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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...

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...

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...

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 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...

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...

OK The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Thursday. ----------------- ■ (LEAD) Uncertainty over U.S. monetary policy deepens amid Middle East crisis: BOK SEOUL -- Uncertainty over the path of U.S. monetary...

In February, 162 people were massacred in Kwara state near the border with the Benin Republic, one of the deadliest single attacks in Nigeria’s history. Photograph: Issouf Sanogo/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen In February, 162 people were massacred in...

0:24 Possum found in Hobart airport gift shop's toy section – video Possum found nestled in with plush toys at airport gift shop in Tasmania A brushtail possum was found peering out among the toy kangaroos and dingoes in a...

A sexual abuse victim told news.com.au that her world fell apart after The Australian’s Shadow of a Doubt podcast gave a platform to the parents who abused her. Illustration: The Australian Woman who was sexually abused by her parents for...

How the Iran war has left Europe facing yet another energy crisis 15 minutes ago Share Save Katya Adler Europe Editor Share Save BBC The knock-on effects of the conflict now whipping through the Middle East are awakening ghosts of...

South Africans say criminal gangs are exploiting the water crisis 13 minutes ago Share Save Mayeni Jones Africa correspondent, Johannesburg & Hammanskraal Share Save BBC Residents of parts of Johannesburg have had no mains water for over a month In...

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...

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...

Under the agreement with cleantech firm Molten Industries, POSCO Future M aims to strengthen its anode materials supply chain by combining its own anode technologies with Molten's methane-based graphite production technology, the company said in a press release. The company...

Child seen in sex abuse videos identified after researcher spots school badge 54 minutes ago Share Save Joe Tidy Cyber correspondent, BBC World Service Share Save BBC Mabel (not her real name) was eventually able to identify the victim and...

The Vietnamese Australian woman’s death was preventable, coroner finds Gia Lam should have been offered interpreter by medical team at Fairfield hospital, coroner’s court finds Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email ,...

Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has dismissed talk of leadership change as gossip from a ‘few scallywags out there who might need a bit of a cuddle’. Photograph: Joel Carrett/AAP View image in fullscreen Victorian premier Jacinta Allan has dismissed talk...

OK (ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 6-9) SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency fell markedly past the 1,500-won level against the U.S. dollar Thursday as global oil prices surged amid intensifying tensions in the Middle East....

OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. said Thursday it has partnered with Sweden-based telecommunications firm Ericsson to jointly develop artificial intelligence (AI)-driven mobile network technologies and advance sixth-generation (6G) communication technology development. SK Telecom said the collaboration...

OK SEOUL, March 19 (Yonhap) -- Uncertainty over the path of U.S. monetary policy has deepened amid heightened tensions in the Middle East, a senior official at South Korea's central bank said Thursday. At a press conference following the decision,...

Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA View image in fullscreen Peter Kyle said the higher tariffs aimed to ‘equal out the unfair competitive behaviour elsewhere’. Photograph: Ben Birchall/PA...

US aircraft carrier to sail to Crete for repairs after fire on board 31 minutes ago Share Save Jessica Rawnsley Share Save Reuters The US Navy's most advanced aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, is preparing to leave the...

Alberta seeks to set limits on use of medically assisted dying 2 hours ago Share Save Jessica Murphy , Toronto and Sareen Habeshian Share Save Getty Images Canada legalised assisted dying in 2016 Alberta has proposed a bill that would...

So why are so many jobless? 1 hour ago Share Save Soutik Biswas India correspondent Share Save Hindustan Times via Getty Images A young man participates in an opposition protest against joblessness in the Indian capital, Delhi, in 2019 India's...

A tracking map, issued by the Bureau of Meteorology on Thursday morning, shows the expected path of Tropical Cyclone Narelle as it makes landfall in far north Qld on Friday, with the town of Coen at its epicentre. Illustration: Bureau...

A view of the fire-ravaged residential towers of the Wang Fuk Court apartment complex, in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, in February 2026. Photograph: Chan Long Hei/AP View image in fullscreen A view of the fire-ravaged residential towers...

The Iran war is causing a global energy crisis - can China withstand it? 44 minutes ago Share Save Osmond Chia Business reporter Share Save Getty Images China has long braced for a Gulf oil supply shock - but the...

Impact of Iran war expected to bring hold in interest rates Just now Share Save Kevin Peachey Cost of living correspondent Share Save Getty Images Economic impacts of the war in Iran are expected to lead the Bank of England...

How Finnish supermarkets are central to the country's defence Just now Share Save Jorn Madslien Business reporter, Helsinki Share Save S Group Janne Ahtoniemi says that Finnish firms understand the role they play in the country's defence If Finland was...