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(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim congratulates Lao president on reelection as party chief
(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim congratulates Lao president on reelection as party chief

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has congratulated Lao ...

Ex-President Yoon set for final hearing of insurrection trial
Ex-President Yoon set for final hearing of insurrection trial

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- The final hearing of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's ...

(LEAD) S. Korea logs largest current account surplus for Nov. on solid exports: BOK
(LEAD) S. Korea logs largest current account surplus for Nov. on solid exports: BOK

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted its largest-ever current account su...

Air passenger traffic hits record high in 2025 on increased int'l travel
Air passenger traffic hits record high in 2025 on increased int'l travel

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's air passenger traffic reached a record h...

Overseas construction orders hit 11-yr high in 2025 led by Czech plant deal
Overseas construction orders hit 11-yr high in 2025 led by Czech plant deal

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's overseas construction orders surged to a...

Speed skater hoping 3rd time will be charm at Winter Olympics
Speed skater hoping 3rd time will be charm at Winter Olympics

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- Speed skater Kim Min-sun wears a necklace with the fiv...

S. Korea logs largest current account surplus for Nov.: BOK
S. Korea logs largest current account surplus for Nov.: BOK

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted its largest-ever current account su...

(URGENT) S. Korea logs US$12.24 bln current account surplus in Nov.: BOK
(URGENT) S. Korea logs US$12.24 bln current account surplus in Nov.: BOK

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N. Korea's Kim congratulates Lao president on reelection as party chief
N. Korea's Kim congratulates Lao president on reelection as party chief

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has congratulated Lao ...

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Jan. 9)

Climate, Energy and Environment Minister Kim Sung-hwan has acknowledged the flaw...

(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Jan. 9)

China's decision to brandish resources as a geopolitical weapon against Japan ha...

(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Jan. 9)

At CES 2026, the era of disembodied intelligence came to a decisive end. As AI s...

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Kor...

N. Korea's Kim vows 'permanent' support for Putin's policies
N. Korea's Kim vows 'permanent' support for Putin's policies

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has pledged "permanent...

Court ruling could cut reciprocal tariffs to zero, raise questions over terms of Korea-U.S. trade deal: expert
Court ruling could cut reciprocal tariffs to zero, raise questions over terms of Korea-U.S. trade deal: expert

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- A possible Supreme Court ruling against the legal...

Foreigners scoop up S. Korean stocks in Dec.
Foreigners scoop up S. Korean stocks in Dec.

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- Foreign investors became net buyers of South Korean st...

Final farewell for beloved film star Ahn Sung-ki set for Fri. at Myeongdong Cathedral
Final farewell for beloved film star Ahn Sung-ki set for Fri. at Myeongdong Cathedral

SEOUL, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- Members of the film community and fans will pay tribut...

U.S. lawmakers voice expectations for Korean Americans' role for alliance, American society
U.S. lawmakers voice expectations for Korean Americans' role for alliance, American society

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. lawmakers expressed hope Thursday for Korean...

U.S. withdraws from S. Korea-headquartered Green Climate Fund
U.S. withdraws from S. Korea-headquartered Green Climate Fund

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- The United States has withdrawn from a South Kore...

(LEAD) Coupang interim CEO summoned for questioning amid widening police probe
(LEAD) Coupang interim CEO summoned for questioning amid widening police probe

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Police have summoned Harold Rogers, interim chief exec...

Coupang interim CEO summoned for questioning amid widening police probe
Coupang interim CEO summoned for questioning amid widening police probe

SEOUL, Jan. 8 (Yonhap) -- Police have summoned Harold Rogers, interim chief exec...

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...

Today in Korean history

Jan. 9

(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...