Women’s Asian Cup: China coach says team on right track despite semi-final heartache
Ante Milicic says ‘brave’ team evolving ahead of next year’s World Cup in Brazil. Japan face South Korea in second semi-final on Wednesday
· Agence France-Presse
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Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent
· Korea Herald
Seoul shares open sharply higher on tech boost
South Korean shares kicked off nearly 3 percent higher Wednesday, driven by sharp gains in blue chip tech shares, despite continuing uncertainties in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
Trump says US no longer needs assistance from NATO allies, S. Korea or Japan to secure Strait of Hormuz
US President Donald Trump said Tuesday that the United States no longer needs naval assistance from North Atlantic Treaty Organization allies, South Korea, Japan or Australia to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, citing "military success" in ongoing operations against Iran.
· Yonhap
S. Korea to raise terror alert ahead of BTS comeback
The government announced Wednesday it will raise its terror alert near the venue for boy band BTS' concert marking their comeback in a preemptive safety measure.
· Son Ji-hyoung
[Graphic News] Majority of Korean companies plan to hire AI talent
Nearly 70 percent of South Korean companies plan to recruit artificial intelligence personnel this year, but many are struggling to find candidates who can contribute immediately, according to a recent survey by developer growth platform Grepp.
· Nam Kyung-don
Tesla to buy $4.3 billion of LG Energy battery cells from disbanded GM plant
Tesla is expanding ties with South Korea's LG Energy Solution, striking a deal to buy $4.3 billion worth of battery cells for energy storage systems that will be made in Lansing, Michigan.
· Michael Wayland, Lora Kolodny
North Korea's new legislature to convene March 22
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· Agence France-Presse
Trevor Paglen Selected as the 2026 LG Guggenheim Award Recipient
SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- LG and Guggenheim New York proudly announce Trevor Paglen as the 2026 LG Guggenheim Award recipient. Paglen is the fourth artist to be recognized as part of the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative, a five-year, multifaceted collaboration designed to research…
· PRNEWSWIRE
S.H. Kim faces return to South Korea even if he qualifies for Masters
S.H. Kim of South Korea walks to the 17th tee during the first round of The Players Championship golf tournament Thursday, March 12, 2026, in Ponte Bedra Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert)
· Doug Ferguson
Yabut, Song seize PGT Q-School lead with 67s
MANILA, Philippines – Ivan Yabut and Korean Lee Song delivered matching five-under 67s to seize early control of the Philippine Golf Tour Qualifying School, overcoming tricky conditions at Splendido Taal Golf Club on Tuesday and opening a three-shot lead over the field in Laurel, Batangas.
· The Manila Times
China leads world in anti-drone patents with US and South Korea far behind, law firm finds
Patent filings for anti-drone technology surged 27 per cent last year amid rising global security concerns, says Mathys & Squire
· Ralph Jennings
Women’s Asian Cup semi-final: Australia’s Kerr scores stunner to knock out holders China
Matildas captain strikes winner from an acute angle to send hosts into the final where they will face Japan or South Korea
· Agencies
O'food Sponsors Korean Speech Contest at University of Toronto
- About 450 Participants Attend University of Toronto Speech Contest- O'food Provides K-Food Products to Promote Korean Language and Culture
· PRNEWSWIRE
Iran’s Mexico Embassy says Iran is negotiating with FIFA to move World Cup matches
Irans’s players pose for a team photo before an Asian group A qualifying soccer match against North Korea for the 2026 World Cup, June 10, 2025, at Azadi Stadium in Tehran, Iran. (AP Photo/Vahid Salemi, file)
Korean Air extends Dubai flight suspension until April 19 over Middle East tensions
Korean Air Co. said Tuesday it will extend the suspension of its Incheon-Dubai flights through April 19 due to ongoing military conflict in the Middle East.
· Yonhap
K-drama Phantom Lawyer: Yoo Yeon-seok represents deceased clients in jaunty legal comedy
Yoo Yeon-seok and Esom star in this new Korean drama about a lawyer who unwillingly takes on the cases of ghost clients
· Pierce Conran
Lee orders review of vehicle curbs as oil prices surge amid Middle East tensions
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
Kumho Tire rolls out premium SUV tire in global push
South Korean tire maker Kumho Tire on Tuesday launched the Crugen GT Pro, a premium comfort tire tailored for sport utility vehicles, as part of its push to deepen its foothold in the global SUV and electric vehicle market.
· Ahn Sung-mi
Students returning from Middle East get one-stop education support
The Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education said Tuesday it will provide psychological support, child care services and guidance on South Korea’s education system for students and parents returning from the Middle East following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran.
· Lee Seung-ku
Oh Se-hoon joins Seoul mayoral race
Four-term mayor reverses stance amid party concessions, vows to drive innovation from Seoul
· Choi Jeong-yoon
Satellite images suggest THAAD capabilities remain in South Korea
Satellite imagery showing components of the US Terminal High Altitude Area Defense system have emerged, indicating that the missile defense system likely remains operational, despite reports that some assets were redeployed to the Middle East amid escalating tensions involving the United States and Israel on one sid…
· Choi He-suk
BTS say they're 'just country kids' ahead of comeback mega-gig
SEOUL — K-pop megastars BTS still see themselves as "country kids from South Korea," according to a trailer for a new documentary released Tuesday ahead of their huge comeback concert this weekend.
· Agence France-Presse
Seoul's classical April: Two festivals, a month without intermission
Seoul Arts Center Orchestra Festival and Seoul Spring Festival of Chamber Music return to fill April calendar
· Park Ga-young
Can South Korea afford to deploy naval forces to the Strait of Hormuz?
