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Confirmation hearing for budget minister nominee expected for Jan. 19
Confirmation hearing for budget minister nominee expected for Jan. 19

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main oppositi...

Arrest warrant sought for pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon in pro-Yoon courthouse riot
Arrest warrant sought for pastor Jeon Kwang-hoon in pro-Yoon courthouse riot

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Thursday sought an arrest warrant for c...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency...

PM, Japan's ruling party policy chief discuss development of bilateral ties
PM, Japan's ruling party policy chief discuss development of bilateral ties

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with the policy chief ...

(2nd LD) Defense Counterintelligence Command involved in martial law bid to be dismantled
(2nd LD) Defense Counterintelligence Command involved in martial law bid to be dismantled

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry will seek to disband the Defense ...

(LEAD) Seoul shares again set record on shipyard, defense gains despite profit-taking
(LEAD) Seoul shares again set record on shipyard, defense gains despite profit-taking

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended their rally to the fifth straigh...

(LEAD) Court to hold arrest warrant hearing for MBK Partners chairman next week over Homeplus management
(LEAD) Court to hold arrest warrant hearing for MBK Partners chairman next week over Homeplus management

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A court said Thursday it will hold a hearing next week...

FM Cho discusses bilateral ties with Japan's ruling party policy chief
FM Cho discusses bilateral ties with Japan's ruling party policy chief

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met with the policy chief of...

Lotte Giants sign own free agent pitcher Kim Sang-su
Lotte Giants sign own free agent pitcher Kim Sang-su

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Lotte Giants announced Thursday they have re-signe...

Seoul shares again set record on shipyard, defense gains despite profit-taking
Seoul shares again set record on shipyard, defense gains despite profit-taking

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended their rally to the fifth straigh...

Veterans minister inspects historic sites of independence movement in Shanghai
Veterans minister inspects historic sites of independence movement in Shanghai

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul has inspected historic s...

World-renowned ice fishing festival to open in Hwacheon on Sat.
World-renowned ice fishing festival to open in Hwacheon on Sat.

HWACHEON, South Korea, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A world-famous annual ice fishing fest...

Share buybacks, retirements more than double since value-up initiative: KRX
Share buybacks, retirements more than double since value-up initiative: KRX

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Corporate share buybacks or cancellations more than do...

Lee says China visit cemented foundation for full restoration of ties with Beijing
Lee says China visit cemented foundation for full restoration of ties with Beijing

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday his visit to Chi...

Police question ex-council member over alleged cash delivery to ruling party lawmaker
Police question ex-council member over alleged cash delivery to ruling party lawmaker

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Police on Thursday questioned a former local council m...

(LEAD) Defense Counterintelligence Command involved in martial law bid to be dismantled
(LEAD) Defense Counterintelligence Command involved in martial law bid to be dismantled

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry will seek to disband the Defense ...

Cambodia extradites alleged scam boss, sanctioned by S. Korea, to China
Cambodia extradites alleged scam boss, sanctioned by S. Korea, to China

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Cambodia has arrested and extradited the chairman of P...

Watchdog to audit Coupang's financial unit over high-interest loans
Watchdog to audit Coupang's financial unit over high-interest loans

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The financial watchdog will launch an official audit o...

Budget ministry starts early planning for 2027 state budget
Budget ministry starts early planning for 2027 state budget

SEJONG, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Planning and Budget said Thursday it ...

Defense ministry vows swift execution of undisbursed payments for 2025
Defense ministry vows swift execution of undisbursed payments for 2025

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday it is working close...

K League 1 champions Jeonbuk acquire defender Park Ji-soo
K League 1 champions Jeonbuk acquire defender Park Ji-soo

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Continuing their winter squad overhaul, the South Kore...

(LEAD) Two lawmakers of ruling party lose seats over election law violations
(LEAD) Two lawmakers of ruling party lose seats over election law violations

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Two lawmakers of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) lost...

Defense Counterintelligence Command involved in martial law bid to be dismantled
Defense Counterintelligence Command involved in martial law bid to be dismantled

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry will disband the Defense Counteri...

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(4th LD) Samsung estimates record 20 tln-won operating profit in Q4 amid chip market supercycle
(4th LD) Samsung estimates record 20 tln-won operating profit in Q4 amid chip market supercycle

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday reported a record-...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency ...

