Seoul needs 'win-win' strategy for shipbuilding partnership with U.S.
Seoul needs 'win-win' strategy for shipbuilding partnership with U.S.
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SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea should establish a detailed "win-win" strategy to seize business opportunities amid the United States' push to revitalize its shipbuilding industry, a local bu

Overseas voting for June 3 presidential election to kick off Tues.
An official conducts a mock test of electronic equipment for early voting in Suwon, just south of Seoul, on May 19, 2025, ahead of the June 3 presidential election. (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Overseas voting for the June 3 presidential election is set to kick off Tuesday for a six-day run, the election watchdog said Monday.

Maestro Chung Myung-whun likens La Scala appointment to long-awaited union
Maestro Chung Myung-whun, artistic director of the Busan Opera and Concert Hall, answers questions during a press conference at Busan Concert Hall in the southeastern city of Busan on May 19, 2025. (Yonhap)
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BUSAN, May 19 (Yonhap) -- Maestro Chung Myung-whun, recently appointed music director of Italy's Teatro alla Scala, described the new role as the culmination of a long-standing relationship with th

U.S. lawmaker submits bill to establish inter-parliamentary dialogue between S. Korea, U.S., Japan
This photo, taken on June 16, 2024, shows Rep. Ami Bera (D-CA) speaking during an interview with Yonhap News Agency in Washington. (Yonhap)
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WASHINGTON, May 16 (Yonhap) -- A U.S.

S. Korean high school player Kim Seong-jun signs with Texas Rangers
South Korean baseball player Kim Seong-jun (C) speaks at his introductory press conference after signing with the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on May 18, 2025, in this photo provided by the Rangers. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, May 19 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean two-way prospect has signed with the Texas Rangers, hoping to become his country's equivalent of the Japanese superstar Shohei Ohtani.

Presidential candidates clash over economy in 1st TV debate
Four presidential candidates -- (From L to R) Kim Moon-soo of the People Power Party, Kwon Young-kook of the minor Democratic Labor Party, Lee Jun-seok of the minor New Reform Party and Lee Jae-myung of the Democratic Party -- pose for a photo ahead of their first televised debate on May 18, 2025. (Pool photo) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 18 (Yonhap) -- Democratic Party (DP) presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung and his People Power Party (PPP) rival Kim Moon-soo sparred over strategies to revive South Korea's struggling e

Otoki to invest 56.5 bln won in U.S. subsidiary
This file photo taken March 21, 2025, shows a foreign customer selecting Otoki Corp.'s Jin Ramen products at a large discount store in Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Otoki Corp., a major South Korean food company, said Wednesday it will invest 56.5 billion won (US$40 million) in its U.S.

USTR Greer arrives in S. Korea to attend this week's APEC trade ministers' meeting
South Korea's Industry and Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun (R) and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer pose for a photo during their meeting in Washington on April 24, 2025, in this photo provided by Seoul's industry ministry. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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INCHEON, South Korea, May 14 (Yonhap) -- U.S.

Tour program to Panmunjom to be resumed this week
This file photo, provided by the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs, shows foreign Korean War veterans and their families touring Panmunjom in July 2024. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 15 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry is set to resume its tour program to the truce village of Panmunjom in the Demilitarized Zone this week following its suspension in late 2023 due

Kia partners with IIT Tirupati to foster local talent, strengthen future mobility in India
Lee Gwang-gu (L), head of Kia India, and IIT Tirupati Director Kalidindi Satyanarayana pose for a commemorative photo at a cooperation agreement signing ceremony at the Indian technology-focused college on May 9, 2025, in this photo provided by Kia Corp. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, May 14 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp.

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