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Lee nominates ex-lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon, veteran economist, as new minister for planning and budget
Lee nominates ex-lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon, veteran economist, as new minister for planning and budget

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) - President Lee Jae Myung has nominated Lee Hye-hoon, a ...

(LEAD) Coupang founder issues 1st apology since massive data leak
(LEAD) Coupang founder issues 1st apology since massive data leak

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The founder of e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., Kim Bom...

(URGENT) Lee nominates ex-lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon, veteran economist, as new minister for budget and planning
(URGENT) Lee nominates ex-lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon, veteran economist, as new minister for budget and planning

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Today in Korean history

Dec. 29

Coupang founder apologizes for massive data leak
Coupang founder apologizes for massive data leak

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The founder of e-commerce giant Coupang Inc., Kim Bom...

(URGENT) Coupang founder apologizes over massive data leak
(URGENT) Coupang founder apologizes over massive data leak

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Coupang founder to again shun parliamentary hearing on massive data leak
Coupang founder to again shun parliamentary hearing on massive data leak

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Coupang Inc. founder Kim Bom-suk has said he would no...

Lee set to spend first official day at Cheong Wa Dae after relocation
Lee set to spend first official day at Cheong Wa Dae after relocation

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will mark his first official ...

Ex-secretary to Unification Church leader quizzed over alleged palm-greasing of politicians
Ex-secretary to Unification Church leader quizzed over alleged palm-greasing of politicians

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Police on Sunday questioned a former chief secretary ...

Experts predict U.S. dollar-won at 1,420 level on annual average
Experts predict U.S. dollar-won at 1,420 level on annual average

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- Experts on Sunday viewed the 1,420 level as an annual...

Lions re-sign free agent catcher Kang Min-ho
Lions re-sign free agent catcher Kang Min-ho

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions announced Sunday they have retained...

N. Korea's Kim attends ceremony marking adoption of its constitution
N. Korea's Kim attends ceremony marking adoption of its constitution

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a ceremo...

N. Korea's Kim logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025
N. Korea's Kim logs most public appearances in nine years in 2025

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un made the most public ...

(LEAD) U.N. Command says military boundary between two Koreas under its authority
(LEAD) U.N. Command says military boundary between two Koreas under its authority

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The American-led United Nations Command (UNC) has sai...

U.N. Command says military boundary between two Koreas under its authority
U.N. Command says military boundary between two Koreas under its authority

SEOUL, Dec. 28 (Yonhap) -- The American-led United Nations Command (UNC) has sai...

(LEAD) S. Korea reports new bird flu cases at poultry farms, total now at 24
(LEAD) S. Korea reports new bird flu cases at poultry farms, total now at 24

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has confirmed two additional cases of hig...

(LEAD) PPP Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon, wife indicted over luxury gift to ex-first lady
(LEAD) PPP Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon, wife indicted over luxury gift to ex-first lady

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team said Saturday it has indicted ...

Opposition lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon, wife indicted over luxury gift to ex-first lady
Opposition lawmaker Kim Gi-hyeon, wife indicted over luxury gift to ex-first lady

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Saturday indicted Rep. Kim ...

S. Korea reports another bird flu case at poultry farm in central region
S. Korea reports another bird flu case at poultry farm in central region

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has reported a new case of highly pathoge...

Today in Korean history

Dec. 28

Supreme Court confirms ex-NCT member Taeil's 3 1/2-yr term in sexual assault case
Supreme Court confirms ex-NCT member Taeil's 3 1/2-yr term in sexual assault case

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court has finalized a prison sentence of ...

Registered foreigners living in S. Korea hit 1.6 mln in Nov.: data
Registered foreigners living in S. Korea hit 1.6 mln in Nov.: data

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The number of foreigners staying in South Korea for 9...

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

N.K. leader Kim sends New Year's message to Putin, calls bilateral ties 'precious common asset'
N.K. leader Kim sends New Year's message to Putin, calls bilateral ties 'precious common asset'

SEOUL, Dec. 27 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has sent a message of...

