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OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's fiscal balance improved from a year earlier in the first two months of the year, despite an increase in total government spending, driven by higher tax revenue, the budget...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- HD Hyundai Heavy Industries Co., South Korea's leading shipbuilder, said Thursday it has completed construction of two ammonia-fueled vessels, marking a first for the global shipbuilding industry. HD Hyundai Heavy and Hyundai Samho Heavy...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks lost ground late Thursday morning as Washington and Tehran remained divided over the terms of a two-week ceasefire, including whether it includes ending Israel's offensive against Lebanon. Uncertainties surrounding tensions in...

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Offshore investors sold a net US$29.78 billion worth of local stocks last month, following $13.5 billion worth of net selling in February, according to the data from the Bank of Korea (BOK). In the bond market, foreign investors net sold...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co. said Thursday it has secured a 393.3 billion-won (US$266 million) deal to build two very large crude carriers (VLCCs) for a shipper in the Oceania region. This undated file photo provided...

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OK (ATTN: UPDATES throughout with Lee's remarks, details; CHANGES headline, photo) By Yi Wonju SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday it is time for the nation to fundamentally change its economic system, as rising oil...

Advertisement Business Dollar wobbles as fragile US-Iran ceasefire keeps markets on edge FILE PHOTO: U.S. dollar banknotes are seen in this illustration taken March 24, 2026. Click here to return to FAST Tap here to return to FAST FAST TOKYO,...

Advertisement World US court expedites Anthropic's legal battle with Department of Defense The ruling stems from the Pentagon designating Anthropic, creator of the Claude AI model, as a national security supply chain risk - a label typically reserved for organisations...

Energy think tanks and environmental groups have expressed worries about air pollution from Thailand's gas infrastructure. (Photo: CNA/Jack Board) Even though only about 6 to 7 per cent of Thailand’s gas supply is coming through the Strait of Hormuz, the...

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OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The United States' recent adjustment of its metal tariffs will likely reduce the overall administrative burden on South Korean companies, though the impact may differ by item, Seoul's trade minister said Thursday, vowing efforts...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The government will exempt owners of multiple homes from higher capital gains taxes should they file for sales permits by May 9, the finance ministry said Thursday. The ministry said the grace period for...

OK By Chae Yun-hwan SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- The data protection regulator said Thursday it has fined British auction house Christie's 287 million won (US$193,600) over a data leak involving South Korean nationals. This undated image provided by the...

Education Home Education Computers & Tech Why I stopped using 'Modern Standby' on my Windows laptop to save battery overnight Putting your computer to sleep might not be the best way to preserve its battery. Also: If Microsoft wants Windows...

Oil prices rise as traders eye fragile US-Iran ceasefire 27 minutes ago Share Save Add as preferred on Google Osmond Chia Business reporter EPA/Shutterstock Global oil prices rose in Asian morning trade on Thursday as investors watch developments in the...

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News A federal judge on Tuesday paused Louisiana’s bid to reinstate stricter dispensing rules for the abortion pill mifepristone, staying the case while the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducts an ongoing review of the drug’s safety. Joseph declined to...

Advertisement World Trump blasts NATO after closed-door Rutte meeting US President Donald Trump met with NATO chief Mark Rutte to address the alliance's support over the Iran conflict and potential troop withdrawals. US President Donald Trump holds a bilateral meeting...

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Advertisement Commentary Commentary: Pakistan mediating US-Iran war should not come as a surprise Pakistan’s diplomatic win shows the value of middle powers that operate across different spheres of influence, says Derek Grossman of the University of Southern California. Click here...

Advertisement Business Oil rises as investors remain wary US-Iran ceasefire will open supply flow FILE PHOTO: A view shows oil pump jacks outside Almetyevsk in the Republic of Tatarstan, Russia June 4, 2023. Click here to return to FAST Tap...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Heavy rain and strong winds lashed Jeju Island on Thursday, disrupting flights to and from the southern resort island. According to the Korea Airports Corp., 82 domestic flights (42 departures and 40 arrivals) and...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States launched their regular rescue training drills earlier this week aimed at enhancing interoperability between their navies, the South's Navy said Thursday. The Salvage Exercise (SALVEX), which kicked off...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as the country's top leader and reaffirmed Cuba's commitment to strengthening ties with Pyongyang, the North's state media said Thursday....

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Thursday that volatility in the financial and foreign exchange markets has "somewhat eased" following a two-week ceasefire between the United States and Iran. President Donald Trump...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- A South Korean professor has been reelected as a member of a U.N. committee monitoring social and human rights compliance, the foreign ministry said Thursday. Lee Joo-young, a research professor at Seoul National University...

OK SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- South Korean steelmaker POSCO Group said Thursday it has acquired the full ownership of a lithium mining firm in Argentina as part of efforts to strengthen its rechargeable battery materials business. The company purchased...

OK By Yi Wonju SEOUL, April 9 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung was set to preside Thursday over his first plenary meeting of the National Economic Advisory Council (NEAC) to discuss measures to cushion the Middle East conflict's impact...