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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Oil-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
S. Korea dispatched envoys to secure alternative supply chains amid Mideast crisis: FM
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Tuesday that the foreign ministry has dispatched envoys to Algeria and Libya and is seeking to send additional envoys to secure alternative supply routes amid the Middle East crisis.
· Kim Eun-jung
Kim Jong Un supervisa pruebas de misiles desde un destructor naval norcoreano
En esta imagen difundida por el gobierno de Corea del Norte, el mandatario Kim Jong Un, al centro, llega para observar el lanzamiento de prueba de misiles, el 12 de abril de 2026, en una ubicación desconocida de Corea del Norte. (Agencia Central de Noticias de Corea/Korea News Service vía AP)
· Kim Tong Hyung
South Korea and Japan on edge as US shifts military assets to Iran war
A THAAD missile interceptor is seen in Seongju, South Korea, on June 13, 2017, left, and an Aegis destroyer is moored at the U.S. Navy’s Yokosuka base in Japan. (Source photos by Reuters and Konosuke Urata)
· Staff Writer
Police raid factory over alleged air gun assault on migrant worker
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Police on Tuesday raided a plating factory in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, where the owner allegedly fired an air gun at a foreign worker about two months ago, causing severe internal injuries.
· Yoo Cheong-mo
Future insect experts wanted in Seoul
The agricultural technology agency of Seoul said Tuesday it is recruiting 20 participants for this year's program to train experts in industries related to entomology.
· Yoon Min-sik
KBO hit king Son Ah-seop traded
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Son Ah-seop, the career hits leader in South Korean baseball, has been traded.
· Yoo Jee-ho
NongHyup Financial opens industry hub in southeast Korea
NongHyup Financial Group said Tuesday it opened an integrated support center for the marine, aviation and defense industries in Changwon to strengthen support in the southeastern region spanning Busan, Ulsan and South Gyeongsang Province.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Neon acquires Na Hong-jin's Cannes-bound sci-fi film 'Hope'
Indie distributor behind 'Parasite' adds another major Korean title to its lineup
· Moon Ki-hoon
Japan, South Korea stocks near highs reached before Iran war
Japan's Nikkei Stock Average jumped more than 1,400 points at one point during morning trade on April 14. (Photo by Nanami Sato)
· JADA NAGUMO
Seoul shares sharply higher late Tues. morning, briefly topping 6,000 on revived hopes for U.S.-Iran deal
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded sharply higher late Tuesday morning on revived hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks, briefly topping the 6,000-point mark for the first time since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran conflict.
· Kim Boram
Lee voices hope for courageous step toward peace amid war in Middle East
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday urged nations involved in the war in the Middle East to take a courageous step toward peace, with a fragile ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran hanging in the balance and threatening the global economy.
· Kim Eun-jung
Cheong Wa Dae welcomes nomination of U.S. ambassador to S. Korea
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae on Tuesday welcomed U.S. President Donald Trump's nomination of former Korean American congresswoman Michelle Park Steel as the U.S. ambassador to South Korea, expressing hope that her formal appointment would further strengthen bilateral ties.
· Kim Eun-jung
(3rd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes test-firing of cruise, anti-warship missiles from key destroyer
(ATTN: UPDATES with more details in paras 13-14; ADDS photo)By Kim Soo-yeon and Lee Minji
· Kim Soo-yeon
Hanwha Life backs Vietnam IT Olympiad to nurture AI talent
Hanwha Life Insurance said Tuesday it sponsored the 7th Vietnam Information Olympiad, held April 10-12 at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology in Da Nang.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Veterans ministry to fly national flags at half-staff to mourn 2 deceased firefighters
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry will hoist the national flags at half-staff Tuesday at its offices and national cemeteries across the country to pay their respects to two firefighters killed in a warehouse fire earlier this week, officials said.
· Lee Minji
S. Korea shared with Iran information on Korean ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz: sources
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has shared information with Iran on Korea-related ships stranded in the Strait of Hormuz, sources familiar with the matter said Tuesday, in a possible sign that Seoul may seek to negotiate their passage amid the U.S.-Iran war.
· Kim Seung-yeon
Minor party leader Cho Kuk announces bid for parliamentary seat in Pyeongtaek
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Minor Rebuilding Korea Party leader Cho Kuk on Tuesday announced his bid for a parliamentary seat in Pyeongtaek, south of Seoul, in the upcoming June elections.
· Lee Haye-ah
Korea brokerages ride trading boom despite market turmoil
South Korean brokerage houses are expected to post strong first-quarter earnings, buoyed by a surge in trading activity despite heightened market volatility driven by geopolitical tensions and macroeconomic pressures.
· Lee Ji-yoon
ICT exports more than double in March on chip demand
South Korea's exports of information and communication technology products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence boom, government data showed Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Sales of short-term bonds up 50 pct in Q1: KSD
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Sales of short-term corporate bonds in South Korea rose 50 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, amid growing preference for such a financing method, data showed Tuesday.
· Kang Jae-eun
ICT exports more than double in March on chip demand
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of information and communication technology (ICT) products more than doubled in March from a year earlier, driven by strong semiconductor demand amid the global artificial intelligence (AI) boom, government data showed Tuesday.
