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OK SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- The following are the top headlines in major South Korean newspapers on April 1. Korean-language dailies -- 100,000 to 600,000 won to be given to 35.8 mln people in 'high oil price relief' (Kyunghyang...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The MAMA Awards, one of Asia's biggest K-pop awards shows, will be held at Osaka's Kyocera Dome in November, organizer CJ ENM said Tuesday. The 2026 edition is scheduled for Nov. 20 and 21, marking...

(ATTN: RECASTS lead; ADDS more info in paras 7-9) SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's industrial output posted its fastest growth in five years and eight months in February, mainly driven by gains in semiconductor production, government data showed...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Electronics Co. plans to cancel 14.5 trillion won (US$9.5 billion) worth of its treasury stocks as part of a buyback program aimed at enhancing shareholder value, the company said Tuesday. Samsung Electronics previously announced...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Uzbekistan held a vice trade ministers' meeting Tuesday to discuss ways to expand industrial and supply chain cooperation between the two countries, Seoul's trade ministry said. Vice Trade Minister Park Jung-sung met...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- The veterans ministry on Tuesday designated late British Army Lt. The British brigade headed off the invasion of Chinese forces during a large-scale offensive into Seoul during the battle at Seolmari in Paju, just north...

OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, March 28 (Yonhap) -- Inserted into the ninth spot in the Opening Day lineup for the KT Wiz on Saturday, teen rookie Lee Kang-min didn't think he would get a chance to hit in the...

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OK SEOUL, March 25 (Yonhap) -- South Korean banks' bad-loan ratio remained unchanged during the fourth quarter of last year from three months earlier, data showed Wednesday. Loans classified as substandard or below (SBL) held by local banks came to...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 24 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Tuesday workers' fundamental rights should be guaranteed to help address imbalances between labor and management, vowing support for efforts to strengthen those rights. President Lee Jae...

OK DAEJEON, March 24 (Yonhap) -- Bereaved families have begun funeral services for some of the 14 victims who died in a fire at an auto parts plant in the central city of Daejeon last week, city officials said Tuesday....

OK By Park Boram SEOUL, March 23 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was reappointed as president of the state affairs commission at the first session of the Supreme People's Assembly (SPA) after last month's ruling party congress, state...

Seoul braces for the BTS Army as the world's biggest band returns 1 hour ago Share Save Yuna Ku BBC Korean, Seoul Share Save Getty Images BTS - pictured onstage at the Grammys in 2022 - have not performed together...

OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Samsung Life Insurance Co. said Thursday it will sell around 1.32 trillion won (US$881.6 million) worth of its shares in Samsung Electronics Co. In a regulatory filing, Samsung Life said it decided to offload...

Binna Choi, artistic director for Korea at the 2026 Venice Biennale, speaks during a press conference at the Arts Council Korea on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) At a press conference at the Arts Council Korea on Thursday, Choi said the...

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...

OK By Choi Kyong-ae SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Legoland Korea Resort, owned by Europe's largest theme park operator Merlin Entertainments Ltd., said Wednesday it is moving toward a turnaround this year, driven by expanded promotions and improved brand recognition....

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OK Yonhap Breaking News(CG) (END) Keywords #Lee #Cabinet meeting #Mideast crisis 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...

Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills Police vow zero tolerance for terror threats against BTS comeback concert Most Saved 16th Gwangju Biennale: You must change your life (2nd LD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint drills (LEAD) N. Korea, U.S. conduct joint...

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 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) -- 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 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...

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 estimated to have earned...

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 (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,...