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Hanwha Group's building in Jung District, central Seoul, is seen in this file photo provided by the company [HANWHA GROUP]

Hanwha Solutions issues new shares to repay debt amid backlash from investors, politicians

Hanwha Solutions will issue new shares to raise 2.4 trillion won ($1.6 billion) to repay debt, drawing criticism from investors and politicians who feel that the company slapping a band-aid on a fundamental fiscal ailment.

2026.4.1

Korea National Oil Corporation's Seosan Oil Storage Depot in Seosan, South Chungcheong, is seen in this file photo taken on June 23, 2025. [YONHAP]

Government raises oil security alert level to 'caution,' designates naphtha an economic security item

The Korean government raised its security alert level on crude oil resources to “caution” on Wednesday. Naphtha, another crucial industrial resource, has also been temporarily designated as an economic security item.

2026.3.18

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The Han River is seen frozen over near the riverbank of the Gwangnaru Hangang Park in Gwangjin District, eastern Seoul, on Jan. 25. [NEWS1]

Seoul gov't to operate 24-hour emergency centers after issuing cold wave advisory

A cold wave advisory was issued for Seoul from 9 p.m. on Thursday, with the Seoul Metropolitan Government operating a 24-hour cold wave emergency response center to minimize damage.

2026.2.5

Participants hold signs criticizing Coupang for the personal information data leak in front of Coupang's headquarters in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Dec. 29. [JANG JIN-YOUNG]

Coupang follows 'U.S. playbook' for aftermath of data leak, prioritizing investors over customers

Consumers are growing increasingly baffled by how Coupang is handling the aftermath of the data leak, but one thing is clear: The company has the U.S. investors' best interests at heart, not those of the users who suffered from the data breach.

2025.12.30

A digital sign near Seoul City Hall in central Seoul displays the ultrafine dust concentration on Nov. 24. [NEWS1]

Gov't gets tough on dust as winter smog season begins

A thick band of fine dust and yellow dust from China pushed air pollution in the greater Seoul area to hazardous levels on Tuesday, prompting the government to brace for a brutal winter and roll out stronger measures.

2025.11.25

A building is seen at Sihanoukville in Cambodia, where abductions and confinement of Korean nationals have happened, on Oct. 14. [YONHAP]

Police seek to create team dedicated to Korean cases at Sihanoukville

Police seek to establish a team dedicated to handling cases involving Korean nationals at the Cambodian coastal city of Sihanoukville, officials said Thursday, amid widening job scams targeting Koreans in the Southeast Asian country.

2025.10.16

Singer Choi Si-won of boy band Super Junior [YONHAP]

Super Junior member faces fan controversy over Charlie Kirk tribute

Choi Si-won, member of the boy band Super Junior, explained the reason behind his social media tribute to the late Charlie Kirk after Super Junior fans demanded that he step down from the band for the other members' sake.

2025.9.16

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol speaks during a ministerial meeting on economic issues at Government Complex Seoul in central Seoul on Sept. 2. [NEWS1]

Gov't to soon announce follow-up measures to U.S. tariff deal: Finance chief

Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol on Tuesday reaffirmed the government's commitment to a "prompt response" to global trade uncertainties, saying it will soon unveil follow-up measures related to a recent trade agreement with the United States.

2025.9.2

U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during an event to announce new tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington on April 2. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Korea to 'intensify negotiations' with U.S. after Trump's 25% tariff announcement

The Korean government will "intensify negotiations" in response to U.S. President Donald Trump’s disclosure of a letter specifying a 25 percent reciprocal tariff on Korean goods.

2025.7.8

The Ministry of Environment and related agencies' officials work with blowers and water sprayers during a pest control operation on lovebugs on Mount Gyeyang in Incheon on July 4. [MINISTRY OF ENVIRONMENT]

Environment Ministry carries out lovebug control operation on Mount Gyeyang in Incheon

A major pest control operation was carried out on Mount Gyeyang in Incheon on Friday, where a severe outbreak of lovebugs has caused concern, with personnel and equipment such as blowers and water sprayers dispatched by the Ministry of Environment.

2025.7.4