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Hyundai Motor launches 2027 Palisade with high roof, new trims

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. said Tuesday it has launched the 20...

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S. Korea to develop environmental, ocean observation satellite

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will develop a next-generation environmen...

yonhap-english1h ago

Hyundai Motor, labor union tentatively reach wage deal

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The management and labor union of Hyundai Motor Co. t...

yonhap-english2h ago

(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Aug. 25)

The future of Seoul's urban park in Yongsan District, previously used as a U.S. ...

yonhap-english3h ago

Consumer sentiment falls for 1st time in 4 months in Aug. on higher inflation

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Consumer sentiment fell for the first time in four mo...

yonhap-english4h ago

Neglected overseas Korean independence sites raise calls for better preservation

TONGHUA, China, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A bus carrying South Korean high school stud...

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(2nd LD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. stress 'close' communication on N. Korea's nuclear issue

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the U...

yonhap-english8h ago

(LEAD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. stress 'close' communication on N. Korea's nuclear issue

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the U...

yonhap-english14h ago

(2nd LD) Presumed body of missing woman found on Jeju Island

JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The presumed body of a missing woman was ...

yonhap-english15h ago

President Lee likely to meet Samsung Electronics chief for possible discussion on chip projects: sources

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung is likely to meet with Samsun...

yonhap-english16h ago

Yonhap News Summary

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

yonhap-english16h ago

(LEAD) Lee accepts justice minister's resignation: presidential spokesperson

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has accepted Justice Minister...

yonhap-english16h ago

(LEAD) PM vows zero tolerance for mishandling of missing person cases

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Monday to exerc...

yonhap-english17h ago

(URGENT) Lee appoints special inspector in charge of investigating corruption involving president's family, close aides

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yonhap-english17h ago

Aide says justice nominee recommendation without consultation infringes on presidential rights

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- A top presidential aide said Monday that the chief ju...

yonhap-english18h ago

Illinois declares 'BTS Day' ahead of Chicago concerts

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. state of Illinois has designated the dates o...

yonhap-english18h ago

(LEAD) New trade chief vows all-out efforts to manage Seoul-Washington trade risks

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's new chief trade negotiator has vowed to...

yonhap-english18h ago

Presumed body of missing woman found on Jeju Island

JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The presumed body of a missing woman was ...

yonhap-english18h ago

Han So-hee says being cast in 'The Intern' remake felt like once-in-a-lifetime opportunity

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Actor Han So-hee said Monday that being cast alongsid...

yonhap-english19h ago

Appeals court upholds 18-month prison term for ex-presidential aide over martial law document

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Monday upheld an 18-month priso...

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Seoul stocks open 2.4 pct lower on tech losses

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares opened lower Tuesday, tracking overnight...

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(LEAD) Hyundai Motor, labor union tentatively reach wage deal

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The management and labor union of Hyundai Motor Co. t...

yonhap-english2h ago

Trump gov't proposes more than US$103,000 fee on H-1B visas for skilled foreign workers

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump's administration has...

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(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Aug. 25)

For years, cheap money made debt look almost harmless. The bond market now offer...

yonhap-english4h ago

(3rd LD) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. stress 'close' communication on N. Korea's nuclear issue

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the U...

yonhap-english4h ago

Ahn Jung-geun's footsteps at Lushun Prison fade with removal of Korean labels

DALIAN, China, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- A thick noose hung from the ceiling of the re...

yonhap-english6h ago

U.S. targets digital assets, aviation, shipping, other areas for secondary sanctions on Iran

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States will target digital assets, te...

yonhap-english8h ago

Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. stress 'close' communication over N. Korea, peninsula peace

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The top diplomats of South Korea and the U...

yonhap-english15h ago

Hybe's new girl group Tuide debuts with EP 'Tune & Play'

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Tuide, a new girl group from Hybe, the K-pop powerhou...

yonhap-english16h ago

(2nd LD) PM vows zero tolerance for mishandling of missing person cases

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Monday to exerc...

yonhap-english16h ago

(LEAD) Presumed body of missing woman found on Jeju Island

JEJU, South Korea, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The presumed body of a missing woman was ...

