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En esta imagen, distribuida por la Oficina de Prensa de la Presidencia de Bielorrusia, el líder de Corea del Norte, Kim Jong Un (izquierda), y el presidente bielorruso, Alexander Lukashenko, pasan revista a las tropas durante un acto oficial en Pyongyang, Corea del Norte, el 25 de marzo de 2026. (Oficina de Prensa d…
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…
In this photo released by Belarus’ Presidential Press Service, North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un, left, and Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko greet each other during official meeting ceremony in Pyongyang, North Korea, Wednesday, March 25, 2026. (Belarus’ Presidential Press Service via AP)
South Korea’s fine dining scene secured a strong showing on this year’s Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list, with six Seoul establishments earning places on the 2026 ranking unveiled Wednesday in Hong Kong.
Seoul stocks plunged by more than 3 percent Thursday as investors closely watch the developments in peace talks between the United States and Iran. The Korean won fell against the US dollar.
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…
The Incheon District Court on Wednesday found a former elementary school baseball coach in his 30s guilty of child abuse for pinching a student’s cheeks, sentencing him to a 3 million won ($2,000) fine and ordering him to complete 40 hours of a child abuse treatment program.
Kim Jong-un welcomed Alexander Lukashenko with lavish ceremony, including artillery salute and goose-stepping soldiers before a large flag-waving crowd
TAGAYTAY CITY, Philippines —China, Taiwan and South Korea emerged as dominant forces in the Asian Cycling Confederation (ACC) Track and Para Track Championships as the International Cycling Union (UCI) certified the Tagaytay CT Velodrome as a Category A facility.
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 Korea’s top financial regulator on Thursday warned that misselling concerns tied to US private credit products are only beginning to surface, as uncertainty lingers over potential losses.
SEOUL, South Korea, March 26, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG hosted a President's Meeting on the 25th at the Namsan Leadership Center in Seoul, attended by LG Corp. Chairman and CEO Kwang-mo Koo and about 40 top executives from major affiliates.
Retail, foreign investors tip board vote despite stake disadvantage
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 …
South Korea will significantly expand its temporary fuel tax cut in a bid to ease the financial burden on consumers amid the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, the finance ministry said Thursday.
South Korea's low-cost carriers are cutting international flights to mitigate the impact of surging fuel costs amid prolonged tensions in the Middle East, industry sources said Thursday.
Iran's top envoy to Seoul said Thursday South Korean ships can pass through the Strait of Hormuz, but only with prior coordination with Tehran, saying that his country has asked Seoul to provide details of the vessels stranded in the key waterway amid the ongoing conflict.
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…
Korean Air said Thursday it is stepping up development of next-generation, artificial intelligence-enabled high-speed target uncrewed aerial vehicles, after completing a key system requirements review.
Jipyeong Brewery said Thursday it would launch two flavored makgeollis in North America — Jipyeong Matcha and Jipyeong Lychee — ahead of their Korean release, as it pushes to globalize the Korean rice wine.
In South Korea, guests who cannot attend a wedding often send congratulatory money as a polite gesture.
Number of seasonal migrant workers rose from 20,000 in 2020 to 100,000 in 2025, Statistics Ministry data shows
An online post has sparked debate in South Korea over the severe overcrowding on eoul Subway Line No. 9, which connects some of the city’s busiest districts with its outskirts.
Five years after spinning off its sales arm, Hanwha Life can hold up Hanwha Life Financial Services as proof that separating manufacturing and distribution can pay off. The unit has emerged as a major force in Korea’s general agency market through rapid gains in scale, profitability and sales quality.
Spring tasting menu rooted in Korean ingredients reflects the season’s energy through lighter compositions and vivid greens
The Munich Philharmonic returns to South Korea after three years, with incoming chief conductor Lahav Shani taking the podium alongside pianist Cho Seong-jin.
Nongshim said Thursday it presented the Best Restaurant in Korea sponsored by Nongshim Shin Ramyun award at the Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants event in Hong Kong, highlighting its flagship brand on the global culinary stage.
Repatriated criminal Park Wang-yeol shows hostility toward TV producer behind Philippine prison interview that triggered public anger in S. Korea in 2023
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), right, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
Births reach highest January level since 2019 on rebound in post-pandemic marriages
The Korean American rapper argues diaspora voices expand — rather than dilute — the meaning of Korean culture
The 20th International Security Conference will be held Aug. 11-12 at Coex in Seoul, bringing together global cybersecurity leaders amid rapid industry growth and rising digital threats, organizers said Thursday.
‘Only one in five tables order alcohol. A customer ordering alcohol heavily is like winning a lottery,’ a gastropub owner says
A nasal inhalation product promoted to students as a quick way to boost concentration is gaining traction in South Korea, raising safety concerns after authorities found some versions contain substances linked to lung damage and allergic reactions.
Rep. Park Chung-kwon, North Korean defector-turned-lawmaker of the People Power Party, sees sharpest rise in wealth among National Assembly members
Naver and Spotify held a two-day roundtable in Stockholm this week to review progress in their strategic partnership and explore deeper collaboration in Korea.
The government will submit details of its planned supplementary budget to the National Assembly on March 31, with the focus on supporting underprivileged groups.
The Navy launched maneuvering drills this week to honor service members killed during naval clashes with North Korea in the Yellow Sea and sharpen its combat readiness posture, the armed service said Thursday.
LG Electronics launched its 2026 OLED TV lineup in South Korea on Thursday, cutting domestic prices on several models from a year earlier as it works to narrow the price gap between OLED and the cheaper mini-LED sets sold by Chinese competitors.
The South Korean won weakened against the US dollar Thursday amid mixed signals from the United States and Iran regarding negotiations to end their monthlong conflict.
Upcoming visit of Turkmen President Serdar Berdimuhamedov to South Korea in September to open new avenues
Seoul stocks opened lower Thursday, as investors weigh the prospects for peace talks between the United States and Iran.
Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 39 percent in 2025 largely due to increased commission income from a sharp gain in stock trading, data showed Thursday.
20-year-old roped into occult community tried to pull out too late, faced tragic ending in 2012 Seoul
Both nations have helped Russia in the Ukraine war, with Pyongyang providing troops and Minsk serving as a launchpad for the 2022 invasion
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has welcomed Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko in Pyongyang, as the Belarusian leader made his first official visit to the North, according to the North's state media Thursday.
A senior US diplomat said Wednesday that the US government is carrying out a "pretty extensive process" regarding a bilateral agreement with South Korea over the Asian ally's push to acquire nuclear-powered submarines.
South Korea ranked first in the world for average IQ, recording 106.97 in the 2026 International IQ Test report.
As the United States and Iran reportedly begin exploring contacts for a possible ceasefire, the war in the Middle East appears to be entering a new phase. Though this may signal a path toward ending the war, the conflict's strategic meaning is becoming increasingly ambiguous. What this war is teaching the world, and…