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No. of marriages in S. Korea rises 8.1 pct to 7-yr high in 2025

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The number of marriages in South Korea increased 8.1...

Credit card industry's 2025 net dips 9 pct on cost increases

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Credit card companies in South Korea saw their combi...

S. Korea logs deficit in knowledge, culture services trade in 2025: BOK

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea recorded a deficit in knowledge and cult...

(LEAD) Lee puts importance on likelihood of workers' acceptance in adopting labor market flexibility

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday importance sho...

Special envoy visits Azerbaijan ahead of S. Korea-Central Asia summit

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- A special envoy for the foreign minister visited Aze...

Lee puts importance on likelihood of workers' acceptance in adopting labor market flexibility

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday importance sho...

(LEAD) S. Korea, U.S. conclude key springtime military drills amid N. Korean threats

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States wrapped up their a...

(LEAD) AMD CEO discusses AI ties with Samsung, Upstage during S. Korea visit

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Lisa Su, chief executive officer (CEO) of Advanced M...

Confectionary, ice cream makers to join retail price cut movement to help ease burdens: gov't

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Major bakery, ice cream and confectionary companies ...

U.S. Army stationed in S. Korea conducts long-range aviation combat drills

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- A U.S. Army unit stationed in South Korea said Thurs...

Seoul shares down late Thurs. morning on escalating Mideast crisis, U.S. rate freeze

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares traded nearly 2 percent lower la...

Trade minister vows support for efforts to diversify rare earth supply chains

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The government will support South Korean companies' ...

Ruling party, gov't agree on support measures for SMEs hit by rising oil prices

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) and the government ...

AMD, Upstage expand partnership to support S. Korea's AI push

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- U.S. chip giant Advanced Micro Devices Inc. (AMD) an...

(LEAD) Uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy deepens amid Middle East crisis: BOK

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Uncertainty over the path of U.S. monetary policy ha...

Investigators question ex-oceans minister in Unification Church-linked bribery case

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- A former oceans minister, who is a ruling Democratic...

(LEAD) Authorities to closely monitor FX conditions amid Mideast crisis, U.S. rate freeze

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The government will use all available resources to s...

Central Seoul ward refurbishes streets, digital signs ahead of BTS concert

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The central Seoul ward of Jung said Thursday its off...

Nearly half of moviegoers cut cinema visits citing cost as primary factor: survey

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Nearly half of moviegoers reduced cinema visits over...

S. Korea, U.S. conclude key springtime military drills amid N. Korean threats

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States wrapped up their a...

Authorities to closely monitor FX conditions amid Mideast crisis, U.S. rate freeze

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The government will use all available resources to s...

Financial firms urged to enhance risk management amid Middle East crisis

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The country's financial regulator called on financia...

Gov't discusses adopting AI education programs in elementary, middle schools

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The science and education ministries discussed Thurs...

Uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy deepens amid Middle East crisis: BOK

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Uncertainty over the path of U.S. monetary policy ha...

SK Telecom, Ericsson join hands to collaborate on AI-based mobile network tech, 6G

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. said Thursday it has partnered with S...

POSCO Future M partners with U.S. startup to develop advanced battery materials

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- POSCO Future M Co., the battery materials subsidiary...

(LEAD) Korean currency falls sharply past 1,500 won amid oil price surge

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell markedly past the 1,5...

Seoul shares open sharply lower on escalating Mideast crisis, U.S. rate freeze

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares kicked off sharply lower Thursda...

Korean currency falls sharply past 1,500 won amid oil price surge

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell markedly past the 1,5...

Samsung tops global commercial display market for 17 straight years in 2025

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. has maintained its leadershi...

Hybe denies speculation of political motive behind BTS' red-themed comeback events

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Hybe, the K-pop giant behind K-pop supergroup BTS, h...

Ruling party set to push prosecution reform bills at plenary session

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday was poi...

N. Korea touts cement factory visited by leader Kim as exemplary case for boosting production

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- North Korea has touted a cement factory in the count...

Samsung Display CEO earns fellowship at global display industry forum

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Display Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Yi Chu...

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South K...

Amid rising volatility driven by Middle East tensions, the government has renewe...

Rep. Jung Chung-rae, chairman of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), sai...

Following the introduction of the "distortion of law" offense and a constitution...

Banks' earnings up 8.2 pct in 2025 on non-interest income

SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' combined net profit jumped by mo...

(2nd LD) Fed holds key rate steady, projects 1 rate cut this year amid Iran war uncertainty

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday held its ...

(LEAD) Fed holds key rate steady, projects 1 rate cut this year amid Iran war uncertainty

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its ...

U.S. Fed holds key rate steady amid concerns over Iran war impact on oil prices, inflation

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Federal Reserve left its benchmark int...

N. Korea committed to expanding nuclear, missile programs; poses 'significant' threats to S. Korea, Japan: U.S. report

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Yonhap) -- North Korea remains committed to expanding its ...

(LEAD) Gov't holds meeting on potential evacuation of S. Korean vessels in Hormuz Strait

SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Wednesday it held an inter...

Trump raises idea of shifting responsibility for Hormuz Strait to countries using it

WASHINGTON, March 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday floate...

(LEAD) Police seek arrest warrant for suspect behind airline pilot murder

BUSAN, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Police sought an arrest warrant Wednesday for a form...

(2nd LD) Samsung chief meets with AMD CEO in AI chip cooperation push

SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. Chairman Lee Jae-yong met wi...

Gov't holds meeting on potential evacuation of S. Korean vessels in Hormuz Strait

SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry said Wednesday it held an inter...

PM discusses AI hub cooperation with Swiss president

SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok, who is visiting Switzer...