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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…
North Korea's third 5,000-ton, Choe Hyon-class destroyer is under construction at the Nampo shipyard, about 50 kilometers southwest of Pyongyang, satellite images show.
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 …
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…
Korea Zinc said Thursday it has officially kicked off its $7.4 billion project to build a large-scale mineral processing facility in Tennessee, as the world’s largest zinc smelter accelerates efforts to expand its supply chain in the US.
Seoul to distribute firefighting equipment to older apartment complexes
With international visitors increasingly venturing beyond Seoul to more outlying provinces, local governments across South Korea are moving to improve transportation access, aiming to accommodate a seasonal rise in tourism as spring begins.
Ilzat Ablaxatovich Kasimov, Uzbekistan’s deputy minister of investment, industry and trade, voiced expectations for expanded economic cooperation between Korea and Uzbekistan on Wednesday during a speech at the 2026 Global Biz Forum hosted by The Korea Herald and Herald Business in Seoul.
For the first time in its 77-year history, South Korea’s Marine Corps has recorded a family with four consecutive generations of service, officials said Thursday.
GS Group said Thursday it held a tech collaboration event with AI startups at GS Tower in Gangnam, Seoul, as it looks to accelerate digital transformation and expand into emerging technologies.
The State Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, holds the world's largest collection of paintings among its 3 million objects but remains largely out of reach for most international travelers at the moment.
Investment focuses on creator incentives and partnerships to amplify K-content worldwide
Seoul ramps up bid for Canada’s multibillion-dollar submarine program
Left: A woman holds an image of new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, alongside his slain father and predecessor Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, in Tehran on March 11. Right: North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. (Nikkei montage/Source photos by Kyodo, Reuters and AP)
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Upbit, South Korea’s largest crypto exchange, has signed a technology partnership with Indonesia's ICEx to help advance the country’s digital asset infrastructure and broader market development.
Honam University is under investigation by South Korea’s immigration authorities over allegations it admitted international students using falsified graduation certificates from an unaccredited US institution, according to local media reports Thursday.
Phased road closures from midnight for 24 hours; Sejong-daero bus routes to be diverted
BKR, the South Korean operator of Burger King and Tim Hortons, posted record revenue of nearly 900 billion won ($595 million) last year, crediting the increase to enhanced product competitiveness and operational improvements across both brands.
South Korea has secured around 50 million barrels of alternative oil supplies for this month to replace supplies from the Middle East blocked due to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz, government officials said Thursday, vowing continued efforts to stably manage energy supplies.
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…
South Korean stocks dropped over 3 percent late Thursday morning after US President Donald Trump warned that the United States would strike Iran "extremely hard" over the next few weeks.
More than 4.4 trillion won ($2.9 billion) in foreign capital has flowed into South Korea's bond market this week, financial authorities said Thursday, as the country began its phased inclusion in a key global government bond index managed by FTSE Russell.
South Korean doctors aboard a flight to the Philippines helped save a passenger who was unable to breathe, one of the physicians said Thursday.
The South Korean won weakened against the US dollar Thursday, following a sharp gain in the previous session, ahead of US President Donald Trump's scheduled message on the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
South Korean stocks opened higher Thursday as US President Donald Trump hinted that an end to the monthlong war in the Middle East could be near.
South Korea's consumer prices rose 2.2 percent in March from a year earlier, mainly due to a hike in global oil prices caused by prolonged tensions in the Middle East, government data showed Thursday.
On the heels of two consecutive losses, South Korea have dropped three spots to No. 25 in the latest FIFA rankings released Thursday.
US President Donald Trump said Wednesday that South Korea was "not helpful" to the United States, noting the presence of American troops "in harm's way" in the Asian country "right next to a nuclear force," as he highlighted the need for countries to secure the crucial Strait of Hormuz.
South Korean players account for three of the top positions in the 2026 rankings of Asia’s best soccer players, underscoring the country’s growing influence in the sport.
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A Department of Defense employee died mid-flight after a panicked cabin crew forgot to attach her mask to an oxygen tank and failed to provide live-saving instructions on how to use a defibrillator, a lawsuit alleges.
Senior diplomats from South Korea and the United States discussed joint efforts Wednesday to bolster their alliance through various public diplomacy initiatives, ranging from digital communication to people-to-people exchanges, the foreign ministry said.
Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto, left, and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung pose for a photo before their meeting at presidential office in Seoul, South Korea, Wednesday, April 1, 2026. (Kim Do-hun/Yonhap via AP)
The Iran war has entered a prolonged phase, reshaping strategic debates far beyond the Middle East. It is no longer a regional conflict but a reference point for broader security discussions. As the Iran war drags on, a growing wave of analysis seeks to draw parallels between Tehran and Pyongyang. At first glance, t…
Emergency shipments of crude oil from the United Arab Emirates are on their way to South Korea in line with the countries' recent agreement, the industry ministry said Wednesday, noting Seoul has already received the first batch from the Gulf nation.
Seoul stocks surged Wednesday, led by gains in chipmakers and other big-cap tech shares, as hopes grew for a possible end to the US-Iran conflict.
South Korea's sports minister has sent a message of condolence over the death of Chang Ung, North Korea's long-serving former member of the International Olympic Committee, the ministry said Wednesday.
Directors and producers gather in Seoul weeks after the film's historic double win
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…
Trend of ambushing people with mask of Black rapper condemned as racist, potentially dangerous
Fears over supply disruptions tied to the Iran war have sent sales of Seoul’s mandatory trash bags soaring, prompting shops to ration sales.
The International Olympic Committee announced on April 1 that former IOC member Chang Ung of North Korea passed away on March 29 at the age of 87.
Incheon Free Economic Zone said it has launched a consultation service to support foreign homebuyers navigate land transaction permits in Songdo. The new servic
Prices for ingredients and packaging have risen by as much as 30 per cent since the start of the Iran war
BAT Korea Manufacturing, the local production arm of global tobacco group British American Tobacco, is showcasing how ESG is evolving from one-off giving to sustained, community-focused action.
Jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol received more than 1.2 billion won ($825,000) in inmate funds during roughly eight months of detention, local media reported, citing Justice Ministry data.
Sejong University drew about 600 foreign students from 43 countries to a career and startup forum in Seoul last week, part of efforts to connect overseas talent with employers as South Korea faces labor shortages.
Ministry announces ban on cognitive instruction for toddlers and tightened regulation for academies, but questions remain over vague definitions and potential easy workarounds
China, US demand lifts exports despite Middle East risks; Kospi, won rebound
