Breaking News
S. Korean Container Ship Embarks on Historic Arctic Route to Europe
President Lee Jae Myung Offers Condolence Over Ven. Myeongjin’s Passing
Enhypen’s New EP Sells 1.77 Million Copies on Release Day
Lee to Host All Ruling Party Lawmakers for Luncheon Next Week
Girls’ Generation’s HRS Unit Set to Debut with ‘Skibidi’ Single
N. Korea Condemns Japan’s Defense Budget as War Preparation
Enhypen’s New EP Sells 1.77 Million Copies on Release Day
Lee to Host All Ruling Party Lawmakers for Luncheon Next Week
Girls’ Generation’s HRS Unit Set to Debut with ‘Skibidi’ Single
General
N. Korea Condemns Japan’s Defense Budget as War Preparation
Katseye Scores Career-Best No. 2 on British Albums Chart
South Korea’s Major Cities Brace for Mixed Weather Conditions
Business
Seoul: Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Wednesday underscored South Korea’s dedication to maintaining an active dialogue with the United States as part of a US$350 billion investment initiative arising from comprehensive bilateral tariff negotiations.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Koo’s comments come amid pressure from Washington over several unresolved trade issues following South Korea’s agreement last year to invest in the U.S. This agreement facilitated a reduction in the U.S. tariff rate on…
SK Hynix Announces 40 Trillion Won Share Buyback to Enhance Shareholder Value
Seoul: SK hynix Inc. has unveiled a significant move to bolster shareholder value through a massive share buyback initiative. The South Korean technology giant announced on Wednesday its plan to repurchase 24.07 million common shares, valued at 40 tri…
Seoul Shares Plummet Nearly 6 Percent Amid Tech Sell-Off and Rising Yields
Seoul: Seoul shares dipped nearly 6 percent Wednesday, led by steep losses in chipmakers, as rising oil prices and global bond yields dampened investor sentiment. The Korean won rose against the U.S. dollar.
According to Yonhap News Agency, the benc…
Entertainment
U.S. Approves Potential Sale of AIM-9X Missiles to South Korea
Washington: The U.S. government has sanctioned a potential sale to South Korea involving AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and associated equipment. The State Department indicated on Friday that this proposed sale aims to enhance South Korea’s air defense ca…
Democrats Criticize Trump’s Reduction of Military Drills with South Korea
Washington: Democratic lawmakers intensified their criticism of U.S. President Donald Trump following his decision to scale back military exercises with South Korea while seeking renewed talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un this year.
Accordin…
South Korea’s Major Cities Brace for Mixed Weather Conditions
Seoul: South Korea’s major cities are preparing for a variety of weather conditions this Saturday, with temperatures and precipitation forecasts varying significantly across the region.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Seoul and several other cities…
Sports
Politics
Education
Medical
Sunny Skies and Rain Expected Across South Korea’s Major Cities
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
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
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
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
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…