Bithumb’s recent erroneous transfer of more than $40 billion in Bitcoin exposed the structural problems in information systems at crypto exchanges, said the chief of Korea's financial watchdog on ...

As Korea’s minimum wage moves through the 10,000 won ($6.70) range, the focus of debate is shifting from raising the wage to expanding its coverage. This year, whether delivery riders, courier drivers ...

Singer and producer MC Mong responded to criticism over a painting of Hitler displayed in his home, asking that it be viewed and understood as a work of art, via a social media post on Tuesday. “The ...

The political shock waves surrounding allegations that politicians received funds from the Unification Church are growing by the day. Names continue to surface across party lines, including the former ...

Three workers collapsed while cleaning at a Posco steel plant in Pohang, North Gyeongsang, on Thursday afternoon, with two reported to be unresponsive. The incident occurred around 2 p.m. in the ...

Bank of Korea (BOK) Gov. Rhee Chang-yong expressed concern on Friday about a “K-shaped recovery” in the economy while warning that growth outside of certain sectors like semiconductors remains ...

Financial regulators have escalated their response to Bithumb's massive erroneous Bitcoin payout worth 62 trillion won ($43 billion), shifting from an on-site inspection to a full formal investigation ...

A vehicle caught fire Wednesday at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon — the same facility where a blaze in its server room recently paralyzed government digital systems ...

BEIJING — Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Chinese Premier Li Qiang discussed developing a new model of economic cooperation to reflect changing times and move toward a path of mutual benefit during ...

Universal Studios is in the early planning stages to build a new theme park in Saudi Arabia, the Wall Street Journal reported on Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. The Comcast unit is ...

A research team led by Choi Hyo-sung, a professor at Hanyang University's chemistry department, used mechanoluminescent materials to develop a sensor in August. The material converts physical stimuli ...

The government set the hike in medical school enrollment for the coming years — and few involved are happy. The enrollment quota for programs outside the greater Seoul area will rise by 490 students ...