'Salmokji' debuts atop weekend box office chart
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The horror thriller "Salmokji: Whispering Water" led the box office, drawing over 530,000 moviegoers in its opening weekend, data showed Monday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
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Newest first · UTC+11:00NCT's Taeyong to drop collaboration single with Anderson .Paak
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- NCT member Taeyong will release a new single, "Rock Solid," featuring American pop star Anderson .Paak on Friday, his agency SM Entertainment said.
· Shim Sun-ah
Exports up 36.7% during first 10 days of April on robust chip demand
South Korea's exports jumped 36.7 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of April, driven by strong overseas demand for semiconductors, data showed Monday.
· Yonhap
S. Korean currency slides amid failed U.S.-Iran talks, Hormuz blockade
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened markedly against the U.S. dollar Monday as U.S. President Donald Trump ordered a blockade of all ships entering or leaving the Strait of Hormuz after high-stakes peace talks with Iran failed to make a breakthrough.
· Oh Seok-min
South Korea includes foreign residents with ‘close ties’ to citizens in state relief plan
The limited inclusion of non-citizens in state relief programmes has been a recurring source of controversy in the country
· The Korea Times
South Korea includes foreign residents with ‘close ties’ to citizens in state relief plan
The limited inclusion of non-citizens in state relief programmes has been a recurring source of controversy in the country
· The Korea Times
LG Energy targets 50 pct productivity gain by 2028 on AI push
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd., South Korea's leading battery maker, said Monday it aims to boost productivity across its operations by 50 percent by 2028 through artificial intelligence transformation (AX).
· Choi Kyong-ae
Here's what your smartphone says about you in Korea’s dating scene
Galaxy or iPhone: Subtle cue to size up a match
· Choi Jae-hee
S. Koreans finish well back at Masters
Both South Korean players in action at the Masters have finished near the bottom of the leaderboard at the season's first major.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to annually provide over $2b in EDCF over 2026-2028
South Korea plans to provide about 3 trillion won ($2.01 billion) per year in low-interest loans for new overseas development projects over the next three years, the finance ministry said Monday.
· Yonhap
Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed US-Iran peace talks
South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, the first trading day since the talks between Washington and Tehran ended without any progress while US President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to annually provide over US$2 bln in EDCF over 2026-2028
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to provide about 3 trillion won (US$2.01 billion) per year in low-interest loans for new overseas development projects over the next three years, the finance ministry said Monday.
· Kim Han-joo
(LEAD) Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed U.S.-Iran peace talks
(ATTN: UPDATES with latest figures in 2nd para; ADDS more info from 6th para)
· Kim Boram
Defending champions Twins looking to stretch winning streak vs. struggling team
A slow start to their South Korean baseball title defense now a distant memory, the LG Twins have strung together seven consecutive wins to shoot to the top of the standings.
· Yonhap
Exports up 36.7 pct during first 10 days of April
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports jumped 36.7 percent from a year earlier in the first 10 days of April, data showed Monday.
· Kim Han-joo
Defending champions Twins looking to stretch winning streak vs. struggling team
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- A slow start to their South Korean baseball title defense now a distant memory, the LG Twins have strung together seven consecutive wins to shoot to the top of the standings.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Seoul stocks open sharply lower on failed U.S.-Iran peace talks
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply lower Monday, the first trading day since the talks between Washington and Tehran ended without any progress while U.S. President Donald Trump announced a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
· Kim Boram
(URGENT) Seoul stocks open 2.08 pct lower on failed U.S.-Iran peace talks
(Yonhap Interview) S. Korea, Australia on 'separate but parallel' paths in nuclear-powered submarines push: top Australian envoy
· Kim Boram
Incheon’s $7b theme park project gains traction with US investor talks
KIT World seeks to finalize $7b funding plan ahead of May launch event
· Lee Hong-seok
Lee's approval rating inches up to 61.9 pct: poll
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightly from a week earlier last week, remaining above 60 percent for the fifth consecutive week, a survey showed Monday.
· Kim Eun-jung
Le Sserafim to drop new studio album next month
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Le Sserafim will release its second studio album, "Pureflow pt. 1," next month, the group and its agency said Monday.
· Shim Sun-ah
BTS' claims 3rd week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang,' a first in K-pop
"Arirang" by South Korean boy group BTS scored a third week at No. 1 on the US Billboard's main albums chart for the first time in K-pop history.
· Yonhap
S. Koreans finish well back at Masters
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- Both South Korean players in action at the Masters have finished near the bottom of the leaderboard at the season's first major.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Galleries Art Fair closes with 50,000 visitors, posting strong midrange sales
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The Galleries Art Fair, also known as the Hwarang Art Fair, closed this weekend after a five-day run that drew approximately 50,000 visitors, organizers said Monday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
Chinese carmakers squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million units
Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump
· Peggy Ye
Chinese cars squeeze out Asian rivals in Europe as exports top 1 million
Surging EV shipments boost China’s market share at the expense of Japan and South Korea, while EU exports to China slump
· Peggy Ye
[Graphic News] Seven in 10 report discomfort from poor sleep quality: survey
A recent study shows that 7 in 10 South Korean adults sleep less than seven hours per day, below the recommended level.
