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South Korea’s top diplomat met U.S. and Ukrainian counterparts and discussed North Korea issues on the sidelines of the G7 foreign ministers’ meeting in Paris on Tuesday, according to Seoul. ROK Foreign …

South Korea and Indonesia on Wednesday discussed efforts to diversify their defense industry cooperation, including co-development of defense assets and joint arms exports to third markets, Seoul's arms agency said. The topics …

SK shieldus is stepping up efforts to prevent workplace accidents among its frontline security personnel, introducing practical driving assessments, hands-on safety training and virtual reality simulations to reduce risks before employees are …

Foreign investors are growing wary of another surprise short selling ban in South Korea, as the Kospi retreats from recent highs with global brokerages seeking clarity on whether regulators could impose sweeping …

Rep. Cho Jeong-sik, speaker of the National Assembly, on Wednesday defended controversial provisions in a special counsel bill aimed at investigating alleged prosecutorial abuses of power against President Lee Jae Myung before …

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean gaming giant NC Corp. said Wednesday it ...

The Korean Railway Workers’ Union said Wednesday it would launch an indefinite strike on Dec. 10 unless its demands for more safety staff and a fairer promotion system are met. The walkout …

South Korea's fair trade watchdog said Wednesday it has decided to impose 1.62 trillion won ($1.2 billion) in fines on 15 financial companies for colluding in government bond auctions for more than …

A senior South Korean diplomat has said that recent crypto thefts carry "significant" global security implications, calling for an overhaul of the cybersecurity paradigm to address growing threats of artificial intelligence (AI)-driven …

South Korea's defense industry faces a critical question as global arms makers consolidate to compete for increasingly complex, multibillion-dollar contracts: Can its fragmented aerospace and weapons businesses keep pace with larger international …

The number of karaoke business operators in South Korea fell by 1,192 between January and September, as more company gatherings end before moving on to a second venue. National Tax Service data …

In a class preparing applicants for South Korean naturalization interviews, participants took turns introducing themselves at the Guro-gu Family Center in Seoul on Tuesday. After listening to their answers, social worker Ock …

South Korea's antitrust regulator fined 15 banks and brokerages a record 1.63 trillion won ($1.22 billion) combined for colluding in government bond auctions, saying they drove up the government's borrowing costs. The …

LG Innotek has earned the highest rating in South Korea's annual corporate shared growth assessment for the 10th consecutive year, recognizing its efforts to support suppliers through financing, technology assistance and workforce …

Mercedes-Benz Korea has launched its V-Class premium multipurpose vehicle in South Korea, targeting demand for luxury family transportation and VIP shuttles with a seven-seat model priced at 124 million won ($92,700). The …

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- Emart Inc., South Korea's largest discount retailer, ...

SEONGNAM — A bus plowed into more than 30 vehicles waiting at a traffic stop in Seongnam, just south of Seoul, during morning rush hour Wednesday, officials said, leaving 57 people injured. …

Five young veterans connected to Seoul’s counseling center for young wounded veterans, the first such center run by a local government in Korea, have been named to Korea’s 11-member team for the …

Climb the hill along the city wall north of Dongdaemun Gate and look east. On the far side of the valley, you'll notice houses clustered around a crescent-shaped cliff. If you venture …

The 2026 Seoul International Bridge Tournament will open Monday, bringing together players from 17 countries, including Asian Games gold medalists, for an international competition in the South Korean capital. The Korea Bridge …

Siemens CEO Roland Busch has praised Naver's robotics technology on Instagram after he visited the Korean internet giant's headquarters, highlighting growing ties between the two companies. "One of my favorite things to …

Hana Financial Group kicked off its annual “Modu Hana Day” charity campaign Wednesday, bringing together employees and volunteers to make kimchi for vulnerable communities and launch a series of donation and recycling …

Seventy years after making his debut as a 10-year-old piano prodigy, Paik Kun-woo is still far from playing his final note. Marking his 70th anniversary on stage this year, the 80-year-old pianist …

South Korean shooter Yang Ji-in, the gold medalist at the 2024 Paris Olympics, successfully defended her title at the 2026 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Championships in Doha, setting a world …

Christian Dior CEO Delphine Arnault will receive an honorary doctorate from Ewha Womans University in Seoul on Thursday, with some of South Korea's most prominent business leaders expected to attend the ceremony. …

South Korean basketball player Lee Hyun-jung, 26, started in the NBA G League season opener for the Rip City Remix but struggled offensively as he resumed his pursuit of a place in …

HD Construction Equipment and South Korea’s Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs have erected a memorial wall in Ethiopia honoring 122 soldiers who lost their lives defending South Korea during the Korean …

รถบัสพุ่งชนดะ กวาดรถเละ 32 คัน ผู้โดยสารบาดเจ็บไป 57 ราย ระทึกถนนเกาหลีใต้ ตำรวจเตรียมสอบสวนหาสาเหตุของอุบัติเหตุครั้งนี้ เมื่อวันที่ 11 พ.ย.2569 หน่วยดับเพลิงท้องถิ่นของเกาหลีใต้รายงานว่า เกิดอุบัติเหตุครั้งใหญ่ เมื่อรถบัสโดยสารสาธารณะพุ่งชนรถมากกว่า 30 คัน เหตุเกิดบนถนนย่านบุนดัง เมืองซองนัม ตอนใต้ของกรุงโซล ประเทศเกาหลีใต้ ส่งผลให้มีผู้บาดเจ็บสาหัส 9 ราย และยังมีผู้ได้รับบาดเจ็บเล็กน้อยอีก 48 ราย หน่วยดับเพลิงอ้างพยานในเหตุการณ์เล่าว่า รถบัสโดยสารคันดังกล่าวพุ่งชนรถหลายคัน รวมถึงรถที่กำลังจอดรอสัญญาณไฟจราจรอยู่ ก่อนจะพุ่งชนเข้ากับแผงกั้นกลางถนน โดยอุบัติเหตุครั้งนี้มีรถเกี่ยวข้องในเหตุการณ์ …

South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun stressed the importance of honoring agreements during talks with his Ukrainian counterpart in Paris this week, the Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. The two countries sought common …

South Korea captain Son Heung-min of Los Angeles FC will look to score his 60th international goal when the national soccer team faces Saudi Arabia in the first of its final two …

Global investment banks Morgan Stanley and Nomura are sharply divided over how long South Korea's AI-driven memory chip boom can last, with their price targets for SK hynix nearly threefold apart over …

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- When Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited South Korea in J...

韓国のソウル近郊で11日朝、走行中のバスが信号待ちをしていた車に次々に衝突する事故があり、通勤中の乗客など50人以上がけがをしました。

รถบัส พุ่งชนยับรถ 32 คัน บนถนนกลางเมืองในเกาหลีใต้ เจ็บ […]

A public bus crashed into multiple vehicles ‌in the Bundang district of South Korea on Wednesday, leaving 9 people seriously injured ‌and 48 with minor ⁠injuries, according to…

A North Korean seeking information about an uncle in the South reached out to ROK authorities through a defector earlier this year, leading to a rare reunion between separated family members. The …

SEOUL, Nov. 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has briefed global investors on the count...

The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea raised a record 175 million won ($130,900) in scholarship funds at its annual charity event in Seoul on Tuesday, the organization said Wednesday. Held at …

Innocean said Wednesday that it has launched a public art project featuring AI artists' works on large digital billboards across Seoul, turning commercial advertising screens into spaces for artistic expression. The Innocean …