10+ hour, 49+ min ago   (383+ words) Jeong Ho-yong, a former defense minister who was the last surviving member of the so-called "core five" of South Korea's new military junta and was convicted for his role in suppressing the May 18 Gwangju pro-democracy uprising, has died. Jeong died…...

10+ hour, 25+ min ago   (954+ words) Yeongcheon city in North Gyeongsang Province and the Korea Racing Authority said more than 13,000 visitors — 13,022 in total — flocked to Let's Run Park Yeongcheon on Sunday as the facility held its official opening ceremony amid nationwide anticipation. The ceremony was attended…...

11+ hour, 10+ min ago   (548+ words) Prosecutor quota to be reviewed after new office launches 'Judicial control bureau' name flagged as inappropriate Rename to 'non-referral case review bureau' under consideration According to Yonhap, the ministry is considering cutting the quota of investigators and administrative officers in…...

16+ hour, 5+ min ago   (390+ words) Democratic Party moves to shield Justice Ministry nominee after clearing Yong hurdle; PPP vows to press for second scalp The withdrawal of Yong Hye-in as nominee for minister of gender equality and family on Sunday has thrown the confirmation hearing…...

17+ hour, 9+ min ago   (424+ words) PPP: hiring of 'best friend' judge's son mirrors Cho Kuk scandal With Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Yong Hye-in having effectively stepped down Sunday, opposition attention is now converging on Justice Minister nominee Kim Seung-won. The People Power Party…...

19+ hour, 7+ min ago   (339+ words) Younger drinkers seek fruit and sparkling flavors over hard liquor Terra Sparkling sells 2.8 million cans; convenience stores join the trend At around 9 p.m. Thursday, Hayan-jip in Jung-gu, Seoul, was packed with college students in their 20s. The bar is known for serving…...

12+ hour, 20+ min ago   (275+ words) Suspect harbored grudge after victim sought to file defamation complaint A man in his 20s who worked as a manager for a female internet broadcaster, known as a BJ, has been arrested after tracking her down and attacking her with a…...

23+ hour, 12+ min ago   (209+ words) The North Gyeongsang Province chapter of the National Agricultural Cooperative Federation announced Sunday it will hold the "2026 North Gyeongsang NH Agricultural Cooperative Agricultural Products AI Short-Form Video Contest" to spotlight the value of the region's produce through the creative ideas…...

15+ hour, 50+ min ago   (654+ words) Gas power plant, nuclear facility among leading candidates; US demands add uncertainty South Korea is expected to unveil its first US-bound investment project as early as this week. Seoul incorporated safeguard provisions into the Korea-US Strategic Investment MOU signed last…...

15+ hour, 35+ min ago   (592+ words) Apples down 12.1%, pears 8.2%; hanwoo tenderloin up 13.8%, samgyeopsal up 12.0% With chuseok two weeks away, prices for major agricultural products such as apples and pears have fallen below last year's levels, while livestock prices for hanwoo beef and pork remain high. The…...