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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...

OK Trump's Hormuz request Allies asked to send warships to strait; balanced, strategic decision required U.S. President Donald Trump said in a social media post Saturday that "hopefully" South Korea, China, France, Japan and the U.K. will send ships to...

Technology Tennessee teens sue Elon Musk's xAI over AI-generated child sexual abuse material March 16, 2026 9:02 PM ET By Huo Jingnan Elon Musk's artificial intelligence company, xAI, which makes the Grok chatbot, is being sued by teenagers who say...

Is it possible to build a plastic-free home? 13 minutes ago Share Save Christine Ro Technology Reporter Share Save Erica Cirino Erica Cirino built a low-plastic home in Connecticut Back in 2021 and following two years of planning, Erica Cirino...

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...

Credit: Public Health England/SPL Access through your institution Buy or subscribe Antibiotic use has been linked to changes in the gut’s bacterial species that can last for four to eight years 1 . Article PubMed Google Scholar Download references Subjects...

Investigators from the team began a search of the lawmaker's home and office in the morning to secure materials related to the presidential residence relocation and renovation in 2022. A previous special counsel team said the lawmaker was involved in...

President Donald Trump's administration has "vacated" some of America's key military deterrence assets in the Indo-Pacific amid the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran despite growing Chinese threats in what it calls a "priority" theater. But recent movements of military assets out...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday criticized law enforcement authorities for their delayed and inadequate response to a recent fatal stalking case, calling for stronger measures to better protect victims of...

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 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 SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will launch a monthlong cultural festival across Seoul, featuring a riverside drone show, media art displays and musical fountains, to celebrate its highly anticipated comeback this week after a nearly four-year...

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...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung praised South Korean veteran pitcher Noh Kyung-eun on Monday for his impressive performance in the World Baseball Classic (WBC), saying it inspired many people not to give...

Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer View image in fullscreen Savills identified a large increase in sums being paid in mortgage interest, which grew by 9% in 2025 to £53.6bn. Photograph: Gary Calton/The Observer UK housing costs rise 41% over five years...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- A prequel story to the hit Korean political thriller "Inside Men" will be developed into a film trilogy, production house Hive Media Corp. announced Monday. Filming for the initial parts is expected to begin...

OK (ATTN: ADDS more info throughout; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks started higher Monday on strong gains in tech shares despite a jump in global crude prices sparked by U.S. air strikes on Iran's main...

OK (ATTN: RECASTS headline, lead; ADDS more info in last para) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Fuel prices at gas stations have been steadily dropping, but at a slower pace than expected, since the government introduced a temporary price cap...

When international crude prices rise 10 percent, the average production cost of manufacturers here goes up by 0.71 percent, the Korea Institute for Industrial Economics & Trade (KIET), a state-run think tank, said in a report assessing the impact of...

OK SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The ruling Democratic Party (DP) is moving to accelerate legislative efforts to pass key bills this week adjusting the role of two agencies that will replace the prosecution service, officials said Monday. The push...

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....

Army stationed in the South, made a joint visit to a U.S. military installation in the southeastern county of Chilgok on Monday to inspect their combined sustainment capabilities, officials said. Joseph Hilbert, commander of the Eighth Army, to the Army...

OK By Kim Eun-jung SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for a measured and strategic approach to the ongoing prosecution reform to ensure it achieves its intended purpose, responding to hard-line calls within the...

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 SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- The science ministry began Monday accepting applications for a lease program involving high-tech graphics processing units (GPUs) for usage in artificial intelligence (AI) research projects by domestic firms. The Ministry of Science and ICT...

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 SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- A Korea-Japan trade council called for stronger bilateral cooperation in key sectors, including energy and supply chains, to navigate a turning point in the bilateral and global trade order, the Korea International Trade Association...

OK (ATTN: UPDATES with more details from ceremony in paras 12-16; ADDS photos, background info in 10th para) SEOUL, March 16 (Yonhap) -- Netflix's "KPop Demon Hunters" capped its awards run Sunday (U.S. time) by taking Oscars for Best Animated...