Finance ministry holds meeting on S. Korean economy with global investors

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Finance and Economy said Friday it he...

Unification ministry to pursue 'peace declaration' for turning armistice into peace regime

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The unification ministry said Friday it will pursue a...

BLACKPINK sets first-week sales record for K-pop girl group

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- BLACKPINK has established a new first-week sales reco...

Supreme Court to rule on ruling party lawmaker's possible loss of seat Thursday

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The Supreme Court is set to rule on Democratic Party ...

Middle East turmoil heightens inflation risks for S. Korea: BOK

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Rising global oil prices amid the Middle East crisis ...

Lee issues fresh warning against possible collusion in raising oil prices

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday issued a fresh warn...

LG Energy Solution's Canadian arm holds opening ceremony for new battery plant

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. said Friday its Canadian arm ...

Antitrust regulator to inspect gas stations for price gouging

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The state antitrust regulator said Friday it will clo...

3 civilian suspects in drone flights to N. Korea referred to prosecution

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Investigators on Friday referred three civilian suspe...

(LEAD) S. Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in Jan: BOK

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly curren...

(2nd LD) Consumer prices rise 2 pct in Feb., on gov't target for 2nd straight month

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a y...

Preorders for Galaxy S26 series hit 1.35 mln in S. Korea

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday preorders for its...

(LEAD) Seoul shares open lower after strong rebound amid prolonged Iran crisis

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started lower Friday after a 10 p...

Kia PV5 Cargo tops commercial vehicle sales in Feb.

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp.'s first purpose-built vehicle, the all-elec...

Industry minister, Hyundai Motor offer support for Seoul's submarine bid in Canada

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and high...

Seoul shares open 1.66 pct lower after strong rebound amid prolonged Iran crisis

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started 1.66 percent lower Friday...

(LEAD) Consumer prices rise 2 pct in Feb., on gov't target for 2nd straight month

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a y...

FM Cho, UAE counterpart discuss Middle East conflict, S. Korean evacuation

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun has spoken by phone with hi...

Trump calls on Iranian diplomats to request asylum, shape 'new, better' Iran

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump called on overseas I...

S. Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in Jan: BOK

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly curren...

Consumer prices rise 2 pct in Feb., on gov't target for 2nd straight month

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a y...

(WBC) With 1st win out of way, S. Korea looking to end winless drought vs. Japan

TOKYO, March 6 (Yonhap) -- It has been more than 10 years since South Korea last...

(WBC) Ex-KBO MVP has good feeling about S. Korean chances vs. Japan

TOKYO, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Before the final Sunday of the 1999 Ryder Cup, U.S. c...

(WBC) Veteran pitcher ready for long-awaited outing at Tokyo Dome

TOKYO, March 6 (Yonhap) -- As the second-oldest player for South Korea at this y...

Three controversial judicial reform bills were approved Thursday at an emergency...

U.S. strikes against Iran and the killing of its supreme leader, Ayatollah Khame...

The US-Israeli war on Iran reveals how the paradigm of modern warfare is rapidly...

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Ko...

Top U.S. diplomat for East Asia policy to embark on trip to S. Korea, Japan, Mongolia next week: State Dept.

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The top U.S. diplomat for East Asia policy will ...

N. Korea's Kim hopes for strong ties with Hanoi in message to Vietnam's leader

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed hope th...

Trump fires Noem, names Sen. Mullin as new homeland security secretary

WASHINGTON, March 5 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump fired Homeland Secur...

(LEAD) (WBC) S. Korean pitching far from spectacular in win over Czechia

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Given plenty of early run support, South Korean pitch...

(LEAD) (WBC) S. Korea flexes home run muscle in opening victory

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- For all the hype surrounding South Korea's right-hand...

(2nd LD) S. Korea imposes travel ban on Iran amid rising Middle East conflict

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has issued a travel ban on all parts of I...

(WBC) Whitcomb feels blessed to represent S. Korea for mother with big day at plate

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Shay Whitcomb couldn't have scripted a better debut f...

(WBC) S. Korea manager pleased with sustained momentum in opening victory

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The lopsided score notwithstanding, South Korean mana...

(WBC) S. Korean pitching far from spectacular in win over Czechia

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Given plenty of early run support, South Korean pitch...

(LEAD) (WBC) S. Korea pounds Czechia in opener with 4 home runs

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched four home runs to defeat Czechia...

(WBC) S. Korea flexes home run muscle in opening victory

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- For all the hype surrounding South Korea's right-hand...

(WBC) S. Korea pounds Czechia in opener with 4 home runs

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched four home runs to defeat Czechia...

(2nd LD) S. Korean tourists in Middle East returning home amid regional tensions

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tourists in the Middle East are graduall...

(LEAD) S. Korea imposes travel ban on Iran amid rising Middle East conflict

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea imposed a travel ban on all of Iran amid ...

S. Korea imposes travel ban on Iran amid rising Middle East conflict

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea imposed a travel ban on all of Iran amid ...

(WBC) S. Korean cleanup hitter feeling no pressure ahead of opener

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Batting cleanup in a lineup for a team hoping to go d...

(WBC) S. Korea manager wants players to feel proud ahead of tournament opener

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- With his team's first game of the World Baseball Clas...

