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OK (ATTN: ADDS more info in paras 10-12, 17-18) By Kim Na-young SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's monthly exports breached the US$80 billion mark for the first time ever in March, jumping nearly 50 percent from a year...

OK (ATTN: UPDATES with more info throughout; ADDS byline) By Kim Na-young SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's monthly exports breached the US$80 billion mark for the first time ever in March, jumping nearly 50 percent from a year...

In that sense, the long delay before Macron's visit can reasonably be interpreted as evidence that France has not fully recognized the rapid rise in Korea's global stature. While its economic and technological partnership with France has grown significantly, the...

Meta Meta has agreed to "substantially reduce” its use of the PG-13 ratings system in relation to its Teen Accounts on Instagram starting April 15. Last year, the Motion Picture Association objected to Meta directly referencing its movie content rating,...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on countries that cannot receive oil imports through the Strait of Hormuz, to either buy oil from the United States or "go to the strait and just take it," as he voiced displeasure over...

OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- South Korea captain Son Heung-min is pushing back against the notion that he has hit the downslope of his career, despite mounting evidence to the contrary. Son Heung-min of South Korea...

Bennett Posted March 31, 2026 at 2:23pm Facebook Twitter Email Reddit Mission creep has stymied U.S. presidents in the Middle East and beyond, and now the escalation of President Donald Trump’s military operation in Iran has left him with no...

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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...

A rare visit to North Korea by Belarus' strongman leader Alexander Lukashenko is part of Kim's broader push to deepen its ties with Russia's sphere of influence. Kim expressed solidarity with the Belarusian leadership "for achieving the socio-political stability and...

President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on countries unable to import oil via the Strait of Hormuz to either buy oil from the United States or "go to the strait and just take it," as he voiced displeasure over their...

OK By Yoo Jee-ho SEOUL, April 1 (Yonhap) -- Even after his players suffered their second straight loss in a World Cup tuneup match, South Korea head coach Hong Myung-bo noted the team's overall growth and stronger defensive effort in...

But now people like her are in a legal fight over President Donald Trump's executive order that would deny U.S. citizenship to children born in the United States to people who are in the country illegally or temporarily. Constitution vs....

Iranian attacks across Gulf continue as major industrial sites hit 1 hour ago Share Save Dearbail Jordan Share Save Aluminium Bahrain Aluminium Bahrain said its facility has been attacked by Iran, with two employees wounded Gulf nations reported a series...

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) -- Shin Hyun-song, nominee for governor of the Bank of Korea (BOK), said Tuesday there are no major concerns over the current level of the local currency, emphasizing that dollar liquidity remains ample. Shin Hyun-song, nominee...

(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) -- 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...

Advertisement World Hundreds of Israelis protest against war, clash with police A file photo of a demonstrator showing his hands painted red during an anti-war protest, calling for an end to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, in Tel Aviv, Israel,...

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Listen Listen (4 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Mika Godts of Belgium is challenged by Joe Scally of the USA during a friendly...

Illustration: Joseph Rogers/The Guardian View image in fullscreen Illustration: Joseph Rogers/The Guardian The problem goes far beyond Noma – I’ve seen rot creeping into too many kitchens Lauren Joseph There’s a system that creates and condones these toxic restaurant environments...

Photograph: Gian Ehrenzeller/AP US treasury department demands retraction of story on increased oversight of Federal Reserve Treasury department said Financial Times article about Scott Bessent’s views on Fed oversight was ‘manufactured’ The US treasury department demanded on Friday that the...

Listen Listen (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info A plume of smoke rises after a reported Iranian attack on fuel tanks in the...

SEOUL, March 31 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the European Union (EU) established Tuesday a special joint committee to discuss emerging trade and economic issues, including the EU's push for industrial regulations, Seoul's trade ministry said. The Korea-EU Specialized Committee...

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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...

Listen Listen (3 mins) Save Click here to share on social media share2 Share facebook twitter whatsapp copylink google Add Al Jazeera on Google info Aryna Sabalenka poses with the trophy after defeating Coco Gauff in the Miami Open final...

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...

Caf general secretary resigns amid Afcon final fallout 53 minutes ago Share Save Wedaeli Chibelushi Share Save AFP via Getty Images The general secretary of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) has resigned amid a chaotic time for football on...