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Lee to preside over meeting on reform plans of capital markets
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
President Lee Jae Myung is set to preside over a meeting Wednesday with investors and financial authorities to review ways to reform and stabilize the country's capital markets, officials said. The meeting will be attended by Financial Services Commission…
Gov't cooperating with shipbuilders to prevent disruption in ethylene supplies
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The government is closely cooperating with the shipbuilding and chemical industries to make sure there are no disruptions in the short-term ethylene supply, the industry ministry said Wednesday, vowing continued efforts to minimize supply chain risks…
Seoul asks Pennsylvania to review tariff exemption for Korean shipbuilding materials
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Seoul's industry ministry on Wednesday requested the U.S. state of Pennsylvania to review various measures to support Korean shipbuilding operations in the state, including tariff exemptions on shipbuilding materials, according to officials. Park Dong-il,…
Korean won rises for 2nd session ahead of US Fed's rate decision
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The 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. The won opened at 1,487 per dollar, up 6.6…
[PHOTOS] ARMY in town
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/photos/photonews/20260318/photos-army-in-town?utm_source=rss
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
BTS fans pose in front of the BTS comeback concert stage at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, March 17, four days before the group's show. Korea Times photo by Choi Won-suk
Jisoo's rom-com 'Boyfriend on Demand' tops Netflix weekly chart
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The romantic comedy "Boyfriend on Demand" rose to the No. 1 spot of Netflix's weekly non-English series chart, the streaming giant said Wednesday. The 10-part Korean-language series garnered 4.8 million views for the week ending March 15, topping the…
Police nab suspect behind airline pilot murder in Busan
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Police have apprehended a man on suspicion of fatally stabbing an airline pilot in Busan, officials said Wednesday. The man in his 50s, surnamed Kim, was taken into custody Tuesday evening after allegedly murdering the victim, a former colleague, early…
2 young souls find light amid life's gray realities in 'Still Shining'
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
A gentle, beautifully observed coming-of-age romance, "Still Shining" isn’t really about campus hijinks so much as it is about tracing two teens into their 30s, where love, work and family quietly reshape their hearts across more than a decade of subtle…
LS Electric to invest $168 mil. to expand US switchgear plant
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
LS Electric, a Korean electrical equipment manufacturer, said Wednesday it will invest 250 billion won ($168 million) to expand its switchgear production facility in the United States, as it seeks to strengthen its presence in the North American market.…
BTS returns, merchants near comeback show venue brace for boom — or just another day
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
When Moon Sang-ki, 50, manager of JH Texas Bar next to Cheonggye Stream in central Seoul, heard that BTS would perform just around the corner from his bar as a full group for the first time in nearly four years, he knew he had to do something. “Both my…
Petrochemical firms desperate for Russian naphtha imports
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Calls are growing for the government to permit imports of naphtha from Russia, as prolonged disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz have put Korea’s petrochemical companies at risk of operational disruptions. Although the government has pledged to diversify…
Zelenskyy and Starmer urge continuing support for Ukraine against Russia as Iran war steals focus
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
LONDON — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy called Russia and Iran “brothers in hatred” on Tuesday as he sought support from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer at a time when the Iran war has robbed momentum from U.S.-brokered talks to end Russia’s…
Scotland is pointing the way to a new economy
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
OBAN – In country after country nowadays, rising living costs and child poverty, increasing climate displacement, ever-more concentrated land ownership, and growing insecurity have exposed the limits of the prevailing economic model, with its dependence on…
N. Korea embarks on new project to modernize Pyongyang
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
North Korea has embarked on a new project to modernize its capital, Pyongyang, after leader Kim Jong-un pledged to turn Pyongyang into a global city during last month's ruling party congress, according to state media Wednesday. An exhibition of…
Trevor Paglen of US wins this year's LG Guggenheim Award
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
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. Launched in 2023 through a partnership between LG Group and the Guggenheim…
Like climbing a mountain
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260318/like-climbing-a-mountain?utm_source=rss
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Renting in Seoul's competitive housing market can be challenging in 2026. With housing prices rising around 9 percent year-on-year in 2025, marking the sharpest spike in 19 years, the news warned of the death of rentals, especially the nonmonthly ones.…
Half of bond market experts predict consumer prices to rise due to Middle East turmoil
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Half of bond experts in South Korea expected consumer prices to rise next month, as the effective closure of the Hormuz Strait amid the ongoing Middle East crisis is expected to fuel inflationary pressure, a poll showed Tuesday. According to the recent…
