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Rubio to visit S. Korea next week for 1st time as top US diplomat: State Dept. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio will visit South Korea next week as part of a multination trip to Asia, the State Department said Wednesday, as US President Donald Trump is set to travel to Korea for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit.Rub... -
Georgia’s ambassador, leading economist examine global shifts at Global Biz Forum At the 8th edition of the Global Biz Forum, themed “Big: Designing the Future,” business leaders gathered in Seoul to discuss the forces shaping the global economy and the future of international cooperation.Operated jointly by The Korea Herald and H... -
Ex-defense chief attends arrest warrant hearing over alleged interference in Marine death case Former Defense Minister Lee Jong-sup on Thursday appeared for a court hearing on his potential arrest over allegations of interfering in a military probe into the 2023 death of a Marine conscript.Lee arrived at the Seoul Central District Court after ... -
Nuclear safety watchdog set to decide on 10-year extension for Kori-2 reactor The country's nuclear safety watchdog is set to decide Thursday whether to extend the lifespan of the 42-year-old Kori-2 nuclear reactor by an additional 10 years.The Nuclear Safety and Security Commission plans to hold a meeting to review a request ... -
Ive’s 4th EP becomes 7th million-seller The fourth EP from Ive surpassed the 1 million milestone in album sales and became its seventh consecutive million-seller, according to agency Starship Entertainment on Thursday.The EP “Ive Secret” rolled out in August and sold approximately 920,000 ... -
US levies new sanctions on Russia in push to end Ukraine war WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump's administration announced Wednesday new “massive sanctions” against Russia's oil industry that are aimed at moving Russian President Vladimir Putin to the negotiating table and bringing an end to Moscow's bru... -
Two decades after revival, Seoul's Cheonggyecheon flows with 8 times more fish Cheonggyecheon, an artificially restored stream running through the heart of downtown Seoul and a popular spot for locals to take a break, is now confirmed to be home to 33 species of fish — the highest number recorded since its restoration in 2005, ... -
Relocation of presidential office diverted police from Itaewon before fatal crush: audit The relocation of the presidential office to central Seoul’s Yongsan-gu under former President Yoon Suk Yeol increased the need for police deployments at nearby protest sites, leaving no officers specifically assigned to secure safety in Itaewon on t... -
[Graphic News] Korea’s average wedding cost tops W21m The average cost of a wedding in Korea has surpassed 21 million won ($14,700), according to a survey by the Korea Consumer Agency, which analyzed 504 wedding service providers across 14 regions. The national average in August was 21.6 million won, up... -
Personnel spotted at China's structure in Yellow Sea: lawmaker Chinese personnel were spotted for the first time on a structure installed by Beijing in the overlapping maritime zone with Seoul in the Yellow Sea, a lawmaker has said.Five people -- including one person in a wetsuit who appeared to be handling an o... -
COVID-19 vaccines may help some cancer patients fight tumors WASHINGTON (AP) — The most widely used COVID-19 vaccines may offer a surprise benefit for some cancer patients -- revving up their immune systems to help fight tumors.People with advanced lung or skin cancer who were taking certain immunotherapy drug... -
Seoul, Washington agree to seek practical support for legitimate Korean workers entering US South Korea and the United States agreed Wednesday to seek practical support to ensure a smooth entry into the US of South Korean businesses investing in the country, as they held follow-up talks on visa issues, Seoul's foreign ministry said.The late... -
US mulls software curbs on China The Trump administration is considering a plan to curb a dizzying array of software-powered exports to China, from laptops to jet engines, to retaliate against Beijing's latest round of rare earth export restrictions, according to a US official and t... -
TXT announces five-city Japan tour Tomorrow X Together will hit five cities in Japan as part of “Act:Tomorrow,” announced label Big Hit Music on Thursday.The five members shared the news on the previous day, exciting fans at a Tokyo showcase held to introduce their third Japan album, ... -
2 NK soldiers briefly cross MDL to apparently chase defecting soldier: sources Two North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the heavily fortified inter-Korean border after a North Korean soldier crossed into South Korea to defect earlier this week, military sources said Friday.The armed soldiers crossed the Military Demarcation Li... -
Ex-Marine commander arrested over negligent death of Marine in 2023 A Seoul court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for a former Marine commander accused of negligently causing the death of a young Marine in 2023 during a search mission for heavy rain victims.The Seoul Central District Court approved the arrest of L... -
Seoul shares open sharply higher on eased US-China tensions South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Friday, led by gains in major technology and financial shares, as easing tensions between the United States and China boosted hopes for a trade deal and helped calm recent market jitters.The benchmark Korea C... -
N. Korea breaks ground on memorial museum for its troops killed in Russia's war with Ukraine North Korea has held a groundbreaking ceremony for a memorial museum in Pyongyang to honor its troops who died while fighting alongside Russia in the war with Ukraine, calling it a "great symbol" of the North's ties with Moscow, state media reported ... -
Lee says 'carefully' reviewing impact on financial markets during US tariff talks President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that South Korea is "carefully" assessing the potential impact on the nation's financial markets during tariff talks with the United States, as the allies have been in intense negotiations over the details of Seoul... -
Top security adviser discusses deepening partnership with deputy NATO chief National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac has discussed efforts to deepen South Korea's partnership with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, particularly in the defense industry, with a visiting deputy NATO chief, the presidential office said Tuesday...
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