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The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs unveiled plans Thursday to build a nationwide culinary tourism network centered on Korean chicken dishes, seeking to turn the country's growing global appeal into a draw for gastronomic tourism.
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Two goals in five second-half minutes send the Filipinas into global tournament in Brazil. North Korea, Chinese Taipei battle for other spot
Mercedes-Benz Korea said Thursday it has named Shirin Emeera as its new chief executive officer, while current CEO Mathias Vaitl will take on a senior global role at the German automaker.
Authorities say immediate impact is limited, but warn risks could rise if conflict drags on
South Korean AI startup Upstage said Thursday it has discussed collaboration with US chipmaker Advanced Micro Devices to develop next-generation AI models and support Korea’s domestic artificial intelligence ecosystem.
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 closed 2025 with numbers that appeared to cancel each other out. Exports surpassed $700 billion for the first time, and shipments in January 2026 set another record. Yet industrial production grew by just 0.5 percent last year, the weakest pace in five years.
Philippines’ Angela Beard, left, and teammate Jessika Cowart reached following during the Women’s Asia Cup soccer match between Australia and the Philippines in Perth, Australia, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Gary Day)
South Korea’s Supreme Court upheld a 13-year prison sentence for a Polish national convicted of smuggling more than 5.4 billion won ($3.6 million) worth of illicit drugs into the country.
South Korea is ramping up immigration operations at Incheon Airport, deploying extra staff and expanding passport control capacity ahead of a surge in overseas visitors expected for BTS’ Saturday performance.
Taiwan has changed South Korea’s name in its immigration system from “Korea” to “South Korea,” in a retaliatory move over Seoul labeling Taiwan as “China (Taiwan),” despite repeated requests for a revision.
Recurring platform gap accidents on Seoul Subway Line Nos. 1 to 8 raise safety concerns
The Korea-Central Asia Secretariat and five Central Asian nations highlighted the cultural heritage of the Nowruz festival as a link between Korea and Central Asia on Wednesday.
A couple takes a selfie photo near a banner promoting a comeback concert of K-pop group BTS at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Ahn Young-joon)
The South Korean government is moving to require accommodation businesses to post standardized price lists online, in a bid to curb arbitrary overpricing.
From planned itineraries to chance encounters, global fans trace the group’s history across Seoul as anticipation builds
For fans around the world, BTS is more than a band — it is a lifeline. Nine fans share their stories with The Korea Herald
Currency traders work near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Thursday, March 19, 2026. (AP Photo…
Fans protest color choice, sparking political debate ahead of election
Activists held protests against the war and the demand from Donald Trump in Seoul. (Reuters: Kim Soo-hyeon)
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Thursday that it will sign a memorandum of understanding on Friday with the Korean-German Chamber of Commerce and Industry to introduce Germany’s dual-track vocational training model to vocational high schools in Seoul and foster talent in the mobility sector.
South Korean shipbuilders and startups should seek to expand into India to capitalize on India's drive to become a global hub for manufacturing, technology and maritime industries, Indian Ambassador to South Korea Gourangalal Das said Wednesday.
SINGAPORE, March 19, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda has unveiled its ranking of Asian travelers that are the most passionate about culinary experiences during their travels. The findings, derived from a survey of Asian travelers as part of Agoda's 2026 Travel Outlook Report, reveal that Asia's bi…
Samyang Foods said Thursday it will open a Buldak-themed pop-up store, “House of Burn,” at its headquarters in Myeong-dong from March 20 to 24, targeting foreign tourists visiting Seoul.
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North Korea has touted a cement factory in the country's southwestern region as an exemplary case for boosting production, state media showed Thursday, in a move seen as being aimed at strengthening the people's unity following last month's key party congress.
With Washington tied up in Iran, Kim Jong-un’s message is clear: if the US wants a summit, it must pay his nuclear price
The South Korean currency fell markedly past the 1,500-won level against the US dollar Thursday as global oil prices surged amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East.
South Korean shares kicked off sharply lower Thursday after the Middle East's critical energy facilities were attacked during the US and Israel-led war against Iran, and the US Federal Reserve's decision to keep its interest rates unchanged.
Hybe, the K-pop giant behind K-pop supergroup BTS, has dismissed speculation that a plan by the Seoul metropolitan government to illuminate major landmarks in red for the group's long-awaited comeback is politically motivated.
Thousands of police prepare to deploy to South Korea’s capital ahead of K-pop’s most anticipated comeback
Seoul becomes citywide stage for BTS comeback
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Japan, led by eccentric coach Nils Nielsen, was sublime in its semifinal victory over South Korea. (Getty Images)
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 used to be embarrassed by my teenage fandom of the Korean boyband. Now I look back at that version of myself with so much softness
Coach Nils Nielsen says his side have played better despite their utterly dominant performance in Sydney
The foreign ministry said Wednesday it held an interagency meeting to assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz and discuss ways to ensure the safety of South Korean ships and crew members operating in the area.
INCHEON, South Korea, March 18, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- SK bioscience announced on 18 that it has entered into a funding agreement with the Research Investment for Global Health Technology Foundation (RIGHT Foundation) to receive financial support for early clinical development of its RSV (respiratory syncytial virus) …
Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who is visiting Switzerland, held phone talks with Swiss President Guy Parmelin on Wednesday to discuss South Korea's bid to host a global hub for artificial intelligence (AI), Kim's office said.
Industry ministers of South Korea and China held talks Wednesday to discuss ways to stabilize supply chains amid heightening geopolitical uncertainties and promote bilateral cooperation in advanced industries, Seoul's industry ministry said.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held phone talks his Indonesian counterpart, Sugiono, on Wednesday, Cho's office said, as the two countries prepare for Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto's planned visit to South Korea later this month.
South Korea's financial regulator said Wednesday that it will move to ban "split listing" by conglomerates here, which have long been blamed for hurting shareholder value, and create a two-tier system for the tech-laden Kosdaq market.
Japan’s Riko Ueki, right, heads the ball during the Women’s Asian Cup semifinal soccer match between Japan and South Korea in Sydney, Wednesday, March 18, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
SYDNEY — Riko Ueki and Maika Hamano scored first-half goals to set Japan on course for a 4-1 victory over South Korea on Wednesday and a spot in the Women’s Asian Cup final against Australia.
Mad Concrete Dreams, starring Ha Jung-woo, explores South Korea’s all-too-familiar property woes through a darkly comic thriller
SEOUL — Australian visitor Nhung Nguyen made the hike up steep steps to a stunning Seoul park precisely because of its star turn in mega-hit "KPop Demon Hunters."
Life insurer advances broader finance ambitions with planned purchase of Korea’s leading savings bank