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In this Dec. 11, 2014, file photo, Kevin Warsh speaks to the media about his report on transparency at the Bank of England, in London. [AP/YONHAP]

Trump nominates Kevin Warsh as next Federal Reserve chair

U.S. President Donald Trump nominated former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh to succeed Jerome Powell, setting up confirmation as he presses for lower rates and reform policy.

2026.1.30

Poster for Felix's partnership with Gong Cha Korea [GONG CHA]

Stray Kids' Felix to continue as Gong Cha ambassador, partnership extended through 2026

Felix of Stray Kids is staying on as the face of Gong Cha Korea. The bubble tea brand said Thursday that it has renewed its global ambassador contract with the singer through 2026.

2026.1.29

Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Gen. Jin Yong-sung, second from left, speaks during a military video conference meeting at an unspecified location in this photo provided by his office on Jan. 1. [YONHAP]

Ex-vice land minister arrested over favoritism allegations related to presidential residence relocation

Former Vice Land Minister Kim Oh-jin was placed under arrest Wednesday on charges linked to favoritism allegations surrounding the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence.

2025.12.17

Workers trim trees a garden inside the Blue House on Dec. 9. [YONHAP]

Presidential security to minimize public inconvenience during relocation to Blue House

The Presidential Security Service said Sunday it will ensure robust security around the Blue House following the relocation of the presidential office to the compound, while working to minimize inconvenience to the public.

2025.12.14

Rosé performs ″Pink Venom″ at the MTV Video Music Awards at the Prudential Center on Aug. 28, 2022, in Newark, New Jersey. [AP/YONHAP]

Rosé's 'APT.' tops Apple Music's 2025 year-end charts

Rosé of girl group Blackpink has swept Apple Music's 2025 year-end rankings with "APT.," her collaborative hit single with Bruno Mars, the platform said Wednesday, underscoring her global popularity.

2025.12.3

President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a senior presidential aides’ meeting at the presidential office in Yongsan, central Seoul, on Nov. 27. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

President Lee says Korea's own nuclear armament 'impossible'

President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday dismissed calls for Korea's own nuclear armament, saying it would be “impossible” to gain the international community's approval.

2025.12.2

Girl group Le Sserafim's 'Spaghetti' reaches No. 1 on iTunes Top Songs chart in 55 countries

Le Sserafim’s latest single “Spaghetti” is making waves on global music charts. As of Saturday, the title track reached No. 1 on the iTunes Top Songs chart in 55 countries and regions. It also entered the charts in 80 countries in total.

2025.10.26

A cyclist uses a bike path near Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport in Arlington, Virginia on Oct. 9. [AFP/YONHAP]

What to do if your flight is delayed or canceled during the U.S. government shutdown

The federal government shutdown has entered its second week, and already shortages of air traffic controllers have strained operations and disrupted flights at some U.S. airports.

2025.10.10

Seventeen's S.Coups and Mingyu [PLEDIS ENTERTAINMENT]

Seventeen's S.Coups and Mingyu set K-pop subunit sales record

Seventeen’s special unit S.Coups and Mingyu has set a new record for first-week album sales among K-pop subunits with their debut EP “Hype Vibes.”

2025.10.6