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The North Korean official, Pak Young-soo, said, "If war breaks out, Seoul will become a sea of fire." 1996 -- The now-defunct U.S.-led Korean Peninsula Energy Development Organization selects the Seoul-based Korea Power Electric Corp. as its main contractor to...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The number of shareholder entities of South Korea-listed stocks last year reached nearly 15 million, according to market data Wednesday. The number of shareholders of 2,727 companies listed in the local stock market came...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Government representatives of South Korea and Poland discussed Wednesday cooperation efforts for the upcoming Group of 20 (G20) leaders' summit, slated for later this year, the foreign ministry said. The meeting took place between...

Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Victoria’s Myki card system cannot be retired until the new tap-and-go technology is fully operational. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images Myki-less public transport for all passengers won’t happen until 2027, Victorian auditor reveals...

OK By Kim Han-joo SEOUL, Marh 18 (Yonhap) -- The government on Wednesday announced plans to strengthen monitoring to prevent importers from exploiting the country's tariff-rate quota system, including imposing additional duties on violators. The Ministry of Economy and Finance...

Sports Venezuela beats U.S. 3-2, wins first World Baseball Classic title March 18, 2026 1:20 AM ET By The Associated Press The Venezuela team celebrates after defeating the United States in the championship game of the World Baseball Classic, Tuesday,...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Actor Lee Jae-ryong, who was booked for causing a drunk driving accident and fleeing the scene in southern Seoul about two weeks ago, was referred to the prosecution without detention Wednesday. The Seoul Gangnam...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- The South Korean currency gained against the U.S. dollar for a second consecutive session Wednesday, as investors awaited the outcome of the Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. Korean currency...

The suspect, who has been identified as a former airline pilot, has said he began planning the crime three years earlier and sought to kill four people, according to police. This file photo shows Busanjin Police Station in Busan, about...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- LS Electric Co., a South Korean electrical equipment manufacturer, said Wednesday it will invest 250 billion won (US$168 million) to expand its switchgear production facility in the United States, as it seeks to strengthen...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will headline this year's Lollapalooza Chicago, organizers said Tuesday (U.S. time), as a total of four K-pop acts prepare to take the stage at the major U.S. music...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- U.S. artist and geographer Trevor Paglen has been named the winner of this year's LG Guggenheim Award for his work combining art and digital technology, LG Group said Wednesday. This photo taken by Michael...

OK SEOUL, March 18 (Yonhap) -- SK Telecom Co. (SKT), South Korea's biggest telecommunications company, said Wednesday its artificial intelligence (AI) data center interconnection architecture has been certified as a global standard by a United Nations-affiliated body. The International Telecommunication...

Analysts expect around 50 branded semaglutide generics to enter the market within months - a familiar pattern in India's fiercely competitive pharmaceutical industry. But he adds a warning: "The quality of the drugs being made here must be very tightly...

Total repression and air strikes bring unrelenting dread for Iranians 1 hour ago Share Save Fergal Keane Special correspondent Share Save Watch: Iranians show daily life under air strikes and regime crackdown A woman stands on a rooftop listening to...

Behind the story is a row that has seen the science minister, Lord Vallance, and the head of Britain's scientific research funding agency accused of diverting money away from blue sky research towards government scientific priorities to help grow the...

The work is published todayin Proceedings of the Royal Society B . “Humour is a skill that scientists don’t necessarily prioritize,” says Victoria Stout, a co-author of the study who performs improvisational theatre in a troupe called STEM Fatales (STEM...

On Thursday, New Zealand will release its latest economic figures, assessing growth before the impact of the US-Israel war on Iran. Photograph: Xinhua/REX/Shutterstock View image in fullscreen On Thursday, New Zealand will release its latest economic figures, assessing growth before...

US Attorney General Bondi formally summoned to Congress in Epstein case 5 hours ago Share Save Ana Faguy Washington Share Save Getty Images A US congressional committee has formally summoned Attorney General Pam Bondi, demanding that she answer questions over...

Technology Arizona AG files criminal charges against Kalshi over 'illegal gambling' March 17, 2026 8:08 PM ET Bobby Allyn Prosecutors in Arizona filed criminal charges on Monday against Kalshi, an online prediction market site. Scott Olson/Getty Images hide caption toggle...

Ad for AI editing app which said it could 'remove anything' banned 15 minutes ago Share Save Daniel Thomas Senior tech reporter Share Save Getty Images An advert for a video and image editing tool that implied viewers could digitally...

Media Judge orders 1,000 Voice of America staffers back to work in rebuke to Kari Lake March 17, 2026 7:46 PM ET David Folkenflik Kari Lake, who led Voice of America's parent agency for the past year, holds up a...

NPR Middle East LISTEN & FOLLOW NPR App Apple Podcasts Spotify Amazon Music iHeart Radio YouTube Music RSS link Middle East Iran expert says Trump's 'war of choice' has morphed into a 'war of necessity' March 17, 2026 6:27 PM...

USS Ford has seen war, fire and plumbing woes as it nears a record long deployment March 17, 2026 5:29 PM ET By Steve Walsh The world's largest aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. In response to a request for comment,...

Photograph: supplied Australian households fear double whammy of rate hikes and higher petrol prices will lead to recession Borrowers face losing hundreds of dollars a month in higher repayments and rising pump rices will add to the pain, economists warn...

Greg James, who is cycling 1,000km for Comic Relief, reached the halfway point on 17 March. Photograph: James Watkins/BBC/PA View image in fullscreen Greg James, who is cycling 1,000km for Comic Relief, reached the halfway point on 17 March. Photograph:...

Labor minister Andrew Giles is calling for better foundational literacy and digital skills for workers as an ‘economic necessity’ for Australia. Photograph: James Ross/AAP View image in fullscreen Labor minister Andrew Giles is calling for better foundational literacy and digital...

Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Cubans gather outside their houses during a blackout in Havana on Monday night. Photograph: Adalberto Roque/AFP/Getty Images Analysis Trump’s threats to ‘take’ Cuba signal rising US pressure as island grapples with power...

Judge blocks RFK Jr's changes to US childhood vaccine schedule 3 hours ago Share Save Madeline Halpert Share Save Getty Images A judge sided with medical groups who said Kennedy's changes to vaccines had violated federal law A federal judge...

Water supply cut in Moldova after oil spill blamed on Russian strike in Ukraine 1 hour ago Share Save Paul Kirby Europe digital editor Share Save CNMC Moldova Oil pollution has left supplies in the city of Balti unsafe to...