Seoul shares closed lower to snap their three-day rise Monday as investors moved to lock in profits. The local currency fell against the U.S. dollar.

The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) fell

Heavy rain soaked parts of the country’s central regions Monday, stranding villagers in the central-east city of Andong and prompting the interior ministry to raise its heavy rain alert to “caution.”

As of early

Nine out of 10 large companies in South Korea plan to maintain or increase their investments in the second half of the year, despite challenges such as prolonged high interest rates, a weak local

A two-goal advantage evaporated in the second half, along with their hopes of getting out of the cellar, as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors settled for a 2-2 draw against Daejeon Hana Citizen in a battle

Heavy rain pounded much of the country Monday, leaving roads flooded and many residents evacuating for safety, as rescue efforts are under way to find a person missing in the central county of Okcheon