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KOSPI 200 Stock Movements Reflect Mixed Trends Across Sectors
April 6, 2026
Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index displayed a range of movements as companies across various sectors experienced both gains and declines. Notably, Samsung C and T saw a significant rise of 6,500, closing at 269,500, while LIG Nex1 witnessed a steep decline o…
KOSPI 200 Sees Mixed Performance with Notable Gains and Losses
April 6, 2026
Seoul: The KOSPI 200, a key indicator of the South Korean stock market, exhibited a mixed performance with both gains and losses in its latest closing price list. Companies such as HD Hyundai Electric and LGChem recorded upward movements, while firms …
KOSPI 200 Sees Mixed Results as Key Companies Experience Gains and Losses
April 6, 2026
Seoul: The KOSPI 200 index witnessed a day of mixed trading results, with several major companies experiencing both gains and losses in their stock prices. Notably, Samsung SDI Co., Ltd. saw a significant increase, closing at 453,500 won, up by 15,000…
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Arrest Warrant Issued for YouTuber in Blackmail Case Involving Mukbang Star Tzuyang
August 2, 2024
SUWON – A local court on Friday issued an arrest warrant for YouTuber Lee Se-wook, who is accused of blackmailing and extorting popular “mukbang” star Tzuyang, amid concerns he might flee or destroy evidence.According to Yonhap News Agency, the warrant…
TWICE’s ‘What is Love?’ Music Video Surpasses 800 Million Views on YouTube
July 29, 2024
SEOUL — K-pop sensation TWICE has achieved a significant milestone as their music video for the 2018 hit “What is Love?” surpassed 800 million views on YouTube, marking the group’s first video to reach this level of viewership.
According to Yonhap N…
Ko Hyun-jung to Star as Serial Killer in New SBS Thriller “The Mantis”
July 23, 2024
Actress Ko Hyun-jung has been cast in the upcoming SBS TV crime thriller “The Mantis,” playing a mother with a dark past, the PR company Shall We Talk revealed on Tuesday.
According to Yonhap News Agency, Ko will portray a character nicknamed “the m…
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South Korea Ramps Up COVID-19 Treatment Supplies Amid Summer Case Surge
August 16, 2024
Seoul – South Korean health authorities announced on Friday their plan to provide treatments for 260,000 COVID-19 patients in response to a recent surge in infections attributed to a summer wave of the virus.
According to Yonhap News Agency, a senio…
YouTuber and Doctor Charged with Murder in Late-Term Abortion Case
August 12, 2024
SEOUL — A YouTuber and a hospital director have been charged with murder following the release of a video that claims to document a 36-week abortion, sparking a significant legal and ethical controversy. The case has drawn intense scrutiny from both t…
Korean Air Flight Delayed in Tokyo Due to Captain’s Health Issue
August 7, 2024
TOKYO—A Korean Air flight from Tokyo to Incheon was delayed by over four hours on Wednesday after the captain experienced health issues, Korean Air Co. officials reported. The incident led to significant adjustments in the flight’s operations, impacti…
Medical Professors to Boycott Junior Doctor Training in Protest of Government Policies
July 20, 2024
SEOUL – A group of medical professors from the Catholic University of Korea has declared a boycott of training programs for junior doctors, escalating a standoff with the government over its handling of striking trainees and planned increases in medic…
Poll Reveals Strong Public Support for Ending Doctors’ Strike
June 3, 2024
Seoul – Nearly 86 percent of South Koreans are urging junior doctors to end their ongoing strike and return to work, as shown by a recent poll.
According to Yonhap News Agency, which conducted the survey last week among 1,000 respondents, 85.6 perc…
South Korean Government Halts Punitive Actions Against Doctor Strike, Softens Stance on Medical School Quotas
May 5, 2024
SEOUL — Amid an ongoing conflict with major doctors’ associations, the South Korean government has decided to pause its plan to enforce punitive measures against trainee doctors participating in a protracted walkout and has modified its proposal to in…
Seoul Offers Free, Anonymous AIDS Testing to Enhance Public Health
May 1, 2024
Seoul – The Seoul city government announced on Wednesday that it is offering free and anonymous AIDS testing at community health centers across all 25 districts of the city. Initiated in 2015, this public health service aims to facilitate early detect…
Seoul Court Denies Medical Students’ Injunction Against Quota Increase
April 30, 2024
SEOUL – A court in Seoul has dismissed a request for an injunction by medical students aimed at preventing their universities’ presidents from increasing admission quotas, a decision made amid ongoing protests by trainee doctors.
According to Yonhap…