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Newest first · UTC+11:00Korut: Kongres Partai Buruh Tetapkan Kim Sebagai Sekjen
Partai Buruh yang berkuasa di Korea Utara kembali memilih Kim Jong Un sebagai sekretaris jenderal pada Ahad (22/2), hari keempat kongres partai.
(LEAD) S. Korean, Brazilian firms call for closer ties in manufacturing, key minerals at bilateral biz forum
(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 9-10, photos)By Kang Yoon-seung
Xi Jinping hoping China can open ‘new chapter’ in relations with North Korea
Chinese leader sends message of ‘high trust and wholehearted support’ to Kim Jong-un after major party event
Arms procurement agency seeks to pick bidder of new destroyer by July
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The state arms procurement agency seeks to choose the bidder to build next-generation destroyers by July, with an aim to deliver the first envisioned vessel to the Navy by the end of 2032, the Defense Acquisition Program Administration (DAPA) said Monday.
KBO suspends 4 players for illegal overseas gambling
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball league suspended four players Monday for illegal gambling during their training camp in Taiwan.
These Korean cafes in London are exploding in popularity. Here’s why
High-concept design meets casual dishes and innovative hot drinks at London’s Korean cafes, a popular model fuelled by social media
Ive promises 'endless new experiments' with expansive 2nd studio album
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Girl group Ive says it is ready to keep revolving with the release of its second studio album, rather than settle into the comfort of its early success.
S. Korean, Brazilian firms call for closer ties in manufacturing, key minerals at bilateral biz forum
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean and Brazilian business communities on Monday proposed measures to strengthen cooperation in strategic areas, including advanced manufacturing and key minerals, at a bilateral business forum held in Seoul, industry officials said.
(LEAD) Seoul stocks end at record high of above 5,840 on tech rally
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[K-Trendsetters] Kimhekim brings Korean heritage into focus with restrained, contemporary design
Kimhekim marks 10 years with Milan debut, Paris milestone show
Kim Jong Un re-appointed leader of North Korea's ruling party - DailyNews
North Korea’s ruling Workers’ Party has again chosen Kim Jong Un to be its general secretary, state media report.
Daewoong vows to expand AI health monitoring for all
Korean drugmaker looks to apply smart monitoring system to 100,000 hospital beds by end of 2026
HD Hyundai Heavy delivers Philippine Navy vessel 5 months ahead of schedule
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. said Monday that it has recently delivered the first of six offshore patrol vessels ordered by the Philippine Navy, five months ahead of schedule.
Krafton names first chief AI officer to steer tech strategy
Korean game developer Krafton said Monday that it has created a new chief artificial intelligence officer position, appointing AI division head Lee Kang-wook to lead the company’s technology strategy.
South Korea protests Russian embassy ‘Victory’ banner as key war date looms
South Korea formally protests display in the heart of its capital as the Ukraine-Russia war enters its fifth year
Blackpink to open pop-up stores for EP No. 3
Pop-up stores celebrating the release of the third EP from Blackpink will operate in Seoul from Saturday to March 8, YG Entertainment announced Monday.
Seoul stocks trim earlier gains late Mon. morning on foreign selling
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks pared earlier gains late Monday morning as foreign and institutional investors locked in profits.
(LEAD) Seoul to continue 'amicable' talks with U.S. on tariff issues: minister
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NCT JNJM to drop debut album
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- NCT JNJM, a new unit of K-pop supergroup NCT, will release its first EP, "Both Sides," its agency SM Entertainment said Monday.
Hyundai Motor eyes investment in southwestern Saemangeum for AI, hydrogen mobility
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group is preparing to announce a multitrillion-won investment plan in reclaimed land in North Jeolla Province to foster growth in areas of artificial intelligence (AI), hydrogen and robotics, industry sources said Monday.
Seoul stocks open sharply higher on tech, auto gains
South Korean stocks opened over 1 percent higher Monday, tracking gains on Wall Street in the previous session, as investors bought technology and automobile shares.
Lee notes Brazil's Lula for sharing experiences as child laborers ahead of summit talks
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday noted that he and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva shared experiences as former child laborers, as the leaders were set to hold summit talks later in the day.
Seoul stocks open sharply higher on tech, auto gains
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened over 1 percent higher Monday, tracking gains on Wall Street in the previous session, as investors bought technology and automobile shares.
Samsung SDI unveils solution for lithium-metal battery commercialization
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean battery maker Samsung SDI Co. said Monday it has made a breakthrough in extending the lifespan and boosting the safety of lithium-metal batteries, possibly paving the way for the commercialization of the next-generation product.
