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AI summaryNew OECD data projects South Korea's potential growth rate will fall to a record low of 1.52 percent in late next year, continuing a decade-long decline. Analysts warn of a low-growth trap without structural reforms, while the administration targets 3 percent growth.
AI summaryThe deputy commander of the U.N. Command, Lt. Gen. Scott Winter, has warned against altering the management of the Korean Demilitarized Zone, calling the armistice a 'proven framework.' His remarks come amid UNC objections to South Korean bills promoting peaceful use of the buffer zone and reports of a proposed handover of southern DMZ management to Seoul.
AI summaryNorth Korean leader Kim Jong Un and senior Russian officials inaugurated a memorial museum in Pyongyang honoring North Korean troops killed in the Ukraine war, marking the first anniversary of Russia's recapture of the Kursk region. The ceremony underscores the deepening military alliance between the two nations, with casualty estimates ranging from 2,000 to 6,000 soldiers and plans for expanded long-term military cooperation through 2031.
AI summaryThe Korea Baseball Organization has reached 2 million, 3 million, 4 million, 5 million, and 6 million fans in record time during the 2026 season, surpassing previous marks set in 2025. The league is averaging over 18,000 fans per game and is on pace to break its single-season attendance record.
AI summaryThe White House announced that President Donald Trump's envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan for talks with Iran, while Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has arrived in Islamabad. The visit comes amid deadlocked negotiations and a de facto blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, with US Vice President JD Vance on standby to join if needed.
AI summarySouth Korean prosecutors have for the second time rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for HYBE Chairman Bang Si-hyuk, citing insufficient evidence in his alleged unfair stock trading case. The case stems from allegations that Bang misled investors in 2019 before HYBE's IPO, with estimated illegal profits ranging from 190 billion to 260 billion won across different reports. Bang has denied wrongdoing, while the U.S. Embassy has requested allowing him to travel for BTS's world tour.
AI summarySouth Korean stocks ended flat on April 24 as defense and shipbuilding gains offset tech losses, while Middle East tensions and U.S.-Iran talks kept investors cautious. The KOSPI edged down 0.18 point to 6,475.63, with foreigners selling a net 1.95 trillion won.
AI summarySouth Korea announced plans to designate 10 cities as startup hubs by next year, starting with Daejeon, Daegu, Gwangju, and Ulsan, to decentralize the startup ecosystem from Seoul and create youth jobs. The initiative aims to place five cities in the global top 100 startup list by 2030.
AI summaryAt the Chevron Championship, the first LPGA major of 2026, several South Korean players posted strong opening rounds. Lee So-mi fired a 67 to sit tied for second, while Yoon Ina climbed into a tie for third after round two. Nelly Korda of the U.S. leads the tournament.
AI summaryK-pop girl group Le Sserafim will release its second studio album 'Pureflow pt. 1' on May 22, with the lead single 'Celebration' dropping April 24. The album marks the group's first full-length release in nearly three years, following their Billboard Hot 100 success with 'Spaghetti.'
AI summarySouth Korea and Australia will begin a joint excavation project next week to recover the remains of an Australian soldier missing since the Korean War. The effort coincides with the 75th anniversary of a key battle in Gapyeong, where Commonwealth forces fought Chinese troops. Separately, South Korea has identified the remains of another of its soldiers, raising the total to 273.
AI summaryKOMIR's sale of its Mexican copper mine stake and bonds for $1 each is confirmed by Yonhap reports, but they disagree on the original investment: one cites roughly $2 billion, the other $2 million. The sale comes after years of losses and multiple failed divestiture attempts.
AI summarySouth Korean and Canadian army troops have begun their first joint high-tech military exercise at the Korea Combat Training Center, marking a deepening of bilateral defense ties. The drills coincide with the 75th anniversary of the Battle of Gapyeong, a key moment in the Korean War, and reflect ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic cooperation between the two nations.
AI summaryUS President Donald Trump has ruled out using nuclear weapons in the conflict with Iran, saying such weapons 'should never be allowed to be used by anybody.' He emphasized his desire for a lasting peace deal and expressed confidence in the US military's conventional superiority, while calling for guarantees that Iran will never acquire nuclear arms.
AI summarySouth Korea's main opposition leader Jang Dong-hyeok met Gavin Wax, chief of staff to the Under Secretary for Public Diplomacy, during his Washington visit last week, according to the State Department. The meeting, requested by Jang's delegation, was confirmed amid criticism that his trip was poorly timed and yielded few concrete results.
AI summaryCoupang, South Korea's e-commerce giant, disclosed spending over $1 million on U.S. lobbying in the first quarter, involving the White House and Congress. The company denies allegations that it lobbied to pressure the South Korean government, emphasizing its focus on economic cooperation, AI innovation, and job creation.
AI summaryThe NC Dinos snapped a two-game losing streak with a 12-2 win over the Kiwoom Heroes on Thursday, fueled by 18-year-old rookie Ko Jun-hwi's first career home run and four RBIs. Ko's performance marked a historic feat, becoming only the second player in KBO history to record multiple hits, a home run, and a steal in his first start.
AI summarySouth Korea's air force has publicly apologized for a 2021 mid-air collision between two F-15K fighter jets, after an audit found pilots were taking selfies and filming during the flight. The wingman pilot, who was held primarily responsible, has been fined approximately $60,000 and has since left the military.
AI summaryThe Korea Football Association announced it will appeal a Seoul court ruling that upheld the sports ministry's demand for disciplinary action against KFA President Chung Mong-gyu over 2024 audit findings. The ministry has urged the KFA to penalize Chung and other officials within a month of the May 26 injunction expiration.
AI summaryA South Korean court issued an arrest warrant for a truck driver who drove into a group of rallygoers in Jinju, killing a union member and injuring two others. The incident occurred during a cargo worker rally demanding direct negotiations with BGF Retail. Meanwhile, the union reached a tentative agreement with BGF Logis, and a separate arrest warrant was granted for a union member who struck a police barricade.