Lotte Giants Sign Former MLB Pitcher Vince Velasquez

Busan: The Lotte Giants announced Thursday they have signed former major league pitcher Vince Velasquez, aiming to secure their first postseason appearance in eight years. Velasquez, a 33-year-old right-hander from

Seoul Stocks Gain as Tech and Auto Shares Rally

Seoul: South Korean stocks extended gains late Thursday morning, tracking overnight advances on Wall Street and supported by performances in tech and auto shares. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price

Trump Announces 100 Percent Tariff on Semiconductors

Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump declared that his administration will impose a tariff of about 100 percent on semiconductors, a decision set to affect South Korea’s chip industry significantly. Trump