Hong Kong footballer Jay Haddow making peace with sacrificing Japanese passport
Defender obtained citizenship last July, performed well and created goal in Chinese New Year Cup victory over FC Seoul
New car purchase rates among people in 20s, 30s drop to 10-yr low in 2025
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The respective rates of new passenger car purchases by South Koreans in their 20s and 30s fell to their lowest levels in a decade last year, industry data showed Monday.
Lee, Brazil's Lula set for summit talks
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were set to hold summit talks Monday, with the two leaders expected to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation in a wide range of fields.
'The King's Warden' reigns over weekend box office as total audience inches closer to 6 mln
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The historical film "The King's Warden" continued its reign atop the weekend box-office chart, data from the Korean Film Council showed Monday.
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Feb. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on Feb. 23.
Gov't issues Level 2 response, evacuation order over local wildfire
GOSEONG -- South Korean authorities on Sunday issued an evacuation order for residents in a rural area of Gangwon Province after a wildfire broke out.
(Olympics) S. Korean Olympic chief pledges better support for future competitions
MILAN, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Not entirely satisfied with the country's performance at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics this month, South Korean Olympic chief Ryu Seung-min pledged better support for his athletes for future competitions.
Zašto Seoul ne želi zarobljene sjevernokorejske vojnike?
Prošlo je više od godinu dana otkako su ukrajinske snage zarobile dvojicu sjevernokorejskih vojnika u ruskoj Kurskoj oblasti, ali sudbina ta dva muškarca još uvijek je neizvjesna. Aktivisti optužuju vladu Južne Koreje da odugovlači.
Hong Kong fans were right to bet on lottery picks from K-pop star G Dragon
During fan meeting earlier this month in Seoul, star was asked to name lucky lottery numbers, and his suggestions paid off in Mark Six draw
Seoul voices concerns to Russian Embassy over 'victory will be ours' banner
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry has expressed concerns to the Russian Embassy in Seoul over a large banner hung over its building that reads "victory will be ours" in Russian, officials said Sunday.
Yellow dust sweeps nation; alert issued for Seoul, Gyeonggi Province
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Yellow dust is expected to blanket much of the nation on Sunday as northwestern winds blow dust originating from the Gobi Desert and the Mongolian Plateau into the country.
North Korea’s explosive thriller reveals assassination plot against Kim’s dad
‘Days and Nights of Confrontation’, which depicts a plot to kill Kim Jong-il, was released for the first time on state television last month
Foreign investors offload 9 tln won on main bourse this year
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors have posted a net sale of around 9 trillion won (US$6.2 billion) on the main bourse this year through last week, data showed Sunday.
Lee, Brazil's Lula set for summit Monday
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva were set to hold summit talks on Monday, Cheong Wa Dae said Sunday, with the two leaders expected to discuss strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Samsung reclaims top spot in global DRAM market in Q4
SEOUL, Feb. 22 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. reclaimed the top spot in the global market for dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) in the fourth quarter last year, data showed Sunday.
K-pop’s big freeze: are cracks in China’s cultural blockade a thaw?A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect.
A decade-long geopolitical chill has kept South Korean entertainers largely locked out of the Chinese market, but fans find ways to connect
(LEAD) Wildfire on Mt. Bukhan in Seoul almost contained
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(Olympics) S. Korean teams off pace in 4-man bobsleigh
MILAN, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- Two South Korean teams both sat outside contention at the halfway mark of the four-man bobsleigh event at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday.
Wildfire breaks out on Mt. Bukhan in Seoul
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- A wildfire broke out on Mount Bukhan in Seoul late Saturday, officials said.
Hong Kong boss Losada’s faith in old and young earns Chinese New Year Cup success
Jordan Lam scores winning penalty as city team overcome FC Seoul following shootout in front of 14,089 fans at Hong Kong Stadium
S. Korea to closely monitor additional U.S. measures following Supreme Court ruling on Trump's tariffs
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will closely monitor additional U.S. measures and the trade environment as U.S. President Donald Trump signed an order to impose a new 10 percent "global tariff" on all countries following the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling against his emergency tariffs, Cheong Wa Dae said Saturday.
Seoul readies for Spring
Coats slung over arms and sleeves rolled up, Seoul stepped into an early hint of spring Saturday as temperatures climbed toward 20 degrees Celsius.
Trace BTS' history through these 7 tourist spots
Before the lights go up at Gwanghwamun in March, explore Seoul locations that shaped BTS
From banchan shop to fine dining, Korean cuisine stretches across LA
Spanning humble eateries and fine dining, Korean cuisine now mirrors a community fully woven into the city’s culinary mainstream
K-pop stars sweep seven of top 10 spots on IFPI global album sales chart
SEOUL, Feb. 21 (Yonhap) -- K-pop acts, including Stray Kids and Seventeen, dominated global album sales last year, taking seven of the top 10 spots on the International Federation of the Phonographic Industry's (IFPI) Global Album Sales Chart, data showed Friday (U.S. time).