Belarus leader says ties with N. Korea upgraded to 'new stage': report

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko held summi...

Lee's approval rating hits new high: poll

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating climbed to...

Gov't to expand fuel tax cuts; diesel from 10 to 25 pct, gasoline from 7 to 15 pct

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will significantly expand its temporary ...

Incumbent chief of Shinhan Financial to lead banking group for 3 more years

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Jin Ok-dong, the current chairman of South Korean ba...

Giants' Lee Jung-hoo goes hitless in Opening Day loss to Yankees

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants has opened ...

Yonhap News Summary

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

(Movie Review) 'Salmokji: Whispering Water': mood runs deeper than plot

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The upcoming film "Salmokji: Whispering Water" taps ...

Gov't to conduct 5 tln-won emergency bond buyback amid heightened volatility

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The government will conduct an emergency bond buybac...

(LEAD) Lee urges cooperation on energy-saving efforts, pledging no change in electricity prices

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged the nation...

Police impose exit ban on 6 execs of auto parts maker over factory fire

DAEJEON, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Six executives of Daejeon-based auto parts maker A...

Stocks down late Thu. morning with U.S.-Iran talks in focus

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading lower late Thursday...

Samyang Foods to focus on global expansion this year

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Samyang Foods Inc., known for its globally popular B...

Lee urges cooperation on energy-saving efforts, pledging no change in electricity prices

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged the nation...

LG Electronics confident of retaining No. 1 spot in OLED TV market over TCL-Sony alliance

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. has expressed confidence in reta...

(2nd LD) N. Korea's Kim welcomes Belarusian President Lukashenko in Pyongyang: KCNA

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has welcomed Belarus...

Hyundai Motor to boost local production, accelerate shift to AI-driven tech company: CEO

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. plans to strengthen its local prod...

Middle East crisis could add upward pressure on market interest rates: BOK

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Market interest rates could face significant upward ...

(LEAD) Ruling party, gov't aim to submit extra budget bill to National Assembly next Tuesday

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government ...

Hyundai, Kia win 32 iF Design awards this year

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it has won 32 hono...

Trump calls nuclear-armed Iran 'cancer,' says U.S. 'cut it out'

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday portra...

Top executives of Naver, Spotify discuss ways to expand partnership

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The top executives of South Korea's tech giant Naver...

Ruling party, gov't aim to submit extra budget bill to National Assembly next Tuesday

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government ...

(LEAD) Navy holds drills to honor fallen troops from naval clashes with N. Korea

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The Navy launched maneuvering drills this week to ho...

Navy holds drills to honor fallen troops from naval clashes with N. Korea

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The Navy launched maneuvering drills this week to ho...

Hanwha Vision launches global campaign featuring Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Vision Co., a video-surveillance and vision s...

Seoul stocks open lower amid prospects for U.S.-Iran peace talks

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened lower Thursday, as investors wei...

Korean won again slumps against U.S. dollar amid prolonged Iran conflict

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dolla...

S. Korea taking on Ivory Coast to kick off World Cup year amid injuries, slumps

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will open their World Cup year by playin...

Biz sentiment for April turns pessimistic due to Middle East crisis: poll

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment turned negative for...

Twins chasing 2nd straight title as KBO eyes another attendance record

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The LG Twins will try to do something this year that...

(LEAD) N. Korea's Kim welcomes Belarusian President Lukashenko in Pyongyang: KCNA

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has welcomed Belarus...

Korea's first domestically developed multirole fighter, the KF-21, marked a mile...

The world's most critical maritime chokepoint is at the center of a geopolitical...

The government has activated an emergency response system as the war in the Midd...

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South K...

N. Korea's Kim welcomes Belarusian President Lukashenko in Pyongyang: KCNA

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has welcomed Belarus...

(LEAD) White House says 'productive' Iran talks continue despite reported rejection of U.S. peace plan

WASHINGTON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States and Iran continue "productive" ...

U.S. official says 'pretty extensive process' in progress for S. Korea nuclear-powered sub project

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A senior U.S. diplomat said Wednesday that the ...

Securities firms' 2025 net spikes 39 pct on increased stock turnover

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Securities companies in South Korea saw their net pr...

White House says 'productive' Iran talks continue despite reported rejection of U.S. peace plan

WASHINGTON, May 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States and Iran continue "productive" ...

(LEAD) Delayed Trump-Xi summit to take place in Beijing on May 14-15: White House

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The White House said Wednesday that a much anti...

U.S.-China summit to take place in Beijing on May 14-15: White House

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The White House said Wednesday that a long-awai...

White House official says plan to increase global tariff to 15 pct 'in process'

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- A White House official said Wednesday that a pl...

Pentagon orders more troops to Middle East amid diplomatic effort for Iran war off-ramp

WASHINGTON, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The United States will be deploying additional ...

Senior public officials log over 2 bln won in personal wealth on average: data

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Senior public officials in central and local governm...

HD Hyundai files injunction over next-gen destroyer design disclosure

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. has filed for a cour...

(2nd LD) S. Korea to enforce naphtha export restriction starting Fri.

SEOUL, March 27 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will begin restricting naphtha exports F...

(LEAD) Gov't announces adjusted price ceilings for fuel products to take effect midnight

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The government announced Thursday adjusted price cei...

