Seoul to provide US$2 mln in humanitarian aid to conflict-hit Lebanon | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will provide US$2 million in humanitarian assistance to conflict-hit Lebanon, the foreign ministry said Thursday. The assistance will be financed through an emergency overseas assistance program of the state-run Korea International Cooperation...
Google co-founder spends $45m in fight against California billionaire tax
Photograph: Ruben Sprich/Reuters Google co-founder spends $45m in fight against California billionaire tax Sergey Brin gives $25m on top of $20m he’s already given to Super Pac trying to block state’s proposed 5% wealth tax A Google founder has more...
Trump calls on Japan to 'step up' as U.S. seeks to keep Strait of Hormuz open | Yonhap News Agency
President Donald Trump on Thursday expressed his expectation for Japan to "step up" to support the United States, as the U.S. military strives to keep the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil shipping route, open amid the ongoing war against...
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...
‘Alright mate?’: Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa
Photograph: Amazon View image in fullscreen Alexa+ is launching in the UK for a limited time for eight years of compatible devices. Photograph: Amazon ‘Alright mate?’: Amazon pins UK hopes on AI upgrade of Alexa Long-awaited Alexa+ aims to get...
Delinquency rate on bank loans rises to 0.56 pct in Jan. | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 20 (Yonhap) -- The delinquency rate on loans extended by local banks increased in January due to a rise in newly soured debts, data showed Friday. The delinquency rate on banks' won-denominated loans came to 0.56 percent...
US financial regulator issues long-awaited cryptocurrency guidance
SEC chair Paul Atkins also laid out a safe harbor proposal for crypto companies that would make it easier to sell tokens and raise money. Photograph: Marco Bello/Reuters View image in fullscreen SEC chair Paul Atkins also laid out a...
Hegseth says no 'definitive' time frame on ending Iran war, rejects 'forever war' speculation | Yonhap News Agency
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the United States has no "definitive" time frame on ending the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, stressing "we are winning on our terms," while rejecting media speculation that the U.S. is moving toward an...
Seoul shares dip nearly 3 pct on escalating Iran crisis, hawkish Fed; won slides | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares ended almost 3 percent lower Thursday as concerns over inflation brewed after attacks on the Middle East's critical energy facilities, and the U.S. A dealing room at Hana Bank in Seoul...
(LEAD) Shops, restaurants turn purple to welcome BTS fans | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: UPDATES with fan's remarks; ADDS byline) By Lee Haye-ah and Kim Seong-hun SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Shops and restaurants in downtown Seoul were adorned in purple Thursday as businesses eagerly embraced the symbolic color of K-pop group...
原油安定供給に懸念 関連製品の値上げや火力発電設備の停止も
LIVE 日銀・植田総裁会見 金融政策決定会合後 1 / 1 原油安定供給に懸念 関連製品の値上げや火力発電設備の停止も 2026年3月19日 午後3時46分 シェアする イラン情勢 日本への影響・対応 イラン情勢の緊迫化に伴って原油の安定供給に懸念が生じるなか、企業の間では、関連する石油化学製品を値上げしたり、重油を燃料とする火力発電設備の稼働を一時的に停止したりするなど影響が広がっています。 … 注目ワード イラン情勢 日本への影響・対応 原油価格 資源・エネルギー イラン情勢 中東 企業・経営 あわせて読みたい ガソリン 激変緩和措置始まる 約1～2週間で小売価格反映見込み 3月19日午後4時08分 NY原油市場 先物価格 一時1バレル＝100ドル超に 3月19日午前7時12分 イラン情勢で農家のコスト増懸念 激変緩和措置などで対応へ 3月19日午後1時34分 高市首相 アメリカに到着 20日未明にトランプ大統領と首脳会談 3月19日午後2時31分 攻撃受けたイラン...
The Boyz seek contract termination, agency refuses | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Most members of K-pop boy band The Boyz have demanded their exclusive contracts with their agency One Hundred be terminated, but on Thursday, it said it would not accept their request. Local law firm...