(WBC) Czechia manager looking to build it one inning at a time vs. S. Korea

TOKYO, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Czechia manager Pavel Chadim said Thursday his team w...

Finance ministry holds meeting on S. Korean economy with global investors

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Finance and Economy said Friday it he...

Middle East turmoil heightens inflation risks for S. Korea: BOK

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Rising global oil prices amid the Middle East crisis ...

LG Energy Solution's Canadian arm holds opening ceremony for new battery plant

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. said Friday its Canadian arm ...

Antitrust regulator to inspect gas stations for price gouging

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- The state antitrust regulator said Friday it will clo...

(LEAD) S. Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in Jan: BOK

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly curren...

(2nd LD) Consumer prices rise 2 pct in Feb., on gov't target for 2nd straight month

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a y...

Preorders for Galaxy S26 series hit 1.35 mln in S. Korea

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. said Friday preorders for its...

(LEAD) Seoul shares open lower after strong rebound amid prolonged Iran crisis

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started lower Friday after a 10 p...

Kia PV5 Cargo tops commercial vehicle sales in Feb.

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- Kia Corp.'s first purpose-built vehicle, the all-elec...

Industry minister, Hyundai Motor offer support for Seoul's submarine bid in Canada

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan and high...

Seoul shares open 1.66 pct lower after strong rebound amid prolonged Iran crisis

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started 1.66 percent lower Friday...

(LEAD) Consumer prices rise 2 pct in Feb., on gov't target for 2nd straight month

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a y...

S. Korea posts 5th-largest current account surplus in Jan: BOK

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded its fifth-largest monthly curren...

Consumer prices rise 2 pct in Feb., on gov't target for 2nd straight month

SEOUL, March 6 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's consumer prices rose 2 percent from a y...

(2nd LD) S. Korean tourists in Middle East returning home amid regional tensions

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tourists in the Middle East are graduall...

Yonhap News Summary

The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency...

(3rd LD) Gov't issues level-1 alert on possible energy disruption, vows stern response to unfair market practice

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The government issued Thursday a precautionary alert ...

(2nd LD) Seoul shares rebound nearly 10 pct after worst-ever drop; won rises

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks sharply rebounded on Thursday fro...

(2nd LD) Gov't issues level-1 alert on possible energy disruption, vows stern response to unfair market practice

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The government issued Thursday a precautionary alert ...

(LEAD) S. Korean tourists in Middle East returning home amid regional tensions

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tourists in the Middle East are graduall...

Korean won rebounds from sharp losses amid Middle East crisis

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won rebounded from near a yearly low...

(LEAD) Gov't issues precautionary alert on possible resource disruption over Middle East crisis

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The government issued Thursday a precautionary alert ...

(LEAD) Seoul shares rebound nearly 10 pct after worst-ever drop; won rises

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks sharply rebounded on Thursday fro...

Asian nations should rethink gov't-led growth, share risks with private sector: BOK chief

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Asian countries should reduce reliance on government-...

Seoul shares rebound nearly 10 pct after worst-ever drop; won rises

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks sharply rebounded on Thursday fro...

Gov't issues precautionary alert on possible resource disruption over Middle East crisis

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The government issued Thursday a precautionary alert ...

Board of flour industry association resigns over alleged price-fixing scandal

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The entire board of the Korea Flour Milling Industry ...

TerraPower wins U.S. approval for commercial SMR

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- TerraPower LLC, a U.S. nuclear power company founded ...

Gov't deliberates response to EU's industrial accelerator bill with local industries

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources held a ...

Gov't uncovers 615.5 bln won in hidden income in stock market probe, refers dozens to prosecution

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The national tax agency said Thursday it has uncovere...

Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency ...

Online shopping sales rise 8.6 pct in Jan. on food delivery services: data

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Online shopping sales in South Korea rose 8.6 percent...

S. Korean tourists in Middle East returning home amid regional tensions

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean tourists in the Middle East are graduall...

Seoul shares up over 10 pct late Thurs. morning after record sell-off

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks traded sharply higher late Thursd...

Manufacturing AI Alliance discusses ways to boost competitiveness of humanoid robot industry

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- The government on Thursday discussed ways to strength...

Trade minister discusses deeper trade cooperation with Mercosur countries

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Trade Minister Yeo Han-koo met with ambassadors from ...

Gov't to provide vouchers, financial aid to SMEs with Middle East exports

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Emergency export vouchers and financial aid packages ...

Industry minister heads to Canada to back Seoul's bid for submarine project

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan left for Canada on Th...

SK hynix showcases advanced AI memory solutions at MWC 2026

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- SK hynix Inc. said Thursday it has showcased its late...

Hyundai Motor launches updated Ioniq 9 electric SUV in S. Korea

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. on Thursday launched an updated ver...

LG Energy Solution research identifies potential for high-capacity sulfur battery

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- LG Energy Solution Ltd. said Thursday it has identifi...

(LEAD) Seoul shares open sharply higher after steepest decline ever

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started sharply higher Thursday a...

Naver Plus Store recognized as top new shopping app in Asia-Pacific

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- Naver Plus Store, the e-commerce platform of South Ko...

Buy-side sidecar activated for KOSPI, KOSDAQ markets after sharp rise

SEOUL, March 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's main bourse operator on Thursday issued...

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