High jump medal contender Woo Sang-hyeok cruised into the Paris Olympic final Wednesday, moving closer to grabbing South Korea’s first medal in the event.

Woo finished tied for third place with Mutaz Essa Barshim of Qatar, the defending co-gold meda…

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended a ceremony to dispatch young workers to flood-affected areas on the northern border, describing the restoration efforts as a “gigantic revolutionary construction campaign,” state media said Wednesday.

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The top diplomats of South Korea and the Philippines agreed Wednesday to redouble efforts toward a formal elevation of their bilateral relations to a “strategic partnership” within this year, a commitment shared by the two countries’ leaders.

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Girl group Fifty Fifty will return as a quintet comprising original member Keena and four new members, the group’s agency announced Wednesday.

The group revealed on its social media accounts that it will release its second EP and hold a promotional …

Seoul shares ended higher for a second straight session Wednesday, helped by tech gains, as investors’ sentiment for risky assets improved following a global stock rout. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stoc…

Seoul shares opened higher Wednesday, tracking gains on Wall Street, two days after their worst rout over fears of a U.S. recession. However, some analysts said worries about market turmoil linger.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KO…

Korean Air Co., South Korea’s leading carrier, said Wednesday its second-quarter net profit fell 6 percent on-year due to an increase in fuel and labor costs.

Net profit for the three months ending in June reached 349 billion won (US$251.2 million),…

The Navy is set to receive its first batch of MH-60R Seahawk maritime helicopters in December, officials said Wednesday, a move that could boost its anti-submarine capabilities against North Korean threats.

In 2020, the state arms procurement agency…