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.
Leaving for Lunar New Year

The domestic departures hall at Gimpo International Airport is crowded with travelers waiting in line, Thursday morning, ahead of the Lunar New Year holiday, which runs from Saturday until next Wednesday. Millions of people are expected to travel across the country to visit their families during the long weekend. Yonhap
By Lee Hyo-jin