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Seoul city councilor, Rep. Kang's ex-aide appear before police again over bribery allegations
Seoul city councilor, Rep. Kang's ex-aide appear before police again over bribery allegations

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul city councilor and a former aide to former ru...

Samsung family to sell 2.8 tln won worth of stake in Samsung Electronics to pay inheritance taxes
Samsung family to sell 2.8 tln won worth of stake in Samsung Electronics to pay inheritance taxes

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The family of late Samsung Group Chairman Lee Kun-hee...

(LEAD) Ex-DP lawmaker Hong named Lee's new political affairs secretary
(LEAD) Ex-DP lawmaker Hong named Lee's new political affairs secretary

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Hong Ik-pyo has...

Cheong Wa Dae cautions against Coupang probe spilling into trade row with U.S.
Cheong Wa Dae cautions against Coupang probe spilling into trade row with U.S.

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Cheong Wa Dae said Sunday that South Korea's ongoing ...

Suspect behind drone sent to N. Korea worked under ex-President Yoon's office: sources
Suspect behind drone sent to N. Korea worked under ex-President Yoon's office: sources

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- A civilian suspect accused of making a drone allegedl...

Number of firms in S. Korea's free economic zones rises 4 pct; investment jumps 14 pct
Number of firms in S. Korea's free economic zones rises 4 pct; investment jumps 14 pct

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The number of companies operating in South Korea's fr...

Ex-DP lawmaker Hong named Lee's new political affairs secretary
Ex-DP lawmaker Hong named Lee's new political affairs secretary

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Former Democratic Party (DP) lawmaker Hong Ik-pyo has...

S. Korea says it will consult with U.S. under 'no less favorable' principle
S. Korea says it will consult with U.S. under 'no less favorable' principle

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to consult with Washington to minim...

Cardinals' half-Korean pitcher O'Brien plans to pitch for S. Korea at WBC: report
Cardinals' half-Korean pitcher O'Brien plans to pitch for S. Korea at WBC: report

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Riley O'Brien, the half-Korean pitcher for the St. Lo...

K-food exports rely heavily on U.S., China, Japan
K-food exports rely heavily on U.S., China, Japan

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports of agricultural and food produc...

Today in Korean history

Jan. 19

(LEAD) Banks join authorities to stem currency weakness
(LEAD) Banks join authorities to stem currency weakness

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's major commercial banks are stepping up ...

Nearly 350,000 people enjoy overnight 'temple stays' in 2025
Nearly 350,000 people enjoy overnight 'temple stays' in 2025

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Nearly 350,000 people took part in "temple stays," or...

Hyundai, Kia post record U.S. market share in 2025 despite Trump tariffs
Hyundai, Kia post record U.S. market share in 2025 despite Trump tariffs

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. and its sister Kia Corp. posted a r...

Pyongyang briefly reports Kim's New Year's greeting to China's Xi
Pyongyang briefly reports Kim's New Year's greeting to China's Xi

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un sent a New Year's me...

Employment rate among youths falls for 1st time in 5 yrs in 2025: data
Employment rate among youths falls for 1st time in 5 yrs in 2025: data

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- The employment rate for people in their 20s fell in 2...

Banks join authorities to stem currency weakness
Banks join authorities to stem currency weakness

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's major commercial banks are stepping up ...

Military begins deployment of 'monster' Hyunmoo-5 missile
Military begins deployment of 'monster' Hyunmoo-5 missile

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has begun deploying the high-p...

Snowboarder Choi Gaon earns 3rd World Cup title of season in Switzerland
Snowboarder Choi Gaon earns 3rd World Cup title of season in Switzerland

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- Teen snowboarder Choi Gaon has claimed her third Worl...

S. Korea beat Australia to reach semifinals at Asian U-23 football tournament
S. Korea beat Australia to reach semifinals at Asian U-23 football tournament

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea have advanced to the semifinals of the to...

Riding the wave: Luxembourg emerges as budding Korean culture hotspot
Riding the wave: Luxembourg emerges as budding Korean culture hotspot

SEOUL, Jan. 18 (Yonhap) -- From BTS to "KPop Demon Hunters," the Korean culture ...

(LEAD) Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations
(LEAD) Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- A former aide to ex-ruling party Rep. Kang Sun-woo ap...

