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
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Newest first · UTC+11:00Seoul 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
[Key Points] Kim tightens grip, North Korea turns hardline on South
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
April-like days continue in S. Korea, with a few seasonal drawbacks
Heavy jackets come off as weather warms, but wide temperature gaps, high fine dust levels raise health concerns
· Choi Jae-hee
10 BTS pilgrimage spots in South Korea every Army fan should visit
Explore iconic landmarks throughout the K-pop band’s history, from the current Hybe headquarters to their trainee-era haunts
· The Korea Times
CJ Cheiljedang apologizes again over price-fixing allegations
CJ Cheiljedang Corp., a major South Korean food company, on Tuesday apologized again over price-fixing allegations involving sugar.
· Yonhap
South Korea cuts fuel use as war hits economy, launches measures amid energy crisis
South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has cancelled a planned trip to China to address mounting economic concerns at home linked to the fallout from the Iran war, local media reported.
· Middleeasteye
S. Korea's exports to improve in Q2 on strong chip demand: survey
South Korea's exports are expected to improve in the second quarter of this year, despite soaring logistics costs from the Middle East conflict, backed by strong demand for semiconductors, a trade body said Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Ex-US official sees 'low' possibility for Trump-Kim summit during Trump's anticipated China trip
A former senior US official said Monday the possibility of US President Donald Trump having a summit with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un during his anticipated trip to China is "somewhat low" due to the ongoing war with Iran and the need to focus on the summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
· Yonhap
KT&G’s Esse tops W1tr in global sales
KT&G said Tuesday its super slim cigarette brand Esse recorded overseas sales of 1.11 trillion won ($740 million) last year, becoming the first single Korean cigarette brand to surpass 1 trillion won in global revenue.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Renault Korea expands EV production capacity at Busan plant
Renault Korea said Tuesday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Busan Metropolitan Government to invest in additional facilities for electric powertrain vehicle production at its Busan plant.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Looking for the one? In Korea, there's a screening process
South Korea’s matchmaking industry sheds stigma, becoming a strategic choice for singles seeking safer paths to marriage
· Park Jun-hee
Giants outfielder Lee Jung-hoo to be lone S. Korean at start of MLB season
When the 2026 Major League Baseball season begins this week, there will be only one South Korean on an Opening Day roster.
· Yonhap
Kim Jong-un says North Korea’s nuclear status is irreversible, threatens South
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· Herbie G
Asian shares mostly rebound after Trump hints at a possible end to the Iran war
Currency traders watch monitors near a screen showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI), top center, and the foreign exchange rate between U.S. dollar and South Korean won, top center left, at the foreign exchange dealing room of the Hana Bank headquarters in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, March 24, 2026. …
· Yuri Kageyama
Producer prices rise for 6th consecutive month in Feb. on high oil prices: BOK
South Korea's producer prices rose for the sixth consecutive month in February, driven by higher agricultural costs and rising global oil prices, central bank data showed Tuesday.
· Yonhap
Seoul stocks open sharply higher on hopes of easing tensions in Mideast
South Korean stocks opened sharply higher Tuesday, as investors pin hopes on easing military tensions in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
North Korea’s Kim vows to cement nuclear status and maintain hard line on Seoul
This photo provided by the North Korean government, its leader Kim Jong Un, center, claps hands as he was re-elected to the top post of the ruling Workers’ Party, during the party’s Congress in Pyongyang, on Feb. 22, 2026. Independent journalists were not given access to cover the event depicted in this image distri…
· Kim Tong Hyung
South Korea stocks lead Asia rally as oil slump eases jitters on Iran de-escalation signals
Asia-Pacific markets jumped Tuesday, with South Korean equities leading regional gains after a sharp drop in oil prices eased investor concerns following signs of de-escalation in the Middle East conflict.
· Lee Ying Shan
Professor flags unauthorized ‘Arirang’ merchandise on Chinese e-commerce sites
As K-pop supergroup BTS returns from a four-year hiatus with its fifth album, “Arirang,” unauthorized merchandise has begun appearing on Chinese e-commerce platforms, a Korean professor said.
· Lee Sun-young
'King’s Warden' is now highest-grossing Korean film of all time
“The King’s Warden” has become the highest-grossing film in South Korean box office history, surpassing 142.5 billion won ($142.5 million) in cumulative ticket sales.
· Lee Sun-young
US says S. Korea, 3 others keep developing country status despite pledge to forgo special treatment
The United States said Monday that South Korea and three other members of the World Trade Organization maintained their self-declared developing country status despite their pledge to forgo special and differential treatment in WTO negotiations.
· Yonhap
Kim Jong Un formally calls S. Korea 'most hostile' nation
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un formally called South Korea the "most hostile state" and warned of merciless consequences if provoked, the North's state media reported Tuesday.
· Yonhap
[Yasuto Watanabe] Building the energy resilience ASEAN+3 needs
Energy systems across ASEAN+3 (the Association of Southeast Asian Nations, plus China, Japan, and South Korea) are under increasing strain. Climate shocks are threatening infrastructure and supply. The rapid expansion of AI and digital infrastructure is driving a surge in electricity demand. And geopolitical tension…
· Korea Herald
[Grace Kao] My experience at BTS comeback concert in Seoul
“BTS is so back,” leader RM said as the show opened.
