power project, marking his first overseas trip since taking office.
· Lim Jae-seong
Cambodian homeless woman returns home thanks to police
A Cambodian woman in her 40s who had been homeless in South Korea for years has returned safely to her home country with support from local police and support groups.
· Yoon Min-sik
Byeon Woo-seok, IU's 'Perfect Crown' stuns in scale, stumbles in sync
The rom-com records the second-highest opening score in Korean TV drama history
· Lee Yoon-seo
Son Heung-min, LAFC reach semifinals in regional tournament
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and their South Korean superstar Son Heung-min are moving on to the semifinals of the Concacaf Champions Cup.
· Yoo Jee-ho
South Korea jails US YouTuber Johnny Somali for kissing ‘comfort women’ statue
The 2024 incident caused strong public backlash and the video was later removed
· Agence France-Presse