1. South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol on Wednesday said Japan has transformed into a partner in tackling security and economic challenges during his first speech marking the March 1 Independence Movement at the Memorial Hall of Yu Gwan-sun.

2. According to the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy on Wednesday, South Korea’s exports fell for 5 straight months in February mainly due to weak global demand for semiconductors.

3. Two trains carrying hundreds of people collided in northern Greece on Tuesday, killing at least 32 people and injuring more than 85 others.