Gov't to raise terror alert by 1 notch ahead of BTS concert
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The government said Wednesday it will raise the official terror alert by one notch ahead of K-pop group BTS' comeback show in central Seoul this weekend. The alert will be raised to the second-lowest level of "caution" on a four-tier scale for the Jongno…
Do not shift the burden
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260318/do-not-shift-the-burden?utm_source=rss
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The United States cannot expect its allies to assume the risks of a crisis it has largely shaped, nor can it redefine alliance obligations to fit the needs of a single policy moment. Yet these concerns have resurfaced in Washington’s call for military…
UAE pledges to supply crude oil to Korea with top priority: presidential aide
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The United Arab Emirates has pledged to supply crude oil to South Korea with top priority, President Lee Jae Myung's top aide said Wednesday, saying that a total of 24 million barrels of crude oil have been secured from the Gulf nation. Kang Hoon-sik, the…
Korea raises terror alert near BTS Gwanghwamun show venue as 260,000 fans expected
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Korea will raise the terror alert level in parts of central Seoul ahead of BTS’ free comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Square this Saturday, where more than 260,000 people are expected to gather. The prime minister's office announced Wednesday that the alert…
Jennie to headline Lollapalooza Chicago
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
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 festival. The 2026 edition of the event is scheduled…
Gov't to ensure Korea treated no less favorably than other nations in USTR probe: minister
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The government will respond to a U.S. trade inquiry into trading partners to ensure that Korea is treated no less favorably compared with other major economies, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Wednesday. The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative…
Medical Korea 2026 kicks off with focus on AI-driven global health care
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Medical Korea 2026 will open Thursday for a four-day run at Coex in Gangnam District, Seoul, featuring artificial intelligence (AI)-focused programs connecting Korea and the global health care industry. Hosted by the Ministry of Health and Welfare, the…
LG bets on AI data center, ESS as future growth driver
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
LG Group is strengthening its bet on artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, anchoring future growth in AI data centers and energy storage systems (ESS) and unifying affiliate capabilities under its “One LG” strategy. The strategy integrates…
Car exports down over 20% in February amid decline in working days: data
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Korea's auto exports fell 20.8 percent from a year earlier in February due to a decline in the number of working days for the month, government data showed Wednesday. The combined value of automobile exports came to $4.8 billion last month, according to…
Off-duty firefighter saves co-passenger on honeymoon return flight
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
A firefighter rushed to help a passenger who collapsed just minutes before takeoff on a flight home from his honeymoon, quickly recognizing the emergency and restoring her breathing. According to the Haenam Fire Station in South Jeolla Province, Jeong…
Thousands dead over war in Iran — biggest casualty is compassion
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
War is ugly. So is hubris. The next time President Donald Trump tells you how well the war is going, remember that U.S. missile strikes have killed more than 1,400 people in Iran, including 168 children who perished at an elementary school. Remember, too,…
Pentagon official calls US 'flexibility' to meet urgent needs a 'strength' amid THAAD redeployment concerns
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
WASHINGTON — A senior Pentagon official said Tuesday "flexibility" in redeploying military assets to meet urgent needs across the world is a "tremendous" strength of a U.S. defense system, while commenting on concerns about the reported movement of a South…
Iran keeps up attacks on neighbors after Israel killed 2 of its top officials
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel killed two senior Iranian security officials in a major blow to the Islamic Republic’s leadership as it faces its greatest test in decades, and Iran responded Wednesday with renewed missile and drone attacks on its Gulf…
N. Korea highlights cement factory praised by leader Kim to drum up industrial output
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
North Korea has launched an industrial campaign to boost production, presenting a cement factory in the country's southern region praised by leader Kim Jong-un as an exemplary case, according to a North Korean newspaper Wednesday. The North's ruling…
Korean government to invest $502.8 mil. in next 2 years to commercialize AI-enabled products
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The government plans to inject a combined 750 billion won ($502.8 million) over the next two years to commercialize artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled products, the finance ministry said Wednesday. The plan was finalized during a meeting of…
SK Telecom's AI data center architecture certified by UN body as global standard
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
SK Telecom (SKT), 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…
BTS merchandise nearly sold out ahead of Seoul comeback concert
