Closer links sought over rare earths chain
The country is seeking closer cooperation with China on critical mineral supply chains, its trade ministry said, as Seoul unveiled plans to secure stable supplies of rare earths needed for cutting-edge technologies.
Seoul to snuff out e-cigarette legal loophole
The government said all nicotine-based products will be reclassified as tobacco products, in a bid to rein in unregulated sales and promotion of e-cigarettes and vape juice that are in a legal loophole.
‘Golden’ from ‘Kpop Demon Hunters’ wins Grammy
Golden from the soundtrack of Netflix's animated sensation KPop Demon Hunters won Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 68th Grammy Awards, marking a historic first for the K-pop genre, Yonhap News Agency reported.
Ex-first lady jailed for 20 months
A judge handed the country's former first lady, Kim Keon-hee, 20 months in jail for accepting lavish gifts from a cult-like church but acquitted her for alleged stock manipulation and other charges.
Fourth case of African swine fever reported
The nation confirmed its fourth case of African swine fever (ASF) this year, prompting authorities to step up containment measures nationwide.
Seoul mourns death of ex-PM who nurtured democracy
Former prime minister Lee Hae-chan, a veteran politician and influential fixture on the country's road to democracy, died during an official visit to Vietnam's southern hub of Ho Chi Minh City, both governments said.
US, Seoul agree to deepen nuke sub cooperation
Defence Minister Ahn Gyu-back and US Under Secretary of Defence for Policy Elbridge Colby agreed to deepen cooperation on Seoul's pursuit of a nuclear-powered submarine.
Budget chief pick pulled amid backlash
President Lee Jae-myung has withdrawn his appointment of Lee Hye-hoon as the newly created Budget Ministry chief, Woo Sang-ho, a presidential secretary said in a televised address yesterday.
Date auctions raise red flags over exploitation
Auctioning the rights to date women has become a new fad in live streaming in South Korea, drawing concerns that the practice involves possible sex work or exploits those involved.
Scam crime suspects to be repatriated
Seventy-three South Korean suspects, who have been detained in Cambodia over alleged involvement in scam crimes, will be forcibly returned home, the presidential Blue House has said.