Gov't announces adjusted price ceilings for fuel products to take effect midnight

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The government announced Thursday adjusted price cei...

OECD downgrades S. Korea's 2026 growth outlook to 1.7 pct amid Middle East tensions

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The Organization for Economic Cooperation and Develo...

Lee calls for coordinated response to energy markets during oil reserve visit

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday visited a strate...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks dip over 3 pct amid U.S.-Iran talks uncertainties

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks plunged by more than 3 percent Thursday...

Individual investors' overseas stock holdings more than double in 2 yrs

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Koreans' investment in offshore stocks and oth...

(LEAD) Korean won slumps against U.S. dollar for 2nd day amid prolonged Iran conflict

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened further against the U....

Trade commission proposes antidumping tariffs on Japanese, Chinese industrial robots

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's trade watchdog said Thursday it has de...

Seoul stocks dip over 3 pct amid U.S.-Iran talks uncertainties

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks plunged by more than 3 percent Thursday...

(LEAD) Gov't to conduct 5 tln-won emergency bond buyback amid heightened volatility

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The government will conduct an emergency buyback of ...

(LEAD) S. Korea to enforce naphtha export restriction starting Friday: finance minister

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will begin restricting naphtha exports F...

(LEAD) Gov't to expand fuel tax cuts; diesel from 10 to 25 pct, gasoline from 7 to 15 pct

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will more than double its temporary fuel...

Watchdog chief signals tighter rules on aggregate household loans

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's financial watchdog said T...

Budget airlines cut flights on high fuel costs amid Middle East tensions

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's low-cost carriers (LCCs) are cutting i...

S. Korea's financial exposure to real estate market up in 2025, but pace of growth slows: BOK

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's financial exposure to the real estate ...

S. Korea to enforce naphtha export restriction starting Friday: finance minister

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will begin restricting naphtha exports f...

Regulator to ramp up efforts to crack down on online phishing, mule accounts

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial regulator said Thursday that...

NCSOFT changes corporate name to NC as part of brand renewal

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- NCSOFT Corp., a major South Korean game developer an...

Gov't to expand fuel tax cuts; diesel from 10 to 25 pct, gasoline from 7 to 15 pct

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will significantly expand its temporary ...

Incumbent chief of Shinhan Financial to lead banking group for 3 more years

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Jin Ok-dong, the current chairman of South Korean ba...

Yonhap News Summary

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

Gov't to conduct 5 tln-won emergency bond buyback amid heightened volatility

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The government will conduct an emergency bond buybac...

(LEAD) Lee urges cooperation on energy-saving efforts, pledging no change in electricity prices

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged the nation...

Stocks down late Thu. morning with U.S.-Iran talks in focus

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks were trading lower late Thursday...

Samyang Foods to focus on global expansion this year

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Samyang Foods Inc., known for its globally popular B...

Lee urges cooperation on energy-saving efforts, pledging no change in electricity prices

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday urged the nation...

LG Electronics confident of retaining No. 1 spot in OLED TV market over TCL-Sony alliance

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- LG Electronics Inc. has expressed confidence in reta...

Hyundai Motor to boost local production, accelerate shift to AI-driven tech company: CEO

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Co. plans to strengthen its local prod...

Middle East crisis could add upward pressure on market interest rates: BOK

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Market interest rates could face significant upward ...

Hyundai, Kia win 32 iF Design awards this year

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it has won 32 hono...

Top executives of Naver, Spotify discuss ways to expand partnership

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The top executives of South Korea's tech giant Naver...

Hanwha Vision launches global campaign featuring Hollywood actress Amanda Seyfried

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Vision Co., a video-surveillance and vision s...

Seoul stocks open lower amid prospects for U.S.-Iran peace talks

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks opened lower Thursday, as investors wei...

Korean won again slumps against U.S. dollar amid prolonged Iran conflict

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won weakened against the U.S. dolla...

Biz sentiment for April turns pessimistic due to Middle East crisis: poll

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's business sentiment turned negative for...

Korea's first domestically developed multirole fighter, the KF-21, marked a mile...

The world's most critical maritime chokepoint is at the center of a geopolitical...

The government has activated an emergency response system as the war in the Midd...

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South K...

Securities firms' 2025 net spikes 39 pct on increased stock turnover

SEOUL, March 26 (Yonhap) -- Securities companies in South Korea saw their net pr...

(LEAD) S. Korea likely to face LNG price volatility due to suspended supply from Qatar: officials

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Seoul may see increased volatility in liquefied natu...

(LEAD) Samsung Group to join government's energy-saving drive, employ 10-day vehicle rotation system

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Group said Wednesday it will join government...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks up over 1 pct on hopes for end to U.S.-Iran war

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed more than 1 percent highe...

Samsung Group to join government's energy-saving drive, employ 10-day vehicle rotation system

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Group said Wednesday it will join government...

Seoul stocks up over 1 pct on hopes for end to U.S.-Iran war

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks closed more than 1 percent highe...

(LEAD) Korean won slumps against U.S. dollar amid talks to end Iran war

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won lost ground against the U.S. do...

(LEAD) GM to invest US$600 mln in S. Korea to strengthen nation as global hub for small SUVs

SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- General Motors (GM) Co. said Wednesday it plans to i...

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