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Consumer sentiment drops in Oct. on stock market correction, Mideast tensions
SEOUL, Oct. 27 (Yonhap) -- Consumer sentiment fell in October due mainly to a st...
U.S. bill names N. Korea, Iran among countries of concern in AI cybersecurity initiative
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. lawmakers have introduced a bill aimed at s...
Football fan spotted shouting racist remark toward Son Heung-min after MLS match: report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- An apparent supporter of Los Angeles Football Cl...
Rubio to host G20 foreign ministers' meeting in Atlanta
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio will host a ...
USFK chief highlights importance of logistics solutions for sustainment capabilities
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) Commander Gen. Xavier B...
HRW urges S. Korea to ease restrictions on proposed abortion pill rules
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Human Rights Watch (HRW) has urged South Korea t...
(LEAD) Tigers manager credits bullpen in crucial road win in KBO postseason
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Following a road postseason victory in which his line...
(LEAD) Once candidate to be cut, Castro comes up big for Tigers in KBO postseason win
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- About four months ago, the Kia Tigers considered cutt...
Tigers manager credits bullpen in crucial road win in KBO postseason
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Following a road postseason victory in which his line...
(LEAD) Tigers defeat Lions in KBO postseason series opener
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Cleanup Harold Castro homered and knocked in three ru...
Foreign-born starters to duel in 2nd game of KBO postseason series
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Two foreign-born starting pitchers will go toe-to-toe...
Once candidate to be cut, Castro comes up big for Tigers in KBO postseason win
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- About four months ago, the Kia Tigers considered cutt...
Tigers defeat Lions in KBO postseason series opener
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Cleanup Harold Castro homered and knocked in three ru...
KB Kookmin Bank finds 2,091 more people affected by data leak
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- KB Kookmin Bank said Monday an additional 2,091 peopl...
Tigers manager sees superstar slugger enjoying KBO postseason limelight
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Being put on a pedestal by adoring fans and media as ...
Outlier game behind him, Tigers starter Oller confident ahead of postseason start vs. Lions
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Kia Tigers pitcher Adam Oller said Monday he feels "v...
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S. Korea, U.S. closely coordinating on setting target year for OPCON transfer: defense chief
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are closely coordin...
(LEAD) Lee says CPTPP entry unavoidable; membership during his term unlikely
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Monday that South Korea'...
5-yr term sought for ex-vice minister over presidential residence relocation
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Special counsel Min Joong-ki's team on Monday request...
Lions manager acknowledges rest advantage over KBO postseason foe gone after rainout
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The Samsung Lions last played a competitive game two ...
LIG D&A CEO denies company's involvement in bribery allegations
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- The chief of South Korean defense company LIG Defense...
(2nd LEAD) Seoul shares dip over 1 pct ahead of earnings reports, Fed decision
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended lower Monday, tracking losses on W...
Lee meets with ex-parliamentary speaker, stresses national unity
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung met with former National Asse...
Back from injury, Lions captain willing to do whatever it takes to win in KBO postseason
DAEGU, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- With his club about to embark on their postseason jou...
(LEAD) Woman in military custody over unauthorized entry into restricted front-line border area
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean authorities are questioning a woman in h...
Lee congratulates Lula on his reelection as president
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday congra...
Galaxy Corp. opens robot performance arena in Dubai
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean entertainment technology startup Galaxy ...
(LEAD) Seoul shares dip over 1 pct ahead of earnings reports, Fed decision
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended lower Monday, tracking losses on W...
Lee says aware of farmers' concerns over CPTPP membership, vows to prevent unfair damage
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday acknowledged concer...
FM Cho to visit U.S. for G20 foreign ministers' meeting this week
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun plans to visit the United S...
Seoul shares dip over 1 pct ahead of earnings reports, Fed decision
SEOUL, Oct. 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul shares ended lower Monday, tracking losses on W...