Two decades of waiting: Can anti-discrimination law take root in South Korea?
In 2007, the South Korean government introduced a bill to create the "first fundamental law to establish the constitutional principle of equality."
· Son Ji-hyoung
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Where Jennie and Jacquemus met in Korea: Inside Museum San
When Simon Porte Jacquemus visited Korea for the first time, he chose a setting that felt less like a venue and more like a narrative: Museum San, in Wonju, Gangwon Province.
· Hong Yoo
Ready for some fun? Everland and Lotte World get spring upgrades
As spring settles in across South Korea, two of the country’s biggest theme parks, Everland and Lotte World, have unveiled major seasonal upgrades.
· Hong Yoo
In Seoul, a natto ‘competition’ turns unfamiliar flavors into shared experience
At a small bar near Hyochang Park in Seoul in late March, a group of diners gathered over fermented soybeans.
· Tammy Park
Today in Korean history
1860 -- Choi Je-u establishes Donghak (eastern studies), an indigenous Korean religion that integrated ideas of Christianity, Confucianism, Buddhism and Taoism, as well as promoting humanitarian values.
· Park Sang-soo
Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture, not taste, rules South Korea’s current viral food trends
Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation
· The Korea Times
Crispy, chewy, soft: why texture, not taste, rules South Korea’s current viral food trends
Korean food trends are prioritising texture over taste thanks to social media videos in which food can be experienced as a tactile sensation
· The Korea Times
S. Korea restarts operation of Gori-2 nuclear reactor
South Korea restarted the Gori-2 reactor on Saturday three years after the suspension for safety checks and facility improvement, the country's nuclear reactor operator said.
· Yonhap
S. Korea restarts operation of Gori-2 nuclear reactor
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea restarted the Gori-2 reactor on Saturday three years after the suspension for safety checks and facility improvement, the country's nuclear reactor operator said.
· Park Sang-soo
Motel fire in Incheon injures 51, sends 26 to hospital
A fire broke out at a seven-story motel in Okryeon-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, at around 9:41 a.m. Saturday, injuring 51 guests.
· Moon Joon-hyun
BTS tops Spotify weekly charts for 2nd week with new album 'Arirang'
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastar BTS topped Spotify's weekly charts for the second straight week with its latest album "Arirang," the septet's agency said Saturday.
· Kim Boram
Court rejects activist's injunction request against passport return order
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has dismissed an injunction request by a female activist seeking to nullify the foreign ministry's order to return her passport for entrance into the Gaza Strip, according to sources Saturday.
· Park Sang-soo
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 4.
· Kim Boram
BTS ranks No. 4 on British Official Albums Chart with 'Arirang'
SEOUL, April 4 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse BTS ranked No. 4 on the British Official Albums Chart with its latest album, "Arirang," a week after debuting at the top spot.
· Shim Sun-ah
Korea's Supreme Court Upholds Korea Zinc's Voting Restriction, Rebuffing Young Poong's Legal Challenge
Supreme Court dismisses Young Poong's final appeal, with all three court levels confirming the legality of Korea Zinc's voting rights restrictions
· PRNEWSWIRE
(5th LD) S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
(ATTN: ADDS details on joint statement)By Kim Eun-jung
· Lee Minji
Defense chiefs of S. Korea, France discuss security, arms cooperation
The defense chiefs of South Korea and France held talks in Seoul on Friday to discuss the regional security situation and ways to strengthen their bilateral defense and arms industry cooperation, the South's defense ministry said.
· Yonhap
Defense chiefs of S. Korea, France discuss security, arms cooperation
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The defense chiefs of South Korea and France held talks in Seoul on Friday to discuss the regional security situation and ways to strengthen their bilateral defense and arms industry cooperation, the South's defense ministry said.
· Lee Minji
Court rejects PPP lawmaker's injunction request against party decision in mayoral race
A Seoul court on Friday dismissed an injunction request filed by Rep. Joo Ho-young against the main opposition People Power Party after he was excluded from the PPP's nomination for Daegu mayor in the June 3 local elections.
· Yonhap
Court rejects PPP lawmaker's injunction request against party decision in mayoral race
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday dismissed an injunction request filed by Rep. Joo Ho-young against the main opposition People Power Party (PPP) after he was excluded from the PPP's nomination for Daegu mayor in the June 3 local elections.
· Lee Minji
S. Korean, French ministers discuss deepening cultural cooperation
The South Korean and French culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
· Yonhap
Cheong Wa Dae seeks to encourage public transportation use in off-peak hours
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Friday it seeks to encourage people to voluntarily use public transportation during off-peak hours by giving them incentives as part of measures to respond to unstable energy supply stemming from the Middle East crisis.
· Lee Minji
S. Korean, French ministers discuss deepening cultural cooperation
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean and French culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties.
· Shim Sun-ah
S. Korean, French businesses vow ties in bio, carbon-free, technology sectors
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and French businesses on Friday vowed to expand exchanges in emerging areas, including the bio, carbon-free and technology sectors, as the two countries celebrate the 140th anniversary of diplomatic ties in 2026.
