Acting U.S. envoy cites 'other' defense costs to discuss beyond U.S. troops cost-sharing with S. Korea

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have "other costs" ...

Service disruption in Samsung Pay caused by firewall error at data center

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The recent service disruption in Samsung Pay, a mobil...

Stablecoins need to be issued by banks to ensure safety net: BOK official

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of stablecoins should be allowed primari...

Lee instructs possible measures to relocate oceans ministry to Busan by year-end

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday instructed the Min...

(2nd LD) PM nominee seeks to clarify allegations spending exceeded income

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok sought to clarify...

Household debt becomes greater factor for monetary policy decisions: BOK official

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A recent surge in housing prices and the subsequent i...

Special prosecutor requests transfer of ex-first lady's cases from other agencies

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The independent counsel tasked with investigating cor...

Daemyung Sono Group finalizes takeover of T'way Air, appoints new board directors

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Daemyung Sono Group virtually completed its acquisiti...

BTS fans join Suga in funding autism treatment center for children

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Following BTS member Suga's donation of 5 billion won...

Rival parties agree to hold Nat'l Assembly plenary session this week

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the main opposit...

SK hynix's market cap tops 200 tln won for 1st time on optimistic chip demand

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The market capitalization of chip giant SK hynix Inc....

(2nd LD) N. Korea holds key party meeting on H1 performance without disclosing leader Kim's speech

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a key party meeting to review th...

Court rejects ex-defense minister's appeal against bail decision

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court on Tuesday rejected former Defen...

(LEAD) Abductee family group to consider not sending leaflets to N. Korea

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean civic group representing families of a...

Yonhap News Summary

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

(LEAD) Sookmyung Women's University cancels ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's master's degree

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Sookmyung Women's University said Tuesday it has canc...

Korean, foreign spouse can register birth of their baby without name length limit

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A Korean national and a foreign spouse have been allo...

Sookmyung Women's University cancels ex-first lady Kim Keon Hee's master's degree

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Sookmyung Women's University said Tuesday it has canc...

(LEAD) N. Korea holds key party meeting without disclosing leader Kim's speech

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a key party meeting to review th...

Lee calls for sufficient compensation for extraordinary sacrifices

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called for efforts...

Seoul shares up over 2 pct late Tue. morning amid Israel-Iran ceasefire

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks jumped over 2 percent higher late...

(LEAD) PM nominee undergoes confirmation hearings amid controversy over wealth, family

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok began undergoing ...

S. Korean, Polish Air Force leaders discuss arms cooperation

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Chiefs of the South Korean and Polish air forces met ...

Joseon-era 'royal shrine' returns to Korea after 100 years in Japan

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A building believed to be a royal shrine from the Jos...

Abductee family group to consider not sending leaflets to N. Korea

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean civic group representing families of a...

Man given suspended prison term for smashing police bus after Yoon's impeachment verdict

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A man was sentenced to a suspended prison term on Tue...

S. Korea conducts 1st flight of minesweeper helicopter prototype

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The state arms procurement agency has successfully co...

S. Korea, U.S. launch joint shipbuilding education program

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch an educational exchange progr...

(LEAD) FM nominee Cho vows to pursue peace on Korean Peninsula through N. Korea-U.S. dialogue

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The nominee for foreign minister, Cho Hyun, said Tues...

Hyundai E&C signs early works agreement for nuclear plant project in Finland

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Engineering & Construction (E&C) Co. ...

Seoul's top trade negotiator holds tariff talks with U.S. counterparts in Washington

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new chief trade negotiator held tariff ...

FM nominee Cho vows to pursue peace on Korean Peninsula through N. Korea-U.S. dialogue

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The nominee for foreign minister, Cho Hyun, said Tues...

Host S. Korea among 7 countries to qualify for LPGA match-play event

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The host South Korea is among seven nations to have q...

SK hynix considering building new back-end process plant in S. Korea: sources

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. plans to build a new semiconductor back...

Seoul shares open 2 pct higher amid Israel-Iran ceasefire

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened 2 percent higher Tuesday o...

Ateez debuts on Billboard's Hot 100 with 'Lemon Drop'

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- K-pop boy group Ateez has entered the U.S. Billboard'...

GS Caltex mulls palm oil waste recycling business in Indonesia

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- GS Caltex Corp., South Korea's second-largest refiner...

Ulsan HD looking to salvage pride, secure big bonus in Club World Cup finale

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Even with a knockout berth already out of reach, ther...

Samsung to unveil new Galaxy Z smartphones at Unpacked event in New York next month

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it will hold its...

PM nominee set to undergo confirmation hearings

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister nominee Kim Min-seok is set to undergo...

(2nd LD) Trump says Israel, Iran agree on 'complete,' 'total' ceasefire

WASHINGTON, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Israel and Iran agreed that they will have a "co...

N. Korea holds key party meeting to review policy performance in 1st half

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a key party meeting to review th...

The race to lead Korea's ruling Democratic Party officially began on June 23, as...

South Korea is watching with growing concern as the conflict in the Middle East ...

President Lee Jae Myung will not attend the NATO summit scheduled for Tuesday an...

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

Consumer sentiment hits 4-yr high in June on hopes for new gov't stimulus policy: BOK

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer sentiment rose to a four-year ...

Presidential committee calls for safeguarding market stability against global uncertainties

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The presidential state affairs committee on Tuesday c...

Yonhap News Summary

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

(LEAD) Seoul shares spike to almost 4-yr high amid Israel-Iran ceasefire; won sharply up

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks sharply rebounded to an almost fo...

Seoul shares spike to almost 4-yr high amid Israel-Iran ceasefire; won sharply up

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks sharply rebounded to an almost fo...

