Eagles set KBO record for most combined walks, HBPs allowed in game
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The Hanwha Eagles now own a dubious South Korean baseball record for the most combined walks and hit-by-pitches (HBPs) allowed in a game.
· Yoo Jee-ho
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Newest first · UTC+11:00(LEAD) S. Korea adds 206,000 jobs in March, topping 200,000 for 2nd straight month: data
(ATTN:ADDS more info from para 4)By Kim Han-joo
· Kim Han-joo
Incheon passengers can skip bag recheck at 2 more US airports
Incheon Airport expands US baggage transfer service to Detroit and Minneapolis after Atlanta
· Yonhap
S. Korea adds 206,000 jobs in March, topping 200,000 for 2nd straight month: data
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea added 206,000 jobs in March, topping the 200,000 mark for the second straight month, though weakness in youth employment and the construction sector persisted, data showed Wednesday.
· Kim Han-joo
[Graphic News] Fewer Koreans see supporting parents as child’s duty: survey
The traditional belief in Korean society that children should support their parents is weakening, a survey conducted by the Korea Institute for Health and Social Affairs showed. Only about 1 in 5 respondents said children should provide such support.
· Nam Kyung-don
(URGENT) S. Korea adds 206,000 jobs in March, topping 200,000 for 2nd straight month: data
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· Kim Han-joo
Action-crime 'Bloodhounds' Season 2 tops Netflix's chart
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- "Bloodhounds" Season 2 topped Netflix's weekly non-English shows chart, the streaming platform said Wednesday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 15)
Cash pledges surge ahead of local elections
· Woo Jae-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 15)
Prepare for long haulThe government must handle potential economic risks with medium- to long-term contingency measures
· Woo Jae-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 15)
Fiscal driftRising debt, election-driven spending threaten Korea's long-term fiscal stability
· Woo Jae-yeon
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 15.
· Woo Jae-yeon
N. Korea slams Japan over diplomatic paper criticizing its nuclear, missile programs
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- North Korea accused Japan of a "grave provocation" against its sovereign rights after Tokyo's annual Diplomatic Bluebook expressed serious concerns over Pyongyang's nuclear and missile development, state media reported Wednesday.
· Park Boram
Trust firm deposits up 10 pct in 2025 amid bullish stock market
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Deposits held by trust companies in South Korea expanded 10 percent on-year in 2025, as investors parked more money in trust products amid a bullish stock market, data showed Wednesday.
· Park Sang-soo
S. Korea expands direct air travel baggage transfer program to 3 U.S. airports
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has added two more U.S. airports to its program allowing travelers from Seoul's Incheon airport to connect to a transfer flight in the United States without having to claim and recheck baggage for the flight to their final destination, the transport ministry said Wednesday.
· Chang Dong-woo
Import prices post sharpest rise in over 28 yrs in March amid Middle East crisis: BOK
SEOUL, April 15 (Yonhap) -- Import prices posted their sharpest increase in more than 28 years in March, driven mainly by rising global oil prices amid the Middle East conflict, central bank data showed Wednesday.
· Oh Seok-min
North Korea tests cruise and anti-ship missiles from naval destroyer
SEOUL — North Korea conducted another test of strategic cruise missiles and anti-warship missiles on Sunday as part of operational efficiency trials of its destroyer Choe Hyon, state media KCNA said on Tuesday.
· Reuters
Korea dodges IMF downgrade at 1.9%
The International Monetary Fund on Tuesday left its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent, with the government saying a supplementary budget and other policy support helped cushion the economy against mounting external shocks.
· Choi Ji-won
S. Korea to provide US$500,000 worth of humanitarian support to Iran
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has decided to provide US$500,000 worth of humanitarian assistance to war-torn Iran at the request of international organizations, including the United Nations, the foreign ministry said Tuesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
IMF maintains S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook at 1.9 pct, raises inflation forecast to 2.5 pct
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on Tuesday kept its 2026 growth forecast for South Korea unchanged at 1.9 percent despite the Middle East crisis, the finance ministry said.
· Oh Seok-min
S. Korea to ban hoarding of petrochemical feedstocks amid Middle East tensions
South Korea will ban hoarding of key petrochemical feedstocks and products starting Wednesday, the government said, as the Iran war raises the risk of further supply disruptions.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) KBO hit leader Son Ah-seop wants to reward Bears for acquiring him
(ATTN: UPDATES with player's performance in para 8; ADDS photos)By Yoo Jee-ho
· Yoo Jee-ho
S. Korea to ban hoarding of petrochemical feedstocks amid Middle East tensions
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will ban hoarding of key petrochemical feedstocks and products starting Wednesday, the government said, as the Iran war raises the risk of further supply disruptions.
· Shim Sun-ah
KBO hit leader Son Ah-seop wants to reward Bears for acquiring him
At first, Son Ah-seop didn't believe the rumors.
· Yonhap
Ex-President Yoon, wife reunite in court after 9 months
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, met in a courtroom on Tuesday in their first reunion since July when Yoon was placed under custody over his failed martial law bid.