G-Dragon, Stray Kids to perform at Paris charity concert
G-Dragon, Stray Kids to perform at Paris charity concert

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- K-pop stars G-Dragon and Stray Kids are set to return ...

Lee's approval rating inches up to 61 pct: poll
Lee's approval rating inches up to 61 pct: poll

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rose slightl...

China's export ban on dual-use items to Japan could impact S. Korean trade: ministry
China's export ban on dual-use items to Japan could impact S. Korean trade: ministry

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- China's recent ban on exports of dual-use items with m...

Economy showing gradual industrial recovery despite weakness in construction: KDI
Economy showing gradual industrial recovery despite weakness in construction: KDI

SEJONG, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy is showing a gradual recover...

Households' excess funds grow in Q3 on rising income, tighter lending regulations: BOK
Households' excess funds grow in Q3 on rising income, tighter lending regulations: BOK

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Excess funds held by South Korean households rose in t...

N. Korea stresses importance of designating leader's successor in party magazine
N. Korea stresses importance of designating leader's successor in party magazine

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A North Korean party magazine stressed the importance ...

KOSPI extends record rally late Thu. morning as Samsung projects record Q4 earnings
KOSPI extends record rally late Thu. morning as Samsung projects record Q4 earnings

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares extended gains late Thursday morning, ext...

Naver builds S. Korea's largest AI cluster with 4,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs
Naver builds S. Korea's largest AI cluster with 4,000 Nvidia B200 GPUs

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tech giant Naver Corp. said Thursday it h...

Key suspect nabbed over killing of S. Korean student in Cambodia
Key suspect nabbed over killing of S. Korean student in Cambodia

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A key suspect in the torture and killing of a South Ko...

Ruling party lawmaker loses seat for election law violation
Ruling party lawmaker loses seat for election law violation

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A lawmaker of the ruling Democratic Party, Rep. Yi Bye...

Trade minister vows efforts to achieve US$700 bln in exports again in 2026
Trade minister vows efforts to achieve US$700 bln in exports again in 2026

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo on Thursday vowed utmost ef...

Gov't discusses response to EU's carbon tax policy with steel industry
Gov't discusses response to EU's carbon tax policy with steel industry

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held a m...

Lee visits site of Korean independence fighter's bombing in Shanghai against Japan's colonial rule
Lee visits site of Korean independence fighter's bombing in Shanghai against Japan's colonial rule

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday he had visited a...

Rising midfielder named most expensive player in K League
Rising midfielder named most expensive player in K League

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors midfielder Kang Sang-yoon has b...

Heavy snow expected in central region after ongoing cold spell
Heavy snow expected in central region after ongoing cold spell

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A cold snap gripped the nation Thursday, with temperat...

LG Electronics CEO says new robot model to enable 'Zero Labor Home' vision
LG Electronics CEO says new robot model to enable 'Zero Labor Home' vision

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The head of LG Electronics Inc. said the company's CLO...

Lee receives electric bicycle as gift from China's Xi: sources
Lee receives electric bicycle as gift from China's Xi: sources

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung received an electric bicycle f...

Science ministry explores physical AI collaboration with tech giants at CES 2026
Science ministry explores physical AI collaboration with tech giants at CES 2026

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry and major South Korean tech firms...

Financial authorities say Korean won's sharp weakness eased, yet volatility remains
Financial authorities say Korean won's sharp weakness eased, yet volatility remains

SEJONG, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Top financial authorities said Thursday excessive dep...

N. Korea urges heightened discipline, loyalty among officials ahead of party congress
N. Korea urges heightened discipline, loyalty among officials ahead of party congress

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Thursday urged officials to strengthen ...

Seoul shares open higher on defense, shipbuilding gains despite U.S. losses
Seoul shares open higher on defense, shipbuilding gains despite U.S. losses

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened higher Thursday, backed by gains i...

Banking groups unveil 70 tln-won inclusive finance initiative
Banking groups unveil 70 tln-won inclusive finance initiative

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The country's top banking groups will implement 70 tri...

Trade ministry eyes greater U.S. outreach amid Washington's concerns over network law revision
Trade ministry eyes greater U.S. outreach amid Washington's concerns over network law revision

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government will work to expand communications with...

(3rd LD) Samsung estimates record 20 tln-won operating profit in Q4 amid chip market supercycle
(3rd LD) Samsung estimates record 20 tln-won operating profit in Q4 amid chip market supercycle

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. on Thursday reported a record-...