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Demand for official merchandise from the K-pop supergroup BTS is surging ahead of its upcoming comeback concert, driving shortages and pushing resale prices sharply higher, according to market data. On Bunjang, an online marketplace for used goods,…
Oscar-winning 'KPop Demon Hunters' soundtrack climbs Billboard charts
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Netflix's animation sensation "KPop Demon Hunters," which won two Oscars earlier this week, saw its original soundtrack climb on both the main singles and albums charts of the U.S. Billboard, the latest charts showed Wednesday. "Golden" from the soundtrack…
President Lee thanks Japan, Qatar, Saudi Arabia for support in evacuating Koreans from Middle East
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
President Lee Jae Myung has sent letters to the leaders of Japan, Qatar and Saudi Arabia to express his gratitude for their cooperation in evacuating Korean nationals from the Middle East, Cheong Wa Dae said Wednesday, with the U.S.-Israel war with Iran…
'The King’s Warden'
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260318/the-kings-warden?utm_source=rss
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
South Korean cinema has not been doing as well as expected after "Parasite" won at the Oscars several years ago. After a few years without a megahit, "The King’s Warden," directed by Jang Hang-jun, is mesmerizing South Korean moviegoers. Released on Feb.…
Actor handed over to prosecution on DUI charges
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
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 Police Station said it sent Lee's case to…
THURSDAY, March 19, 2026
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/todayinhistory/20260318/thursday-march-19-2026?utm_source=rss
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
1279-Mongolian victory at the naval Battle of Yamen ends the Song Dynasty in China 1644-Two hundred members of the Peking imperial family and court commit suicide out of loyalty to the last Ming Emperor, Chongzhen 1863-Confederate cruiser SS Georgiana is…
N. Korea, Russia mark 77th anniversary of bilateral treaty on economic, cultural cooperation
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
North Korea and Russia have marked the 77th anniversary of a bilateral treaty on economic and cultural cooperation, the North's state media reported Wednesday. Russia's acting ambassador to North Korea, Vladimir Topekha, reaffirmed Moscow's commitment to…
Korea to tighten monitoring of tariff-rate quota to prevent abuse by importers
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
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 said it has proposed…
Seoul shares up over 3.5% late Wednesday morning on tech surge
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Korean shares traded more than 3.5 percent higher late Wednesday morning, driven by sharp gains in blue chip tech shares, including Samsung Electronics and SK hynix. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) had jumped 204.27 points, or 3.62…
China should study US invasion of Iran carefully
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Less than two months into this year, the U.S. has invaded Venezuela and launched military strikes on Iran. The former's leader is in U.S. custody, while Iran's supreme leader was killed on the first day of the strikes. Many pundits say these events hurt…
Gov't to temporarily designate naphtha as economic security item amid supply woes
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
The government will temporarily designate naphtha as an economic security item following supply shortages due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East, Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol said Wednesday. South Korea imports more than half of its naphtha through…
Trump wants help from allies
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260318/trump-wants-help-from-allies?utm_source=rss
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Trump wants help from allies
Korea adds 234,000 jobs in February; youth unemployment hits 5-year high
Published: March 18, 2026 03:52
Korea added 234,000 jobs in February, marking the fastest on-year growth in five months, though a slump in youth employment and the construction sector persisted, data showed Wednesday. The number of employed people rose by 0.8 percent from a year earlier…
Israel says it killed 2 top Iranian officials in wartime blow to country's leadership
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Israel said Tuesday it killed two senior Iranian security officials in overnight strikes in a major blow to the country’s leadership. Iran, which did not immediately confirm either death, fired new salvos of missiles and…
Driverless taxis routine in Los Angeles as Korea tests robotaxis
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
LOS ANGELES — The steering wheel began to turn on its own. Sitting in the back seat of a white Jaguar I-PACE operated by Waymo, there was no one in the driver’s seat as the car eased away from the curb and merged into traffic. For a first-time rider, the…
Cuba reconnects electrical grid but millions still without power
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
Cuba has reconnected its electrical grid across much of the island, the Energy and Mines Ministry said early on Tuesday, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump escalated his rhetoric against the communist-run island, saying he could do anything he…
Trump says US no longer needs NATO allies, S. Korea or Japan to secure Hormuz Strait
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States no longer needs naval assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) allies, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing "military…
Trump says NATO's refusal to help on Iran is 'very foolish mistake'
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said the United States had been informed by most of its NATO allies that they did not want to get involved with the country's military operation in Iran, a move he described as a "very foolish mistake." But…
