Boost confidence in China diplomacy Seoul should better position itself in relations with Beijing South Korea and China quietly marked the 32nd anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations on Saturday. No official events were held, as the Ministry of Foreign Affairs noted that the two countries typically celebrate the anniversary only in years ending in 0 or 5, such as the

The Korean Health and Medical Workers’ Union has announced that it will start a simultaneous strike at 61 large hospitals across the country on Thursday. The union represents nurses, their assistants and medical technicians.

It decided to enter a ge…

South Korean shares on Monday closed slightly lower for the second straight day as investors sought to cash in recent gains after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell hinted at a potential rate cut next month. The local currency rose to the highest in…

K-pop boy group Zerobaseone returned Monday with its fourth EP, “Cinema Paradise,” packed with the group’s signature upbeat energy and a message of hope for those dreaming of a brighter future, even in the face of adversity.

This marks a quick retur…

South Korea and the United States began a joint live-fire aerial exercise Monday, the South Korean Air Force said, in the latest move to reinforce capabilities to counter North Korean threats.

The three-day exercise got under way earlier in the day …

The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) accused the Yoon Suk Yeol administration on Monday of engaging in “submissive” diplomacy with Japan by appointing pro-Japan figures to key positions and removing public installations depicting the easternmost…

At the tender age of 18, Gangwon FC forward Yang Min-hyeok has set South Korean football on fire this year as a dynamic offensive talent with seemingly unlimited potential.

While still in high school, Yang checked off yet another box on Monday. He w…

South Korean shares opened slightly higher Monday amid growing hopes for a U.S. rate cut.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 2.85 points, or 0.11 percent, to 2,704.54 in the first 15 minutes of trading.

The increase follo…