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South Korean police on Monday disclosed the identity of a man accused of killing his mother-in-law and kidnapping his wife in Songpa-gu, southeastern Seoul. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency identified the suspect …

President Lee Jae Myung on Monday renewed his call for South Korea to regain wartime operational control from the United States as early as possible, insisting that the process should be described …

Kim Yo-jong said Monday that Pyongyang is considering new military steps against South Korea, including resuming loudspeaker broadcasts and deploying additional tactical strike assets near the inter-Korean border. Kim Yo-jong is the …

A military vehicle crash in the southeastern city of Daegu has left one South Korean soldier assigned to US Forces Korea dead and three others injured, including two US service members, police …

Đội tuyển U.17 Việt Nam sẽ đá 3 trận giao hữu gặp các đối thủ chất lượng tại Hàn Quốc, nhằm chuẩn bị tốt nhất về mặt chuyên môn để hướng tới …

For decades, South Korea’s national story has included the goal of eventual unification with North Korea, but survey data has increasingly shown that the public is less committed to this outcome, even …

A suspected North Korean land mine that washed ashore was discovered on an island near the inter-Korean maritime border on Monday, according to the South Korean military, marking the fourth such case …

South Korean copper smelter LS MnM may cut copper concentrate purchases to protect profitability as a supply-demand imbalance drives processing fees to record lows, even as copper prices approach all-time highs. The …

SEJONG — South Korea’s Agriculture Ministry said Monday it was considering legal action over social media posts about Brazilian egg imports as it stepped up efforts to counter what it described as …

Mercedes-Benz is ramping up its electrification push in South Korea, with the debut of the all-new electric CLA sedan and GLC SUV in the country’s fiercely competitive electric vehicle market. Speaking at …

An installation of 40 missile sculptures was removed from a district-run festival in northern Seoul after visitors criticized its suitability for the event. Titled “Thesis-Antithesis-synthesis : latitude37.6538'N longitude 127.0694'E,” the work by …

Korean-themed pop-ups have appeared in London, Los Angeles, and Paris as part of a promotional campaign for Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 4, bringing scenes from the upcoming video game to life. …

The U.N. Command (UNC) and South Korea’s Defense Ministry have moved to contain political fallout from remarks by the commander of U.S. Forces Korea, after he suggested the South’s territory begins at …

Shoppers at Shinsegae Department Store’s Gangnam branch in Seoul were stranded in the underground parking garage for hours on Sunday, as heavy rain and traffic congestion delayed vehicles from exiting. People shared …

The safety of a Seoul overpass has come under scrutiny after another severed tendon was found inside the structure shortly after a safety inspection found no significant defects, a lawmaker said Monday. …

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended higher Monday, supported by instit...

South Korea kicked off an annual large-scale field exercise on Monday to enhance joint operational capabilities to counter North Korean threats, alongside joint drills with the U.S. that President Donald Trump cut …

South Korea's leading display-makers are preparing fresh investments in advanced organic light-emitting diode production as Apple expands the technology into laptops, tablets and monitors, creating new growth opportunities in the premium display …