Top US security official quits, says Iran did not pose an immediate threat
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
WASHINGTON — A top security official in U.S. President Donald Trump's administration resigned over the war in Iran on Tuesday, saying the country had posed no imminent threat to the United States. Joe Kent, who headed the National Counterterrorism Center,…
Noridogam aims to 'bust truths' in 2nd album ahead of Asia tour
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
Singer-songwriter Noridogam, the solo project of Silica Gel guitarist Kim Chunchu, has released his second full-length album, “TRUTHBUSTER,” ahead of an Asia tour set to begin next month. With a theme about confronting one’s truths, the artist sings about…
Trump says his meeting with China's Xi will take place in 5 or 6 weeks
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he is postponing a highly anticipated trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping as the war with Iran upends U.S. foreign policy and delays an effort to ease tensions between the world’s…
From Broadway stars to wrestlers, your favorite celebrity is a BTS fan
Published: March 17, 2026 18:52
What do a Tony winner, a wrestler, an author and a tennis star have in common? A love for the global phenomenon BTS. As the seven-member boy group gears up for a historic comeback with its first full-length album in six years, its global fandom, known as…
BTS’ Seoul comeback concert gets full-throttle tourism push
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) said Tuesday that it will launch a series of tourism campaigns and promotional events with the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism ahead of BTS’ comeback concert scheduled for March 21 at Gwanghwamun Square in…
The Iran war’s muddled endgame
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260317/the-iran-wars-muddled-endgame?utm_source=rss
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
TEL AVIV – The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran flagrantly violates international law. But so has nearly every other war since the adoption in 1945 of the United Nations Charter, which prohibits the use of force except in self-defense or, as in the cases of the…
Hyundai Motor, Kia expand strategic ties with Nvidia for autonomous driving
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Hyundai Motor and Kia have decided to equip some of the carmakers' models with Nvidia's Level 2 and higher self-driving technologies in their latest strategic partnership, the companies said Tuesday. The broadened framework is aimed at activating the…
Hana Bank to offer $104 mil. financing for SMEs in Jeolla region
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Hana Bank said Tuesday it will provide 155.6 billion won ($104 million) in financing support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in North and South Jeolla provinces in partnership with local authorities and state-backed guarantee agencies. The…
Afghanistan says 400 people killed in Pakistan strike on Kabul hospital
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
KABUL, Afghanistan — Afghanistan accused Pakistan of killing at least 400 people in an airstrike on a drug rehabilitation hospital in the Afghan capital late Monday. It marked a dramatic escalation of a conflict that began late last month and has seen…
Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun praised after ‘privilege’ backlash flips
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Seohyun of Girls' Generation is drawing praise after successfully completing a classical concert debut that initially sparked accusations of “celebrity privilege” — only for the narrative to shift as her donation plans and intense preparation came to…
Korea ranks No. 1 in export of memory chips, SSDs, face masks, 78 other items: report
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Korea had 81 products that led global exports in 2024, including memory chips, solid state drives (SSDs) and face masks, a report showed Tuesday. The report published by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) showed that the value of 81…
Defense ministry to publish white paper for 1st time in 4 years
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The defense ministry is preparing to publish its defense policy paper for the first time in four years later this year, according to ministry officials Tuesday. The biennial defense white paper had not been updated since 2022, in the wake of a failed…
FM Cho sidesteps questions on whether US asked Seoul to send warships to Middle East
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun sidestepped questions Tuesday on whether the United States had formally asked South Korea to deploy warships to the Middle East as Seoul faces pressure after U.S. President Donald Trump urged allies to send naval vessels to…
US confirms Tesla as buyer of LG Energy Solution's July battery deal
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The U.S. government has confirmed that global electric vehicle (EV) giant Tesla was the customer in a battery supply deal secured by LG Energy Solution in July, industry sources said Tuesday. The U.S. Department of the Interior posted the results of the…
Moments of grace
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260317/moments-of-grace?utm_source=rss
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
“The Very Special Moment,” a collection of homilies for healing retreat by the Rev. Anthony Saji, was published by Pauline in 2013. The second volume of his homilies, titled “Moments of Healing,” was also published by Pauline in 2021. This year, his third…
Seoul shares close higher on oil price retreat, tech boost
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Korean shares closed more than 1.5 percent higher Tuesday, rising for the second day, amid a drop in global oil prices and the strong performance of blue chip tech shares boosted by reignited optimism in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector. The…
Your company’s Slack chat is the new DMZ
