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(Movie Review) 'Halo' paints stark portrait of young delivery driver's life
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Behind South Korea's ultra-fast delivery systems are ...
(LEAD) KT Q3 operating profit down amid data breach fallout, AI expenditures
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- KT Corp., South Korea's major mobile carrier, said Tu...
S. Korea, U.S. hold combined air resupply exercise for wartime readiness
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States conducted Tuesday a...
(LEAD) CJ Cheiljedang Q3 net plunges 48.3 pct on higher costs
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean food company CJ Cheiljedang Corp. said T...
Top diplomats of S. Korea, France discuss ties, Ukraine war
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has met his French counterp...
Fair trade watchdog proposes updated guidelines on membership cancellations
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Tuesday unveiled...
Stray Kids adds 25 more dates to ongoing world tour
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- Boy group Stray Kids has added 25 concerts in regions...
Int'l Memorial Day for U.N. Korean War veterans to be held in Busan
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- An annual international commemoration will take place...
(LEAD) CJ Logistics Q3 net falls 25.5 pct on higher costs
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- CJ Logistics Corp., one of South Korea's leading logi...
(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher on U.S. tech rally, falling oil prices
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started sharply higher Tuesday fo...
N. Korea's Kim stresses importance of agriculture, vows to improve rural life
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has emphasized the im...
KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's bourse operator on Tuesday activated a ...
(URGENT) KRX activates buy-side sidecar for KOSPI on sharp rise
Seoul shares open sharply higher on U.S. tech rally, falling oil prices
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started sharply higher Tuesday fo...
(URGENT) Seoul shares open sharply higher on U.S. tech rally, falling oil prices
Trump says Nvidia chief Huang had no knowledge of alleged Chinese espionage activities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump said Monday that Nvid...
N. Korea tests new torpedo, eyes early 2027 deployment
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has test-fired a new type of torpedo in t...
Illit's 'Break Even' debuts at 6th on Billboard 200
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group Illit has landed in the top 10 of th...
(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 10)
The Lee Jae Myung administration has repeatedly emphasized a "major shift toward...
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Nov. 10)
Cronyism has raised red flags over President Lee Jae Myung's leadership. Lee has...
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Nov. 10)
The Special Counsel Act on Fabricated Indictments, which passed the National Ass...
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 10 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...
(LEAD) N. Korea's nuclear power recognition demand could hinder prospects for Trump-Kim summit: ex-U.S. official
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's apparent demand to be recognized as...
N. Korea's nuclear power recognition demand could hinder prospects for Trump-Kim summit: ex-U.S. official
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's apparent demand to be recognized as...
Chances of Trump-Kim summit 'go up' after U.S. midterms: expert
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The chances of another summit between U.S. Presid...
IAEA chief welcomes S. Korea's nonproliferation commitment amid nuclear submarine plans
WASHINGTON, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Directo...
Top U.S. envoy says trust, communication key to alliance
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. envoy to South Korea on Monday named alli...
(2nd LD) Nvidia, SKT, Rebellions to jointly establish heterogeneous computing system for AI
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp., SK Telecom Co. and domestic artificial i...
Wiz shortstop diagnosed with orbital fracture after being struck by batted ball in Korean Series game
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The KT Wiz announced Monday their shortstop Kwon Dong-...
S. Korea's climate ambassador to join U.N. climate summit in Turkey as presidential envoy
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's ambassador for global climate and enviro...
Lee meets Uzbek Senate speaker, hails strategic ties between 2 countries
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met with the spea...
Deploying mine-hunting assets to anti-piracy unit meant to prepare for unseen threats: defense minister
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said Monday that South...
Samsung hosts Hyundai Motor Group executives for large-scale networking event
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Monday it has hosted a la...
Prison terms sought for ex-security officials for leaking THAAD-related intelligence
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The prosecution on Monday sought prison terms for thre...
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Jeon Do-yeon surprised by rave reviews for her 'Possible Love' role
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Iconic actor Jeon Do-yeon, who plays the wife of a tra...
Gov't to take responsibility for firefighters' safety: PM
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Monday the governme...
(LEAD) Nvidia, SKT, Rebellions to jointly establish heterogeneous computing system for AI
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp., SK Telecom Co. and domestic artificial i...
(2nd LD) Stocks close lower as investors search for direction amid AI sector uncertainties
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed lower Monday as investors digest u...
S. Korea manager hoping to see players grow at int'l baseball tournament in Tokyo
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- As South Korea gears up for its final international ba...
S. Korean won strengthens on dollar sales, risk-taking mood
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won strengthened against the U.S. dol...
(LEAD) Defense chief signals potential shift in plans to integrate military academies
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Joint Press Corps-Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Kang Shin-chul said...
(LEAD) Stocks close lower as investors search for directions amid AI sector uncertainties
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed lower Monday as investors digest u...
(2nd LD) Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday vowed to hire more f...
4 cheating cases using AI glasses caught at middle, high schools this year
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Four cases of cheating using artificial intelligence (...
Stocks close lower as investors search for directions amid AI sector uncertainties
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks closed lower Monday as investors digest u...
(URGENT) Stocks extend losing streak to 3rd consecutive session on AI uncertainties
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Special counsel raids ballot counting machine companies over suspected collusion
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team searched two ballot counting ma...
N.K. official's Beijing visit meant to share Chinese party meeting results, maintain high-level exchanges: Seoul
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- A senior North Korean ruling party official's recent v...
92 safety, labor violations found at food service firm Ourhome
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Ninety-two cases of safety and labor standard violatio...
Police chief nominee defends attendance at Cabinet meetings
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Kim Jong-chul, nominee for commissioner general of the...
