N. Korea possibly received Russian aid for Hwasong-20 ICBM: JCS chairman - Yonhap News Agency
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(LEAD) Chief justice rejects presidential office request to re-recommend Supreme Court justice nominee - Yonhap News Agency
(LEAD) Chief justice rejects presidential office request to re-recommend Supreme Court justice nominee Yonhap News Agency
Lee's approval rating dips to record low of 38 pct: poll - Yonhap News Agency
Lee's approval rating dips to record low of 38 pct: poll Yonhap News Agency
(LEAD) S. Korean team for Strait of Hormuz assessment returns from UAE - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean government team tasked with assessing the security situation near the Strait of Hormuz returned from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Thursday, sources said, as Seoul cautiously weighs a potential military deployment amid U.S. pressure.
KEPCO to keep electricity rates frozen for Q4 despite higher costs - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Sept. 21 (Yonhap) -- State-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Monday it will keep electricity rates unchanged in the fourth quarter despite higher raw material prices and its financial difficulties.
(LEAD) Asiana shareholders approve merger with Korean Air - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Aug. 12 (Yonhap) -- Asiana Airlines Inc., the country's second-largest carrier, said Wednesday its shareholders have approved its merger with larger rival Korean Air Co., wrapping up nearly six years of the latter's acquisition process.
(LEAD) Unification white paper pivots to peaceful 'two-state' coexistence with N. Korea - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- The Lee Jae Myung government has shifted its focus to a peaceful "two-state" coexistence with North Korea, rather than pressure and confrontation, the unification ministry's white paper showed Monday, striking a markedly different tone from its predecess...
BOK to weigh timing, pace of further rate hikes amid growth, inflation - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Sept. 10 (Yonhap) -- The Bank of Korea (BOK) said Thursday it will decide the timing and pace of further rate hikes while reviewing domestic and external conditions, as accelerating inflation and solid economic growth are expected to continue for some time.
(LEAD) Spy agency snub raises U.S. alliance concerns in S. Korea - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Oct. 9 (Yonhap) -- A recent snub of Seoul's spy agency during a trilateral meeting with Washington and Tokyo has heightened concerns over possible friction in the South Korea-U.S. alliance, sources said Friday.
N.K. leader's sister says intermediate-range strategic missile was launched during firing drill - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Oct. 3 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un said Saturday the country fired an intermediate-range strategic missile during a firing drill conducted earlier in the day.
Swiss FM briefs Seoul on Pyongyang trip after reopening diplomatic office - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Swiss Foreign Minister Ignazio Cassis on Friday shared details of his Pyongyang visit with a senior South Korean official in Seoul, the foreign ministry said.
(LEAD) S. Korea, Germany heighten ties, boost defense cooperation - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Oct. 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Germany agreed Thursday to upgrade their bilateral ties to an Enhanced Strategic Partnership, under which the two countries will deepen cooperation in security and future technology.
Prosecutors indict independent lawmaker for alleged sexual harassment - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Friday indicted Rep. Jang Kyung-tae without physical detention over allegations that he sexually harassed a female aide of another lawmaker.
Police to deploy 7,800 personnel nationwide for crowd safety during Halloween - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- Police will deploy around 7,800 personnel across the nation to manage crowds celebrating Halloween over the weekend, officials said Friday, as the country prepares for its fourth Halloween since the deadly 2022 Itaewon crowd crush.
S. Korea's population slightly up in 2025 on immigration: census - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, July 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's population slightly increased in 2025 from a year earlier despite low birth rates, driven by a rise in immigration, data showed Tuesday, with the share of foreigners reaching a record high.
Special counsel asks election watchdog to keep ballot boxes intact for possible review - Yonhap News Agency
SEOUL, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- A special counsel team on Friday asked the National Election Commission (NEC) to keep intact the 420 ballot boxes that drew no objections during its inspection at a Seoul handball arena, saying it may need to examine them again.
(3rd LD) Fed holds key interest rate steady; Warsh says inflation 'too high' - Yonhap News Agency
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its benchmark interest rate steady, following the central bank's quarter percentage point hike last month, while noting that inflation remains high and needs to be kept in check.
(Yonhap Interview) S. Korea, U.S. can make 'great' progress in SMRs: State Department official - Yonhap News Agency
INCHEON, Oct. 30 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States have complementary strengths and are capable of driving "great" progress in the nuclear sector amid a heated global race to develop next-generation reactors, a U.S. State Department official said.