Seven opposition parties jointly urged President Yoon Suk Yeol on Monday to accept a special counsel investigation into the military’s response to a Marine’s death last year, amid speculation that Yoon may veto the

The government has come under criticism for retracting a plan to force the Korea Certification (KC) safety mark on certain goods directly purchased overseas, following strong protests from consumers.

The government said Sunday its

South Korean stocks finished higher Monday led by strong gains in chip and auto heavyweights ahead of key events in the United States. The local currency fell slightly against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark

North Korea threatened Monday to take powerful deterrent action against what it claims is the U.S. nuclear threat, denouncing Washington for its recent subcritical nuclear test.

The U.S. carried out a subcritical nuclear test

Construction of the country’s first national museum dedicated to Korean literature will begin Monday in Seoul, with plans to complete it by late 2026, the culture ministry announced.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the National