Preorders for smart glasses built by Samsung, Google to begin on Thu.
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Preorders for new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered...
Disgraced stem cell scientist loses citizenship after acquiring UAE nationality
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Disgraced scientist Hwang Woo-suk, known for his invol...
(LEAD) FTC to fine Baemin 331 bln won, Coupang 300 bln won for unfair practices
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust regulator said Monday it will ...
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Nvidia, SKT, Rebellions to jointly establish heterogeneous computing system for AI
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp., SK Telecom Co. and domestic artificial i...
Yonhap News Summary
The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency ...
Seoul Station Plaza designated as no-drinking zone
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul Station Plaza has been designated as a no-drinki...
PPP boycotts judiciary committee proceedings over special counsel bill
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- People Power Party (PPP) lawmakers on the National Ass...
Alumni leaders of 3 military academies reiterate opposition to integrated academy plan
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Joint Press Corps-Yonhap) -- The alumni groups of the Army, Navy ...
S. Korean economy continues to post 'solid' growth amid AI investment: KDI
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean economy appears to be continuing to g...
Telemedicine available at only 26 pct of remote military units
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Telemedicine is available at only about a quarter of r...
FTC to fine Baemin 331 bln won, Coupang 300 bln won for unfair practices
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's antitrust regulator said Monday it will ...
(LEAD) Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday vowed to hire more f...
Kakao Mobility, Nvidia team up to develop Level 4 autonomous driving technology
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Kakao Mobility, the ride-haling service affiliate of K...
Lee vows to hire more firefighters, expand investment to ensure public safety
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday vowed to hire more f...
Seoul stocks move up late Monday morning on chip rebound
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks reversed course to trade higher on Monday...
SK hynix to expand U.S. workforce to deepen ties with key clients
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chipmaker SK hynix Inc. is preparing to e...
HD Hyundai Heavy Industries secures 662.9 bln-won order for 2 LNG carriers
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. said Monday it has sec...
PPP leaders gather outside Cheong Wa Dae to protest special counsel bill
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Leaders of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP...
Justice minister nominee cautious on withdrawal of indictments against Lee
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Justice Minister nominee Lee Yong-cheol on Monday expr...
Hanwha Aerospace to conduct ship-based Chunmoo missile tests in U.S.
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Aerospace Co. said Monday its U.S. subsidiary p...
JYP's new K-pop boy band oftheblue to debut next year
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- K-pop powerhouse JYP Entertainment said Monday it will...
Top S. Korean golfers set to enter U.S. tour qualifying tournaments
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The 2026 seasons for the men's and women's domestic go...
CJ Olive Young to operate 7 U.S. stores by H1 2027
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- CJ Olive Young Corp., South Korea's leading health and...
Late Hyosung honorary chairman receives Korea-U.S. Friendship Award
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hyosung Group said Monday its late honorary chairman, ...
Kang Ha-neul to appear as psychiatrist in new medical drama
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Actor Kang Ha-neul will appear as a psychiatrist in th...
Hyundai Motor's HTWO teams up with Air Liquide to expand hydrogen mobility in China
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Monday its hydrogen business ...
Troubled broadcaster JTBC to select preferred bidder in Jan.
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Debt-ridden South Korean broadcaster JTBC plans to sel...
(LEAD) Seoul stocks buck gains on Wall Street to open lower
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks bucked gains on Wall Street to open lower...
Lee's approval rating falls to 35.9 pct: poll
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 35.9...
Innospace to launch upgraded suborbital rocket in Brazil on Nov. 29
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean space startup Innospace Co. said Monday i...
Seoul stocks buck gains on Wall Street to open lower
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks bucked gains on Wall Street to open lower...
(URGENT) Seoul stocks open lower, bucking gains on Wall Street
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(EDITORIAL from Korea JoongAng Daily on Nov. 9)
The Defense Acquisition Program Administration approved a basic strategy for the...
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Times on Nov. 9)
The recent "Black Friday" for the Korean stock market brought a frantic mixture ...
(EDITORIAL from The Korea Herald on Nov. 9)
Governments are quick to claim credit for a rising stock market, although they h...
Top headlines in major S. Korean newspapers
SEOUL, Nov. 9 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Kor...
U.S. military officials visit HD Hyundai shipyard to assess shipbuilding capabilities
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Senior U.S. Navy and Marine Corps officials have visit...
(LEAD) Gov't to review 2 tln-won funding support for firefighting efforts
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The government has agreed to consider funding about 2 ...
Lions catcher Kang Min-ho celebrates 1st title of 23-year career
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- In his 23rd season in professional baseball, Samsung L...
(LEAD) Lions captain Koo Ja-wook voted Korean Series MVP after playing through injury
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- After leading the Samsung Lions to their first South K...
Homegrown ace delivers strong start for Lions in title-clinching game
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Won Tae-in has spent his entire eight-year career in t...
(LEAD) Lions beat steep odds to capture Korean Series title
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Before their Korean Series began against the KT Wiz la...
Lions pitcher Paddack proud of making good on championship promise: 'That was something special'
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- When former major league pitcher Chris Paddack joined ...
(LEAD) Following dominant regular season, Wiz go out with whimper in Korean Series
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- After running away with the regular-season crown, the ...
PM vows to review support measures for firefighters
SEOUL, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Sunday the governme...
Lions captain Koo Ja-wook voted Korean Series MVP after playing through injury
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- After leading the Samsung Lions to their first South K...
(LEAD) Lions defeat Wiz for 1st Korean Series title in 12 yrs
DAEGU, Nov. 8 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions are the king of South Korean basebal...