Tactical style, leadership make Hong Myung-bo perfect fit as nat’l football team head coach: KFA

Hong Myung-bo, the newly named head coach of the Korean men’s national football team, is the ideal fit for the job given his tactical philosophy and leadership skills, the sport’s…

HD Hyundai recognized for cybersecurity technologies for ships

HD Hyundai became the first Korean firm to receive approvals in principal (AiPs) from the world’s six largest ship classification societies for its cybersecurity technologies for ships, the company said…

Hana Bank’s extended forex trading kicks off on smooth run

Hana Bank’s foreign exchange trading room in Seoul, the largest in South Korea, completed its first extended trading session on Tuesday. Starting Monday, Korea extended its foreign currency trading hours,…

Jeonbuk held by Daejeon in latest bid to get out of K League cellar

A two-goal advantage evaporated in the second half, along with their hopes of getting out of the cellar, as Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors settled for a 2-2 draw against Daejeon Hana…

SK, KT, LG compete in quantum cryptography at Quantum Korea event

SK Telecom, KT and LG Uplus introduced their core technologies in quantum computing at the Quantum Korea tech event, seeking new growth through technology that will be a future game changer in…

FSS chief calls for innovation in securities firms

The head of the financial regulator on Wednesday urged securities firms to change the way they do business, as well as where they invest, stressing the need for innovation to…

KBO regular season resumes with battle between top 2 clubs

Following a short break, the Korean baseball season will resume Tuesday with a highly anticipated series between the league’s two best clubs. The Kia Tigers, leading the Korea Baseball Organization…

Korea to weigh in on food delivery fees

South Korea plans to form a public-private consultative group to address the rising costs of food delivery fees this month to help lift the burden on restaurant owners, the government…

Recent champion headlines Korean contingent at 4th LPGA major of season

The latest LPGA major champion Amy Yang will lead the Korean contingent at the fourth major tournament of the season, teeing off in the French Alps this week. Yang will…

AI boom sparks competition for cooling fluids

Oil refiners find new growth engine amid worsening profits The rapid growth of artificial intelligence (AI) in recent years has prompted four oil refiners in Korea to pursue the production…