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OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Lotte Card Co. has been notified by the financial watchdog of around 5 billion won (US$3.38 million) in financial penalties and a business suspension of over four months over its massive data leak, informed...

World North Korea says its latest weapons tests included missiles with cluster-bomb warheads April 9, 2026 1:19 AM ET By The Associated Press A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea's missile launch during a news program at...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial watchdog called on local lenders Thursday to heighten their risk management for exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and prevent the misselling of such products amid a recent surge in sales of the financial...

Artemis II is 'inspiring' a whole generation 18 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Ethan Gudge South of England Susan Charlesworth Susan Charlesworth has trained astronauts for the European Space Agency Susan Charlesworth has a rather rare...

Space mission to image Earth's protective bubble 26 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Patrick Barlow South East UCL Researchers from Dorking will help to launch the space mission A first-of-its-kind space mission is planning to reveal...

National Guatemalan man pleads guilty in federal court in crash that killed over 50 in Mexico April 9, 2026 1:04 AM ET By The Associated Press Bodies in bags sit on the side of the road after a deadly semi-trailer...

Nature reserve helping restore crane population 12 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Richard Daniel , at RSPB Lakenheath Fen and Alice Cunningham PA Media The UK saw 37 crane chicks born in 2025 bringing the total...

However, Lee urged officials to embrace such grave economic conditions as an opportunity to improve the nation's economic system as he presided over his first plenary meeting of the National Economic Advisory Council (NEAC) to discuss measures to cushion the...

OK (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Lee's remarks, details; CHANGES headline, photo) By Yi Wonju SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday it is time for the nation to fundamentally change its economic system, as rising oil...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The government has selected 145 prominent and emerging companies to spearhead South Korea's food exports, the agriculture ministry said Thursday, as global demand for Korean cuisine is rapidly growing in line with the popularity...

Advertisement East Asia Escaped wolf forces school closure in South Korea The wolf dug into the ground and damaged the zoo's installed fence before escaping, said an official from the Daejeon Fire Headquarters. A wolf that escaped from a zoo...

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fiscal balance improved from a year earlier in the first two months of the year, despite an increase in total government spending, driven by higher tax revenue, the budget...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilder, said Thursday it has completed construction of two ammonia-fueled vessels, marking a first for the global shipbuilding industry. HD Hyundai Heavy and Hyundai Samho Heavy...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Remains of salt-producing facilities dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been found in North Korea's southwestern city of Nampho, state media said Thursday. This image from the Korean Central News Agency on...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks lost ground late Thursday morning as Washington and Tehran remained divided over the terms of a two-week ceasefire, including whether it includes ending Israel's offensive against Lebanon. Uncertainties surrounding tensions in...

Offshore investors sold a net US$29.78 billion worth of local stocks last month, following $13.5 billion worth of net selling in February, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). In the bond market, foreign investors net sold...

Advertisement East Asia US senator urges Taiwan parliament to pass stalled defence spending plan US Senator Jim Banks walks through the Senate Subway in the US Capitol Building during a procedural vote on Mar 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Photo:...

Advertisement Living Singapore Art Book Fair 2026 drops ‘Walking Exhibitor’ open call after backlash The Walking Exhibitor format was first announced on Apr 6 as part of preparations for the 2026 edition of the fair, where selected participants would display...

Advertisement World US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of Defense The ruling stems from the Pentagon designating Anthropic, creator of the Claude AI model, as a national security supply chain risk - a label typically reserved for organisations...

OK By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The data protection regulator said Thursday it has fined British auction house Christie's 287 million won (US$193,600) over a data leak involving South Korean nationals. This undated image provided by the...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co. said Thursday it has secured a 393.3 billion-won (US$266 million) deal to build two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for a shipper in the Oceania region. This undated file photo provided...

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Energy think tanks and environmental groups have expressed worries about air pollution from Thailand's gas infrastructure. (Photo: CNA/Jack Board) Even though only about 6 to 7 per cent of Thailand’s gas supply is coming through the Strait of Hormuz, the...

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OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States' recent adjustment of its metal tariffs will likely reduce the overall administrative burden on South Korean companies, though the impact may differ by item, Seoul's trade minister said Thursday, vowing efforts...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The government will exempt owners of multiple homes from higher capital gains taxes should they file for sales permits by May 9, the finance ministry said Thursday. The ministry said the grace period for...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States launched their regular rescue training drills earlier this week aimed at enhancing interoperability between their navies, the South's Navy said Thursday. The Salvage Exercise (SALVEX), which kicked off...

Advertisement World Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting US President Donald Trump met with NATO chief Mark Rutte to address the alliance's support over the Iran conflict and potential troop withdrawals. US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting...

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