Hottest May morning temperatures observed nationwide
A man washes his face with cold water in the southeastern city of Daegu on May 20, 2025, as the daytime high soars to 33.4 C. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- The nation was hit by unseasonal heat Wednesday, as new records for the highest daily minimum temperatures for May were set in the Seoul metropolitan area, the southeaster

LG Electronics to expand commercial washer biz with U.S. laundry service firm CSC ServiceWorks
This photo, provided by LG Electronics Inc., shows a self-service laundromat in the United States. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. said Wednesday it has signed a deal with CSC ServiceWorks Inc., a leading U.S.

Hyundai Rotem to showcase MUM-T capabilities at naval defense exhibition in S. Korea
This image provided by Hyundai Rotem Co. shows the company's HR-SHERPA unmanned vehicle. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, May 21 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Rotem Co., said Wednesday it will showcase its advanced manned-unmanned teaming (MUM-T) capabilities for amphibious military operations at the 2025 International M

Seoul needs 'win-win' strategy for shipbuilding partnership with U.S.
Seoul needs 'win-win' strategy for shipbuilding partnership with U.S.
YONHAP

SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea should establish a detailed "win-win" strategy to seize business opportunities amid the United States' push to revitalize its shipbuilding industry, a local bu

Maestro Chung Myung-whun likens La Scala appointment to long-awaited union
Maestro Chung Myung-whun, artistic director of the Busan Opera and Concert Hall, answers questions during a press conference at Busan Concert Hall in the southeastern city of Busan on May 19, 2025. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

BUSAN, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Maestro Chung Myung-whun, recently appointed music director of Italy's Teatro alla Scala, described the new role as the culmination of a long-standing relationship with th

S. Korean high school player Kim Seong-jun signs with Texas Rangers
South Korean baseball player Kim Seong-jun (C) speaks at his introductory press conference after signing with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on May 18, 2025, in this photo provided by the Rangers. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean two-way prospect has signed with the Texas Rangers, hoping to become his country's equivalent of the Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Otoki to invest 56.5 bln won in U.S. subsidiary
This file photo taken March 21, 2025, shows a foreign customer selecting Otoki Corp.'s Jin Ramen products at a large discount store in Seoul. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Otoki Corp., a major South Korean food company, said Wednesday it will invest 56.5 billion won (US$40 million) in its U.S.

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