Newtalk新聞 韓國政府針對是否派遣軍力進入荷姆茲海峽爭議，傳出考慮將派駐索馬利亞亞丁灣的「清海部隊」行動範圍擴大至荷姆茲海峽附近的阿曼灣，並增派一架海上巡邏機以強化戰力，相關細節尚未定案，但傳出將在2026年12月31日現行清海部隊派遣同意屆滿前提交延長案，包括時間、兵力、範圍等做小幅度調整。 韓國現行清海部隊派遣依據為韓國國會通過的《國軍部隊在索馬利亞亞丁灣海域派遣同意案》，自2009年起每年需獲國會同意延長。目前任務範圍明確限於「索馬利亞附近亞丁灣海域一帶」，但同意案另有「緊急時為保護國民而指示的海域」例外條款。現有兵力編制為一艘4400噸級驅逐艦、一架海上作戰直升機、至多三艘高速艇及最多320名官兵，主要執行反海盜與船舶護航任務；現在的任務艦是忠武公李舜臣級（Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin-class）驅逐艦「忠武公李舜臣號（ROKS Chungmugong Yi Sun-sin DDH-975）」。傳聞中的延長案擬將任務範圍擴至與荷姆茲海峽相連的阿曼灣，並增派一架海上巡邏機（可能為P-8A「海神」Poseidon），以強化遠程監視與偵察能力；部分訊息指，範圍擴大可能附帶「美伊相關戰事結束後再啟動」的條件。 今年3月以來，美國總統川普（Donald Trump）多次要求韓國就荷姆茲海峽安全作出貢獻，並提出派兵協助的請求。由於清海部隊執勤海域地理位置靠近海峽，外界一直將其視為最可能被調派的部隊。李在明總統上月記者會雖重申「不會進行以參戰或介入戰爭為目的的派兵」，但也承認正審慎考慮強化清海部隊相關能力，顯示政府在美方壓力與國內「不介入戰爭」原則間尋求折衝空間。 韓國國內輿論與政治圈對此方案反應分歧。據9月底民調，對清海部隊活動範圍擴大的支持率約37.6%，反對約39.9%，兩者差距在誤差範圍內，但進步陣營反對聲浪明顯較高。祖國革新黨等在野勢力批評此舉是「迂迴派兵」或「偏法派兵」，質疑政府藉調整同意案文字，規避全新派兵所需的國會同意程序，形同間接回應美方要求，恐讓韓國捲入中東衝突。執政黨部分人士則辯稱，這是強化部隊自身防衛與保護韓國船舶的必要措施，並非對荷姆茲派兵。公民團體亦已計畫集會反對。 韓國國防部針對「迂迴派兵」質疑回應，重申堅持「任何情況下都不會介入戰爭或戰鬥」的原則立場，並強調相關研議是基於亞丁灣海盜活動增加、安全形勢惡化，以保護國民與國家利益，與美方派兵要求無關。官員表示，具體方案仍未定案，屆時將與國會密切溝通並向國民說明。不過，2020年文在寅政府曾援引同意案例外條款，將清海部隊行動範圍擴大至荷姆茲附近而未另行取得國會同意，當時即引發「規避憲法程序」的爭議，此次討論因此被部分觀察家視為重演舊事。 分析指出，即使同意案通過並擴大範圍，清海部隊以吉布地為據點的運作模式，短期內直接移防阿曼灣的可能性仍低。政府此舉更像是在美方持續施壓、國內反戰情緒與能源航線安全需求間，為「派兵」難題尋求最小幅度的技術性解套，以維持韓美同盟關係，同時降低直接捲入衝突的國內政治成本。後續發展仍取決於延長同意案的最終條文與國會審議結果。延伸閱讀：轉向歐洲自主！德國改「競爭優先」路線 要MQ-28幽靈蝙蝠「入列排隊」中國第二艘超大型UUV支援艦現身廣州 「小一號」顯示「多線並行」實力楊宏基觀點》「防衛台灣」是核心利益還是戰略負債？台灣不該「偏聽」F-35 機密恐在韓外洩！韓軍放行近 200 輛比亞迪出入營區 驚喜現身！「蘇姿丰父親」蘇春槐哽咽力挺沈伯洋：台北市長不需要權貴

The number of foreign nationals enrolled in South Korea's defined contribution retirement pension plan has surged 67.5 percent in 3 1/2 years, highlighting their growing participation in the country's retirement savings market …

South Korean medical aesthetics company Hugel hosted its Aesthetic Excellence Summit 2026 from Wednesday to Friday, bringing together 20 medical professionals from Europe, Asia, the Middle East and South America for hands-on …

South Korea plans to push for the launch of a solid-fuel space rocket by the end of this year, after it was postponed in June due to safety concerns, the defense ministry …

First lady Kim Hea Kyung on Monday expressed hope that Koreans adopted overseas would grow closer to their motherland and keep good memories of it. The first lady made the remarks in …

A full-scale reconstruction of an extinct Dokdo sea lion’s skeleton went on public view at Seoul Station, Monday, offering a rare look at the physical structure of a marine mammal wiped out …

As provincial communities grapple with demographic shifts and labor shortages, island authorities and national agencies are forging a new pathway to revitalization. The Overseas Koreans Agency announced a strategic partnership with Cheju …

Long celebrated as the bustling heart of K-pop and luxury fashion, Gangnam District in southern Seoul is rapidly establishing itself as a global hub for medical tourism. Home to the world’s highest …

President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating rebounded to 37.3 percent after two consecutive weeks of decline, a survey showed Monday. In the poll conducted on 2,520 adults nationwide from last Monday to …

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean chip giant SK hynix Inc. said Monday it ...

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What started as a playful nod to Lee Ki-chan's 2002 hit song "Cold" has sparked a legal debate, as his viral pharmacy performances draw scrutiny from pharmacists concerned about advertising regulations. Since …

Beethoven's 200th death anniversary sits at the center of the Seoul Philharmonic Orchestra's 2027 season. But the orchestra is also using the year to try things it has never done before. For …

South Korea's financial regulators believe a potential US listing of SK hynix subsidiary Solidigm would violate restrictions on dual listings, Financial Supervisory Service Gov. Lee Chan-jin said Monday, though authorities have yet …

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korea's financial watchdog on Mond...

South Korea's state-run aid agency has helped some 18,000 out-of-school adolescent girls and young women in Bangladesh gain vocational skills and access employment and entrepreneurship opportunities through a five-year initiative conducted in …

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean baseball regular-season champions KT...

BANGKOK — Eurovision Song Contest Asia has named all 11 contestants for its inaugural edition in Thailand, with Cambodia becoming the final country to select its representative for the regional music competition. …

SEOUL, Oct. 19 (Yonhap) -- Authorities plan to strengthen crowd safety measures ...

Use of foreign-issued credit cards at Seoul subway kiosks has increased since the service’s introduction, with Seoul Station recording the highest payment transaction volume in September, according to the Seoul Metro. Overseas …

South Korean shipbuilder HD Hyundai has demonstrated new uncrewed surface vessel technology off the California coast in partnership with US defense technology firm Anduril Industries, aiming to tap into rising naval demand …