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.
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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
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· 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
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· 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
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· 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
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· 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
(LEAD) Seoul shares rise nearly 3 pct to reclaim 6,000 level on eased Middle East tensions
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· Kim Boram
Seoul shares rise nearly 3 pct to reclaim 6,000 level on eased Middle East tensions
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- 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 U.S. dollar.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) Seoul shares end up 2.74 pct to nearly 6,000 on eased Middle East tensions
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· Kim Boram
NPS rides chip rally to record equity gains
South Korea’s National Pension Service saw the value of its domestic equity holdings nearly triple over the past year, with more than half of the gains concentrated in two tech giants — Samsung Electronics and SK hynix.
· Lee Ji-yoon
Workplace deaths hit record low in Q1, driven by small businesses
Despite several recent high-profile accidents that claimed multiple lives, South Korea recorded its lowest number of workplace deaths in the first quarter since 2022, data showed Tuesday.
· Tammy Park
Seoul shares ship data with Iran amid push to secure Hormuz passage
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
Divorcing across borders in Korea: Key rules on custody and assets
Sometimes, a marriage breaks down beyond repair, leaving separation as the only option. Even relationships once strong enough to cross borders are no exception.
· Lim Jae-seong
Renault Korea accelerates into SDV, EV future
SDV set for 2027 launch, EV production to begin in Busan by 2028
· Ahn Sung-mi
Bio, display, mobility picked next destination for public growth fund
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The second round of investment by the mega-sized Public Growth Fund will be mainly focused on the bio, display and mobility sectors, the financial regulator said Tuesday.
· Park Sang-soo
Military to seek to acquire 11,000 commercial drones for training this year
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The military will seek to acquire some 11,000 commercial drones for training by the end of this year, the defense ministry said Tuesday, as part of efforts to better utilize the cost-effective weapon system.
· Lee Minji
Police seach factory in probe of assault on Thai worker
South Korean police raided a factory in Hwaseong on Tuesday as part of an investigation into a workplace assault that left a Thai migrant worker seriously injured after being struck with compressed air equipment.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
S. Korea’s Army seeks to adopt AI, robotics in combat support
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 appears to have completed new uranium enrichment facility: report
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
Seoul kicks off second presidential office project in Sejong
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
Young Korean men exiting workforce at fastest pace in OECD
AI, gender shifts intensify competition, weakening labor market attachment
· Choi Yeon-jae
Cheong Wa Dae to open bid for site development of Sejong presidential office
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae will open a bid this week for site development to build a branch of the presidential office in the administrative city of Sejong, with the goal of completing the project within President Lee Jae Myung's term, a senior aide said Tuesday.
· Kim Eun-jung
LG AI, LSEG, Kiwoom roll out AI that explains stock picks
LG AI Research said Tuesday it is teaming up with London Stock Exchange Group and Kiwoom Securities to launch an artificial intelligence-powered investment service that explains not only what to buy, but why — a first for Korea’s retail market.
· Jo He-rim
Circle eyes Korea push ahead of Arc launch
CEO signals openness to setting up Korean entity as partnerships expand
· Kim Ji-hyun
N. Korean leader's 1st public reference to 'one-China' principle points to closer bilateral ties: Seoul
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korean state media have recently reported on leader Kim Jong-un's reference to the "one-China" principle for the first time in a sign that Pyongyang and Beijing are closely aligning, South Korea's unification ministry said Tuesday.
· Kim Soo-yeon
Renault Korea to launch new models annually through 2029, produce next-gen EVs in Busan from 2028
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Renault Korea Co., the South Korean unit French automotive giant Renault S.A., plans to roll out new models annually through 2029 and begin producing its next-generation electric vehicles (EVs) at its Busan plant in 2028, its chief said Tuesday.
· Chang Dong-woo
For Lang Lang, it all comes down to honesty
A Seoul recital traces 'different faces of musical truth'
· Park Ga-young
Taemin takes the stage for solo Coachella debut
Taemin of Shinee delivered a commanding solo performance at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, becoming the first Korean male solo artist to perform an official solo set at the global music event.
· Lee Jung-joo
'Heart Signal,' the show that started Korean dating TV rush, is back again
New season to pivot away from its signature slow-burn romance
· Lee Yoon-seo
Lee urges warring parties toward peace based on universal human rights
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
Today in Korean history
1885 -- A British vessel patrolling East Asia occupies Geomun, a small island off the Korean Peninsula's south coast, on the pretext of blocking a southward expansion by Russia.
· Kim Han-joo
Finance ministry holds talks with overseas officials on supply chain risks
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The finance ministry held a video conference with officials stationed abroad Tuesday to review global policy responses amid heightened uncertainty over raw material prices and supply following the Middle East conflict.
· Kim Han-joo
EV charging fees to be discounted on weekends: gov't
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Electric vehicle (EV) charging costs will be reduced by up to 15 percent during afternoon hours on weekends starting this week, the climate ministry said Tuesday.
· Kim Han-joo
Delivery agency under probe for hiring foreign workers without visas
A local delivery agency operator is under investigation for allegedly hiring dozens of foreign nationals without proper work visas and registering them under the names of Korean citizens, the Seoul Immigration Office said Tuesday.
· Yoon Min-sik
Driver fined after fatally striking man lying in road at 1:30 a.m.
A South Korean court on Tuesday fined a 33-year-old driver 5 million won ($3,374) for fatally striking a man who was lying in the road at night.
· Lee Sun-young
Oil-producing countries showing interest in S. Korea's oil storage facilities: official
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Major oil-producing countries in the Middle East have shown interest in using South Korea's crude oil storage facilities amid the prolonged conflict in their region, Seoul's senior industry ministry official said Tuesday.
· Kim Han-joo
What is really behind South Korea’s row with Israel?
Lee Jae Myung’s clash was about more than human rights, analysts say – it was about energy security and sending a message to Donald Trump
· Park Chan-kyong
What is really behind South Korea’s row with Israel?
Lee Jae Myung’s clash was about more than human rights, analysts say – it was about energy security and sending a message to Donald Trump
· Park Chan-kyong