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South Korea launches company to manage US$350 billion US investment pledge

The Korea-US Strategic Investment Corporation will manage and implement a US$350 billion investment pledge.

World Cup fever sweeps Seoul as South Korea prepares for Mexico clash

Businesses in the country’s capital have reported a surge in interest following the national team’s victory against the Czech Republic last week.

PM nominee's confirmation hearing set for June 25-26

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties agreed Thursday to ...

No formal request made to S. Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has not formally received any request fro...

World Cup predictions: Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and more

World Cup Day 8 featuring Mexico vs South Korea, Canada vs Qatar and the latest tournament talking points.

Yonhap News Summary

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

Defense ministry pushes to establish housing complexes for service members

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday it will push to es...

Vice defense chief visits Army's 2nd Corps to inspect readiness ahead of summer season

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee on Thursday visited...

Court cancels regulator's fine on Kakao over music streaming service notices

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court on Thursday canceled a 98 millio...

(LEAD) Senate confirms Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Senate has confirmed Michelle Steel, a...

South Korean lawmakers launch probe into ballot paper shortages

(2nd LD) Seoul stocks end at record peak of above 9,000 on extended chip rally

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks surged by more than 2 percent past anoth...

Trade watchdog imposes antidumping tariffs on Thai seamless copper pipes

SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog on Thursday decided to ...

(LEAD) New entity tasked with implementing Seoul's investment pledge to U.S. sets sail

SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- State-run Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment Corp. (KUI...

(News Focus) AI-driven chip rally, U.S.-Iran deal drive KOSPI to unprecedented new heights

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price I...

(2nd LD) KOSPI tops another historic milestone 9,000 on chip rally

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks crossed another round-number milestone o...

S. Korea's global competitiveness up 6 notches in 2026: report

SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's global competitiveness rose six notche...

Lee to host luncheon with foreign ambassadors next week at Cheong Wa Dae

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon with for...

First heat wave alerts of year issued for Seoul, surrounding areas

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The state weather agency on Thursday issued the first...

(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly approves parliamentary probe into election ballot shortage

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday approved a parliame...

South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages - Reuters

South Korea parliament launches probe into election ballot shortages Reuters

S. Korea, Czech Republic vow to forge closer ties in cutting-edge sectors

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has agreed with the Czech Republic to bro...

Korean War volunteer veterans from Japan to be honored in Busan ceremony

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A veterans group representing past ethnic Korean stud...

S. Korea-ASEAN partnership launches supercomputer in Indonesia

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A supercomputer built under a partnership between Sou...

Lotte Giants sign Japanese pitcher Iimura as new Asian quota player

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Lotte Giants announced Thursday they have signed ...

Lee to give press briefing on results of Europe trip

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung plans to give a press briefin...

Almonty confirms molybdenum reserves in Gangwon - The Korea Times

Almonty confirms molybdenum reserves in Gangwon The Korea Times

OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones visit to S. Korea due to daughter's birth: sources

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to South Korea, origina...

Vice N. Korean FM vows deeper cultural cooperation with China at Chinese Embassy event

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A senior North Korean diplomat has pledged to deepen ...

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Senate committee supports S. Korea-U.S. cooperation on sub manufacturing in report

WASHINGTON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A Senate committee has expressed support for Sou...

(World Cup) S. Korea can win Group A with win over Mexico, help from others

ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korea can become the first team to wi...

Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research station

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a...

South Korean and Mexican ‘brotherhood’ going strong ahead of kickoff - The Australian

South Korean and Mexican ‘brotherhood’ going strong ahead of kickoff The Australian

Severed leg found at recycling center likely medical waste: police

INCHEON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Police said Thursday that a severed human leg found...

KOSPI crosses over historic milestone of 9,000 on chip rally

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks crossed over another round-number milest...

(URGENT) KOSPI tops another milestone 9,000 on chips, despite hawkish Fed, Iran uncertainty

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South Korea market watchdog issues warning on leveraged stock investments

Hefty fines loom for Baemin, Coupang Eats as FTC rejects self-correction bids - The Korea Times

Hefty fines loom for Baemin, Coupang Eats as FTC rejects self-correction bids The Korea Times

Watchdog warns of overheated single-stock leveraged ETF trading

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog warned Thursday that...

Pension savings grow nearly 11 pct in 2025 amid stock rally

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's personal pension savings grew almost 11...

Watchdog rejects voluntary corrective measures proposed by food delivery apps

SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fair trade watchdog on Thursday reject...

Namkoong Min, Jin A-reum expecting 1st child

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Celebrity couple Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum are expe...

Lee returns home following 10-day trip to Europe

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung arrived in Seoul on Thursday ...

Protests over ballot shortage during local elections enter 14th day

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local electi...

Rival parties set to kick off parliamentary probe into election ballot shortage

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly was set to launch a parliamenta...

(LEAD) LS. Korea remains unchanged on stance regarding N. Korea as enemy: defense ministry

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry on Thursday reaffirmed its posit...

(News Focus) 'Teach You a Lesson' hits home globally with cathartic take on school justice

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- At first glance, the Netflix Korean series "Teach You...

Seoul stocks up late Thurs. morning on extended chip rally

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading higher late Thursday mornin...

Co-chair of presidential commission on climate crisis to attend London Climate Action Week

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- A co-chair of the Presidential Commission on Climate ...

(LEAD) SF Giants' Lee Jung-hoo ends homer drought after suspended game resumes

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has gone dee...

Boy group Cortis' 'RedRed' tops 100 mln Spotify streams

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Rising rookie boy group Cortis has surpassed 100 mill...

(World Cup) Popular TV analyst sees Son Heung-min as key player vs. Mexico

ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Lee Young-pyo, a FIFA World Cup hero turned...

S. Korea asks Azerbaijan to support Korean firms' participation in development projects

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has asked Azerbaijan to support greater p...

N. Korea holds commemorative event marking observance for people with disabilities

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has held a commemorative event to mark an...

(LEAD) S. Korea to apply zero tariffs on LNG, LPG under quota scheme to tackle inflation

SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to apply zero tariff rates on liqu...

U.S. may shift toward tighter monetary policy: financial authorities

SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Washington may shift toward a tighter monetary polic...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks open at fresh record high despite hawkish Fed, Iran uncertainty

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened at a fresh record high Thursday, ...

SK hynix ships HBM4E chip samples to global customers

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Thursday it has begun shipping sam...

(World Cup) S. Korean midfielder happy to draw attention from opponents

ZAPOPAN, Mexico, June 17 (Yonhap) -- After being named the Player of the Match i...