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[Wang Son-taek] Seoul needs strategy over toughness North Korean state media have recently drawn attention by frequently reporting shows of force. On Dec. 25, the media released photographs of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un visiting a shipyard where a nuclear-powered submarine is reportedly under con... -
Lee urges Korea to rethink success formula to bring 'major takeoff' President Lee Jae Myung called for a profound shift in the national growth strategy in his New Year speech broadcast Thursday morning, highlighting Korea's need to rethink the "success formula" that has driven the rapid industrial development of Asia... -
From a street rescue to a second chance: How one Chihuahua’s story mobilized a community When The Korea Herald first reported on a Chihuahua darting through traffic near Gupabal Station, the story struck a familiar nerve: What actually happens after a lost dog enters the shelter system in Korea?Weeks later, that same dog — now called Cha... -
More than 80% of South Koreans watch streaming New survey highlights steady smartphone use and a quiet TV comebackOver 80 percent of South Koreans used streaming services in 2025, with adoption among those in their 40s reaching 98 percent, according to a recent survey.According to the Korea Media... -
Strong exports, weak currency: Why the won can’t catch a break Economists say pressure from US-led AI boom reflects global capital shifts — not Korea-specific vulnerabilities — calling for measured policy responsesThe Korean won is expected to remain under pressure throughout 2026 as it confronts a new set of fo... -
New year brings host of new rules #For Jan. 1 release#The new year will usher in a wide range of changes for people living and arriving in South Korea, with the effects felt in everything from their wallets to their screens.The minimum wage for 2026 will rise to 10,320 won an hour, a... -
Yearlong exercise halves depression risk: study Maintaining regular physical activity for more than a year can cut the risk of depressive symptoms by as much as 57 percent, with ball and racket sports delivering the strongest benefits, according to a report released Wednesday by the Korea National... -
Greeting first sunrise, making new year's resolutions As the new year began, people across the nation on Thursday headed out to watch the first sunrise of the year, wishing for new hope.Despite a cold wave and biting winds, their resolve to greet the sunrise remained undeterred. This year marks the Year... -
Lee begins new year with visit to national cemetery President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday paid tribute to fallen soldiers and independence fighters as he began his New Year's schedule.Lee, accompanied by senior aides and Cabinet members, laid flowers and burned incense at the memorial tower before obser... -
Korea's exports hit all-time high of US$709.7 bln in 2025 South Korea's exports reached an all-time high of US$709.7 billion in 2025, surpassing the landmark $700 billion mark for the first time, government data showed Thursday.Annual exports rose 3.8 percent from a year earlier, with semiconductor exports ... -
[Graphic News] Year of the Fire Horse The year 2026 marks the Lunar New Year of the Fire Horse (Byeong-o year). In Chinese astrology, each year is represented by one of 12 animals and one of the Five Elements (wood, fire, earth, metal or water). In 2026, the horse is paired with fire, cr... -
Sejong Univ. professors named among the world's most influential researchers Sejong University said Wednesday that two of its professors have been included for the second consecutive year on Clarivate’s annual list of the world’s Highly Cited Researchers.The list, published each year by the global academic analytics firm, ide... -
BTS to make full-group comeback with new album in March after nearly 4 years K-pop sensation BTS will release a new album featuring all seven members on March 20, marking its first full-group comeback in nearly four years, the band's agency said Thursday.The album will be the group's first release since the anthology album "P... -
‘Too strong for marriage?’ Horse sign women push back against old zodiac myth The Year of the Fire Horse has dawned.The horse -- the seventh of the 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac -- is known for its agility, muscular strength and resilience, and symbolized courage and a pioneering spirit in ancient Korea.Some of those belief... -
[Wang Son-taek] New missions for Koreans in 2026 As 2025 draws to a close, it is natural to offer respect and comfort to the people of South Korea. Internally, the country overcame an unprecedented constitutional crisis triggered by an insurrection attempt involving a sitting president. Externally,... -
[Robert D. Atkinson] Korea’s $700b export record Is an achievement, not a growth strategy South Korea is poised to surpass $700 billion in exports in 2025, marking the highest total in the nation’s history and a milestone for a trade-dependent economy. But let’s not be so fast with cheers.To be sure, these export figures reflect competiti... -
Stray Kids spend 17 weeks on Billboard 200 Stray Kids logged its longest run on Billboard 200 as its fourth album made the main albums chart for 17 weeks in a row.“Karma” ranked No. 130 on the chart dated Dec. 27, clinching the record streak for the eight-member act. Its latest release, mixta... -
Personal info of Asiana employees leaked, no customer data breached Personal information of employees at Asiana Airlines Inc., South Korea's second-largest carrier, has been leaked in a suspected hacking attempt into the intranet, but data of its customers was not compromised, the company said Thursday.Earlier in the... -
Coupang says former employee saved data from only 3,000 customers, no external leak E-commerce giant Coupang Inc. said Thursday it has recovered all leaked personal information involving approximately 3,000 customers, adding that no data has been transferred to anyone outside the company.A former employee used stolen security keys t... -
Ruling party floor leader faces mounting ethics scandal over family privileges Ruling Democratic Party of Korea floor leader Rep. Kim Byung-kee is facing a mounting political firestorm amid growing allegations of undue benefits received by him and his family from airlines and a major public hospital, while a dispute with former...
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