Korea seeking redemption vs. Oman in World Cup qualifier after dismal showing at home

Korea will look to redeem themselves in their next World Cup qualifying match against Oman on Tuesday following a disappointing performance on home soil to…

S. Korea to face host Colombia in round of 16 at U-20 Women’s World Cup

South Korea will take on the host country Colombia in their first knockout match of the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup. South Korea had grabbed…

Twins slugger Austin Dean named KBO’s top player for Aug.

LG Twins slugger Austin Dean has been named the top player in Korean baseball for August. The Korea Baseball Organization (KBO) said Tuesday that Dean…

Sonny lifts Korea past Oman in World Cup qualifier; 1st win for coach Hong in 2nd stint

Captain Son Heung-min scored the go-ahead goal late in the second half, as Korea beat Oman 3-1 for their first win in the current World…

Price cap for meals for public servants raised to 50,000 won

The price cap for meals for public servants and select other professions was raised to 50,000 won ($38) from 30,000 won under a revised enforcement…

Navy’s sea rescue unit launches training in waters off Geoje

The Navy’s Sea Salvage and Rescue Unit (SSU) began three-day training Tuesday to bolster readiness for underwater rescue operations in the event of potential provocations,…

Employee indicted for embezzling $6 mil. in company funds

The head of a company’s financial department has been indicted after he was arrested while trying to buy a luxury item just three hours after…

Japan expects ties with Korea to keep moving forward after Kishida’s term: top envoy

Japan believes that the positive progress in its relations with Korea, driven by their leaders, will continue even after Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s term in…

K-pop singer Taeil leaves boyband NCT over accusation of unspecified sexual crime

Korean singer Taeil has left K-pop band NCT after being accused of an unspecified sexual crime, his label announced Wednesday. His agency, SM Entertainment, released…

Yoon proposes increasing pension premiums for younger, middle-aged generations at different pace

President Yoon Suk Yeol said Thursday that the government will pursue gradually increasing the pension premiums for the younger generation and the middle-aged generation at…