(LEAD) Supreme Court chief justice vows to seek 'right path' to judicial reform

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae vowed Friday...

TWICE's Chaeyoung makes solo debut

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Chaeyoung of K-pop girl group TWICE debuted as a sol...

Chinese people express grief over death of Coast Guard officer in rescue of Chinese man

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The death of a South Korean Coast Guard officer duri...

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(Movie Review) Skeptical of musicals? 'Frankenstein' reinvents stage-to-screen experience

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Since its 2014 premiere in Seoul, the Korean origina...

Global archery chief hails 'fantastic' world championships hosted by S. Korea

GWANGJU, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Greg Easton, new president of World Archery, said ...

Foreign investors shift to net selling of S. Korean securities in Aug.: BOK

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors turned to net sellers of South Kor...

3 S. Koreans reach quarterfinals in women's recurve at archery worlds

GWANGJU, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- All three South Korean archers in action reached t...

Seoul shares up over 1 pct late Fri. morning on chip gains

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded more than 1 percent highe...

S. Korea, NATO hold high-level talks on cybersecurity cooperation

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the North Atlantic Treaty Organizati...

K League to hold induction ceremony for 2nd Hall of Fame class

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The Korean Professional Football League (K League) a...

Finance chief emphasizes role of overseas officials amid heightened global uncertainty

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Friday highlighted...

HMM signs 430 bln-won shipping deal with Brazil's Vale

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- HMM Co., South Korea's largest shipping company, sai...

(LEAD) Another cash handout scheme to be offered to 90 pct of citizens from Sept. 22

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Another round of a voucher scheme offering cash hand...

Lee's approval rating falls to 58 pct: poll

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell below...

Gov't to supply 25,000 tons of additional rice for price stabilization

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The agriculture ministry said Friday it will supply ...

Lee's chief of staff to greet workers heading home after detention in U.S. raid

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's chief of staff was set to ...

S. Korea, U.S. to hold tabletop exercise on integrating conventional, nuclear capabilities next week

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States plan to stage a ta...

Inaugural 'gugak' expo to spotlight K-pop's roots

YEONGDONG, South Korea, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- An expo dedicated to "gugak," Korea...

SK hynix completes development of world's 1st HBM4, readies mass production

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. said Friday it ...

Supreme Court chief justice hopes for public debate on desirable judicial reform

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Supreme Court Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae said Friday ...

Economy faces persistent concerns, but positive signs growing: finance ministry

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy continues to face concerns due...

Another cash handout scheme to be offered to 90 pct of citizens from Sept. 22

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Another round of a voucher scheme offering cash hand...

Korean Air adds Incheon Int'l Airport guide feature on mobile app

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co. said Friday it has introduced a new I...

Seoul shares open higher on U.S. rate cut hopes

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, heading to...

FM Cho urges steps to avoid repeat of Georgia detention in talks with U.S. senators

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun called for steps to preven...

Hyundai chief vows greater contribution to U.S. economy despite Georgia raid: report

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The head of Hyundai Motor Group has pledged to expan...

At his press conference marking 100 days in office, President Lee Jae Myung pled...

The recent controversy surrounding Korea's foreign aid program has cast a troubl...

South Korea's telecom companies have long boasted of running the world's fastest...

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South K...

Foreign investors net purchase Korean stocks for 4th month in Aug.

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors net purchased Korean stocks for th...

Lutnick says he told Koreans to get 'right visa,' call him if they have problems: report

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thu...

Immigration crackdown delays Hyundai-LG battery plant in Georgia by 2–3 months: report

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Construction work on a South Korean battery pla...

U.S. views force posture not by troop 'number' but by capabilities: JCS vice chair nominee

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The nominee for a top U.S. military post said T...

Lutnick says S. Korea should either accept trade deal or pay tariffs

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said Thu...

Senior U.S. diplomat to visit S. Korea to stress commitment to alliance: State Dept.

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat will visit South Korea t...

(News Focus) U.S. detention of Koreans hits trust in alliance, underscores long-festering visa issue

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- After the release of the South Korean workers d...

316 S. Koreans head home aboard chartered plane week after detention in U.S. immigration raid

WASHINGTON, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- A total of 316 South Korean workers who were de...

POSCO International becomes 1st S. Korean company to enter strategic partnership for Alaska LNG project: Glenfarne

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- POSCO International Corp. has signed a strategic par...

Giants' young veteran trying to lead team back into KBO postseason contention

GWANGJU, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- On a Lotte Giants team featuring regulars still in...

Lee, Macron hold 1st phone call, pledge closer cooperation

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung held his first phone call wi...

(3rd LD) More than 310 S. Koreans released week after detention in U.S. immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON/SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Hundreds of South Korean workers detained...

Landers slugger Choi Jeong becomes 1st KBO player with 10 consecutive 20-homer seasons

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- SSG Landers slugger Choi Jeong became the first play...

Giants hold off Tigers to snap 5-game losing streak in KBO

GWANGJU, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Go Seung-min drove in two runs and enjoyed his fir...

(LEAD) Arrest warrant sought for key figure in stock manipulation linked to ex-first lady

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Special counsel Min Joong-ki's team on Thursday requ...

Law firm partner appointed top envoy to U.N.

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has appointed a law firm par...