· Choi Kyong-ae
'No Other Choice,' 'The King's Warden' lead Baeksang nominations
The black comedy thriller and the record-breaking period film will square off for the grand prize at South Korea's premier awards ceremony on May 8
· Moon Ki-hoon
Incheon brings currency exchange to subway
Incheon will install more unmanned currency exchange kiosks in subway stations as it looks to improve financial access for a growing foreign population and rising tourist inflows.
· Park Han-na
Hanwha Life Marks Third Consecutive Year of Supporting 'Vietnam Informatics Olympiad' Advancing AI Talent Development
- 7th Informatics Olympiad took place at the Vietnam-Korea University of Information and Communication Technology (VKU) in Da Nang- Enhancement of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) track, advancing into a platform for AI talents- Campus tour programs offered to residents and students, supporting career exploration an…
· PRNEWSWIRE
(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim observes test-firing of cruise, anti-warship missiles from key destroyer
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more details throughout)By Kim Soo-yeon and Lee Minji
· Lee Minji
Hanwha Ocean CEO meets Nova Scotia officials amid bid to win Canadian submarine project
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Kim Hee-cheul, chief executive officer (CEO) of Hanwha Ocean Co., has met with officials from Canada's Nova Scotia province to discuss ways to expand defense and industrial cooperation, the company said Tuesday, as the company is ramping up its bid for the country's submarine project.
· Kim Boram
S. Korean currency rises on hopes for renewed US-Iran talks
The South Korean won strengthened against the US dollar Tuesday amid expectations that Washington and Tehran may resume talks following their recent ceasefire.
· Yonhap
S. Korean currency rises on hopes for renewed U.S.-Iran talks
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dollar Tuesday amid expectations that Washington and Tehran may resume talks following their recent ceasefire.
· Oh Seok-min
Son Heung-min, LAFC seek to advance in regional tourney after rare loss
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Having recently suffered their first loss of the 2026 season, Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and their South Korean superstar Son Heung-min will look to bounce back and grab a ticket to the semifinals of a regional competition this week.
· Yoo Jee-ho
(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on revived hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures in para 2; ADDS more info from para 6)
· Kim Boram
Seoul shares open sharply higher on revived hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Tuesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street on revived hopes for peace talks after a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) Seoul shares open 2.61 pct higher on revived hopes for U.S.-Iran peace talks
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· Kim Boram
North Korea's Kim Jong Un oversees missile tests from new warship
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un supervised more missile tests from his prized new warship over the weekend, state media said Tuesday, as he pledged to boost the navy’s operational capabilities with his growing collection of nuclear-capable weapons.
· Kim Tong Hyung
Hyundai Motor chief attends economic forum in Washington amid group's U.S. investment drive
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- Euisun Chung, executive chair of Hyundai Motor Group, has attended a major global economic forum in Washington amid the South Korean automotive group's growing U.S. investment drive.
· Chang Dong-woo
(2nd LD) Trump nominates former Rep. Michelle Park Steel as U.S. ambassador to S. Korea
(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in paras 7, 9-10, 13-14)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
Rights watchdog to ask foreign ministry to work for transfer of N.K. POWs in Ukraine
The state human rights watchdog said Tuesday it has decided to ask Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to work for the swift transfer of two North Korean soldiers held in Ukraine to South Korea.
· Yonhap
N. Korea fires cruise, anti-ship missiles; Kim again observes from destroyer Choe Hyon
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has again observed a test-firing of strategic cruise and anti-warship missiles from the destroyer Choe Hyon, stressing the country's top priority is to bolster a nuclear war deterrent, state media reported Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Human rights watchdog decides to ask foreign ministry to work for transfer of N.K. POWs in Ukraine
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- The state human rights watchdog said Tuesday it has decided to ask Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and Prime Minister Kim Min-seok to work for the swift transfer of two North Korean soldiers held in Ukraine to South Korea.
· Lee Haye-ah
Trump nominates former Rep. Michelle Park Steel as US ambassador to S. Korea
US President Donald Trump has nominated a former Korean American congresswoman as the United States' top envoy to South Korea, a presidential nomination document showed Monday.
· Yonhap
[Graphic News] 460 items lost each day on Seoul subway
Cash, wallets, bread from popular bakeries and even “sold-out craze” items were among the items lost in the Seoul subway last year, averaging 460 cases per day.
· Nam Kyung-don
N. Korea's Kim sends educational aid to pro-Pyongyang ethnic Koreans in Japan
SEOUL, April 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent an educational aid fund and stipends to an association of pro-Pyongyang residents in Japan to mark this week's 114th birthday of late state founder Kim Il-sung, the North's state media reported Tuesday.
· Kim Soo-yeon
BTS' 'Swim' slips to No. 5 on Billboard singles chart
SEOUL. April 14 (Yonhap) -- "Swim," the lead track from BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," has landed at No. 5 on the U.S. Billboard's main singles chart.
· Woo Jae-yeon
(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim again observes missile launches from destroyer Choe Hyon
(ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES with more details throughout; CHANGES photos)By Kim Soo-yeon
· Kim Soo-yeon
(LEAD) Trump nominates former Rep. Michelle Park Steel as U.S. ambassador to S. Korea
(ATTN: CHANGES photo; ADDS more info throughout; FIXES year in para 7; RECASTS headline)By Song Sang-ho
· Song Sang-ho
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 14)
U.S. counterblockade in Hormuz raises supply chain risks
· Kim Han-joo
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 14)
Universal value of human rightsAs Middle East tensions rise, Korea pays the price
· Kim Han-joo