Incidents involving S. Koreans in 10 nations under travel advisory rise 50 pct: data
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — The number of accidents and incidents involving South Korean nationals in 10 major countries under Seoul’s travel advisory rose nearly 50 percent in 2025 from…
Hyundai Motor, Kia’s combined China sales fall below 10,000 units in Sept.
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — Hyundai Motor Co. and Kia Corp.’s combined retail sales in China fell below 10,000 vehicles for the first time this year in September amid sluggish…
Nat’l health insurance fiscal balance for foreigners tops 1 tln won in surplus last year
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — The fiscal balance of South Korea’s national health insurance for foreigners posted a surplus exceeding 1 trillion won (US$753 million) for the first time last…
Lions manager to lean on breakout pitcher as new closer in KBO postseason
By Yoo Jee-ho DAEGU, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — With his top closer out with an injury for the South Korean baseball postseason series, Samsung Lions manager Park Jin-man said Sunday…
KBO postseason game rained out
By Yoo Jee-ho DAEGU, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — A South Korean baseball postseason game scheduled for Sunday afternoon in the southeastern city of Daegu was rained out. The Korea Baseball…
Lions reliever eager for shot at revenge in KBO postseason
By Yoo Jee-ho DAEGU, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — Two years after his Samsung Lions lost to the Kia Tigers in the Korean Series, Lions reliever Lee Seung-min is still bitter…
S. Korea to expand int’l flights in winter season
SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — South Korea will increase international passenger flights for the winter season, with more services to Japan and China amid strong travel demand, the transport ministry…
Today in Korean history | Yonhap News Agency
Oct. 26 1895 — The Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) introduces the Gregorian calendar, replacing the lunar calendar. 1950 — South Korean and U.S.-led U.N. troops advance to the border with China…
(2nd LD) N.K. leader vows to advance ties with China during surprise Dandong visit
(ATTN: ADDS more details throughout) SEOUL, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has visited China and vowed to promote the two countries’ longstanding relationship forged in blood,…
Tigers manager predicts low-scoring KBO postseason battle vs. Lions
By Yoo Jee-ho DAEGU, Oct. 25 (Yonhap) — With some of the league’s top pitchers locked and loaded, Kia Tigers manager Lee Bum-ho on Sunday predicted a low-scoring postseason series…