· Kang Yoon-seung
From Stray Kids to corporate titans, Lee-Macron summit recasts Korea-France ties
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
Foreign buying resumes as hopes for Hormuz reopening lift Kospi
Korean won gains more than 10 won against dollar
· Choi Ji-won
(4th LD) S. Korea, France agree to cooperate on safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
(ATTN: ADDS details in paras 5, 23-24, photo; RECASTS headline)By Kim Eun-jung
· Kim Eun-jung
HD Hyundai Samho wins 349.8 bln-won LPG ship order from Greece
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries Co. said Friday it has secured a 349.8 billion-won (US$232 million) order to build two liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) carriers for a shipping company in Greece.
· Choi Kyong-ae
MINISO Secures Three Wins at the Asia Design Prize for Its Original Designs
SEOUL, South Korea, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The 2026 Asia Design Prize ceremony took place recently in Seoul, South Korea. MINISO took home three awards for its original designs, standing out among more than 1,500 submissions from 31 countries and regions. Flip Mirror earned a Gold Winner award, while Lumion B…
· PRNEWSWIRE
French, South Korean leaders say they’ll work together on the Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung agreed Friday to work together to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease global economic uncertainties caused by the war in the Middle East.
· Associated Press
Finance chief says incentives for reshoring stock investments to improve FX conditions
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday offering tax incentives to encourage offshore-bound investments to return to the domestic stock market will help improve foreign exchange supply and demand.
· Kim Han-joo
(LEAD) Seoul stocks rebound nearly 3 pct amid hopes for Hormuz Strait reopening
(ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom)
· Oh Seok-min
Trade chiefs of S. Korea, UAE agree on early implementation of bilateral CEPA
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Top trade officials of South Korea and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) agreed Friday on an early implementation of their comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA), Seoul's industry ministry said.
· Kim Na-young
Mark of NCT to leave group and SM
Mark, a Korean Canadian member of NCT under SM Entertainment, will leave both the group and the agency after deciding not to renew his exclusive contract, the company said Friday.
· Kim Jae-heun
Lee reaffirms commitment to abolishing statutes of limitations for state violence
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday the government will push to remove the statutes of limitations for criminal and civil cases involving those who commit state violence, as he honored victims of a 1948 civilian massacre on Jeju Island.
· Kim Eun-jung
Seoul must step up at UK-led Hormuz meeting, experts say
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) S. Korean currency rises amid hopes for Strait of Hormuz reopening
(ATTN: ADDS latest info, comments in paras 2, 6-9, additional photo)
· Oh Seok-min
Seoul stocks rebound nearly 3% amid hopes for Hormuz Strait reopening
South Korean stocks soared by nearly 3 percent Friday, as Iran's discussions with Oman on a protocol to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz boosted hopes of easing oil supply disruptions despite heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Korean won strengthened sharply against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
'Culinary Class Wars 2' nun chef serves temple cuisine to foreign envoys in Seoul
Seonjae, a Buddhist nun and temple cuisine master who appeared on “Culinary Class Wars 2,” led foreign diplomats through a meditation session and a traditional Korean temple meal in Seoul, using food as a vehicle to promote peace and coexistence.
· Park Han-na
First ladies of S. Korea, France visit National Museum of Korea
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Hea Kyung and French first lady Brigitte Macron visited the National Museum of Korea on Friday to view key exhibits with cultural ties between the two countries and exchange views on cultural cooperation.
· Kim Eun-jung
Key developments on North Korea this week
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are key developments regarding North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of inter-Korean news this week
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Summary of external news of North Korea this week
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North Korea this week.
· Kim Hyun-soo
Heavy oil usage firms devise consumption reduction plan amid supply disruptions
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Fifteen companies with heavy petroleum consumption have agreed to reduce their annual consumption of oil by 956,000 barrels to join South Korea's ongoing energy-saving efforts, officials said Friday.
· Kim Na-young
Seoul stocks rebound nearly 3 pct amid hopes for Hormuz Strait reopening
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks soared by nearly 3 percent Friday, as Iran's discussions with Oman on a protocol to monitor traffic through the Strait of Hormuz boosted hopes of easing oil supply disruptions despite heightened tensions in the Middle East. The Korean won strengthened sharply against th…
· Oh Seok-min
S. Korea, France sign MOU on support for Korean War veterans
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and France on Friday signed a preliminary agreement to promote cooperation on support for veterans of the 1950-53 Korean War, Seoul's veterans ministry said.
· Kim Hyun-soo
(LEAD) S. Korea to move up deployment of Iron Dome-like interceptor against N. Korean threats to 2029
(ATTN: UPDATES with details throughout)
· Kim Hyun-soo
Mark leaves SM Entertainment after 10 years with NCT
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Mark of K-pop boy band NCT will terminate his contract with SM Entertainment and leave the group, the agency said Friday.
· Woo Jae-yeon
French and South Korean leaders say they'll work together on the Strait of Hormuz
French President Emmanuel Macron shakes hands with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung during their meeting at the Blue House in Seoul, South Korea, Friday, April 3, 2026. (Jung Yeon-je/Pool Photo via AP)
· Kim Tong Hyung