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PM Calls for Prioritizing Growth in Fiscal Policy
August 24, 2026
Seoul: Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Monday the government should focus on growth when it comes to fiscal policy, stressing that investment in growth-oriented areas is a key way to maintain fiscal health.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Han ma…
PM Calls for Prioritizing Growth in Fiscal Policy
August 24, 2026
Seoul: Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Monday the government should focus on growth when it comes to fiscal policy, stressing that investment in growth-oriented areas is a key way to maintain fiscal health.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Han ma…
S. Korean Won Reaches 13-Month High Amid Ongoing Dollar Sell-Off
August 24, 2026
Seoul: The South Korean won surged to a near 13-month high against the U.S. dollar on Monday as the selling of dollar holdings by exporters persisted amid increasing concerns over U.S. debt levels. The won was quoted at 1,382.4 per dollar at 3:30 p.m….
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South Korea Unveils Future Response Fund Amid Semiconductor Boom
August 24, 2026
Seoul: A semiconductor boom is prompting South Korea to establish a new fiscal fund, the Future Response Fund, valued at over 100 trillion won ($72.1 billion). This initiative, announced by the Lee Jae Myung administration, aims to leverage the increa…
Presumed Body of Missing Woman Discovered on Jeju Island
August 24, 2026
Seoul: The presumed body of a missing woman was found Monday on the southern resort island of Jeju, police said, amid an intensive search for the missing person launched belatedly due to a police officer there prematurely, if not illegally, closing th…
Appeals Court Upholds 18-Month Prison Term for Ex-Presidential Aide Over Martial Law Document
August 24, 2026
Seoul: An appellate court on Monday upheld an 18-month prison term for a former presidential secretary for drafting a false document linked to former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial law bid. The Seoul High Court confirmed the lower court’s ru…
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Sunny Skies and Rain Expected Across South Korea’s Major Cities
August 18, 2026
Seoul: South Korea’s weather forecast for Tuesday indicates a mix of sunny skies and rain across its 12 major cities. According to Yonhap News Agency, Seoul is expected to experience sunny conditions with temperatures ranging from a high of 32°C to a …
South Korea Ramps Up COVID-19 Treatment Supplies Amid Summer Case Surge
August 16, 2024
Seoul – South Korean health authorities announced on Friday their plan to provide treatments for 260,000 COVID-19 patients in response to a recent surge in infections attributed to a summer wave of the virus.
According to Yonhap News Agency, a senio…
YouTuber and Doctor Charged with Murder in Late-Term Abortion Case
August 12, 2024
SEOUL — A YouTuber and a hospital director have been charged with murder following the release of a video that claims to document a 36-week abortion, sparking a significant legal and ethical controversy. The case has drawn intense scrutiny from both t…
Korean Air Flight Delayed in Tokyo Due to Captain’s Health Issue
August 7, 2024
TOKYO—A Korean Air flight from Tokyo to Incheon was delayed by over four hours on Wednesday after the captain experienced health issues, Korean Air Co. officials reported. The incident led to significant adjustments in the flight’s operations, impacti…
Medical Professors to Boycott Junior Doctor Training in Protest of Government Policies
July 20, 2024
SEOUL – A group of medical professors from the Catholic University of Korea has declared a boycott of training programs for junior doctors, escalating a standoff with the government over its handling of striking trainees and planned increases in medic…