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...
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,...
Police panel recommends prosecutorial referral for DP lawmaker on alleged sexual harassment | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- A police committee recommended Thursday that Rep. Jang Kyung-tae (C) of the ruling Democratic Party enters the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency in the capital to attend an investigation on March 19, 2026. (Yonhap) (END)...
PM Kim inspects Incheon Int'l Airport ahead of BTS comeback show | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok on Thursday inspected safety readiness at Incheon International Airport, the country's main gateway, as many fans are expected to visit for K-pop superband BTS' upcoming comeback show. Kim instructed officials...
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...
Samsung Life to unload 1.32 tln won worth of shares in Samsung Electronics | Yonhap News Agency
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...
BTS marks comeback with drone light show over New York's Brooklyn Bridge | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS lit up the night sky over New York with a drone light show Wednesday (U.S. time) to mark its long-awaited comeback and the release of its fifth studio album, "Arirang." According...
(LEAD) Ruling party introduces key prosecution reform bill at plenary session, triggering filibuster from main opposition | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; UPDATES throughout with filibuster; CHANGES photo) By Yi Wonju SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) on Thursday introduced a prosecution reform bill aimed at separating investigative and indictment powers at a...
Police to set up triple-layer barrier around BTS concert to counter terror threats | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Police plan to set up three layers of barricades near the site of K-pop group BTS' comeback concert this weekend as part of preventative measures against potential terror threats, officials said Thursday. Acting National...
Defense ministry seeks to reform role of drone command instead of abolishment | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday it will push to reform the Drone Operations Command into a military unit tasked with overseeing drone policy and education instead of its abolishment. The move is seen as...
(LEAD) Seoul shares dip nearly 3 pct on escalating Iran crisis, hawkish Fed; won slides to 17-yr low | Yonhap News Agency
OK (ATTN: ADDS details in headline, lead, more info in bottom 2 paras) SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korean shares ended almost 3 percent lower Thursday as concerns over inflation brewed after attacks on the Middle East's critical energy...
Seoul again urges its nationals to swiftly leave Iran, Iraq, Lebanon amid Mideast conflict | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The foreign ministry on Thursday renewed a call for its nationals in Iran, Iraq and Lebanon to promptly leave the countries for their safety, as the conflict in the region is escalating amid fears...
S. Korea to export 16 homegrown KF-21 fighter jets to Indonesia: sources | Yonhap News Agency
OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea plans to sign a deal to export 16 KF-21 fighter jets to Indonesia, government sources said Thursday, in what would mark the first overseas sale of South Korea's indigenous fighter jet. The...
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...
(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...
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...
イラン情勢で農家のコスト増懸念 激変緩和措置などで対応へ
イラン情勢で農家のコスト増懸念 激変緩和措置などで対応へ 2026年3月19日 午後1時34分 シェアする 農業 鈴木農林水産大臣は19日の閣議のあとの会見で、イラン情勢を受けて農家の間では燃料などのコスト増加の懸念が出ていることについて、政府の激変緩和措置などを通じて適切に対応していく考えを示しました。 イ… 注目ワード 農業 イラン情勢 日本への影響・対応 イラン情勢 物価高騰 原油価格 農林水産省 あわせて読みたい ガソリン 激変緩和措置始まる 約1～2週間で小売価格反映見込み 3月19日午後0時05分 ガソリン小売価格 44の都道府県で過去最高に 【一覧掲載】 3月19日午前4時55分 日米首脳会談 日本時間20日未明に イラン情勢などで意見交換へ 3月19日午前5時20分 攻撃受けたイラン カタールのLNG施設を攻撃【各国の動き】 3月19日午後2時09分 米国家情報長官室 台湾有事めぐる高市首相答弁“重大な転換” 3月19日午前10時46分 広島 原爆供養塔の遺骨 少なくとも40人の遺髪が見つかる 3月19日午前7時06分 ゼレンスキー大統領...