Lee Hyo-jin covers the Bank of Korea, the banking industry and broader financial news. Her previous beats include foreign affairs, North Korea and general reporting on Korean society.
192 Koreans return home from war-torn Israel
A man welcomes home his family members arriving from Israel at Incheon International Airport, Wednesday. His family members were among the 192 Korean nationals who returned home amid escalating military conflicts between the Jewish state and Palestinian militant group Hamas. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, approximately 230 Korean nationals remain in Israel, and the Korean Embassy in Jerusalem is offering help to those wishing to leave the country. Yonhap
By Lee Hyo-jin