S. Korea to devise long-term strategy to commercialize autonomous vessel technology
This file photo, provided by the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, shows the departure ceremony for a vessel demonstrating autonomous ship technology in the southeastern port city of Busan on Sept. 23, 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will set up a long-term strategy this year to commercialize autonomous marine vehicle technology as part of efforts to innovate the shipping industry, the oc

POSCO Holdings raises $700 mln in global green bond sale
This undated file photo provided by POSCO Holdings Inc. shows POSCO Center, its office building in Daechi, southern Seoul. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 29 (Yonhap) -- POSCO Holdings said Tuesday it has raised US$700 million by selling green bonds in overseas markets to fund investments in its energy materials business.

Our Ocean Conference kicks off in S. Korea
Oceans Minister Kang Do-hyung delivers an opening speech at the 10th Our Ocean Conference held at BEXCO in Busan, about 325 kilometers southeast of Seoul, on April 29, 2025, in this photo provided by his office. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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BUSAN, April 29 (Yonhap) -- A major global maritime conference kicked off in South Korea's southeastern port city of Busan on Tuesday to provide a platform for international discussions on the sust

S. Korea-U.S. tariff talks ease uncertainty, open path for orderly consultation: finance chief
South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok (2nd from L), Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun (L), U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (2nd from R) and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer pose for a photo prior to their trade talks in Washington, D.C., on April 24, 2025, in this photo provided by Seoul's industry ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's Finance Minister Choi Sang-mok said Sunday that last week's talks with the United States on its sweeping tariff scheme helped ease uncertainties and opened

Samsung SDI to promote ESS battery products in Europe
This file photo provided by Samsung SDI Co. shows its booth for the upcoming InterBattery Europe 2025 exhibition, set to take place at Messe Munich in Germany from May 7-9, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Samsung SDI Co., South Korea's second-largest battery maker, said Monday it will promote its latest energy storage system (ESS) battery products at a major European batt

Serene evening stroll through royal palace: Gyeongbok Palace to offer nighttime tours
An undated file photo of Gyeongbok Palace at night (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, April 28 (Yonhap) -- Nighttime tours of Gyeongbok Palace will begin next month, offering visitors a chance to experience the serene atmosphere of the historic site nestled in downtown Seoul,

S. Korea to launch welcome week for foreign tourists during peak travel season YONHAP

S. Korea to launch welcome week for foreign tourists during peak travel season YONHAP

Myeongdong Cathedral to host memorial altar for late Pope Francis YONHAP

Myeongdong Cathedral to host memorial altar for late Pope Francis YONHAP

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