Ruling party, gov't fail to agree on delay of cryptocurrency tax

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government failed to reach a decision for a fourth time Wednesday on whether to delay the planned taxation of cryptocurrencies, with the tax set to take effect next year.The meeting
(LEAD) Seoul stocks open sharply higher on revived AI optimism, SK hynix earnings

(ATTN: UPDATES with latest details in paras 2, 7-10)SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday, tracking overnight gains on Wall Street, as strong artificial intelligence (AI)-driven semiconductor earnings lifted i

Lee warns against 'irresponsible extremism' jeopardizing reforms

SEOUL, Oct. 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday warned against "irresponsible extremism" that he said is demanding excessive reform, insisting such extremism may jeopardize effective reforms.Lee made the remarks on the soc

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