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Economy
Naphtha up 68 percent, ethylene up 61 percent as March producer prices post biggest rise in 4 years
South Korea’s producer prices rose at their fastest pace in nearly four years in March as international oil prices surged in the aftermath of the Iran war. The producer price index climbed 1.6 percent from February to 125.24, the biggest monthly rise since April 2022, and extended gains for a seventh straight month. Oil products and chemical items jumped, while farm and fisheries products fell and services were flat.
Telecommunications & Media
Broadcast Media Communications Commission releases 2024 TV broadcaster audience share
The Broadcast Media Communications Commission said on Sunday it released the 2024 viewing share calculation results for 166 television broadcasters at its third plenary meeting of 2026. The calculation covered broadcasters operating 285 channels with annual viewing records. KBS posted the highest share among terrestrial broadcasters at 20.862 percent. TV Chosun led comprehensive programming and news channels at 7.441 percent. CJ ENM recorded 11.092 percent.
Telecommunications & Media
Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission begins formal talks on YTN issues, forms legal advisory group
South Korea\'s Broadcast Media Telecommunications Commission held its second plenary meeting of 2026 on Thursday and began formal deliberations on key issues including a court ruling cancelling approval for a change in YTN\'s largest shareholder. The commission decided to form an external legal advisory group for an intensive review amid differing legal interpretations. It also discussed corrective orders over delays in forming CEO nomination committees at YTN and Yonhap News TV.
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Politics
Ruling, opposition parties agree on 26.2 trillion won extra budget, keep aid plan for bottom 70 percent by income
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Crypto
Iran\'s crypto market grows to 11.5 trillion won, used from IRGC arms to currency exchange
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General News
March consumer prices rise 2.2 percent; oil products jump 9.9 percent amid Middle East shock
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Finance
U.S. stocks post biggest daily gain in 10 months on optimism over end to Iran war; Nasdaq up 3.8 percent
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Mobility
MOLIT says unauthorised activation of Tesla FSD is illegal, up to 2 years in prison
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Economy
OECD sparks signs of wave of Korea growth downgrades amid Middle East vulnerability
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Finance
Won nears 1,490 per dollar this month, fourth-highest on record; biggest drop among major currencies
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Industry
Asian stocks fall after Trump issues \'48-hour ultimatum\'
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Finance
Won-dollar exchange rate climbs past 1,510 in early trade, highest since financial crisis
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Finance
KOSPI ends slightly higher around 5,780; KOSDAQ rises 1 percent
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General News
U.S. investment special act approved at cabinet meeting; founding committee for Korea-U.S. strategic investment corporation launched
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General News
President Lee Jae-myung calls for quick \'war\' budget, energy measures like vehicle rationing
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Industry
Democratic Party, government to submit \'Middle East shock\' supplementary budget by end-March; to release strategic oil stocks
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Telecommunications & Media
NHRC urges review of mandatory face authentication for mobile phone activations
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Finance
Won-dollar exchange rate rebounds nearly 20 won on prolonged high oil price worries to 1,480 range