President Yoon Suk Yeol on Tuesday reinstated the civil rights of former South Gyeongsang Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo under Liberation Day special pardons, enabling him to run for public office despite objections from members of the ruling party.

The pardon…

Foreign Minister Cho Tae-yul will hold talks with Brazilian Foreign Minister Mauro Vieira next week on a range of issues, including trade, investment, energy and people-to-people exchanges, Cho’s office said Tuesday.

At the talks, planned for Wednes…

President Yoon Suk Yeol has expressed frustration over the recent controversy surrounding when should be South Korea’s national founding day, saying it is an issue that does no good for people’s livelihoods.

The controversy began after Yoon appointe…

Russia’s agriculture safety watchdog has approved the shipment of 447 goats to North Korea after reviewing related veterinary and sanitary conditions, according to its website, amid deepening cooperation between Pyongyang and Moscow.

After veterinar…

A recent fire in the basement parking lot of an apartment complex in Incheon, caused by a Mercedes-Benz EQE electric sedan, is fueling a growing anxiety akin to “electric vehicle (EV) phobia.” The blaze caused at least 10 billion won ($7.33 million) …

The government on Tuesday is set to approve a list of people to be granted special pardons on the occasion of Liberation Day, with all eyes on whether former South Gyeongsang Gov. Kim Kyoung-soo will be included.

The list, which was drawn up by a ju…

The Cabinet on Tuesday demanded the National Assembly reconsider two contentious bills aimed at enhancing the rights of workers and providing cash handouts to the entire population.

A motion demanding parliamentary reconsideration was approved durin…

Today (%) Previous Session(%) Change (BP)

1-year TB 3.074 3.084 -1.0

2-year TB 3.023 3.034 -1.1

3-year TB 2.924 2.946 -2.2

10-year TB 2.973 3.000 -2.7

2-year MSB 2.981 2.997 -1.6

3-year CB (AA-) 3.402 3.421 -1.9

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