(LEAD) SK hynix's market cap tops 200 tln won for 1st time on optimistic chip demand

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The market capitalization of chip giant SK hynix Inc....

Service disruption in Samsung Pay caused by firewall error at data center

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The recent service disruption in Samsung Pay, a mobil...

Stablecoins need to be issued by banks to ensure safety net: BOK official

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The issuance of stablecoins should be allowed primari...

Household debt becomes greater factor for monetary policy decisions: BOK official

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- A recent surge in housing prices and the subsequent i...

SK hynix's market cap tops 200 tln won for 1st time on optimistic chip demand

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- The market capitalization of chip giant SK hynix Inc....

Seoul shares up over 2 pct late Tue. morning amid Israel-Iran ceasefire

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks jumped over 2 percent higher late...

S. Korea, U.S. launch joint shipbuilding education program

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will launch an educational exchange progr...

Seoul's top trade negotiator holds tariff talks with U.S. counterparts in Washington

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new chief trade negotiator held tariff ...

SK hynix considering building new back-end process plant in S. Korea: sources

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. plans to build a new semiconductor back...

Seoul shares open 2 pct higher amid Israel-Iran ceasefire

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened 2 percent higher Tuesday o...

GS Caltex mulls palm oil waste recycling business in Indonesia

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- GS Caltex Corp., South Korea's second-largest refiner...

Samsung to unveil new Galaxy Z smartphones at Unpacked event in New York next month

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Tuesday it will hold its...

Consumer sentiment hits 4-yr high in June on hopes for new gov't stimulus policy: BOK

SEOUL, June 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer sentiment rose to a four-year ...

Oasis acquires TMON after court-approved rehabilitation

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean grocery delivery platform Oasis Corp. sa...

Seoul prepares for possible release of oil reserves amid threats to close Hormuz strait

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea National Oil Corp. (KNOC) said Mo...

(LEAD) Seoul shares snap 5-day rally following U.S. strike on Iran; won at 1-month low

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended lower Monday to snap a five...

(LEAD) SK Telecom to resume new subscriptions after completion of USIM replacement

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday it will l...

Seoul shares snap 5-day rally following U.S. strike on Iran; won at 1-month low

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks ended lower Monday to snap a five...

(LEAD) BOK vows 'swift' market stabilization measures amid Middle East crisis

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The United States' military involvement in the Middle...

SK Telecom to resume new subscriptions after completion of USIM replacement

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Science and ICT said Monday it will l...

(profile) Ex-Naver CEO tapped to lead ministry for small and midsized firms

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Han Seong-sook, the nominee for the minister of small...

(profile) 3-term lawmaker tapped to become new oceans minister

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Chun Jae-soo, nominated to become the Lee Jae Myung a...

(profile) AI strategist tapped as science minister

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Bae Kyung-hoon, nominated as President Lee Jae Myung'...

Naver Cloud to install AI chatbot CLOVA CareCall in Japanese city of Izumo

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Naver Cloud Corp., the cloud service affiliate of IT ...

(LEAD) Corporate growth slows in Q1 despite improved profitability: BOK

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean companies' overall growth momentum weake...

Foreign currency deposits rise for first time in 4 months in May: BOK

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Foreign currency deposits in South Korea increased fo...

Corporate growth slows in Q1 despite improved profitability: BOK

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean companies' overall growth momentum weake...

Seoul shares down late Mon. morning following U.S. strike on Iran

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks lost ground late Monday morning o...

Hanwha Systems signs MOU with Northrop Grumman for collaboration on air defense systems

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Systems Co., a defense solutions unit under So...

S. Korea's exports shrink 1 pct in January-May amid U.S. tariffs, Mideast tensions

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports decreased nearly 1 percent from...

Gov't launches study on economic revitalization for region hit by Jeju Air crash

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The government on Monday launched a comprehensive res...

Acting finance chief warns of heightened volatility amid Middle East tensions

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- Acting Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il on Monday warne...

(LEAD) Exports up 8.3 pct in first 20 days of June on strong chip demand

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports went up 8.3 percent from a year...

BOK vows 'swift' market stabilization measures amid Middle East crisis

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The United States' military involvement in the Middle...

Seoul shares open over 1 pct lower following U.S. strike on Iran

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened over 1 percent lower Monda...

Exports up 8.3 pct in first 20 days of June on strong chip demand

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's exports went up 8.3 percent from a year...

KEPCO keeps electricity rate frozen for Q3

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said...

S. Korean steel exports to U.S. drop 16 pct in May on tariffs

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's steel shipments to the United States fe...

KOTRA to operate pavilion at Automatica 2025 robotics exhibition in Germany

SEOUL, June 23 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Trade-Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) s...

(LEAD) S. Korea vows to take swift actions to tackle economic impact of U.S. strikes on Iran

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's acting finance minister on Sunday instr...

Finance ministry to hold emergency meeting to discuss impact of U.S. attacks on Iran

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's finance ministry said Sunday it will ho...

SK Group chairman calls for AI-led growth amid industrial revolution

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won has called for a stron...

Samsung Electronics seeks turnaround in HBM in biannual strategy meetings: sources

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. is seeking ways to regain its...

Hyundai Motor's exports from U.S. plant plunge amid tariff woes

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co.'s vehicle exports from its U.S. pla...

S. Korea's trade chief vows 'interest-based, pragmatic' trade talks with U.S.

INCHEON, June 22 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade minister said Sunday he will pu...

LG Electronics to set up large scoreboards at Spain's Roig Arena

SEOUL, June 22 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Sunday it will install large...

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