Le Sserafim begins first world tour with powerful statement of growth
After a difficult year marred by criticism of its live singing, girl group Le Sserafim kicked off its first world tour with an all-out, two-day show.
South Korea
South Korean ex-president President Moon indicted over alleged bribery
Mr. Moon, who served as president from 2017 to 2022, is facing charges of bribery in connection with allegations of facilitating the employment of his former son-in-law at an…
South Korea has least remote work hours, recent study finds
A study by Stanford University, which surveyed 16,000 college graduates worldwide, found that South Koreans work from home an average of just 0.5 days per week, the lowest figure…
Go big or go home: South Korea’s presidential hopefuls pledge mega AI investments
Despite the parade of lofty promises, observers are raising concerns that many of the proposals lack practical details.
South Korea seeks tariff relief in high-level trade talks with US
While the agenda has not been publicly disclosed, Seoul anticipates that a broad range of issues -- including nontariff barriers, digital trade, agriculture and regulatory…
Nobel Laureate Han Kang’s latest work brings meditative reflections on life while tending small garden
The 172-page collection titled 'Light and Thread' is her first publication since winning the Nobel Prize.
Seoul Outdoor Library opens with new programs
The Gwanghwamun Plaza and Cheonggye Stream locations will welcome visitors on April 23, while the Seoul Plaza library will open May 4.
US President Trump’s 145% tariff on Chinese batteries opens door for Korean rivals
On April 10, the White House said that the 125 percent tariffs on Chinese imports would rise from 34 percent to 125 percent, on top of an existing 20 percent tariff.
Four South Korean presidential contenders to advance to next round of PPP primary
The results were determined using surveys conducted by five polling agencies from April 21 to April 22, involving a total of 4,000 respondents.
Sputtering export engine: The Korea Herald
South Korea’s early-April trade slump signals stronger economic headwinds.