Stories from South Korea

President Yoon Suk Yeol urged farmers to remain rational amidst upcoming trade impacts and called for central and local governments to cooperate in protecting farmers' rights. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has addressed farmer concerns regarding trade agreements.

Musician Kim Soo-hyun has filed a civil lawsuit against a media outlet for a report on the program 'Heungsu Research Lab'. Kim Soo-hyun faces tens of millions of Korean won in monthly expenses without income, potentially pushing their financial pressure to a critical point.

Musician Kim Soo-hyun has filed a civil lawsuit against the media outlet 'Horizontal Research Laboratory' for a report. Lee Jek-min faces monthly expenses and economic pressure.

Kim Moon-hee, head of the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation, announced plans to adjust the difficulty of this year's Suneung college entrance exam.

A high-risk pregnant woman died in Busan after being refused care at 41 hospitals across South Korea. The woman was transported by helicopter for 3 hours and 20 minutes to reach Busan. A similar incident occurred in Daegu two months ago. The report noted that the fetus did not survive the delay.

Starting today, minors aged 12 and older can use credit cards with parental consent. The issuance of family cards, which was previously restricted to certain card companies, has now been established as a formal system.

The KOSPI index rose sharply at the market opening due to net buying by foreign investors. South Korea's KOSPI index saw an increase, driven by net buying from foreign investors.

A fitness company has been sued for allegedly violating infection control business laws and engaging in deceptive sales. The company reportedly assigned instructors recruited from job sites rather than providing the promised in-house trained staff.

Lee Min-shik, born in 1943, is set to lead the Shinsegae Group's department store division. The group's primary businesses were historically chemicals and electronics, with less investment in department stores leading to past competitive struggles.

North Korean athletes may participate in the Asian Women's Champions League, which would be the first time since 2018 that North Korean athletes compete in South Korea. This would mark their return to South Korea for a sporting event.