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South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has appointed new senior presidential secretaries for communication and civil affairs, along with other key aides, as part of a reshuffle entering his second year in office. The appointments include veteran journalist Seong Ghi-hong and former prosecutor Han Chan-sik, with expectations focused on prosecutorial reform.
South Korea fell 1-0 to Mexico in their Group A World Cup match, with a late header saved and a defensive mix-up leading to the goal. Midfielder Eom Ji-sung cited bad luck, while the team remains second in the group ahead of a decisive match against South Africa.
The United States defeated Australia 2-0 in Seattle to secure their spot in the World Cup knockout stages, with Christian Pulisic missing the match due to a calf injury. Alex Freeman and an own goal sealed the win, while Australia now face a decisive final group match against Paraguay.
South Korea's unification ministry reaffirmed its commitment to a phased, viable denuclearization of the Korean Peninsula, responding to North Korea's latest rejection of nuclear disarmament. Unification Minister Chung Dong-young called for a paradigm shift toward a pragmatic, step-by-step process, with support from China.
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said he told US President Donald Trump that the North Korean nuclear issue requires a different approach than other countries' nuclear problems, during the G7 summit in France. Lee also revealed he asked Pope Leo XIV to visit North Korea and the Demilitarized Zone, and proposed a phased approach to denuclearization.
South Korea says it remains in close talks with the United States over the wartime operational control (OPCON) transition, after a U.S. Senate bill introduced a provision requiring regular reports to Congress on the transfer road map. The provision reflects differing views between Seoul and Washington on the pace of the transfer, with Seoul seeking to complete it before 2030 and the U.S. emphasizing conditions and readiness.
Mexico became the first team to qualify for the knockout rounds of the 2026 World Cup, beating South Korea 1-0 in Guadalajara. Luis Romo scored the decisive goal, and Raul Rangel made a crucial late save to secure top spot in Group A.
South Korea's finance ministry will seek to replace the heads of two public institutions—the Government Employees Pension Service and KOICA—following a performance evaluation. Seven institutions received the lowest grade, and warnings were issued to several agency heads, including those tied to fatal workplace accidents.
Mexico secured a spot in the Round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after defeating South Korea 1-0, with Luis Romo scoring the decisive goal in the 50th minute. The win gives Mexico six points in Group A, ensuring top spot and advancement, while South Korea remains on three points.
Thousands of South Korean fans gathered at Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square for street cheering during the 2026 World Cup group stage, including matches against Czechia, Mexico, and South Africa. Reports from Yonhap detail fan enthusiasm, heat-beating measures, and the cultural significance of street cheering since 2002.
South Korea's finance minister said the U.S.-Iran memorandum of understanding to end their conflict presents both opportunities and challenges, with the government planning post-conflict economic policies. The deal follows a 106-day conflict that disrupted global supply chains, and analysts warn of lingering risks including inflation and energy insecurity.
Canada secured their first-ever men's World Cup victory with a 6-0 thrashing of Qatar in Vancouver, but the win was overshadowed by a serious leg injury to midfielder Ismaël Koné and late-game brawls. Jonathan David scored a hat-trick as Qatar finished with nine men after two red cards.
South Korea's producer prices increased for the ninth consecutive month in May, climbing 0.8% on-month, driven by higher petroleum and raw material costs amid the Middle East conflict. Meanwhile, import prices fell for a second straight month, with the index down 0.3% on-month.
Teboho Mokoena's late penalty secured a 1-1 draw for South Africa against the Czech Republic in their World Cup Group A match, keeping both teams' hopes of reaching the knockout stages alive. Michal Sadilek had given the Czechs an early lead, but South Africa's resilience earned them a valuable point.
At the Our Ocean Conference in Mombasa, Kenya, 15 countries adopted the Mombasa Declaration, committing to improved data collection and sharing to combat illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing. The declaration builds on the Global Charter for Fisheries Transparency and marks a growing push for accountability in the global seafood industry.
The opening group stage of the 2026 World Cup delivered record-breaking performances, unexpected results, and standout individual displays. Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick to set a new all-time goals record, Cristiano Ronaldo answered his critics with two goals, and teams like Iran and Cape Verde made their mark.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI closed above 9,000 points for the first time in its history on June 18, 2026, rallying 2.25 percent to 9,063.84. The surge was led by semiconductor heavyweights Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, with foreign investors purchasing a net 1.3 trillion won, despite a hawkish Federal Reserve stance and ongoing U.S.-Iran tensions.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index crossed the 9,000-point mark for the first time in history on Thursday, buoyed by a surge in semiconductor and AI-related stocks. The index closed at 9,063.84, up 2.25 percent, extending a dramatic rally that has seen it gain over 110 percent this year. Analysts attribute the rise to global AI investment and a recent U.S.-Iran peace agreement.
South Korea has formally launched the Korea-U.S. Strategic Investment Corporation to implement its $350 billion investment commitment to the United States, tied to lower tariffs. The state-run body will run for 20 years with 2 trillion won in government seed funding, and former deputy trade minister Park Jong-won has been named its first chief. Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said the step extends the bilateral alliance into strategic industries.
South Korea's benchmark KOSPI index closed above the 9,000-point mark for the first time in history, rising 2.25 percent to 9,063.84 on June 18, led by chipmakers Samsung Electronics and SK hynix on optimism over AI. The previous session saw the index extend its winning streak to five days, reaching 8,864.24, amid caution ahead of the U.S. Federal Reserve's rate decision.