COVID-infected tennis star ‘sorry’ for quarantine gripe A Spanish tennis player has apologised after slamming quarantine rules at the Australian Open, days before testing positive for Covid-19. World number 67 Paula Badosa said she understood “the sad situation”, adding: “Sorry guys.”

Britain invites Korea to in-person G-7 summit in June British Prime Minister Boris Johnson has formally invited South Korean President Moon Jae-in to an in-person G-7 summit, scheduled to be held in June, via a personal letter, Cheong Wa Dae said Friday.

New Korean ambassador to Japan Kang Chang-il arrives in Tokyo New South Korean Ambassador to Japan Kang Chang-il said Friday that Seoul has a “firm” will to normalize relations with Tokyo, as he departed for the country amid a protracted row over wartime history and trade.

Agricultural, food ETFs enjoy rally Grain produce and agricultural-related exchange traded funds (ETFs) rally as global investors shift focus to commodities.

S. Korean, Costa Rican leaders discuss partnerships on coronavirus, green projects South Korean President Moon Jae-in and his Costa Rican counterpart, Carlos Alvarado, had phone discussions Friday on the COVID-19 pandemic and other major issues including efforts to promote a green and emissions-free economy, Cheong Wa Dae said.

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Man gets jail sentence for attacking subway passengers over face mask dispute A local court has sentenced a man to 20 months in prison for attacking other passengers on the subway after he was asked to wear a face mask.

Online platform operators to face stern measures over unfair practices Antitrust regulator said Friday it will seek to take punitive actions against unfair business activity by online platform operators in a bid to protect contractors and consumers.

Seoul stocks snap 3-day winning streak on valuation pressure Korea’s stock exchange ended its three-day winning streak Friday on valuation pressure after hitting another new high the previous session. The Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar.