Gov't to spend 8.12 tln won on science, ICT R&D this year
This photo taken on Dec. 30, 2025, shows Science Minister Bae Kyung-hoon delivering a welcoming speech at an AI event held at a COEX exhibition hall in southern Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Jan.

Pope Leo XIV sends congratulatory message to bakery Sungsimdang on 70th anniv.
People stand in line in front of a branch of the Sungsimdang bakery in the central city of Daejeon in this April 27, 2025, file photo. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Jan.

Lee to host New Year's meeting with key politicians, lawmakers, executives
President Lee Jae Myung delivers a New Year's address at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul on Jan. 1, 2026, in this photo provided by his office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Jan.

Seoul to host New Year countdown event on Gwanghwamun Square
This photo, released by the Seoul city government on Dec. 31, 2025, shows the 2025 Seoul Light Gwanghwamun media art festival. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Dec.

Hanwha Systems wins 40 bln-won combat system supply deal from Philippine Navy
This photo provided by Hanwha Systems Co. shows a rendered image of the company's naval combat management system. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Dec.

Korean won posts record low annual average against U.S. dollar in 2025
This photo taken Dec. 23, 2025, shows a currency exchange booth at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The local currency posted its weakest annual average against the U.S.

Samsung Electronics supplies automotive processor for BMW EVs: sources
This file photo, provided by Samsung Electronics Co., shows the Exynos Auto V920 automotive processor. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.

Registered foreigners living in S. Korea hit 1.6 mln in Nov.: data
This Nov. 6, 2025, file photo shows foreign students taking part in an international day festival at Ajou University in Suwon, south of Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Dec.

(2nd LD) Ex-lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon, veteran economist, nominated as new minister for planning and budget
Lee Hye-hoon, the nominee for the minister of planning and budget, is seen in this photo provided by the presidential office on Dec. 28, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Dec.

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