S. Korea enters emergency mode as Middle East crisis bites
Cheong Wa Dae estimates Middle East repercussions to persist for up to 6 months
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Fitness influencer Joe Yoon has 1.2 million followers on Instagram keen to keep moving pain-free as they age, and counts athletes among them
· Kavita Daswani
CJ CheilJedang rolls out automated gimbap for global boom
South Korean food giant CJ CheilJedang said Wednesday it has opened the industry's first fully automated production line for frozen gimbap, in a preemptive bid to meet rising global demand for the beloved Korean rice roll.
· No Kyung-min
Revenge for hire spreads among young Koreans
South Korea is seeing a rise in a peculiar form of crime known as “proxy revenge,” in which individuals hire strangers online to vandalize targets they hold grudges against.
· Yoon Min-sik
LIG Nex1 joins hands with Palantir on AI defense
South Korean defense contractor LIG Nex1 said Wednesday it has partnered with Palantir Technologies to develop integrated defense solutions for the United Arab Emirates, deepening its push into artificial intelligence-driven military systems.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Kim vows North Korea's 'unshakable' support for Russia
SEOUL — North Korea's leader Kim Jong Un said his country will always support Russia, and complimented his counterpart in a letter published by state media on Wednesday.
· Agence France-Presse
S. Korean sub to make trans-Pacific journey for joint drills with Canada amid major bid
A 3,000-ton South Korean naval submarine will travel across the Pacific for the first time to take part in joint drills with Canada in June, aimed at bolstering maritime security and arms industry cooperation, the Navy said Wednesday.
· Yonhap
S. Korean stocks surge on hopes of end to US-Iran war
Seoul stocks opened sharply higher Wednesday, as optimism grew over Washington's moves to end the monthlong war in Iran.
· Yonhap
Lee thanks Philippine president for assistance in repatriating notorious drug trafficker
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday expressed appreciation to Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. for his cooperation in repatriating a notorious South Korean criminal convicted in Manila over alleged cross-border drug trafficking and murder.
· Yonhap
Rights group exposes North Korea’s forced labour scheme that reaps US$500 million annually
The report details the ‘brutal’ conditions North Korean workers endure in Russia that reveal a pattern of ‘control, coercion and abuse’
· Maria Siow
N. Korea's Kim thanks Putin for congratulating him on reelection as president of state affairs
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has expressed his gratitude to Russian President Vladimir Putin for congratulating him on his reelection as president of state affairs, voicing hope for continued strong ties between the two nations, state media reported Wednesday.
· Yonhap
Qatari energy firm declares force majeure on LNG contracts with S. Korea: reports
A Qatari state-owned energy company on Tuesday declared force majeure on its long-term liquefied natural gas supply contracts with South Korea, China, Italy and Belgium due to damage caused by last week's missile attacks on its facilities, reports said.
· Yonhap
Is East Asia entering a missile age? Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan rearm
The prospect of a major conflict in East Asia is no longer confined to strategic forecasts, as military planning across the region increasingly reflects scenarios involving China and North Korea. In response, countries closely aligned with the United States – Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan – are accelerating the dev…
· RT
Choosing jail over enlistment. One Korean man's pacifist stand
First to refuse both military and alternative service on pacifist grounds in South Korea, Kim Min-hyung awaits criminal prosecution, a likely 18-month jail term, and the consequences that may follow
· Shin Ji-hye
Korea repatriates jailed drug kingpin from Philippines for prosecution
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Stream It Or Skip It: ‘Ready Or Not: Texas’ On Netflix, A Reality Show Where Two Funny Korean Buddies Take A Trip Through The Lone Star State
Ready Or Not: Texas is a South Korean Netflix reality series where longtime friends Lee Seo-jin and Nah Yung-suk take a very loosely-planned journey to Dallas, Houston and Austin, Texas. They have an extensive crew in tow, but the production is definitely lo-fi, with much of the footage shot on phones.
· Joel Keller
Kim vows 'irreversible' nuclear status, warns Seoul of 'merciless' response
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· Agence France-Presse
Defense chief says no official request yet from Washington for troop dispatch to Middle East
Seoul has yet to receive a formal request from Washington regarding troop deployment to the Middle East, though the two countries' military authorities remain in close consultation, the defense minister said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
FM Cho discusses Macron's S. Korean visit, Middle East situation with French counterpart
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun held Tuesday phone talks with his French counterpart to discuss preparations for French President Emmanuel Macron's upcoming state visit to Seoul and the evolving situation in the Middle East, officials said.
· Yonhap
Familiar name on top as KBO's preseason ends
The exhibition season in South Korean baseball drew to a conclusion Tuesday with a familiar name at the top of the standings.
· Yonhap
FM Cho requests LNG, oil procurement support in call with Omani counterpart
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday asked his Omani counterpart to help South Korea with liquefied natural gas and crude oil procurement amid supply disruptions due to the prolonged conflict in the Middle East, officials said.
· Yonhap
Korea Zinc chair secures board control in proxy battle victory
Shareholders back Choi Yun-beom over MBK-Young Poong, but rival bloc gains seat
· Ahn Sung-mi
S. Korea expresses 'regret' over Japan’s approval of history textbooks, urges rectification
New Japanese textbooks echo claims on Dokdo islets, downplay 'comfort women' and forced labor
· Lee Seung-ku
The 10 most-watched Korean films ever, as The King’s Warden draws nearly 15 million film-goers
Can The King’s Warden overtake The Admiral: Roaring Currents and Extreme Job to become the most-viewed South Korean film of all time?