(LEAD) Science minister visits KT's office amid mobile payment breach

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon visited an office of...

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Foreign investors shift to net selling of S. Korean securities in Aug.: BOK

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors turned to net sellers of South Kor...

Seoul shares up over 1 pct late Fri. morning on chip gains

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded more than 1 percent highe...

Finance chief emphasizes role of overseas officials amid heightened global uncertainty

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Friday highlighted...

HMM signs 430 bln-won shipping deal with Brazil's Vale

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- HMM Co., South Korea's largest shipping company, sai...

Gov't to supply 25,000 tons of additional rice for price stabilization

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The agriculture ministry said Friday it will supply ...

SK hynix completes development of world's 1st HBM4, readies mass production

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. said Friday it ...

Economy faces persistent concerns, but positive signs growing: finance ministry

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's economy continues to face concerns due...

Korean Air adds Incheon Int'l Airport guide feature on mobile app

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co. said Friday it has introduced a new I...

Seoul shares open higher on U.S. rate cut hopes

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, heading to...

Hyundai chief vows greater contribution to U.S. economy despite Georgia raid: report

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The head of Hyundai Motor Group has pledged to expan...

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South K...

Foreign investors net purchase Korean stocks for 4th month in Aug.

SEOUL, Sept. 12 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors net purchased Korean stocks for th...

POSCO International becomes 1st S. Korean company to enter strategic partnership for Alaska LNG project: Glenfarne

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- POSCO International Corp. has signed a strategic par...

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LG Energy Solution vows to bolster management of overseas business sites following workers' release

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. said Thursday it will spare ...

(LEAD) Seoul shares set new record high on tech gains, hopes for withdrawal of tax revision proposal

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks reached a new record high Thursd...

(LEAD) KT says personal data of 5,561 users may have been compromised in mobile payment breach

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- KT Corp. said Thursday personal data of over 5,500 u...

Seoul shares set new record high on tech gains, hopes for withdrawal of tax revision proposal

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks reached a new record high Thursd...

(LEAD) Gov't to support shipbuilding projects involving Arctic routes: minister

SEJONG, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The government will provide financial support for p...

Gov't soon to issue 2nd round of cash handouts to citizens

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to issue the second and final r...

KT says personal data of 5,561 users may have been compromised in mobile payment breach

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- KT Corp. said Thursday personal data of over 5,500 u...

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(News Focus) U.S. crackdown leaves 'deep scar' on economic ties, possible delays in investments: experts

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. immigration raid that led to the detention ...

Rate cut timing hinges on policy impact amid anticipated housing price hike: BOK

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Further interest rate cuts may be needed to support ...

Single-parent households on rise among young adults: data

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The proportion of single-parent households among you...

U.S. tariffs to cut S. Korea's economic growth by 0.45 pp in 2025: BOK

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The United States' trade policy is estimated to lowe...

Seoul shares turn almost flat late Thu. morning

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks turned nearly flat late Thursday...

(2nd LD) Exports up 3.8 pct during first 10 days of Sept.; U.S. shipments fall amid tariffs

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports went up 3.8 percent from a yea...

Oceans ministry to begin preparations for relocation to Busan by year-end: minister

SEJONG, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries will begin int...

S. Korea, China to hold talks on export controls, stabilization of supply chains

SEJONG, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and China will hold talks to discuss th...

(LEAD) Industry minister heads to U.S. for follow-up talks on trade deal

SEJONG, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan left for the United...

Samsung SDS aims to provide full-stack AI services to client firms: CEO

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDS Co., an information technology (IT) solu...

S. Korea logs 86.8 tln-won fiscal deficit in January-July

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fiscal deficit reached over 86 trillio...

(LEAD) Exports up 3.8 pct during first 10 days of Sept.; U.S. shipments fall amid tariffs

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports went up 3.8 percent from a yea...

SPC Group to bring U.S. Mexican food chain Chipotle to Asia for first time

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- SPC Group will introduce Chipotle Mexican Grill, a l...

Industry minister set to head to U.S. for follow-up talks on trade deal

SEJONG, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan was set to leave fo...

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher on Thursday, headi...

Exports up 3.8 pct during first 10 days of Sept.

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports went up 3.8 percent from a yea...

Samsung Display eyes bolstering mobility portfolio with OLED solutions

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Display Co. will continue efforts to expand ...

Over 60 pct of large firms have no recruitment plans in H2: survey

SEOUL, Sept. 11 (Yonhap) -- More than 60 percent of large firms have no plans to...

278 payment breach cases, worth 170 mln won, reported by KT subscribers: gov't

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- A total of 278 cases of unauthorized mobile payments...

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(LEAD) Seoul shares climb to record high on tax policy hopes

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks surged to an all-time high Wedne...

Seoul shares climb to record high on tax policy hopes

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks surged to an all-time high Wedne...

OpenAI seeks partnerships with SK, Samsung in AI infrastructure

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- OpenAI, the U.S. tech company behind ChatGPT, said W...

S. Korea, IMF to hold annual consultation on economy, financial policy

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will hold an annual consultation session...

Samsung chief's son to enlist as naval officer candidate

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The son of Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong...

(LEAD) Household loan growth accelerates again in Aug. despite tighter regulations

SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- Household loans extended by South Korean banks grew ...

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