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260317/your-companys-slack-chat-is-the-new-dmz?utm_source=rss
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The new DMZ is not in the hills of Cheorwon, the town on South Korea's northeastern border — it’s in your company Slack chat. For decades, the Korean Peninsula has been understood through a deceptively simple image: a line that is fixed, fortified and…
USFK presence, energy route dependance give Washington leverage over Seoul
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
South Korea may be more vulnerable than most U.S. allies to pressure to join a proposed coalition to police the Strait of Hormuz, with U.S. security for the Korean Peninsula and the country’s reliance on the strait for energy shipments serving as…
K-pop in full bloom
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/editorial/20260317/ed-k-pop-in-full-bloom?utm_source=rss
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Has spring arrived early for K-culture? The animated film “KPop Demon Hunters" garnered two Oscars on Sunday (local time). One was for Best Animated Film and the other for the song "Golden," which won in the Best Original Song category. While "Golden" had…
Private oil reserve
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/opinion/20260317/private-oil-reserve?utm_source=rss
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Private oil reserve
Hyundai Motor Group introduces hydrogen vision at Japan expo
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Hyundai Motor Group has introduced its hydrogen brand and business platform at Japan’s H2 & FC EXPO to promote the carmaker’s global leadership in the hydrogen value chain, the company said Tuesday. The carmaker showcased its HTWO hydrogen platform to…
Israel launches new strikes on Tehran, Beirut as Iran hits back on Gulf neighbors
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Residents of Dubai and Doha, Qatar, awoke to the sound of explosions Tuesday as air defenses worked to intercept new waves of incoming Iranian fire, and Israel launched new strikes on Iran and Lebanon, as the war in the Middle…
Cabinet endorses special law on $350 bil. investment pledge to US
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The Cabinet on Tuesday endorsed a special law to facilitate Korea's $350 billion investment pledge to the United States, paving the way for implementation of the commitment under a bilateral trade deal reached last year. The approval came five days after…
K-pop superstars signal bold new era with ‘BTS: The Return’ trailer
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Global K-pop phenomenon BTS has signaled the start of a new chapter with the release of the first trailer for “BTS: The Return,” a behind-the-scenes documentary chronicling the making of the group's upcoming fifth studio album, “Arirang.” In the preview,…
Ex-President Yoon, wife face same court in separate trials
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, former first lady Kim Keon Hee, face separate trials at the same court Tuesday for the second time over corruption and other allegations. Yoon is scheduled to appear at the Seoul Central District Court for his…
Budget minister nominee emphasizes fiscal policy amid rising oil prices
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Budget Minister nominee Park Hong-keun on Tuesday called for an active role of fiscal policy in responding to external shocks, citing heightened uncertainty stemming from Middle East tensions that have kept oil prices elevated. "Rising oil prices could…
Prolonged Iran crisis could drag Korea's growth rate toward 0%: report
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The ongoing U.S.-Israel war against Iran could push Korea's economic growth rate toward zero percent if the conflict drags on for a year, a report showed Tuesday, underscoring the risks facing Asia's fourth-largest economy stemming from the Middle East…
SK chairman warns global memory shortage may last through 2030
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said the global memory chip shortage is likely to continue for several more years, potentially lasting through 2030. On the sidelines of Nvidia GTC 2026 in San Jose, California, on Monday (local time), Chey said supply…
Webtoon Entertainment eyes sustainable growth through creator-centric 'flywheel' strategy
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Naver Webtoon, the Korean subsidiary of the online content powerhouse Webtoon Entertainment, plans to strengthen its platform growth this year by expanding its creator-led ecosystem and advancing artificial intelligence technologies to connect diverse…
Everything Seoul lined up for BTS fans
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Seoul is transforming itself into an extended concert venue ahead of BTS' comeback show Saturday, with the city government rolling out a month of landmark lighting, themed festivals and guided tours designed to give the hundreds of thousands of fans —…
Gloom settles over Korean football after Asian woes
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Asian club competitions are over for South Korea, even if teams from other nations still have some way to go. In the first two weeks of March, both K League teams exited the AFC Champions League Elite, the continent’s top-tier tournament, at the Round of…
'Composed in Sweden, recorded in Korea': K-pop production goes global
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Megahit K-pop songs are no longer produced within a single country. Their melodies are written by European composers and their tracks refined by American producers, before final recording and performance are completed in Seoul. This globally distributed…
K-luxury resale booms: Bunjang’s 2025 data shows 52% growth
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The luxury resale market is entering a new phase of maturity, evolving from simple secondhand trading into a liquid luxury marketplace, according to a new report by Bungaejangter, a local secondhand marketplace also known as Bunjang. The company released…
