Shinhan, Hana, Woori and KB all reported an on-year drop in earnings for the first quarter, driven largely by compensation reserves for Hong Kong-tied derivative products.
Korea's economy grew at the fastest pace in two years, over twice the market estimate of 0.6 percent, as exports expanded and construction investment rose.
Empowered by their landslide victory in the recent general election, hardline voices within the liberal Democratic Party (DP) are calling on leader Lee Jae-myung to raise contentious issues during his proposed meeting with President Yoon Suk Yeol.
We hope both sides find a breakthrough in addressing the political impasse.
XG will release its fifth single, 'Woke Up,' on May 21 right after embarking on its first world tour.
Girl group XG will begin its first world tour, 'The First HOWL,' in May with four performances in Japan, followed by stops across Asia, North America and Europe. The group debuted in 2022.
Politicians from across the aisle paid respects at the funeral for Son Myung-soon, widow of former President Kim Young-sam, over the weekend.
"The Birth of Korea" proves to be a relative success, attracting over a million viewers. The director shares his insight on the controversy surrounding Korea's first president, prompting debates on historical representation and political ideologies.
Korean midfielder Goh Young-jun scored his debut goal in his first game for Serbian team Partizan Belgrade, contributing to his side’s 5-2 win over FK IMT on Saturday.
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