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
China link roils Korea Zinc control battle
CIC’s stake in MBK fund draws scrutiny as Korea Zinc pushes US-aligned supply chains
· Choi Ji-won
Foreign Minister ambiguous on US warship request
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun on Tuesday avoided a direct answer over whether Seoul had received a request from Washington to deploy a South Korean warship to the war-stricken Strait of Hormuz.
· Son Ji-hyoung
Shinsegae joins US AI push with new data center deal
Partners with Nvidia-backed firm to build Korea’s largest AI data center under US export program
· No Kyung-min
North Korea develops humanoid robots: report
North Korea has developed humanoid robots for public and educational use, a Japan-based pro-North Korean outlet reported Tuesday.
· Choi He-suk
Ruling bloc forges compromise on prosecution reform bill, bridging internal rifts
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
Seoul police ban civilian firearm retrieval ahead of BTS comeback concert
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said Tuesday it will temporarily bar civilian gun owners from retrieving firearms from police stations on Saturday as the city hosts K-pop group BTS’ comeback concert.
· Lee Seung-ku
Hybe shares edge higher ahead of BTS comeback
Shares of K-pop giant Hybe are edging higher as investors position for the long-awaited return of BTS, with the group set to hold its first performance in nearly four years at a comeback concert in central Seoul on Saturday.
· Im Eun-byel
Seoul rolls out tourism campaign to welcome BTS fans at Gwanghwamun
With BTS’ highly anticipated comeback performance scheduled to take place at Gwanghwamun Square on March 21, nearby areas in central Seoul are gearing up to welcome fans visiting the city.
· Lee Jung-joo
Global Aesthetic Trends Evolve Toward 'Anti-Sagging': The Expansion of the Structural Skin Laxity Improvement and Liquid Type PCL Collagen Stimulator Market
SEOUL, South Korea, March 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The global medical aesthetics market is rapidly shifting toward an "Anti-Sagging" paradigm, focusing on improving the fundamental causes of skin laxity. While traditional aesthetic approaches primarily addressed external signs of aging—such as wrinkle reduction and …
· PRNEWSWIRE
AI soulmate? KAIST builds hyper-personalized AI chip
Researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology have developed a semiconductor accelerator designed to run highly personalized artificial intelligence models directly on devices, a step that could expand AI services without relying on cloud computing.
· Park Han-na
Weak swimmers become heroes: Chinese tourists save Korean girl in Malaysia
Four Chinese tourists risked their own lives to rescue a young South Korean woman from drowning in Malaysia, according to Korean-language media.
· Yoon Min-sik
'Born in Korea, Play for the World': BTS wrap lights up Seoul
Kyobo Life Insurance has transformed its headquarters in central Seoul into a vibrant celebration of K-pop, unveiling a giant building wrap in collaboration with BigHit Music to deliver a message of hope and global ambition — just days before BTS’ highly anticipated comeback concert in the same area.
· Jeon Ji-woo
Hanwha takes stake in KAI amid space push
Hanwha Group has acquired a 4.99 percent stake in Korea Aerospace Industries, Korea’s sole aircraft original equipment manufacturer, strengthening cooperation with the aerospace firm despite ongoing competition.
· Lee Han-gyoul
Agoda and Gangwon State Join Hands to Elevate Gangwon into a Premier Global Travel Destination
SINGAPORE, March 16, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital travel platform Agoda and South Korea's Gangwon State have launched a strategic partnership aimed at transforming Gangwon into a leading international travel destination.
· PRNEWSWIRE
South Korea on guard against possible ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert
Over 8,000 officials will be deployed at Saturday’s event in Seoul amid heightened scrutiny over crowd safety
· Reuters
Nearly 1 in 5 Korean science Ph.D.s plan to leave Korea
Nearly 1 in 5 newly minted Ph.D.s in natural sciences in South Korea say they are planning to move abroad, raising concerns about a potential outflow of highly trained researchers from key science and technology fields.
· Yoon Min-sik
Inside Harim’s First Kitchen: A bet on premium home meals
Korea's poultry leader looks beyond chicken to expand into global food market
· Kan Hyeong-woo
Military launches probe after child hit by suspected stray bullet in playground
South Korea’s Army has suspended rifle shooting drills to conduct safety checks across all units, after an elementary school girl was injured at a playground in Daegu on Monday by what is believed to be a stray bullet.
· Lee Sun-young
Woman’s body found in Seoul’s Han River
A woman’s body was discovered in the Han River in eastern Seoul, prompting a police investigation into the circumstances of her death.
· Park Han-na
President Lee Jae Myung orders ‘watertight’ safety, security measures ahead of BTS show
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday called on government agencies to ensure that safety and security measures are fully in place for the BTS show to be held in central Seoul on Saturday.
· Choi He-suk
South Korea warns of 'worst-case scenario' on energy
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung warned that the worst-case energy scenario must be considered if the Middle East conflict continues, calling for diplomatic efforts to secure stable alternative energy sources.
· Middleeasteye
Shinsegae launches probe, apologizes for employee intercepting NCT Jaemin’s fan gift vouchers
South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group has launched an internal investigation after one of its employees at an E-Mart store was found to have intercepted gift vouchers that a K-pop idol had sent to his fans.
· Lee Sun-young
‘India is an experience,' embassy showcases tourism diversity in Seoul
The Embassy of India in Seoul showcased the diversity of India’s tourism offerings and recent infrastructural developments during a roadshow held in Seoul on Monday.
· Sanjay Kumar
South Korea’s Lee calls for safety, readiness against ‘terror’ acts at BTS concert
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· Mia Gonzalez
Administrative bloat 행정 비대화
In an economy being reshaped by algorithms and automation, the most expensive wager a government can make is on permanence. Yet that is precisely what South Korea is doing in 2026.
· Korea Herald