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Hyundai Motor America is having the best year in its history in the U.S. market but the Biden administration's Inflation Reduction Act could put the brakes on that success.

S. Korea's defense chief urges China to play 'constructive' role over N. Korea's nuclear, missile threats

In a harshly-worded statement this morning, Kim Yo-jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, attacked the South Korean government for pursuing independent sanctions against the regime. In response, Seoul's Unification Ministry deplored the language she used and accused the North of trying to stir up anti-government sentiment in South Korea. Our unification correspondent Han Seong-woo was at the briefing and files this report.

South Korea's central bank has raised its benchmark interest rate once again, but this time by a smaller amount at 25 basis points. It's trying to get inflation under control, but at the same time, there are signs inflation may have peaked. Plus, it looks like the U.S. Federal Reserve might not be raising rates as fast either. But in terms of economic growth, the BOK is the latest to project the local economy to grow by less than two percent next year.

S. Korea, Chile discuss ways to expand bilateral cooperation on economy, cultural field amid 60 yrs. of ties

An annual event to discuss South Korea's role and responsibility in the international community is held.

The oldest member of BTS, will begin national service on December 13th. But that won't prevent the band from performing in one-off shows while Jin is in the military. The defense ministry will provide members of the K-pop group with opportunities to take part in events of national interest should they wish to do so.

South Korea has been showing steady progress in the development of self-driving vehicles. Fleets of autonomous cars and taxis are already in operation. From Thursday, the capital began running its first autonomous shuttle bus. Song Yoo-jin provides a glimpse of what to expect.

Foreign ministry officials from South Korea and Japan met in Tokyo to discuss ways to resolve the longstanding dispute over wartime forced labor compensation.

National Assembly passes parliamentary probe plan following extended negotiations over scope of investigations

A union of contract school workers begins a one-day strike today, calling for wage reform and a safer working environment. The strike comes amid rising concerns over occupational diseases such as lung cancer linked to school cafeterias.

The European Union says it is pressing ahead with a ninth sanctions package against Russia.

Following the regime's launch of an ICBM and the possibility of a nuclear test by North Korea, the U.S. has sent the world's largest nuclear-powered submarine to waters around Japan.

South Korea reported 53-thousand 6-hundred-98 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday as health authorities brace for another wave of infections this winter.