yonhap-english16h ago

(2nd LD) Seoul stocks close over 3 pct lower amid Samsung's shareholder return plan

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply lower Monday as disappoin...

yonhap-english16h ago

Lee appoints special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has appointed a former prosec...

yonhap-english17h ago

(URGENT) Lee accepts justice minister's resignation: presidential spokesperson

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yonhap-english17h ago

Seoul stocks close over 3 pct lower amid Samsung's shareholder return plan

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply lower Monday as disappoin...

yonhap-english18h ago

S. Korea, China hold 5th strategic ICT dialogue in Beijing

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Government officials from South Korea and China met i...

yonhap-english18h ago

Hanmi Pharm signs 3.2 tln-won licensing deal with Roche's Genentech for obesity drug candidate

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Hanmi Pharm. Co., a South Korean pharmaceutical compa...

yonhap-english18h ago

Disabled activists end subway protests after compromise with DP

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- A disability rights advocacy group announced Monday i...

yonhap-english19h ago

Samsung forecast to overtake Apple in global smartphone shipments in 2026: report

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. is forecast to reclaim the to...

yonhap-english19h ago

(LEAD) S. Korea develops domestic guidelines on NATO standards to help boost defense exports

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has established a set of new guidelines t...

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(URGENT) Seoul shares open 2.4 pct lower on tech losses

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yonhap-english1h ago

Badminton world champion An Se-young shifts focus to defending Asian Games title

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Freshly crowned the world champion, South Korean badm...

yonhap-english2h ago

(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Aug. 25)

The government and ruling Democratic Party (DP) held a high-level policy consult...

yonhap-english2h ago

Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers

SEOUL, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

yonhap-english4h ago

(Yonhap Interview) Korea's independence movement 'lofty cry' for universal values: historian

YANBIAN, China, Aug. 25 (Yonhap) -- Korea's struggle for independence from the J...

yonhap-english4h ago

(LEAD) U.S. broadens anti-Iran secondary sanctions risk under 'Operation Economic Outcast'

WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The United States on Monday broadened the risk o...

yonhap-english7h ago

(URGENT) Bessent highlights digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, shipping for anti-Iran secondary sanctions

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yonhap-english9h ago

(URGENT) Top diplomats of S. Korea, U.S. stress 'close' communication over N. Korea, peninsula peace: foreign ministry

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yonhap-english15h ago

(3rd LD) PM vows zero tolerance for mishandling of missing person cases

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook pledged Monday to exerc...

yonhap-english16h ago

(LEAD) Lee nominates special inspector to investigate corruption involving president's family, close aides

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has nominated a former prosec...

yonhap-english16h ago

Court grants bail for power broker in 'free opinion poll' case

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- An appellate court on Monday granted bail for a jaile...

yonhap-english16h ago

S. Korean won hits 13-month high as dollar selling continues

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won hit a near 13-month high against...

yonhap-english17h ago

Lee accepts justice minister's resignation: presidential spokesperson

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung has accepted Justice Minister...

yonhap-english17h ago

(LEAD) Seoul stocks close over 3 pct lower amid Samsung's shareholder return plan

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed sharply lower Monday as disappoin...

yonhap-english18h ago

(URGENT) Seoul stocks close over 3 pct lower on chip sell-off

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yonhap-english18h ago

Actor Kim Soo-hyun makes 1st public appearance in 17 months

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Kim Soo-hyun has made his first public appearance in ...

yonhap-english18h ago

Leaders of rival parties discuss bipartisan cooperation in 1st talks

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- Ruling Democratic Party (DP) leader Kim Min-seok met ...

yonhap-english18h ago

N. Korea, Belarus near visa-waiver agreement for ordinary citizens: report

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- North Korea and Belarus are close to signing a visa-w...

yonhap-english19h ago

Media watchdog bans access to 64 websites creating pornographic deepfakes

SEOUL, Aug. 24 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's media watchdog said Monday it tracked d...

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Today in Korean history

Aug. 25