Samsung Electronics to close its TV plant in Slovakia: sources | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. will shut down its TV production plant in Slovakia, industry sources said Thursday. This undated photo provided by Samsung Electronics Co. shows workers at the company's TV factory in Slovakia. (PHOTO...
Lee slams conservative YouTuber's slush fund accusations as 'pathetic,' 'malicious' | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday lambasted a conservative YouTube channel for airing slush fund accusations against him, calling it "pathetic" and "malicious." The reaction came after the YouTube channel run by Jeon Han-gil,...
(2nd LD) Korean won plunges to new 17-yr low against U.S. dollar as Iran crisis persists | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead with latest; ADDS more details, comments in 2-3, 8, 11) SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell sharply to its weakest level in 17 years against the U.S. dollar Thursday amid intensifying...
Qatar may have to declare force majeure on long-term LNG contract with S. Korea, others: report | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The CEO of QatarEnergy warned Thursday that the state-owned company may have to declare force majeure on long-term liquefied natural gas (LNG) contracts with countries, including South Korea, for up to five years, a...
Yonhap News Summary | Yonhap News Agency
OK The following is the second summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- ■ (2nd LD) Korean won plunges to new 17-yr low against U.S. dollar as Iran crisis persists SEOUL -- The South Korean...
Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar
Photograph: ZUMA Press, Inc./Alamy Trump threatens to ‘blow up’ all of Iran’s South Pars gasfield if Tehran strikes Qatar US president claims Israel will not attack South Pars again – but threatens to destroy ‘extremely important and valuable’ site if...
Research team verifies applicability of synaptic transistor for next-gen AI chips in space | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean research team has confirmed the potential application of a synaptic transistor, a key component for next-generation artificial intelligence (AI) chips, in high-radiation space environments, the science ministry said Thursday. The Korea...
Woman who was sexually abused by her parents for 14 years says she was devastated by The Australian’s podcast
A sexual abuse victim told news.com.au that her world fell apart after The Australian’s Shadow of a Doubt podcast gave a platform to the parents who abused her. Illustration: The Australian Woman who was sexually abused by her parents for...
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis
South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis 13 minutes ago Share Save Mayeni Jones Africa correspondent, Johannesburg & Hammanskraal Share Save BBC Residents of parts of Johannesburg have had no mains water for over a month In...
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis
How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis 15 minutes ago Share Save Katya Adler Europe Editor Share Save BBC The knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of...
Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania
0:24 Possum found in Hobart airport gift shop's toy section – video Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania A brushtail possum was found peering out among the toy kangaroos and dingoes in a...
Jihadist violence in Nigeria and DRC rose sharply last year even as global deaths from terror fell
In February, 162 people were massacred in Kwara state near the border with the Benin Republic, one of the deadliest single attacks in Nigeria’s history. Photograph: Issouf Sanogo/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen In February, 162 people were massacred in...
Nearly half of moviegoers cut cinema visits citing cost as primary factor: survey | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Nearly half of moviegoers reduced cinema visits over the past year due to a variety of factors, including rising costs and the growing appeal of streaming services, a recent survey showed Thursday. The Korean...
S. Korea, U.S. conclude key springtime military drills amid N. Korean threats | Yonhap News Agency
OK By Lee Minji SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States wrapped up their annual Freedom Shield (FS) exercise Thursday aimed at strengthening their combined readiness posture, amid North Korea's verbal threats and the launch of...
A ‘few scallywags’ gossiping or a premier under threat? Inside Labor’s push to ditch Jacinta Allan
Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has dismissed talk of leadership change as gossip from a ‘few scallywags out there who might need a bit of a cuddle’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has dismissed talk...
SK Telecom, Ericsson join hands to collaborate on AI-based mobile network tech, 6G | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. said Thursday it has partnered with Sweden-based telecommunications firm Ericsson to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile network technologies and advance sixth-generation (6G) communication technology development. SK Telecom said the collaboration...
Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge
Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge 54 minutes ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Share Save BBC Mabel (not her real name) was eventually able to identify the victim and...
Uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy deepens amid Middle East crisis: BOK | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Uncertainty over the path of U.S. monetary policy has deepened amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, a senior official at South Korea's central bank said Thursday. At a press conference following the decision,...
Doctors missed Gia’s UTI after childbirth. The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds
The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds Gia Lam should have been offered interpreter by medical team at Fairfield hospital, coroner’s court finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ,...
POSCO Future M partners with U.S. startup to develop advanced battery materials | Yonhap News Agency
Under the agreement with cleantech firm Molten Industries, POSCO Future M aims to strengthen its anode materials supply chain by combining its own anode technologies with Molten's methane-based graphite production technology, the company said in a press release. The company...
(LEAD) Korean currency falls sharply past 1,500 won amid oil price surge | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 6-9) SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell markedly past the 1,500-won level against the U.S. dollar Thursday as global oil prices surged amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East....
Tropical Cyclone Narelle to make landfall in far north Queensland on Friday as category four storm, bringing 200km/h winds
A tracking map, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday morning, shows the expected path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle as it makes landfall in far north Qld on Friday, with the town of Coen at its epicentre. Illustration: Bureau...
Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying
Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying 2 hours ago Share Save Jessica Murphy , Toronto and Sareen Habeshian Share Save Getty Images Canada legalised assisted dying in 2016 Alberta has proposed a bill that would...
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board
US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board 31 minutes ago Share Save Jessica Rawnsley Share Save Reuters The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to leave the...
UK to double steel tariffs to 50% to save plants from collapse
Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA View image in fullscreen Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA...
Hong Kong apartment fires: hearings to begin into Wang Fuk blaze that killed 168 people
A view of the fire-ravaged residential towers of the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex, in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, in February 2026. Photograph: Chan Long Hei/AP View image in fullscreen A view of the fire-ravaged residential towers...
India's young are more educated than ever. So why are so many jobless?
So why are so many jobless? 1 hour ago Share Save Soutik Biswas India correspondent Share Save Hindustan Times via Getty Images A young man participates in an opposition protest against joblessness in the Indian capital, Delhi, in 2019 India's...
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence
How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence Just now Share Save Jorn Madslien Business reporter, Helsinki Share Save S Group Janne Ahtoniemi says that Finnish firms understand the role they play in the country's defence If Finland was...
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it?
The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? 44 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images China has long braced for a Gulf oil supply shock - but the...
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover
Labubu movie in the works as viral toys attempt film crossover 14 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images Labubu dolls are coveted by collectors and celebrities around the world The hugely popular Labubu dolls...