BTS becomes first all-Asian act to front Rolling Stone in magazine's history
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS is featured on the cover of the latest issue of U.S. popular culture magazine Rolling Stone.
S. Korea launches pilot operation of 119 rescue squad on Dokdo
SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday began a pilot operation of the 119 emergency rescue squad on Dokdo in order to better ensure the safety of the growing number of visitors to the east
S. Korea to emerge as No. 1 chip powerhouse with 510 tln-won investment by 2030
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea said Thursday it plans to provide massive tax incentives and state subsidies to chipmakers to encourage them to spend a combined 510 trillion won (US$453 billi
KDI sharply ups 2021 growth outlook for S. Korean economy to 3.8 pct
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- The Korea Development Institute (KDI) on Thursday sharply revised up its growth outlook for the South Korean economy this year, citing robust exports amid a global economi
Early summer weather grips South Korea
SEOUL, May 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea is to experience early summer-like weather this week, with temperatures in Seoul and most other parts of the country soaring to the season's highest of around
Vaccine cooperation among key agenda items for Moon-Biden summit: official
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Cooperation on COVID-19 vaccines will be a key agenda item during the upcoming summit between the leaders of South Korea and the United States, a senior Seoul official sai
S. Korea, Israel ink FTA; cars, auto parts among major beneficiaries
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Israel on Wednesday signed a free trade agreement (FTA) centered on broadening economic ties, a move that could help Asia's No.
Moody's keeps 'Aa2' rating on S. Korea with stable outlook
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- Global credit appraiser Moody's Investors Service said Wednesday it has maintained its credit rating on South Korea at "Aa2," with a stable outlook.
S. Korean dance company teams up with Coldplay for Brit Awards performance
SEOUL, May 12 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean dance group Ambiguous Dance Company has made a surprise appearance during British rock band Coldplay's latest performance at the Brit Awards.
Sri Lanka adds Korean language as college entrance exam subject
SEOUL, May 11 (Yonhap) -- Sri Lanka has decided to adopt the Korean language as a subject for the country's college entrance exams, a South Korean embassy there said Tuesday.
