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South Korea has purchased Russian naphtha for the first time in four years as disruptions linked to the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz force refiners to seek alternative supplies.
Korean composer behind Netflix’s most-watched series on world tour celebrating calculated imperfection in his scores
South Korean AI chip startup Rebellions said Monday it has raised $400 million as it looks to expand into the U.S. market ahead of a public listing.
A total of 60 South Korean corporate workers based in Iraq had been evacuated to safety amid the continuing war in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Monday.
The Academy of St Martin in the Fields put on a spirited performance with South Korean pianist Yunchan Lim and guest conductor Wilson Ng
South Korea's energy minister sought Monday to ease fears over shortages of plastic rubbish bags after sales in Seoul jumped nearly fivefold due to energy supply concerns sparked by the Middle East war.
LG Chem, South Korea's leading chemical company, has secured 27,000 tons of naphtha from Russia amid a potential supply shortage caused by the war in the Middle East, the industry ministry and business circles said Monday.
South Korea's bourse operator said Monday it had identified 76 suspected illegal short-selling cases in the first year since launching a real-time monitoring system and referred them to authorities for investigation.
Kim inspects elite special forces unit stage combat drills.
SCBX, the Thai financial group partnered with Korea's Kakao Bank in a virtual banking venture, has set up a new subsidiary that will later serve as the corporate entity for the digital lender.
The route resumption is seen as a sign of warming economic ties between China and North Korea.
CTGA’s collaboration with SACEM has helped connect K-pop mogul to France’s music industry and leadership
In Seoul’s Gangnam-gu, amid glass towers and the global pulse of K-pop, a 3.5-kilometer boulevard named Tehran-ro runs through the city’s economic core. More than a hub for technology firms and financial institutions, its name reflects a moment when Korea and Iran, both undergoing economic transformation, chose coop…
Spring is settling over Seoul, bringing warmer breezes, longer days and streets lined with blossoms.
BEIJING — Air China restarted direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang on Monday after a six-year hiatus, another sign isolated North Korea is gradually opening up following the resumption of train services between the capitals.
As BTS’ new track “Swim” echoed across the Han River, a cruise ship slicing through the river became the center of a unique fan experience, blending music, visuals and memorable shared moments among fans under Seoul’s spring night sky.
Hwang Seok-hee has subtitled more than 600 Hollywood films, including 'Deadpool' and 'Project Hail Mary'
Outgoing Tanzanian envoy to Korea Togolani Edriss Mavura and Herald Media Group CEO Choi Jin-young discussed Tanzania-Korea relations and Africa Day cooperation on Monday.
Arrival of Air China flight in North Korea comes days after passenger train services between countries were restored
Seoul stocks fell nearly 3 percent Monday, led by heavy foreign selling, as an intensifying conflict surrounding Iran deepened concerns about global oil supplies and market uncertainties. The Korean won weakened against the US dollar.
South Korea’s telecom carriers and fintech firms are tightening energy use as the government calls for conservation amid oil-market volatility, extending the response from office operations to the infrastructure behind mobile networks and online finance.
South Korea will pursue an expansionary fiscal policy next year to accelerate a major transition centered on artificial intelligence, the government said Monday, with spending potentially approaching 800 trillion won ($529 billion).
Korea’s image abroad is converging on culture and innovation rather than geopolitical anxiety, state data finds
South Korea is stepping up intellectual property cooperation with Southeast Asia, signing separate agreements with Singapore and Philippines to expand collaboration in artificial intelligence, enforcement and IP commercialization.
Over 11% of articles published in affiliation with Korea University are by foreign national scholars with no on-campus presence: analysis
Focus shifts from protection to commercialization as government expands IP role
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 …
A fully booked Airbus A350 touched down in Seoul Monday morning, making Korea the first country in Asia to welcome Swiss International Air Lines' (SWISS) newest aircraft and its new premium cabin service.
North Korea specialist Lee Sung-yoon warns against patronizing N. Korean leader’s sister and the country’s de facto No. 2
Korean auto giant targets 41,000 EV sales in China’s fiercely competitive, domestic-led market
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…
Merck Life Science said Monday it has opened the Merck Chemistry Lab at KAIST, further strengthening the partnership between the global chemical powerhouse and Korea’s leading science and technology university.
W200b investment targets UAVs, aircraft parts as Busan builds aviation hub
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Monday it will open Seoul Semiconductor High School in March 2027 as part of its "meister" high school system, as South Korea steps up efforts to train talent for its key chip industry.
Major networks scale up AI adoption amid budget crunch
Gente hace fila ante el mostrador de Air China para toma un vuelo directo entre Beijing y la capital de Corea del Norte, Pyongyang, en el Aeropuerto Internacional Beijing Capital en Beijing, el lunes 30 de marzo de 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)
‘Spectrosynthesis Seoul’ at Art Sonje Centre signals a step towards acceptance in South Korea’s traditionally rigid and conservative society
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…
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…
A civic group advocating for disability rights staged a brief protest during commuting hours Monday morning, occupying a bus stop in Seoul and halting traffic in protest of what it called discrimination in access to public transport.
Liberal heavyweight Kim Boo-kyum on Monday formalized his bid for Daegu mayor, a conservative stronghold, as the Democratic Party of Korea envisions a dominating victory in the upcoming June local elections.
People line up in front of an Air China’s counter for a direct flight between Beijing and North Korea’s capital of Pyongyan, at Beijing Capital International Airport in Beijing Monday, March 30, 2026. (Iori Sagisawa/Kyodo News via AP)
When BTS went on hiatus in 2022, the world of K-pop collectively gasped. The genre’s most popular group – one that arguably introduced K-pop to the rest of the world – was separating so that its members could enlist for mandatory South Korean military service. Would anything fill the void they left behind?
More than 200 bags of ketamine hidden in apartments and villas across the capital
Asian currencies remained under pressure against the US dollar, with South Korea’s won weakening to about 1,515 per dollar, near its lowest levels in years.
Dealers work near the screens showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at a dealing room of Hana Bank in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, March 30, 2026. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
The founder of one of the US' largest Korean food franchises has died at the age of 89. His funeral was held in Los Angeles on Saturday, according to local media reports.
South Korea’s transport ministry says domestic airlines have asked authorities to redirect export-bound jet fuel back to the local market amid a supply crunch
China's national carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, news reports said Monday, the latest sign of restored ties following the resumption of passenger train service between their capitals.
Newly published unification guidebooks underscore the importance of peace and prosperity on the Korean Peninsula, the books showed Monday, drawing a contrast from those issued under the former conservative administration.
