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Police seek to question jailed Unification Church leader over bribery allegations Police will attempt to question jailed Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja on Wednesday over bribery allegations involving multiple politicians, officials said.Police have been investigating allegations the church gave tens of millions of won and lu... -
[Abby McCloskey] Why giving matters, even for federal accounts Generosity is shocking. Especially when it’s to strangers.That was my first thought upon hearing of the Dell family donation of $6.25 billion to fund Trump Accounts. I had other thoughts too. We’ll get to those.But let’s start with generosity, becaus... -
1 dead, 3 injured in Gwangmyeong building fire A late-night fire in Gwangmyeong, just south of Seoul, killed one person and injured three others, police said Wednesday.The blaze broke out around 11:47 p.m. Tuesday at a mixed-use commercial and residential building in Gahak-dong, Gyeonggi Province... -
UNC objects to push to grant S. Korea control over DMZ access The United Nations Command on Wednesday objected to a bill seeking to grant the South Korean government control of non-military access to the Demilitarized Zone, underscoring its role as the "administrator" of the military buffer zone between the two... -
[Stars up close] Why Park Jeong-min is going viral as Korea's most down-to-earth star At last week's Blue Dragon Film Awards, Park Jeong-min walked away empty-handed despite dual nominations for best actor and best supporting actor. It was a disappointing outcome, as many had expected him to take home at least one trophy after deliver... -
Hanwha revamps US investment arm for defense push Hanwha Group is overhauling its US investment structure as it accelerates expansion in the American defense and shipbuilding markets, particularly under the Make American Shipbuilding Great Again or MASGA initiative.Hanwha Systems and Hanwha Ocean — ... -
Shaw Prize winner Baumeister on breakthroughs that changed cell imaging HONG KONG — Wolfgang Baumeister has spent decades trying to see what the human eye never could.This year, the German biophysicist was awarded the Shaw Prize in life science and medicine for pioneering cryo-electron tomography, a breakthrough that all... -
Seoul shares snap 2-day drop on hopes for rate cut, eased AI fear; won rebounds South Korean stocks rose slightly Tuesday to end a two-session losing streak as revived hopes for a US rate cut and eased fears over artificial intelligence uncertainties boosted appetite for risky assets. The local currency gained sharply against th... -
Samsung, Reliance chiefs push deeper AI-chip alliance Samsung Electronics Chair Lee Jae-yong met with Mukesh Ambani, chair of India’s Reliance Industries and Asia’s richest business leader, in Seoul on Tuesday to discuss expanding cooperation in future growth sectors, including semiconductors, next-gene... -
Why global stars are flocking to Seoul Until a decade ago, South Korea was far from the first stop in Asia for global pop musicians, Hollywood stars or other high-profile celebrities. Japan — especially Tokyo — was the undisputed destination for concerts, film promotions and leisure trave... -
Ex-PM to deliver closing arguments ahead of first ruling in martial law saga The first major ruling in the December 2024 martial law scandal is nearing conclusion, with former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo set to deliver closing arguments Wednesday in a case widely viewed as a litmus test for related trials, including that of t... -
Hong Kong Laureate Forum connects young scientists, Shaw winners Korea Herald correspondentHong Kong — More than 200 young scientists from over 20 countries gathered in Hong Kong this month for the 2025 Hong Kong Laureate Forum, a four-day event created to bring emerging researchers into direct conversation with s... -
Korea opens Jakarta education center to expand Korean-language programs South Korea’s Education Ministry announced Tuesday that it has opened a Korean education center in Jakarta, Indonesia, as part of broader efforts to support overseas Koreans and attract international students.Korean Education Centers provide lifelong... -
Lee pays tribute at Korean War Memorial in Ankara President Lee Jae Myung paid tribute at the Korean War Memorial in Ankara on Tuesday and met with Turkish veterans who fought in the 1950–53 conflict, honoring their service and sacrifice.Lee laid a wreath of red and blue flowers -- the colors of the... -
[Photo News] Currency jitters return " class="img_LSize" />The Korean won is quoted at 1,472 per dollar at a currency exchange booth in Myeong-dong, central Seoul, Tuesday. With the won sliding to a seven-month low against the dollar, the National Pension Service is set to take action ... -
Beloved ‘grandfather’ Lee Soon-jae dies at 91 after lifetime on stage and screen Actor Lee Soon-jae, a towering figure in Korean entertainment and one of the nation’s longest-working performers, died Tuesday. He was 91.According to his family, Lee died early on Tuesday morning.Even in advanced age, Lee had continued to work acros... -
Defense Ministry supports bill granting troops’ right to refuse unlawful orders South Korea’s Defense Ministry has expressed support for granting service members the explicit right to refuse unlawful orders — a measure introduced in the wake of former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s martial law declaration on Dec. 3 — according to off... -
Korea issues alert after 6th case of swine fever South Korea's quarantine authorities issued a nationwide alert Tuesday, calling for enhanced quarantine measures against African swine fever after the country confirmed its sixth ASF case of the year.The latest case was reported at a pig farm in the ... -
K-variety maestro Nah Yung-suk takes Netflix leap with 'Three Idiots in Kenya' Entertainment powerhouse producer Nah Yung-suk is making his Netflix debut with “Three Idiots in Kenya,” reuniting beloved stars from his past hits like “2 Days & 1 Night.” With the new series, Nah says he’s intentionally tapping into a gap in Netfli... -
S. Korea asks Lone Star to reimburse legal costs after winning annulment in investor dispute The Ministry of Justice said Tuesday it has sent a letter to Lone Star requesting the private equity fund to reimburse legal costs incurred during an investor-state dispute settlement over the 2012 sale of a local bank.The move came after the Interna...
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