· Yonhap
NATO envoys visit Seoul as allies weigh role in Hormuz
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
(LEAD) Ex-President Yoon, wife reunite in court after 9 months
(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout)By Lee Haye-ah
· Chae Yun-hwan
Top S. Korean, US, Japanese admirals to hold talks in Seoul
Top admirals of South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet for talks in Seoul this week to discuss ways to bolster trilateral maritime security cooperation, military officials said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Defense chief says yet to receive U.S. request for support related to Strait of Hormuz
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back told lawmakers Tuesday he has yet to receive an official request from the United States for support regarding operations around the Strait of Hormuz.
· Chae Yun-hwan
Korean SF shines in Locus Awards shortlist
Works by three Korean authors, including two novels by Bora Chung — "Red Sword" and "The Midnight Timetable" — have been named finalists in the new translated novel category of the 2026 Locus Awards.
· Hwang Dong-hee
Virgin Atlantic launches daily Seoul–London route, betting on Korean demand surge
YEONGJONGDO, Incheon -- Virgin Atlantic has launched its first route to South Korea, introducing a daily nonstop service between Incheon International Airport and Heathrow Airport.
· Hong Yoo
National universities spent millions on global ranking strategies: data
South Korea’s state-funded universities have spent heavily on consulting and data services from global ranking agencies, as scrutiny grows over efforts to boost their standings.
· Lee Seung-ku
KBO hit leader Son Ah-seop wants to reward Bears for acquiring him
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- At first, Son Ah-seop didn't believe the rumors.
· Yoo Jee-ho
South Korea warns Hormuz tensions to prolong energy and supply shocks
South Korea’s president has warned that escalating tensions around the Strait of Hormuz will continue to disrupt global energy flows and supply chains.
· Middleeasteye
Top S. Korean, U.S., Japanese admirals to hold talks in Seoul
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Top admirals of South Korea, the United States and Japan will meet for talks in Seoul this week to discuss ways to bolster trilateral maritime security cooperation, military officials said Tuesday.
· Chae Yun-hwan
(LEAD) KBO hit king Son Ah-seop traded
(ATTN: ADDS manager's comments in paras 9-14)By Yoo Jee-ho
· Yoo Jee-ho
[Ryu Kwon-ha] Why Poland is turning to Korea
The Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk's visit to Seoul on Sunday has once again cast a spotlight on the burgeoning relationship between South Korea and Poland.
· Korea Herald
Lee proposes ‘Saemaul Undong’ campaign to revitalize regional tourism
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
Daiso hits W4.53tr in annual sales for first time
South Korea’s discount-store chain Daiso, operated by Asung Daiso, topped 4 trillion won ($3 billion) in sales for the first time last year, fueled by rising demand for budget-friendly goods amid prolonged inflation.
· Park Jun-hee
PM calls for crackdown on disinformation ahead of local elections
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok instructed the government Tuesday to crack down on the spread of disinformation ahead of the June 3 local elections, calling it a challenge to democracy and a clear crime.
· Lee Haye-ah
S. Korea to attend multilateral meeting on Strait of Hormuz this week
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will attend a multilateral meeting this week on joint efforts to stabilize the Strait of Hormuz, including ways to ensure free and safe passage through the waterway in the event of an end to the Middle East conflict, officials said Tuesday.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Korea ramps up film funding as it seeks to revive struggling industry
Supplementary budget targets production slump, mid-budget gap, declining theater demand
· Park Ga-young
(2nd LD) Seoul shares rise nearly 3 pct, approaching 6,000 level on eased Middle East tensions
(ATTN: RECASTS headline; ADDS bond yields at bottom, new photo)
· Kim Boram
Ex-President Yoon, wife reunite in court after 9 months
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, Kim Keon Hee, met in a courtroom on Tuesday in their first reunion since July when Yoon was placed under custody over his failed martial law bid.
· Lee Haye-ah
Arrest warrant sought for student over knife attack on teacher
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday applied for an arrest warrant against a high school senior detained on charges of attacking a teacher with a knife at a school in the central city of Gyeryong the previous day.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
(LEAD) S. Korea dispatches envoys to Algeria, Libya for alternative supply chains amid Mideast crisis: FM
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with details of envoys; ADDS byline) By Kim Eun-jung and Kim Seung-yeon
· Kim Seung-yeon
In 'My Name' Yeom Hye-ran dances through grief, toward future
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Yeom Hye-ran believes even a film dealing with historical tragedies should find something, however slight, that is forward-looking.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Seoul shares rise nearly 3% to reclaim 6,000 level on eased Middle East tensions
South Korean stocks rose nearly 3 percent Tuesday to inch toward the 6,000-point mark on hopes for renewed negotiations between Washington and Tehran. The local currency sharply gained against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
(LEAD) S. Korean currency rises to 1-month high on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with more info; ADDS details throughout)
· Oh Seok-min
Indian Embassy honors Ambedkar in Seoul
The Indian Embassy in Seoul on Tuesday honored Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Indian Constitution and a towering figure in the country's social justice movement, commemorating the 136th anniversary of his birth.
· Sanjay Kumar
South Korea jails 90-year-old woman for laundering son's drug money
A 90-year-old woman in South Korea has been sentenced to a year in jail for helping her son to launder profits from drug trafficking.
· Kelly Ng