· Pierce Conran
North Korean nukes can threaten US – Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country can pose a credible nuclear threat to the US as opposed to being a target for American attempts to project power.
· RT
North Korean nukes can threaten US – Kim
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has said the country can pose a credible nuclear threat to the US as opposed to being a target for American attempts to project power.
· RT
North Korea eyes adoption of formal police system to shed isolationist image
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
Belarusian leader to visit North Korea for first time
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
Vice Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul tapped as new Navy chief
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
· Hwang Joo-young
Full text: Resolution supporting the expansion of defense and defense industry cooperationbetween the Republic of Korea and Canada
Date of Introduction: March 2026 Sponsor: Chairperson of the National Defense Committee Resolution In 1919, during the dark period when the Republic of Korea lo
· Korea Herald
S. Korea revokes military honors awarded to officials involved in 1979 coup
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
· Hwang Joo-young
Lawmakers approve resolution on South Korea-Canada defense ties
South Korea's parliamentary National Defense Committee on Tuesday approved a resolution to support the expansion of defense and defense industry cooperation between South Korea and Canada.
· Son Ji-hyoung
South Korea seeks Omani support on oil, LNG as Iran war disrupts shipping
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday asked his Omani counterpart for support on crude oil and LNG supplies, Cho's office said, due to shipment disruptions linked to the conflict in the Middle East.
· Middleeasteye
Kim promete afianzar "de forma irreversible" el estatus nuclear de Corea del Norte
En esta imagen proporcionada por el gobierno norcoreano, su líder, Kim Jong Un, ofrece un discurso durante una sesión de la Asamblea Suprema del Pueblo en el parlamento en Pyongyang, Corea del Norte, el lunes 23 de marzo de 2026. Periodistas independientes no tuvieron acceso a la cobertura del evento mostrado en est…
· Kim Tong Hyung
Seoul stocks rebound on hopes of easing tension in Mideast
Seoul stocks closed sharply higher on Tuesday amid hopes that the US-Iran war may end soon. The Korean won sharply strengthened against the US dollar.
· Yonhap
Politicians are shaving their heads again, but does anyone care?
Head-shaving protests have returned to South Korean politics as the local election draws near. But some question the efficacy of such protests, saying the once powerful political tool has become overexploited.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Middle East conflict leads to plastic bag shortages in Korea
Fears of a plastic and vinyl product shortage are spreading in South Korea, as geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have disrupted the global supply of naphtha and prompted some consumers to stockpile municipal garbage bags.
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Getting sprinklers into older buildings: Can Seoul succeed where past attempts have failed?
Older mixed-used buildings remain in regulatory blind spot, increasing risk of fire
· Lim Jae-seong
Iranian ambassador to meet Korean lawmakers amid tensions with US
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
· Hwang Joo-young
Officers disciplined over martial law seek to overturn sanctions
I’m a staff reporter for The Korea Herald, covering national security and foreign policy across the Defense, Foreign and Unification Ministries, as well as the National Assembly. Before entering journalism, I served as an Air Force lieutenant, working as an interpreter and junior planner at the ROK–US Combined Force…
· Hwang Joo-young
SK Innovation stands by SK On amid restructuring
SK Innovation CEO Choo Hyeong-wook on Tuesday reaffirmed the group’s commitment to its battery business at a shareholders meeting in Seoul, dismissing concerns over a potential stake sale of SK On.
· Byun Hye-jin
Your favorite Korean travel duo is going to Texas
Na Young-seok, Lee Seo-jin expand YouTube hit into Netflix US travelogue
· Lee Yoon-seo
Lee orders ‘preemptive emergency response’ over Middle East shockwaves
For over a decade, I’ve navigated the complexities of North Korean affairs, security, and foreign policy from both Seoul and Washington, D.C. As the National Desk Political Team Lead, I track the pulse of geopolitics, closely following developments from the Unification Ministry and the Foreign Ministry. My mornings …
· Ji Da-gyum
N. Korean leader brands South ‘most hostile state,’ hinting at fundamental changes
Since 2017, I have covered South Korea’s political and economic landscape as a reporter, with a focus on foreign affairs, inter-Korean relations and security.As a foreign affairs reporter, I closely follow developments from the Ministry of Unification, the Foreign Ministry and the Defense Ministry, tracking shifts i…
· Jung Min-kyung
India, S. Korea highlight democracy, human cost of terrorism
The Embassy of India in Seoul and the National Museum of Korean Democracy on Tuesday opened an exhibition highlighting the human cost of terrorism and the importance of democratic values.
· Sanjay Kumar
Starbucks Korea decaf sales surpass 200 million cups
Starbucks Korea said Tuesday its cumulative sales for decaffeinated coffee surpassed 200 million cups as of last February.
· Lee Han-gyoul
After the record-breaker, 'Project Hail Mary' looks to keep Korean theaters full
Ryan Gosling's sci-fi adventure posted strongest opening for a foreign film in Korea this year
· Moon Ki-hoon
Seoul reviews naphtha export restrictions amid Mideast supply disruptions
The government is considering imposing restrictions on naphtha exports as South Korea is facing supply shortages of the material, widely used across petrochemical and other industries, due to persisting geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Seoul officials said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
South Korean weapon outdoes US rival, Singapore’s secret to aging well: 7 Asia highlights
From Trump’s Pear Harbour joke to ‘super-aged’ Singapore’s secret to aging well, here are a few highlights from SCMP’s recent Asia reporting
· SCMP
Ingredients outshine brand power in Korean skincare
Efficacy is eclipsing everything else in the Korean beauty industry.
· Hong Yoo