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New Padre Song Sung-mun looks forward to playing alongside 'superstar' Manny Machado

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- When Song Sung-mun visited Petco Park to finalize his...

Opposition leader breaks record for longest filibuster speech

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- The leader of the main opposition People Power Party ...

Trump says Hanwha to work with U.S. Navy for new frigates

WASHINGTON, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Sou...

Samsung Bioepis wins approval to sell autoimmune biosimilar in Japan

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Bioepis Co., a biosimilar drug developer unde...

Seoul stocks open higher on U.S. gains

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened higher Tuesday, tracking a...

Honored to join Padres, Song Sung-mun ready to work for spot on MLB roster

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Having become the newest member of the San Diego Padr...

(LEAD) After years in KBO obscurity, Song Sung-mun lands MLB deal with Padres

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- In an unlikely career arc sure to inspire those toili...

Record 81 pct of N. Korean defectors say they are 'satisfied' with life in South: survey

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- A record 81 percent of North Korean defectors living ...

Gov't vows efforts to keep strong momentum with exports poised to reach record high in 2025

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports have hit an all-time high in th...

Samsung SDI, KG Mobility to jointly develop advanced EV battery pack tech

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co. said Tuesday it has agreed with KG Mo...

Gov't unveils road map to boost competitiveness of chemical industry

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- The government on Tuesday unveiled a road map to prom...

Launch of Innospace's 1st commercial orbital rocket delayed amid rain

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean space startup Innospace Co. said Monday ...

Court set to hold arrest extension hearing for ex-President Yoon

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- A court hearing is set to be held Tuesday on whether ...

S. Korea begins trial of mandatory face recognition for new mobile numbers

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Tuesday launched a trial period for a ...

S. Korea end 2025 at No. 22 in FIFA rankings

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea have ended the year at No. 22 in the FIFA...

Unionized rail workers again shelve plan to strike

DAEJEON, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Unionized railway workers again put on hold their p...

N. Korea's new hotels inaugurated in Samjiyon near peninsula's highest mountain

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has inaugurated five newly built hotels i...

With the Democratic Party (DP) abruptly accepting the opposition's long-rejected...

The ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) has agreed on the need to introduce a...

President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that the two Koreas, having once merely post...

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

With Song joining Padres, KBO club Heroes 'proud' to send 6th player to MLB

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- They have not won a championship since joining the Ko...

After years in KBO obscurity, Song Sung-mun lands MLB deal with Padres

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- In an unlikely career arc sure to inspire those toili...

Over 90 pct of risky PF loans restructured as of end-September: watchdog

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- Over 90 percent of loans extended to risky real estat...

San Diego Padres announce signing of KBO star Song Sung-mun

SEOUL, Dec. 23 (Yonhap) -- The San Diego Padres have announced their signing of ...

FM Cho vows to seek dialogue with N. Korea, other countries for peace on Korean Peninsula

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun said Monday he would work t...

S. Korea reports new bird flu case at quail farm

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea reported a new case of highly pathogenic ...

Top-ranked doubles badminton team embracing weight of crown

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- They reigned supreme as the world's top men's badmint...

Badminton world beater An Se-young says best is yet to come

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Already the most dominant force in women's badminton ...

(LEAD) Military updates land border rule in responding to N. Korean incursions

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The military has internally updated guidelines in def...

Biz leaders seek to visit China on summit early next year

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- A large-scale business delegation led by SK Group Cha...

Presidential office holds 1st press briefing at Cheong Wa Dae since relocation

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The presidential office on Monday held a press briefi...

S. Korea, Egypt agree to swiftly launch negotiations for comprehensive economic partnership

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo and his Egypt...

Samsung Electronics chief visits chip campuses to review next-gen tech development

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong on Mond...

(LEAD) Arms agency to pick shipbuilder for homegrown destroyer through selective bidding

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The state arms procurement agency plans to introduce ...

(2nd LD) Military updates land border rule in responding to N. Korean incursions

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The military has internally updated guidelines in def...

Yonhap News Summary

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

(LEAD) Seoul shares soar over 2 pct on eased AI valuation woes

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed more than 2 percent higher...

Arms agency to pick shipbuilder for homegrown destroyer through selective bidding

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The state arms procurement agency plans to introduce ...

S. Korea approves methane-powered reusable launch vehicle project by 2034

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The government has approved a project to develop a re...

Coupang daily user count slips to 14 mln range after data breach

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Coupang Inc.'s daily active user (DAU) count has fall...

KBO champions Twins acquire veteran players

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The reigning South Korean baseball champions LG Twins...

(LEAD) Military updates land border rule in responding to N. Korean incursions

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- The military has internally updated guidelines in def...

Tax agency opens in-depth probe into Coupang, including U.S. headquarters: sources

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's tax authorities have launched an in-dep...

Seoul shares soar over 2 pct on eased AI valuation woes

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed more than 2 percent higher...

Top S. Korean tour player learns from crashing out at PGA Tour qualifying event

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- After enjoying a banner year on the domestic tour, So...

Lee unlikely to grant pardons for Christmas, New Year's Day: source

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is unlikely to grant special ...

Petrochemical firms to cut 3.7 mln tons in NCC capacity through restructuring: minister

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Local petrochemical companies plan to voluntarily red...

Interagency task force to ask defense ministry to take disciplinary action against Army officers over martial law involvement

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- An interagency task force investigating public offici...

Special counsel grills opposition lawmaker about gift to ex-first lady

SEOUL, Dec. 22 (Yonhap) -- Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon of the main opposition People Power...