Prime Minister Han Seong-sook delivers a keynote speech during the opening ceremony of the 2026 Global Conference on Climate Change Response held in Seoul, Wednesday. Yonhap Korea will be at the forefront of efforts to combat climate change, Prime Minister Han Seong-sook said Wednesday as she opened an international conference on climate crisis. “There is…
Israel’s National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir, center, leader of the Jewish Power (Otzma Yehudit) party, addresses supporters following exit polls at the party’s election headquarters during Israel’s national election, in Modiin, Israel, Oct. 27. Reuters-Yonhap JERUSALEM — Israel’s wartime election appeared deadlocked on Tuesday, exit polls showed, a potential setback for veteran Prime Minister Benjamin…
Three major Chinese brands have ended partnerships with French football star Kylian Mbappe after his comments about a meme, showing his head on Mao Zedong’s body, sparked a backlash. Mbappe has apologised but the controversy has drawn criticism from Chinese fans. Published On 28 Oct 202628 Oct 2026 Share Mbappe faces backlash in China for…
The Minority in Parliament has accused Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa of concealing alleged corruption in the evacuation of Ghanaians from South Africa and called on him to resign or be removed from office. Speaking at a press conference led bythe deputy ranking member on the foreign affairs committee of parliament, Nana Asafo-Adjei Ayeh,…
Volunteers collect litter and take part in environmental and safety activities during Seoul’s 2026 Fall Hangang Volunteer Day event at Ichon Hangang Park. Courtesy of Seoul Metropolitan Government More than 1,400 people joined forces across Seoul’s Han River parks this month, picking up litter, learning recycling rules and promoting bicycle safety in a city campaign…
Urea solution products are displayed at a gas station in Seoul, March 27. Korea Times photo by Kang Ye-jin Korea will lift bans on hoarding urea, urea solution, medical syringes and needles imposed earlier this year following supply concerns stemming from the Middle East war, citing stable inventories and supplies, the finance ministry said Wednesday….
Visitors explore Korean mother-of-pearl lacquerware and archival materials during an international tour at the Osaka Korean Cultural Center in Japan. Courtesy of Seoul Museum of Craft Art An exhibition exploring the intricate designs and techniques behind Korea’s mother-of-pearl lacquerware has drawn more than 16,000 visitors during a two-year international tour across the United States, Canada…
Published On 28 Oct 202628 Oct 2026 Global stock markets have climbed as investors continue to bet on bright prospects for the tech giants driving the AI boom. In the United States, all three major stock indexes rose on Tuesday, led by the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite, which gained 1.18 percent. Recommended Stories list of 4…
Brazil’s right-wing senator and presidential candidate for the Liberal Party (PL) Flavio Bolsonaro reacts after knowing the first results in the presidential runoff election in Brasilia, Oct. 25. AFP-Yonhap BRASILIA — Defeated right-wing presidential candidate Flavio Bolsonaro left Brazil and is traveling to the United States despite a court order banning him from exiting the…
A prototype of the homegrown Marine Attack Helicopter is on display at the manufacturing plant of Korea Aerospace Industries Ltd. in Sacheon, South Gyeongsang Province, May 14. Courtesy of Korea Aerospace Industries Korea has completed the development of a homegrown Marine Attack Helicopter (MAH) fitted with a range of weapons systems, including air-to-ground missiles, for…
