Yonhap News Summary

▲ Kim Hyo-joo of South Korea poses with the champion's trophy after winning the Ford Championship on Cattail Course at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix on March 29, 2026, in this Getty Images photo. (Yonhap)

Yonhap News Summary

Yonhap News Summary

The following is the first summary of major stories moved by Yonhap News Agency on Monday.

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■ (LEAD) Kim Hyo-joo wins 2nd consecutive LPGA title

SEOUL -- Kim Hyo-joo has reached the LPGA winner's circle for the second consecutive week.

Kim won the Ford Championship on Cattail Course at Whirlwind Golf Club in Phoenix on Sunday (local time) with a four-round total of 28-under 260, holding off world No. 2 Nelly Korda by two strokes to cash in US$337,500

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260330002151315?section=sports/sports

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■ (LEAD) BTS scores 7th No. 1 album on Billboard 200 with 'Arirang'

SEOUL -- K-pop giant BTS has claimed its seventh No. 1 debut on the U.S, Billboard's main albums chart with its new album, "Arirang."

"Arirang," the band's first group project in three years and nine months, debuted atop the Billboard 200 for the week of April 4, Billboard said in a chart preview released Sunday (U.S. time).

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260329003051315?section=culture/k-pop

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■ 2027 fiscal policy to potentially reach 800 tln won with goal of AI transformation

SEOUL -- South Korea will pursue an expansionary fiscal policy next year to accelerate a major transition centered on artificial intelligence (AI), the government said Monday, with spending potentially approaching 800 trillion won (US$529 billion).

Under a set of guidelines approved by the Cabinet on the day, the government also aims to foster new growth engines and place greater fiscal emphasis on regional development, the Ministry of Planning and Budget said.

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260329003400320?section=economy-finance/economy

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■ Korean won weakens further against U.S. dollar as Middle East conflict escalates further

SEOUL -- The South Korean won fell against the U.S. dollar Monday as Iran-backed Houthi militants in Yemen joined the monthlong war in the Middle East, stoking fears of further disruptions to global oil supplies.

The won opened at 1,515.2 per dollar, down 6.3 won from the previous session.

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260330002200320?section=economy-finance/finance

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■ China's flag carrier resumes Beijing-Pyongyang direct flights: reports

SEOUL -- China's national carrier has resumed direct flights between Beijing and Pyongyang, news reports said Monday, the latest sign of restored ties following the resumption of passenger train service between their capitals.

An Air China flight departed Beijing Capital International Airport early Monday en route to Pyongyang, marking the resumption of flights between the two cities after a six-year hiatus, according to AFP and China's Xinhua agency.

https://en.yna.co.kr/view/AEN20260330003100315?section=nk/nk

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