· Korea Herald
North Korea's Kim reappointed as president of state affairs
SEOUL - North Korea's rubber-stamp legislature has re-elected Kim Jong Un as president of state affairs, state media reported on Monday.
· The Manila Times
BTS comeback draws a smaller crowd than hoped, hitting parent company Hybe's shares
Shares in Hybe, the parent company of South Korean boyband BTS, fell 15% on Monday as their much-anticipated comeback in Seoul on Saturday drew a smaller crowd than expected.
· Joseph Wilkins
North Korea says summit with Japan is off unless Tokyo drops 'its anachronistic' ways
SEOUL — The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un said Monday a summit between her brother and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won't happen if Japan sticks to “its anachronistic” approach.
· Associated Press
Putin congratulates NK's Kim on reelection, voices hope for closer ties
Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on his reelection as chairman of the State Affairs Commission, expressing hope for stronger bilateral relations, the Kremlin said Monday.
· Yonhap
North Korea's Kim Yo Jong says summit with Japan is off
Kim Yo Jong, a sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, attends a wreath-laying ceremony at Ho Chi Minh Mausoleum in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 2, 2019. (Jorge Silva/Pool Photo via AP, File)
· Hyung Jin Kim
Disappointing BTS Seoul concert turnout causes agency stock to drop | South China Morning Post
The heavily secured Gwanghwamun Square performance drew 104,000 fans – less than half the turnout police expected.
台韓入境名稱爭議延燒 台灣外交部警告：反制升級
（德國之聲中文網）韓國電子入境卡（E-Arrival Card）將台灣列為「CHINA （TAIWAN）」的爭議持續受到關注，台灣外交部長林佳龍在22日播出的電視專訪中強調，若韓方在3月31日前未正面回應，台灣將自4月1日起在「台灣電子入國登錄表」中把韓國名稱改為「KOREA（SOUTH）」，以示對等。
· 德正
N. Korean leader's sister rejects Japan's summit proposal
The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un on Monday rejected Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's hopes for summit talks, saying Japan must first abandon "anachronistic practices."
· Yonhap
South Korea foreign minister requests Iran to ensure safety of vessels inside Strait of Hormuz
South Korean foreign minister Cho Hyun asked his Iranian counterpart on Monday to ensure the safety of vessels that remain inside the Strait of Hormuz, his office said.
· Middleeasteye
Top operations commander named new Navy chief
The defense ministry on Monday named Vice Adm. Kim Kyung-ryul as the new Navy chief, days after the former top officer offered to resign over his alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's botched martial law bid in late 2024.
· Yonhap
AI drives shift to decision-driven, leadership-ready talent
P&G Korea highlights early leadership training, as firms rethink hiring in AI era
· Jeon Ji-woo
Sex abuse against disabled women shuts down care facility
A district government in Incheon said Monday it has decided to shut down a residential care center for the disabled after its chief was accused of having sexually abused 19 women in his care.
· Yoon Min-sik
Iran war draining US arsenal that keeps North Korea in check
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· John Dale Grover
Hybe opens new in-house pop-up space for fans at Yongsan headquarters
Hybe has opened a new pop-up store space at its headquarters in Yongsan, central Seoul, offering fans a dedicated venue to experience its artists’ content, the company said Monday.
· Lee Jung-joo
JBNU medical school receives nonaccreditation decision, despite expanded quota under regional doctor plan
Jeonbuk National University has requested a reevaluation after its medical school was placed on a one-year grace period following a nonaccreditation decision by the Korean Institute of Medical Education and Evaluation, despite being granted an increased quota for the 2027 academic year, the Education Ministry said M…
· Lee Seung-ku
Korean won hits 17-yr low as Iran crisis escalates
The South Korean currency hit a fresh 17-year low against the US dollar on Monday, as geopolitical tensions stemming from the Iran crisis continued to weigh on investor sentiment and drive demand for hard currency.
· Yonhap
Korea rolls out reshoring accounts to pull US stock funds home
Tax incentives aim to curb dollar demand, ease won pressure, though safe-haven appeal remains key variable
· Im Eun-byel
US defense cuts Chinese batteries, Korea steps in
China-free defense supply chains open new opportunities for Korean battery makers beyond EV
· Byun Hye-jin
Foreign currency deposits fall for 2nd month in Feb.: BOK
Foreign currency deposits in South Korea fell for the second straight month in February, due to a decline in both individual and corporate deposits, central bank data showed Monday.
· Yonhap
Kim Jong-un cements control with reappointment as president of state affairs
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
Nearly 1 in 3 new research institute hires are women in 2024: report
Women took up nearly 32 percent of new hires at South Korean research institutes in 2024, rising steadily over the past decade amid government-led efforts to foster female scientists, data showed Monday.
· Yonhap
Lee underscores 'self-reliant defense' at 1st integrated defense meeting
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
Debate grows over North Korea's ‘third enrichment site’
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