Seoul mayor steps forward as conservatives seek unity

Fifth-term Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon is signaling a broader political role after an appeals court acquitted him of political funding charges, easing a threat to his career.

Foreign health insurance surplus nears W1tr

Foreign subscribers contributed more to South Korea’s national health insurance system than they received in medical benefits last year, leaving a gap of nearly 1 trillion won ($755 million).

As Koreans eat less rice, CJ looks overseas to grow Hetbahn

JINCHEON, North Chungcheong Province — For three decades, CJ CheilJedang has honed a seemingly simple recipe for instant rice under its Hetbahn brand.

Book marks anniversary of Bae Se-hee's death

An essay collection honoring the late author Baek Se-hee, best known for her international bestseller "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki," has been published a year after her death.