Yoon's lawyers blast court for being politically charged in sentencing ex-president
Yoon's lawyers blast court for being politically charged in sentencing ex-president

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Legal representatives for former President Yoon Suk Y...

New Padres player Song Sung-mun suffers oblique injury: source
New Padres player Song Sung-mun suffers oblique injury: source

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- San Diego Padres infielder Song Sung-mun has suffered...

Foreign maids under gov't pilot project overworked, underpaid: poll
Foreign maids under gov't pilot project overworked, underpaid: poll

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- Foreign housekeepers employed locally under a governm...

Today in Korean history

Jan. 18

Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations
Rep. Kang's ex-aide appears before police again for bribery allegations

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- A former aide to ex-ruling party Rep. Kang Sun-woo ap...

S. Korean announcement of World Cup base camp postponed on FIFA recommendation
S. Korean announcement of World Cup base camp postponed on FIFA recommendation

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean football federation announced Saturd...

South Korea reports first African swine fever case in 2 months
South Korea reports first African swine fever case in 2 months

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Saturday confirmed its first case of A...

(2nd LD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official
(2nd LD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration wil...

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Jan. 17 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

(LEAD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official
(LEAD) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration wil...

Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official
Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for separate countries: U.S. official

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration wil...

(URGENT) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for 'separate' countries: U.S. official
(URGENT) Trump gov't will seek 'separate' semiconductor tariff agreements for 'separate' countries: U.S. official

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Trump threatens tariffs on countries that oppose U.S. acquisition of Greenland
Trump threatens tariffs on countries that oppose U.S. acquisition of Greenland

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday threatened...

N. Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: ex-U.S. envoy
N. Korea would want nuclear arms acknowledgment, sanctions removal if it accedes to dialogue with U.S.: ex-U.S. envoy

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A former U.S. nuclear envoy said Friday that Nor...

U.S. to urge allies to boost defense spending, allow greater access to its defense industry: State Dept.
U.S. to urge allies to boost defense spending, allow greater access to its defense industry: State Dept.

WASHINGTON, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The State Department will work to encourage alli...

(LEAD) 'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North
(LEAD) 'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A joint military-police team said Friday that it is i...

Coach vows to be better in knockouts after group stage woes at U-23 football tournament
Coach vows to be better in knockouts after group stage woes at U-23 football tournament

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Given South Korea's subpar performances in the group ...

'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North
'Civilian' faces probes over drone incursion alleged by North

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A joint military-police team said Friday that it is i...

Lee stresses mutually beneficial relations with Japan
Lee stresses mutually beneficial relations with Japan

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that Seoul and To...

(4th LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges
(4th LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 5 years in prison over obstruction of justice, other charges

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- Former President Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five ...

Ex-Marine investigator takes office as acting head of defense investigative unit
Ex-Marine investigator takes office as acting head of defense investigative unit

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A former Marine Corps chief investigator who was acqu...

(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly passes new special probe bill against ex-President Yoon, wife
(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly passes new special probe bill against ex-President Yoon, wife

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly, led by the ruling Democratic P...

Yonhap News Summary
Yonhap News Summary

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

(2nd LD) Lee, political leaders discuss joint efforts to resolve Coupang data leak, other pending issues
(2nd LD) Lee, political leaders discuss joint efforts to resolve Coupang data leak, other pending issues

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday urged bipartisan co...

(3rd LD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines
(3rd LD) Seoul shares again close at record high, extending rally to 11th session; won declines

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended at a fresh record high abov...

Revised law allows disciplinary action against JCS chairman, Army chief
Revised law allows disciplinary action against JCS chairman, Army chief

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and t...

Kiwoom Heroes reunite with ex-MVP Seo Geon-chang
Kiwoom Heroes reunite with ex-MVP Seo Geon-chang

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- The Kiwoom Heroes announced Friday they have reacquir...

(2nd LD) 2 seriously hurt, another 11 injured after bus plows into pedestrians in Seoul
(2nd LD) 2 seriously hurt, another 11 injured after bus plows into pedestrians in Seoul

SEOUL, Jan. 16 (Yonhap) -- A bus plowed into pedestrians after veering off a roa...