Korean won posts record low annual average against U.S. dollar in 2025
This photo taken Dec. 23, 2025, shows a currency exchange booth at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Dec. 31 (Yonhap) -- The local currency posted its weakest annual average against the U.S.

Samsung Electronics supplies automotive processor for BMW EVs: sources
This file photo, provided by Samsung Electronics Co., shows the Exynos Auto V920 automotive processor. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Dec. 30 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co.

Registered foreigners living in S. Korea hit 1.6 mln in Nov.: data
This Nov. 6, 2025, file photo shows foreign students taking part in an international day festival at Ajou University in Suwon, south of Seoul. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Dec.

(2nd LD) Ex-lawmaker Lee Hye-hoon, veteran economist, nominated as new minister for planning and budget
Lee Hye-hoon, the nominee for the minister of planning and budget, is seen in this photo provided by the presidential office on Dec. 28, 2025. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Dec.

KakaoTalk gifting service used nearly 200 mln times this year
This image, provided by Kakao Corp., shows the 2025 ranking for KakaoTalk's gifting service. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- KakaoTalk's gifting service was used nearly 200 million times this year, Kakao Corp. said Thursday.

(LEAD) President Lee wishes everyone warm Christmas, pledges to improve their lives
President Lee Jae Myung (L), alongside his wife, Kim Hea Kyung, offers a present to a child patient at Severance Hospital in Seoul on Dec. 24, 2025, in this photo captured from Lee's Instagram page. (PHOTO NOT FOR SALE) (Yonhap)
YONHAP

SEOUL, Dec. 25 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday wished everyone a warm Christmas and vowed to do his best to improve people's lives in the coming year.

(New Year Special) KOSPI's record year sets stage for continued growth in 2026
The chairman of the Korea Exchange, Jeong Eun-bo (front row, 3rd from L), and other executives from local brokerages are seen cheering at an event held at the bourse operator on Oct. 27, 2025, when the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) surpassed the 4,000 mark for the first time in history. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Dec.

Oceans ministry completes relocation to Busan under gov't maritime initiative
An opening ceremony of the Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries' headquarters in the southeastern city of Busan is held on Dec. 23, 2025. (Yonhap)
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SEOUL, Dec.

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