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OK (ATTN: UPDATES with more info, photo in paras 7, 11-12) SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea will hold the first session of its new Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) to deliberate on the election of state leadership and revision...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- 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...

OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- South Korean platform operators, ranging from streaming to map service providers, are stepping up efforts to prepare for the highly anticipated comeback concert of K-pop boy band BTS slated for later this week, industry...

OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry will launch a public-private team this week tasked with tracking down and repatriating the remains of independence fighter Ahn Jung-geun (1879-1910), believed to be buried in China, the ministry said Tuesday....

OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- 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 Seoul Metropolitan Police (Yonhap) hague@yna.co.kr (END) Keywords #police #US airport...

OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- North Korea will hold the first session of its new Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) to deliberate on the election of state leadership and revision to the constitution, state media reported Tuesday. The upcoming session...

OK SEOUL, March 17 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on March 17. Korean-language dailies -- Coal, nuclear power generation to increase amid energy crisis sparked by Middle East conflict (Kyunghyang Shinmun) --...

OK Seoul's Hormuz dilemma Lee asked to choose between alliance and anti-war sentiment Korea is facing repeated calls from the U.S. to send warships to help keep the Strait of Hormuz open and safe for cargo ships. President Donald Trump...

Law Supreme Court to hear expedited arguments on protected status for migrants March 16, 2026 5:25 PM ET By Zoe Sobel , Nina Totenberg The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday temporarily blocked the Trump administration from going ahead with plans...

Health Federal judge halts RFK Jr.'s changes to children's vaccine policies March 16, 2026 7:03 PM ET Rob Stein A federal judge in Boston blocked changes to U.S. vaccine policies championed by Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F....

Train delay repay rule changes to make claims easier 13 minutes ago Share Save Theo Leggett International Business Correspondent Share Save Getty Images Train travellers who buy discounted tickets using railcards will face additional checks, as part of a trial...

Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills BTS to launch 'Arirang' pop-ups to mark new album release Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills (LEAD) N. Korea-U.S. military drills Most Viewed...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's top general on Monday visited the Army's 2nd Operations Command to inspect its military readiness amid ongoing key springtime drills between the South Korean and U.S. militaries, his office said. Jin Yong-sung...

OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo) 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...

'I cry every time': How Kpop Demon Hunters went viral 59 minutes ago Share Save Koh Ewe Share Save Getty Images The success of Kpop Demon Hunters lies in its broad appeal to both kids and adults Kpop Demon Hunters...

OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) (END) Keywords #KOSPI Articles with issue keywords Most Liked (News Focus) USFK's relocation of military assets to Middle East raises concerns about Seoul's capability to deter N.K. threats 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday floated the idea of adjusting basic pension payments for elderly people in proportion to their income level. The adjustment is expected to begin next year,...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Hankook Tire & Technology Co., the world's seventh-largest tiremaker by sales, said Monday it has begun supplying tires for the new iX3 sport utility vehicle (SUV) produced by BMW. Hankook Tire is providing its...

OK March 17 1950 -- South Korea establishes diplomatic ties with Sweden. 1964 -- Korean Air Lines Co. begins service between Seoul and Osaka, Japan. 2002 -- Twenty-five North Koreans who sought asylum at the Spanish Embassy in Beijing arrive...

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...

President Donald Trump's request for Seoul to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz is an issue that needs sufficient deliberation between the two nations, noting the government intends to handle it "very carefully." Trump had urged South Korea and...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The justice ministry said Monday it has expanded the number of nations eligible for automated immigration gates, known as the Smart Entry Service, to 42 from 18, to make it easier for visitors to...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The country's anti-money laundering agency said Monday that it has decided to fine Bithumb, one of South Korea's crypto exchanges, some 37 billion won (US$24.8 million) and impose a six-month partial business suspension over...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- North Korea is estimated to have earned up to US$14.4 billion from its troop deployment to the Russia-Ukraine war and arms exports to Russia, a report showed Monday. This file photo, carried by North...

OK (ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 3-4) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- POSCO Future M Co., the battery materials unit of POSCO Holdings, said Monday it has secured a 1 trillion-won (US$668 million) contract to supply battery materials to...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung congratulated Netflix's " K-Pop Demon Hunters " on winning Academy awards, expressing hope that the animated film's success would further expand the global reach of Korean culture....

President Donald Trump's request for South Korea to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz is an issue that needs sufficient deliberation between Seoul and Washington, noting the government intends to handle it "very carefully." Lee Kyu-yeon, presidential secretary for...

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...

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....

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...