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SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co., South Korea's flag carrier, said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with French aerospace company Exotrail to jointly develop an orbit transfer vehicle (OTV).
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has joined dozens of other countries for a Britain-led top diplomats' meeting to discuss ways to keep the Strait of Hormuz free and open, as concerns deepen over Iran's effective closure of the vital waterway amid the spiraling Middle East crisis.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- LG Twins reliever Woo Kang-hoon worked hard during spring training to finally establish himself in the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) six years after getting drafted out of high school. But the 23-year-old wasn't sure what kind of opportunity he would receive.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un pledged to advance his nation's ties with Vietnam in a reply to Vietnamese President Luong Cuong, state media reported Friday.
South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, rebounding from sharp losses the previous session, as investors had guarded hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
South Korea's exports of agriculture and food products increased 4 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, led by strong demand for instant noodles and fruits, government data showed Friday.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, rebounding from sharp losses the previous session, as investors had guarded hopes for the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz amid a prolonged conflict in the Middle East.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of agriculture and food products increased 4 percent from a year earlier in the first quarter, led by strong demand for instant noodles and fruits, government data showed Friday.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The government will introduce additional measures to address potential constraints on consumption stemming from recent energy-saving efforts amid the Middle East crisis, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Friday.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- BTS will drop a new single, "Come Over," as part of an LP version of their "Arirang" album, BigHit Music said Friday.
A senior official of US President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."
BANGKOK, April 3, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- WHX Bangkok 2026 organised by Informa Markets is set to be a landmark trade event for showcasing Korea's groundbreaking advancements in AI-driven healthcare and technology. Two leading Korean companies, Korea Body Information Co., Ltd. and maihub, will unveil their flagship sol…
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers starter James Naile dominated the Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) in his first season in 2024 with the sweeper, a variant of the slider with substantial horizontal movement. His wasn't the first sweeper thrown in the South Korean league but it was by far the most effective.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and French President Emmanuel Macron are set to hold summit talks on Friday, with discussions expected to focus on strengthening cooperation in advanced technologies, energy and coordination on international issues.
Cherry blossoms set the stage for a lively atmosphere in Yeouido this weekend, where an outdoor concert series brings music to the banks of the Han River. On the other side of the city, near Seoul Forest, a quiet cafe in Seongdong-gu pairs coffee with knitting, offering an oasis of calming in the city.
Set along Yangjaecheon, the Yangjae Art Salon is a multi-arts festival that blends nature, performance and local culture.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un inspected various service facilities set to open at a new housing district in Pyongyang, including car repair, pet and hair shops, touting them as a valuable foundation for a "socialist civilization," state media said Friday.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has given a "field guidance" at the Memorial Museum of Combat Feats at the Overseas Military Operations under construction, honoring the North's fallen soldiers who were killed in support of Russia in the war against Ukraine, state media said Friday.
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SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 3.
SEOUL, April 3 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's foreign reserves posted their sharpest monthly decline in about a year in March amid a stronger dollar and authorities' efforts to manage exchange rate volatility, the central bank said Friday.
WASHINGTON, April 2 (Yonhap) -- A senior official of U.S. President Donald Trump's administration said Thursday that South Korea's investment projects in the United States will be announced "over the coming weeks."
Speaking in South Korea, the French president defended the transatlantic alliance and called for return to peace
SEOUL, South Korea, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Gaudio Lab, a leading AI audio technology company, today announced its participation in NAB Show 2026, taking place April 19–22 at the Las Vegas Convention Center. NAB Show is the world's largest event for the media, entertainment, and broadcast technology industry. …
SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- After his team's top two starters submitted subpar outings to begin the new season over the weekend, new LG Twins pitcher Lachlan Wells pitched a strong game Thursday to put the defending Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) champions back on track.
SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- After losing their first three games of the season, the LG Twins have now won two straight games.
PARIS, April 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The Korea Carbon Industry Promotion Agency (Kcarbon), in collaboration with Gyeongsangbuk-do, successfully concluded its participation in JEC World 2026, the world's largest composites exhibition, held from March 10 to 12 in Paris, France. Through the operation of the Korea Pavil…
MANILA, Philippines —The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) has ordered the impounding of a taxi unit and the filing of criminal charges against the driver and operator accused of overcharging a South Korean K-pop artist in Cebu.
SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks with his Japanese counterpart, Toshimitsu Motegi, on Thursday, and vowed close cooperation and communication on peace in the Middle East.
SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae expressed hope Thursday for the restoration of peace and stability in the Middle East, after U.S. President Donald Trump signaled a pullback from involvement in the Strait of Hormuz.
SEOUL — French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday after visiting fellow US ally Japan, where he praised Europe's "predictability" in an apparent swipe at Donald Trump over the Iran war.
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SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung met with a delegation of U.S. lawmakers Thursday and reaffirmed his commitment to regain wartime operational control from Washington as part of a push to take on a greater share of the defense burden on the Korean Peninsula.
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…
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SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is set to host a dinner for French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday to mark his state visit and present symbolic gifts aimed at further deepening bilateral ties, Cheong Wa Dae said.
French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday, after travelling from Japan where he praised Europe’s “predictability” in remarks seen as a veiled criticism of Donald Trump over the Iran war.
SEOUL, April 2 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho felt his heart drop Wednesday night when his prized third baseman Kim Do-yeong went down to the ground in apparent pain.
An unidentified body believed to be that of a man was found in the Imjin River in Paju, Gyeonggi Province, on Thursday.
South Korea is ramping up imports of US crude as the government and refiners move to secure alternative supplies amid concerns over potential disruptions from the Middle East, with US President Donald Trump urging allies to buy American oil.
The Korea Forest Service said Thursday it has signed a framework agreement on forestry cooperation and a separate memorandum of understanding on wildfire management and post-fire restoration with Indonesia’s Ministry of Forestry.
Video art pioneer Paik Nam-june's first ever work in the medium has arrived in Seoul for the exhibition “Nam June Paik: Rewind / Repeat.”
South Korean police said Thursday they cracked down on 95 prostitution and other illicit establishments in Seoul in the first quarter, including venues that allegedly marketed sex services to foreign tourists through online platforms.
A South Korean activist who had previously been detained in an Israeli prison for boarding a Gaza-bound aid ship has sparked controversy as she again attempts to visit the Palestinian enclave, news reports said Thursday.
Seoul stocks fell sharply Thursday, as US President Donald Trump's renewed threat of strikes against Iran rattled investor sentiment and pushed up global oil prices. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar.
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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has urged citizens to "save every drop of fuel,” ramping up an official call for energy conservation as the deepening Iran conflict hits the energy-importing nation hard, straining households and businesses.
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…