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The number of South Koreans who read at least one book over the course of a year has continued to decline, but those in their 20s were the only age group to show a rebound, reflecting the growing popularity of the “text hip” trend, in which reading is seen as in vogue.
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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 …
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…
North Korea’s Myong Yu Jong, right, scores against Bangladesh’s goalkeeper Mile Akter from a penalty during their Women’s Asian Cup Soccer match in Sydney, Friday, March 6, 2026. (AP Photo/Rick Rycroft)
Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power said Friday it had jointly hosted a small modular reactor technology seminar with the Electricity Generating Authority of Thailand in Bangkok on Thursday and Friday, aimed at expanding bilateral cooperation in next-generation nuclear energy.
"Battle of Fates," a Disney+ original reality series featuring 49 of South Korea’s most promient fortunetellers, has become the platform’s most-watched show in Korea, dethroning hit drama series "Moving."
The National Police Agency said Friday it had referred a case involving the spread of misleading information to prosecutors, targeting a YouTuber surnamed Jo who allegedly made unsubstantiated claims disparaging South Korea.
The unification ministry said Friday it will pursue a "peace declaration" designed to express the political will to end the 1950-53 Korean War in a bid to seek the transition of the current armistice into a peace regime.
L'Oreal Korea and Naver said Friday they have signed a strategic partnership to strengthen beauty commerce, collaborating across Naver Shopping, media and new digital services.
South Korea's stock market has swung wildly in recent days, underscoring how the world's best-performing equities market last year is turning into its most volatile one.
A revision to the Framework Act on Youth has been drafted to ensure support for underprivileged youth in South Korea and to shed light on the forms of marginalization young people face.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has spoken by phone with his counterpart from the United Arab Emirates to discuss the Middle East conflict and coordinate efforts to bring home South Korean nationals stranded in the UAE, the foreign ministry said Friday.
South Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly current account surplus in January, driven by a semiconductor upcycle and strong exports, central bank data showed Friday.
South Korean stocks started lower Friday after a 10 percent gain the previous session as a prolonged Iran crisis rekindled oil supply woes.
It has been more than 10 years since South Korea last beat Japan in a best-on-best baseball game featuring professional players.
South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a year earlier in February, unchanged from the previous month and precisely meeting the inflation target, government data showed Friday.
Seoul weekends arrive with a quiet promise: more time, a slower pace and countless corners of the city waiting to be rediscovered.
Nearly 3 out of 10 households in South Korea have pets, mostly dogs, government data showed.
Australia will now face off against South Korea on Sunday at Stadium Australia in Sydney. Source: AAP / Matthew Starling/SPP/Sipa USA
WHEN I was a graduate student at the Department of International Relations of the Catholic University of Korea from 2009 to 2011, one of the topics that our American professor enthusiastically discussed in class was Operation Ajax, a Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)-backed plot to oust the democratically elected Ir…
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SEOUL, March 5 (Reuters) – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said the navy would have a “powerful offensive capability” as he visited a 5,000-ton destroyer and oversaw a missile test, state media KCNA reported on Thursday.
Australia were frustrated as Iran kept it at 4-0 and now face South Korea in a decider to top Asian Cup group
South Korea launched four home runs to defeat Czechia 11-4 to begin its World Baseball Classic campaign Thursday, getting off on the right foot in its quest toward a knockout spot.
British American Tobacco is facing a London lawsuit from shareholders over allegations the cigarette maker failed to properly tell markets about breaches of US sanctions in relation to its business in North Korea.
South Korean tourists in the Middle East are gradually returning home amid escalating regional tensions, travel industry sources said Thursday.
Nasdaq vice chairman’s Seoul visit fuels speculation of US IPO as industry insiders question the substance behind agency's AI 'enter-tech' vision
South Korea imposed a travel ban on all of Iran amid rising security concerns linked to the escalating conflict in the Middle East, the foreign ministry said Thursday.
With film nearing 10 million tickets sold, coffee truck event set for March 12 in downtown Seoul in place of joking pledges that ranged from plastic surgery to yacht party
South Korea is moving to strengthen its fight against ticket scalping, with upcoming concerts by K-pop supergroup BTS expected to serve as a model case for the government’s new enforcement framework.
SEOUL, South Korea, March 5, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- On March 3, at the 2026 InterBattery Innovation Awards held in Seoul, South Korea, Wuxi Lead Intelligent Equipment Co., Ltd. ("LEAD") was honored with the equipment award for its Dry Mixing & Coating System. LEAD was the only non-Korean company to receive an award at…
Korean biotech firm Huonslab said Thursday it had presented a preclinical study on its human hyaluronidase platform technology, HyDiffuze, at the annual meeting of the American Society for Clinical Pharmacology and Therapeutics in Denver.
Spring cabbage bibimbap is a fresh, seasonal Korean rice dish featuring delicate young spring cabbage tossed with warm rice and a variety of crisp vegetables. Lightly seasoned with sesame oil and mixed with savory gochujang chili paste, it is often topped with a fried egg and aromatic sesame seeds. The dish offers a…
Seventy-nine South Korean tourists stranded in Dubai of the United Arab Emirates, amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, were set to return home Thursday afternoon, but more than 300 others remain unable to secure flights out of the region, according to industry sources and reports.
Iranian diaspora debates whether war can bring change to Iran’s political future
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 battery and EV makers see limited gains as Chinese supply chain remains entrenched
As International Women’s Day nears, thousands will walk out over Korea’s persistent gender inequality
Runners-up to China in 2022, the Koreans become first team to reach last eight and will vie with hosts Australia for status of group winners
Daewoo Engineering & Construction said Thursday it has been selected as the sole negotiating partner for the land reclamation project for the Gadeokdo New Airport in Busan, marking a key step toward advancing one of Korea’s largest infrastructure development projects.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has overseen the test-firing of “strategic cruise missiles” from a new 5,000-tonne naval destroyer before the vessel’s official commissioning, according to state media.
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 South Korea–US Combin…
As the blockbuster passes 10 million tickets sold, here's what the Sillok actually says
Hana Financial Group is stepping up its push into stablecoin payments in South Korea, launching a promotional campaign for foreign visitors using USDC through partnerships with Circle and Crypto.com.