A promotional photo of K-rock band Xdinary Heroes’ ninth mini album “IMPULSE” / Courtesy of JYP Entertainment K-rock band Xdinary Heroes is making a bold return to the global music scene with the release of its ninth mini album “IMPULSE” on Monday. The five-member group — Jungsu, Gaon, O.de, Jun Han and Jooyeon — has…
Chinese foreign ministry cites national sovereignty and Taiwan separatist activities as reasons behind the measures. Published On 12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026 China has sanctioned Paraguay’s communications minister and Belize’s foreign minister over ties to Taiwan. The Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs made the announcement on Monday, citing the safeguarding of China’s national sovereignty and…
Bank of Korea Gov. Shin Hyun-song / Yonhap The Korean economy is expected to continue solid growth for the time being as robust semiconductor exports spill over into the broader economy, the central bank said Monday. “The domestic economy is expected to see a significant increase in its growth rate this year, driven by strong…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media after disembarking Air Force One, after attending a campaign rally in Clarksville, Tennessee, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 10. Reuters-Yonhap WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump sowed confusion on Sunday, announcing an “energy ceasefire” between Ukraine and Russia that sparked astonishment in Kyiv, silence…
Ethiopian government forces entered Adigrat in northern Tigray after rebel fighters withdrew, heightening tensions with neighbouring Eritrea. The two neighbours cut off diplomatic ties last week. Al Jazeera’s Hamza Mohamed reports. Published On 12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026 Share Ethiopian troops enter Adigrat in Tigray, near the Eritrean border on social media share-nodes Share googleAdd…
Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il speaks during a meeting on international economic affairs in Seoul, Monday. Yonhap Finance Minister Lee Hyoung-il on Monday stressed the need to diversify Korea’s trade network to address uncertainties, including economic fragmentation and protectionism. Lee made the remarks during a meeting on international economic affairs with relevant ministers, highlighting Korea’s continued…
Containers are stacked at a port in the southeastern city of Busan, Oct. 1. Yonhap Korea’s exports more than doubled from a year earlier during the first 10 days of October, customs data showed Monday, on the back of the global semiconductor upcycle. Outbound shipments reached $26.1 billion in the Oct. 1-10 period, according to…
At least 139 migrants, including 15 children, have died and 84 remain missing after a boat carrying more than 300 people capsized off Djibouti en route to Yemen. The disaster highlights the dangers of the Eastern Route, where more than 900 people died or went missing in 2025. Published On 12 Oct 202612 Oct 2026…
Posters for Korean programs on display at the BroadCast Worldwide 2026, an international exhibition for the content industry, held in Seoul, Sept. 14. Yonhap The number of Korean content that was illegally distributed overseas reached nearly 500 million cases last year, the highest number since 2022, a lawmaker said Monday. The number of reported cases…
President Lee Jae Myung delivers welcoming remarks during a luncheon for Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, Oct. 8. Yonhap President Lee Jae Myung’s approval rating fell for the second consecutive week to 35.2 percent, a poll showed Monday, amid controversies over judicial independence and last month’s mine blast near…