U.S. lawmakers submit resolution decrying China's actions against Japan, reaffirming U.S. commitment to allies
U.S. lawmakers submit resolution decrying China's actions against Japan, reaffirming U.S. commitment to allies

WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A group of U.S. lawmakers introduced a House res...

(LEAD) National security adviser reportedly asks U.N. chief to visit N. Korea: sources
(LEAD) National security adviser reportedly asks U.N. chief to visit N. Korea: sources

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi...

National security adviser reportedly asks U.N. chief to visit N. Korea: sources
National security adviser reportedly asks U.N. chief to visit N. Korea: sources

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac h...

S. Korean envoy, Russian vice FM hold talks on regional, int'l issues
S. Korean envoy, Russian vice FM hold talks on regional, int'l issues

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Ambassador to Russia Lee Sok-bae held t...

(4th LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges
(4th LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday sought a 10-year pri...

Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs: report
Russia, N. Korea developing joint tourism programs: report

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Russia are jointly developing new tou...

Shinsegae affiliate reports leak of personal data involving some 80,000 employees
Shinsegae affiliate reports leak of personal data involving some 80,000 employees

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Shinsegae I&C Inc., the information technology (I...

Defense ministry dismisses general-level officer over martial law involvement
Defense ministry dismisses general-level officer over martial law involvement

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Friday dismissed an Army brig...

(LEAD) Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors
(LEAD) Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday further indicted for...

(3rd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges
(3rd LD) Special counsel seeks 10-year prison term for ex-President Yoon over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday sought a 10-year pri...

(URGENT) Court to deliver verdict on Jan. 16 in ex-President Yoon's obstruction-of-justice case
(URGENT) Court to deliver verdict on Jan. 16 in ex-President Yoon's obstruction-of-justice case

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LG Energy Solution says 3.9 tln-won battery deal with U.S. firm canceled
LG Energy Solution says 3.9 tln-won battery deal with U.S. firm canceled

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean battery maker LG Energy Solution Ltd. sa...

S. Korea clinches 850 bln-won deal to deliver 2 more frigates to Philippine Navy
S. Korea clinches 850 bln-won deal to deliver 2 more frigates to Philippine Navy

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has clinched a contract worth some 850 bi...

Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors
Ex-first lady further indicted over taking luxury gifts for business favors

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday further indicted for...

(2nd LD) Ex-top security officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 border killing by N. Korea
(2nd LD) Ex-top security officials acquitted over alleged cover-up of 2020 border killing by N. Korea

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- Former top security officials from former President M...

(LEAD) S. Korea to permit public access to N. Korea's main newspaper
(LEAD) S. Korea to permit public access to N. Korea's main newspaper

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Friday the government w...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

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

Ex-President Yoon additionally indicted for violating election law during presidential run
Ex-President Yoon additionally indicted for violating election law during presidential run

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday additionally indicte...

Coupang says probe into former employee conducted in close cooperation with gov't
Coupang says probe into former employee conducted in close cooperation with gov't

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- E-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Friday the investi...

Suwon Samsung nearing deal with MVP-winning defender
Suwon Samsung nearing deal with MVP-winning defender

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- As they pursue promotion back to the top football lea...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks end higher on chip rally; won sharply up
(LEAD) Seoul stocks end higher on chip rally; won sharply up

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended higher Friday, driven by sh...

(URGENT) Special counsel team indicts ex-President Yoon on charges of speaking falsehood during presidential run
(URGENT) Special counsel team indicts ex-President Yoon on charges of speaking falsehood during presidential run

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(LEAD) Lee pays respects to sacrifices of fallen officers in line of duty
(LEAD) Lee pays respects to sacrifices of fallen officers in line of duty

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday paid his respects t...

Summary of domestic news in North Korea this week

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of domestic news in North ...

Summary of external news of North Korea this week

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of external news on North ...

Summary of inter-Korean news this week

SEOUL, Dec. 26 (Yonhap) -- The following is a summary of inter-Korean news this ...