Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier
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Trump seeks to delay China summit due to Iran war
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Is it possible to build a plastic-free home?
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Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants
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KPop Demon Hunters wins Oscars for best animated film and best original song
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(2nd LD) Seoul shares close over 1 pct higher on chip gains; won declines | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS bond yields at bottom) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished over 1 percent higher Monday on gains in chipmakers, snapping a two-day losing streak, despite heightened uncertainty over hostilities in the Middle East that...
S. Korea, U.S. in close communication over request for warship dispatch to Hormuz: presidential aide | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States are in close communication over Washington's request for Seoul to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz to patrol the crucial oil route, a senior...
Ruling party seeks passage of bills adjusting role of new investigation agencies this week | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is moving to accelerate legislative efforts to pass key bills this week adjusting the role of two agencies that will replace the prosecution service, officials said Monday. The push...
(LEAD) Yang Hyun-jun to return to Korea squad ahead of World Cup | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with quote from Hong, more details of squad list in paras 6-9; ADDS photos) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Celtic winger Yang Hyun-jun has been recalled to South Korea's national football team after nine months, earning a...
S. Korean manufacturing faced with increased cost burdens as Iran crisis persists: KIET | Yonhap News Agency
When international crude prices rise 10 percent, the average production cost of manufacturers here goes up by 0.71 percent, the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade (KIET), a state-run think tank, said in a report assessing the impact of...
(LEAD) Retail fuel prices drop at slower-than-expected pace after price cap system introduction: ministry | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info in last para) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Fuel prices at gas stations have been steadily dropping, but at a slower pace than expected, since the government introduced a temporary price cap...
(LEAD) Trump says trip to China might be delayed, calls on Beijing to help unblock Hormuz Strait: report | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, according...
(LEAD) Korean currency slips past 1,500 won per dollar for 1st time in 17 yrs amid Middle East crisis | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with more info; ADDS details throughout) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell past the 1,500-won level against the U.S. dollar Monday for the first time in 17 years as global oil...
Trump says trip to China might be delayed, calls on Beijing to help unblock Hormuz Strait: report | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump said Sunday that his planned trip to China might be delayed, redoubling his call for Beijing to help keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, according...
(LEAD) KOSPI opens higher amid oil price hike | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started higher Monday on strong gains in tech shares despite a jump in global crude prices sparked by U.S. air strikes on Iran's main...
Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report
Advertisement World Trump warns NATO, presses China to help reopen Strait of Hormuz: Report Trump also said that he may delay his trip to China, saying he would prefer to know Beijing’s position on the issue before the planned visit....
Sinner triumphs over Medvedev to secure first Indian Wells title
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Ukraine's urgent fight on the financial frontline
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How passenger planes keep flying during a war
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Taxpayer bill for saving Scunthorpe steel furnaces could top £1.5bn by 2028, auditor says
Photograph: Darren Staples/PA Taxpayer bill for saving Scunthorpe steel furnaces could top £1.5bn by 2028, auditor says National Audit Office highlights benefits of state rescue for jobs and orders but warns of continuing high cost The cost of keeping the...
UK housing costs rise 41% over five years for renters and owners, study shows
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People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog
People turn to private health care to beat NHS waits, says watchdog 40 minutes ago Share Save Nick Triggle Health correspondent Share Save Getty Images A two-tier health system is emerging with people increasingly paying for tests and treatments on...
(LEAD) (News Focus) Iran crisis sharply weakens Korean won, fueling inflation, economic fallout concerns | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES paras 2-3 with latest data) By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won's slide to a 17-year low Monday has further raised concerns of inflation and broader economic fallout, with analysts warning that...
Prequel trilogy for 'Inside Men' to be produced | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- A prequel story to the hit Korean political thriller "Inside Men" will be developed into a film trilogy, production house Hive Media Corp. announced Monday. Filming for the initial parts is expected to begin...
(2nd LD) S. Korean currency slips to fresh 17-yr low against U.S. dollar amid Iran crisis | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; ADDS details throughout) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell to a 17-year low against the U.S. dollar Monday as global oil prices surged amid heightened tensions in the Middle...
Seoul shares close over 1 pct higher despite oil price hikes | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks finished over 1 percent higher Monday on gains in chipmakers, snapping a two-day losing streak, despite heightened uncertainty over hostilities in the Middle East that continued to keep oil prices elevated....
Lee praises veteran pitcher Noh Kyung-eun's performance in WBC | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung praised South Korean veteran pitcher Noh Kyung-eun on Monday for his impressive performance in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), saying it inspired many people not to give...
(News Focus) Iran crisis sharply weakens Korean won, fueling inflation, economic fallout concerns | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Oh Seok-min SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean won's slide to a 17-year low Monday has further raised concerns of inflation and broader economic fallout, with analysts warning that the currency could remain trapped under the...
Police seek arrest warrant for man accused of stalking, killing ex-girlfriend | Yonhap News Agency
OK NAMYANGJU, South Korea, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Police said Monday they have sought an arrest warrant for a man accused of stalking and killing his ex-girlfriend while wearing an electronic ankle monitor. The suspect broke his electronic ankle monitor...
BTS to light up Seoul landmarks to celebrate comeback | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will launch a monthlong cultural festival across Seoul, featuring a riverside drone show, media art displays and musical fountains, to celebrate its highly anticipated comeback this week after a nearly four-year...