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OK The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- ■ (LEAD) Lee calls for measures to handle worst-case scenarios over prolonged Mideast crisis SEOUL -- President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the government should prepare measures to mitigate the potential economic fallout under the worst-case scenario where the Middle East crisis becomes prolonged. Lee made the call as the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, has effectively been shut as the U.S.-led war in Iran entered its third week, raising concerns for South Korea, which relies heavily on energy imports. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003851315 President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in the administrative city of Sejong on March 17, 2026. (Yonhap) ----------------- ■ DP to push for plenary vote on prosecution reform bills this week SEOUL -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday the party plans to put prosecution reform bills centered on separating investigative and indictment powers to a vote at the National Assembly plenary session this week. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts at the White House, highlighting that the United States' military has "protected" allies and partners for a long time, and that the U.S. never asked for "reimbursement" for maintaining the strait. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317000353315 ----------------- ■ Police request arrest warrant for North Chungcheong governor over alleged bribery SEOUL -- Police on Tuesday requested an arrest warrant for Kim Young-hwan, governor of the central province of North Chungcheong, on bribery charges. The 20-something man allegedly posted the threat on the website of a Detroit airport on March 20 after getting angry with airport authorities during a visit there. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003251315 (END) Keywords #Yonhap News Summary Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (2nd LD) N.

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The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday.
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■ (LEAD) Lee calls for measures to handle worst-case scenarios over prolonged Mideast crisis
SEOUL -- President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the government should prepare measures to mitigate the potential economic fallout under the worst-case scenario where the Middle East crisis becomes prolonged.
Lee made the call as the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, has effectively been shut as the U.S.-led war in Iran entered its third week, raising concerns for South Korea, which relies heavily on energy imports.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003851315
President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in the administrative city of Sejong on March 17, 2026. (Yonhap)
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■ DP to push for plenary vote on prosecution reform bills this week
SEOUL -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday the party plans to put prosecution reform bills centered on separating investigative and indictment powers to a vote at the National Assembly plenary session this week.
Rep. Jung Chung-rae said the DP, which holds a majority in the National Assembly, will push to bring the key prosecution reform bills to the floor during a plenary session on Thursday.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003000315
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■ (3rd LD) Trump renews calls on S. Korea, China, Japan, others to help keep Strait of Hormuz open
WASHINGTON -- U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday renewed his calls for South Korea, China, Japan and other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route off Iran, amid growing concerns over disruptions to shipping through the vital waterway.
Trump made the calls during a meeting with trustees of the John F. Kennedy Center for Performing Arts at the White House, highlighting that the United States' military has "protected" allies and partners for a long time, and that the U.S. never asked for "reimbursement" for maintaining the strait.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317000353315
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■ Police request arrest warrant for North Chungcheong governor over alleged bribery
SEOUL -- Police on Tuesday requested an arrest warrant for Kim Young-hwan, governor of the central province of North Chungcheong, on bribery charges.
The Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency, which launched a probe into Kim seven months ago, applied for the arrest warrant on charges of violating the anti-graft law, according to local legal circles.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317004600315
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■ (LEAD) Police nab S. Korean man over threat to bomb U.S. airport
SEOUL -- Police said Tuesday they have apprehended a South Korean man on suspicion of posting a threat to bomb a U.S. airport last year.
The 20-something man allegedly posted the threat on the website of a Detroit airport on March 20 after getting angry with airport authorities during a visit there.
https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003251315
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- Korean man over threat to bomb U.S. airport SEOUL -- Police said Tuesday they have apprehended a South Korean man on suspicion of posting a threat to bomb a U.S. airport last year.
- The 20-something man allegedly posted the threat on the website of a Detroit airport on March 20 after getting angry with airport authorities during a visit there. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003251315 (END) Keywords #Yonhap News Summary Articles with issue keywords Most Liked 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats (2nd LD) N.

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- OK The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Tuesday. ----------------- ■ (LEAD) Lee calls for measures to handle worst-case scenarios over prolonged Mideast crisis SEOUL -- President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday the government should prepare measures to mitigate the potential economic fallout under the worst-case scenario where the Middle East crisis becomes prolonged.
- Lee made the call as the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global oil shipping route, has effectively been shut as the U.S.-led war in Iran entered its third week, raising concerns for South Korea, which relies heavily on energy imports. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003851315 President Lee Jae Myung speaks during a Cabinet meeting at the government complex in the administrative city of Sejong on March 17, 2026. (Yonhap) ----------------- ■ DP to push for plenary vote on prosecution reform bills this week SEOUL -- The leader of the ruling Democratic Party (DP) said Tuesday the party plans to put prosecution reform bills centered on separating investigative and indictment powers to a vote at the National Assembly plenary session this week.
- Jung Chung-rae said the DP, which holds a majority in the National Assembly, will push to bring the key prosecution reform bills to the floor during a plenary session on Thursday. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317003000315 ----------------- ■ (3rd LD) Trump renews calls on S.
- The Chungbuk Provincial Police Agency, which launched a probe into Kim seven months ago, applied for the arrest warrant on charges of violating the anti-graft law, according to local legal circles. https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260317004600315 ----------------- ■ (LEAD) Police nab S.

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