Seoul apartments' publicly assessed prices jump nearly 19% in 2026, fastest in 5 years
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Officially announced prices of apartments in Seoul jumped 18.67 percent in 2026 at the fastest pace in five years, driven by sharp gains in home values in the capital's upscale districts and areas along the Han River, the transport ministry said Tuesday.…
Defense, foreign ministries raided over presidential residence relocation
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
A specia A counsel team raided the defense and foreign ministries Tuesday as part of its probe into suspicions linked to the presidential residence's relocation under former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The team said it was searching multiple locations,…
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ directors spark buzz with instant noodles at Oscars
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Even on the night of Hollywood’s most prestigious award show, “KPop Demon Hunters” managed to deliver a scene no one expected, as its directors casually snacked on raw instant noodles during the ceremony, sending social media into a frenzy. Maggie Kang and…
Care workers press gov’t for direct bargaining under new law
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Care workers nationwide have launched a coordinated push to bring government ministries they call their “real employers” to the bargaining table, citing a new labor law that expands the legal definition of an employer. They threatened to go on strike if…
Kumho Tire launches high-end tire for SUVs, EVs
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Kumho Tire has launched a new high-end tire — CRUGEN GT Pro — targeting growing demand for comfort tires specifically designed for premium SUVs, the company said Tuesday. The new model was developed to meet surging demand for highly durable tires…
KB Securities loses edge in IPO market
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Concerns are growing over KB Securities’ initial public offering (IPO) track record this year as a lull in major deal mandates has left a noticeable gap in its underwriting pipeline, putting pressure on co-CEO Kang Jin-doo, who oversees the firm’s…
Seoul capsule hotel blaze exposes fire safety blind spots ahead of BTS show
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
A Saturday fire that injured 10 people at a Seoul capsule hotel has exposed a critical weakness in Korea's fire safety laws, revealing how regulatory gaps leave hundreds of foreign tourists in sleeping pods vulnerable to fire — a hidden crisis that has…
Israel says killed Iran national security chief Larijani
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
TEHRAN - Israel said Tuesday it had killed Iran's powerful national security chief, Ali Larijani, in what would be a huge blow to the Islamic republic as fresh strikes rocked the Middle East from Tehran to Baghdad. Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz said…
Chasing the moon in a new world order
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Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
We have entered “the center of spring” when days and nights are of identical length. In Korean, this is called "chunbun." Already, you can spot yellow cornelian cherry blossoms and white plum blossoms peeking out from the trees in the neighborhood park.…
Oscar winner EJAE of ‘KPop Demon Hunters' goes viral for ‘gukbap’ after ceremony
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Producer-singer EJAE is winning hearts online — not just for her historic Oscars moment, but for how she chose to celebrate it. Instead of a glitzy Hollywood after-party, the Korean American artist marked the night with a humble bowl of “gukbap” (rice in…
FTC charges HDC chief for omitting subsidiaries in regulatory filings
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The antitrust regulator said Tuesday it has charged Chung Mong-gyu, chairman of major construction company HDC Hyundai Development, for omitting multiple subsidiaries from filings subject to interaffiliate trading regulations. Chung is accused of…
Tourists can now buy Seoul transit passes with overseas credit cards
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
Seoul will introduce a new payment system allowing foreign tourists to purchase public transportation passes using overseas credit and debit cards, as the city expects an influx of visitors ahead of BTS’ comeback performance on Saturday. The Seoul…
Galleries Art Fair to open next month with record participants
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The Galleries Art Fair, also known as the Hwarang Art Fair, is set to open for a five-day run with a record number of galleries participating, organizers said Tuesday. Established in 1979, the annual fair is the first of its kind in Korea and has long…
Defense chief says received no official US request on sending warships to Middle East
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The defense ministry has not received any official request from the United States to deploy warships to the Middle East, Minister Ahn Gyu-back said Tuesday following U.S. President Donald Trump's call urging allies to send vessels to protect the Strait of…
PPP reform drive questioned as incumbents cut while Seoul mayor is courted
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
The People Power Party's (PPP) local election nomination committee is facing criticism for its contradictory approach — barring incumbents from the race in some regions while repeatedly reopening registration in Seoul to recruit current Mayor Oh Se-hoon.…
Why K-pop concerts are breaking out of domes, infiltrating cityscapes
Published: March 17, 2026 10:32
As K-pop supergroup BTS prepares to stage a free comeback concert at Seoul's iconic Gwanghwamun Square on Saturday, the event is drawing attention not only for its scale but also for what it signals about the evolving spatial strategy of K-pop…
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