Main opposition leader faces biggest crisis in political career after guilty verdict

Main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) Chairman Rep. Lee Jae-myung is facing the biggest crisis in his political career after a local court sentenced him to one year in prison, suspended for two years, Friday, on charges of violating the election law, according to political watchers.

US to deter nuclear threats from N. Korea, China, Russia 'simultaneously': Pentagon report

An updated U.S. nuclear employment strategy calls for the United States to be able to deter threats from North Korea, China and Russia 'simultaneously' during peacetime, a crisis and in conflict, a Pentagon report showed Friday.

Korea loses to Japan at Premier12 as Super Round hopes fade

Korea dropped to world No. 1 Japan 6-3 for its second loss in three games at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier12 in Taipei on Friday, as its hopes of reaching the next phase suffered another blow.

Bollywood blockbusters to screen in Korea

Indian films that have been well-received recently will be screened in Korea as the Korean Film Archive (KOFA) will host an Indian Film Festival to let movie fans get a glimpse of the essence of Indian cinema, popularly known as Bollywood.

Korea loses to Japan at Premier12 as Super Round hopes fade

Korea dropped to world No. 1 Japan 6-3 for its second loss in three games at the World Baseball Softball Confederation Premier12 in Taipei on Friday, as its hopes of reaching the next phase suffered another blow.

Stray Kids' 'SKZHOP HIPTAPE' to hypnotize fans

Stray Kids will release a new type of album, 'SKZHOP HIPTAPE,' kicking off their new series with the release of “HOP.” This marks the K-pop boy group's effort to introduce fans to a fresh and innovative genre of music.

Yoon says military cooperation between N. Korea, Russia aimed at maintaining leaders' power

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has said North Korea and Russia are 'colluding' on military cooperation to maintain their leaders' grip on power, according to an interview published Friday.

Kbank becomes first lender to launch gold investment service in Korea

Kbank has become the first in the banking sector to launch the service that allows investments in the Korea Exchange (KRX) gold market.

Citi outshines SC Korea in Q3 net income

Citibank Korea registered a 25-percent increase in net income in the July-to-September period from the previous year, while that of Standard Chartered (SC) Korea fell nearly 40 percent, data showed Friday.

Renowned writer seeks 'bookstore angel' who helped him during his homeless days

A post titled “Searching for the person who helped me 21 years ago during my homeless days” appeared on an online community on Wednesday.

Korean cuisine's popularity in Europe sparks wave of 'messy imitations'

As the global popularity of Korean food has surged, so has the number of Korean restaurants worldwide, with over 100 in Berlin alone, according to the Korean Cultural Center in Germany.

Samsung Electronics to buy back 10 tril. won in shares to enhance shareholder value

Samsung Electronics said Friday it will buy back its own shares worth a combined 10 trillion won ($7.16 billion) over the next year as part of efforts to boost its shareholder value following a recent slide in its stock price.

'Teamakase' dates emerge as new trend among young Koreans

Park Soo-yeon, a 22-year-old college student who recently turned to tea instead of coffee, says, “For me, coffee is something I drink just to get through the day. I find tea less intense, and it feels naturally relaxing.”

Hanwha chairman to lead defense units during Trump's presidency

Hanwha Group Chairman Kim Seung-youn is set to take the helm of the group’s key defense subsidiaries, amid growing expectations that arms companies will see increased exports to the United States under the Trump presidency.

KEPCO wins 2 new renewable energy deals in Saudi, Guam

The state-run Korea Electric Power Corp. (KEPCO) said Friday it has secured new renewable energy deals in Saudi Arabia and Guam, expected to lead to over 1 trillion won ($717.1 million) in sales over the next 25 years.

Will Trump revive his bromance with Kim Jong-un?

As U.S. President-elect Donald Trump prepares for his second term, uncertainties loom over the Korean Peninsula, already fraught with North Korea's nuclear threats. South Koreans are increasingly anxious about the potential return of Trump’s unpredictable diplomatic approach.

Deep-sea divers deployed to search for 10 missing fishing boat sailors

Deep-sea divers were deployed in waters northwest of the southern island of Jeju on Friday to search for the 10 missing crew members from a fishing boat that sank there on Nov. 8, claiming four lives, rescue officials said.

N. Korean leader 'sensitive' to int'l human rights pressure: ex-N. Korean diplomat

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un is very 'sensitive' to international pressure over his country's human rights situation because he knows suppressing the issue is crucial to retaining his hereditary power, a former North Korean diplomat said Friday.

Korean remakes of foreign hits become new movie industry trend

Films released in Korea this year such as 'Pilot,' 'Handsome Guys,” 'Hear Me: Our Summer' and “Hidden Face” share a common trait - they are remakes of foreign films.

BTS' Jin hopes to deliver positive energy with 'Happy'

Jin of K-pop superband BTS hopes to deliver positive energy with his first solo album, 'Happy,' released Friday afternoon.

US may have difficulty in proposing talks to NK amid enhanced threats: Seoul official

The United States may have difficulty in proposing dialogue to North Korea, given the North's advanced nuclear capabilities and security concerns raised by its troop deployment to Russia, a senior Seoul official said Friday.

'Squid Game' Season 2: Tragedy fueled by satire on divisive society

In a recently released trailer for Netflix’s “Squid Game” Season 2, Gi-hun (Lee Jung-jae) screams desperately, “I've been through this game. If we keep going, everyone’s really going to die!'

Korea unveils butterfly-inspired emblem for Gyeongju APEC summit

A butterfly-themed logo that also incorporates a traditional Korean relic has been chosen as the official emblem for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit to be held in Korea next year, a government committee said Friday.

Yoon's approval rating rebounds from record low: poll

President Yoon Suk Yeol's approval rating rose to 20 percent in three weeks following his press conference last week, a poll showed Friday.

The Boyz's Sunwoo assaulted by intruder, says agency

Sunwoo, a member of K-pop group The Boyz, was assaulted last week by an intruder at his residence, according to his agency, IST Entertainment.

S. Korea, US, Japan conclude 2nd round of Freedom Edge exercise

South Korea, the United States and Japan wrapped up their trilateral multidomain Freedom Edge exercise Friday, the South's military said, in a display of joint efforts to better deter and respond to North Korea's provocations.

Former Riize member Seunghan to make solo debut next year

Seunghan, who left boy group Riize last month following a controversy over his private life, will debut as a soloist in the second half of next year, his agency said Friday.