· Nam Kyung-don
Lee, Polish PM set for summit talks with focus on defense industry cooperation
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk were set to hold summit talks Monday to discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation, Cheong Wa Dae said.
· Kim Eun-jung
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on April 13)
President's social media needs caution
· Kim Soo-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea Times on April 13)
No deal, no timeUS and Iran must step back to end dangerous stalemate
· Kim Soo-yeon
(EDITORIAL from Korea Herald on April 13)
Paradox of protectionTwo-year limit distorts hiring, deepens dualism, discourages stable employment
· Kim Soo-yeon
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 13.
· Kim Soo-yeon
BTS' claims 3rd week at No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang'
SEOUL, April 13 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS has stayed atop the U.S. Billboard 200 albums chart for three consecutive weeks with its latest release, "Arirang," extending its run as the first K-pop act to hold the No. 1 spot for multiple weeks straight.
· Shim Sun-ah
The 'extraordinary' rise of Kim Jong Un's mysterious teenage daughter
Photos of Kim Ju Ae and Kim Jong Un in matching jackets fuelled speculation that she was being positioned as his heir. (AFP: KCNA VIA KNS)
· Natalie Whiting
South Korea’s President sparks diplomatic row with Israel over Holocaust comparison remarks
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung drew harsh criticism from Israel after comparing a video of IDF soldiers pushing the dead body of a Palestinian terrorist from a roof to Jewish suffering during the Holocaust.
· MATHILDA HELLER
K-Beauty: a estratégia de soft power da Coreia do Sul
Cada vez mais pessoas de países ocidentais se encantam por produtos de beleza da Coreia do Sul. Assim, o país do Leste Asiático se estabelece como uma nova potência de soft power: primeiro vieram os automóveis e os eletrônicos, depois os filmes e a música pop. E, no ano passado, a autora Han Kang foi agraciada com o…
· Kersten Knipp
Israel condemns South Korean president over ‘unacceptable’ Holocaust remark
Israel’s Foreign Ministry sharply criticized South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Friday for comments it said trivialized the Holocaust and spread misinformation about Israeli forces.
· Jewish News Syndicate
Short track veteran Choi Min-jeong wins nat'l team trials for final int'l season
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Short track speed skating legend Choi Min-jeong, South Korea's most decorated Olympian, won the national team trials Sunday for what will be her final international season.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Badminton star An Se-young wins 1st career Asian championship
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Badminton star An Se-young won her first career Asian championships singles title Sunday in China.
· Yoo Jee-ho
Netflix’s Beef season 2 is ‘a bridge between West and East’, says director Lee Sung-jin
Lee Sung-jin shares how the new season of the hit drama, with Oscar Isaac and Charles Melton, explores a mixed-race character’s Korean roots
· The Korea Times
Netflix’s Beef season 2 is ‘a bridge between West and East’, says director Lee Sung-jin
Lee Sung-jin shares how the new season of the hit drama, with Oscar Isaac and Charles Melton, explores a mixed-race character’s Korean roots
· The Korea Times
Living alone is hard. Seoul offers help for $4 an hour
Seoul will broaden a city-run assistance program for single-person households to cover health care, moving and emotional support, as the number of people living alone continues to climb.
· Park Han-na
Africa to complement, not replace, Middle East oil for Seoul amid Hormuz risks: report
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
Tax breaks, SpaceX hopes spur shift from Tesla
Net buying of Tesla shares by Korean investors falls 71 percent, asset managers race to launch SpaceX ETFs
· Choi Yeon-jae
Saudi Arabia agrees to prioritize oil shipments to S. Korea: minister
SEOUL, April 12 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Sunday that Saudi Arabia has promised to prioritize oil shipments to South Korea as Seoul seeks an alternative route through the Red Sea.
· Kim Han-joo
BTS’ ‘Arirang’ experiment takes shape onstage
Boy group's world tour adapts Korean tradition for a global stadium audience
· Kim Jae-heun
Local elections loom as key test of Lee’s momentum
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
Mercedes-Benz Korea ditches dealer pricing for ‘best price’ model
Luxury carmaker takes control of pricing to end dealer-led discounts
· Byun Hye-jin
Korea rethinks 2-year limit on converting temporary workers
South Korea is moving to reassess its cap on fixed-term employment, as President Lee Jae Myung signals a potential shift in labor policy and a state-run think tank prepares a study on how the system operates in practice.
· Lim Jae-seong
Korea's debt-to-GDP ratio on track to hit 60% by 2030
Major institutions have cut Korea’s growth outlook, with the OECD lowering its forecast to 1.7 percent, while the Bank of Korea said growth will miss 2 percent.
· Choi Ji-won