North Korea said Thursday its constitution clearly defines South Korea as a “hostile state,” highly suggesting that Pyongyang has amended its constitution in line with leader Kim Jong-un’s order to codify the South as an enemy, not a partner for reco…
South Korean shares were up late Thursday morning after opening slightly higher on U.S. gains.
The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) added 2.38 points, or 0.09 percent, to 2,612.74 as of 11:20 a.m.
Overnight, U.S. stocks finished …
Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Thursday that the government is ready for talks with doctors if they propose a debate on medical reform.
Cho made the remarks after a debate between the government and medical professors at Seoul National Universit…
The main opposition Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday introduced a bill calling for a special counsel probe into allegations involving first lady Kim Keon Hee, the third time it submitted such a proposal.
The new bill expands the scope of the propos…
J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Thursday, becoming the band’s second member to complete his service after the eldest member, Jin.
J-Hope appeared outside the main gate of …
South Korea’s car exports rose 4.9 percent on-year in September to reach a new record, data showed Thursday, driven by SUVs and electric models.
The combined value of car shipments reached US$5.5 billion last month, marking the highest amount for an…
The ruling and main opposition parties won crucial regional by-elections in their respective strongholds, voting results showed Thursday, sparing their leadership what could have been a stinging setback from the showdown seen as a gauge of public sen…
J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Thursday, becoming the band’s second member to complete his service after the eldest member, Jin.
J-Hope appeared outside the main gate of …
The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to push for major reform agenda items after the ruling People Power Party (PPP) won crucial by-elections on its home turf.
The PPP secured victories in its traditional stronghold constituencies –…
BTS member Jin’s upcoming first solo album will be led by “Running Wild,” his agency, BigHit Music, said Thursday.
Jin also provided the same information, unveiling a tracklist of his album “Happy” on social media.
The album is slated for release N…