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πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Sogang University Professor Kim Young-wook's Research Team Receives Best Paper Award at 2026 Korean Electromagnetic Waves Society Winter Conference

Sogang University's graduate student, Sung Min-seo, won the Best Paper Award at the 2026 Korean Electromagnetic Waves Society Winter Conference for his research on using quantum artificial neural networks for radar micro-Doppler robotic dog classification.

Mar 23 β€’ 09:17 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Trump's 'Ultimatum for Hormuz' One Day Before... Black Monday with 1517.3 Won per Dollar

The Korean won has plunged past 1517.3 against the US dollar ahead of President Trump's ultimatum concerning Iran, marking a significant drop in the stock market and raising fears of a broader Middle Eastern conflict.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:42 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column] Why North Korea won’t be Trump’s next target

The article discusses the speculation surrounding the potential targeting of North Korea by the Trump administration following U.S. actions in Iran, emphasizing South Korean President Lee Jae Myung's rebuttal of such notions.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Chinese Scholars Say U.S.-China Talks Will Not Lead to North Korean-U.S. Contact, APEC in November as 'Opportunity Window'

Chinese experts believe that a U.S.-China summit will not directly lead to renewed U.S.-North Korea dialogue, but see potential for discussions during the upcoming APEC meeting in November.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:41 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Government Responds to April Crude Oil Crisis Rumors... 'Releasing Reserves and Securing Alternative Supplies'

The South Korean government plans to release oil reserves and secure alternative supply sources in response to fears of a crude oil shortage in April due to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Hwang Jong-woo, Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries nominee, "Plans for crew evacuation in crisis in the Persian Gulf"

Hwang Jong-woo, the nominee for Minister of Marine Affairs and Fisheries in South Korea, outlined plans to secure the safety of Korean sailors in the Persian Gulf amid rising tensions and the potential need for evacuation.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€œI will cultivate AI leaders with virtues”

The president of a South Korean university emphasizes the importance of AI leaders who possess communication skills and ethical values in the evolving job market influenced by artificial intelligence.

Mar 23 β€’ 08:06 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Significant Amount of the 25 Trillion Won Supplementary Budget Will Be Distributed as Local Currency, Not Limited to Energy Use

The South Korean government plans to allocate a significant portion of a 25 trillion won supplementary budget for local currency support, aiming to alleviate polarization and invigorate local economies amid uncertainties caused by global tensions.

Mar 23 β€’ 07:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies Concludes Student Exchange with Tohoku Bunkyo University, Establishes a Practical Cultural Exchange Venue for Korean and Japanese Students

Cyber Hankuk University of Foreign Studies and Tohoku Bunkyo University successfully held a student exchange event fostering cultural exchange between Korean and Japanese students.

Mar 23 β€’ 07:31 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜Arts Film Evangelist’ Critic Lim Jae-cheol Passes Away at Age 65

Lim Jae-cheol, a prominent film critic and representative of Emotion Books, who played a significant role in introducing unfamiliar art film directors to Korea, has passed away at the age of 65.

Mar 23 β€’ 05:45 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Court: Uniform prohibition of success fees for lawyers is not valid; lower court ruling rebuts Supreme Court precedent

A South Korean court ruled that success fee agreements between clients and lawyers based on trial outcomes are valid, contradicting a previous Supreme Court ruling that deemed such agreements invalid.

Mar 23 β€’ 05:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Removal of Weirs on the Geum River to Begin in the First Half of Next Year… Full-scale "Restoration of the Four Major Rivers" Underway

The South Korean government is set to begin the removal of weirs on the Geum and Yeongsan rivers as part of a major restoration initiative for the Four Major Rivers, aiming to tackle ecological issues.

Mar 23 β€’ 03:24 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The King and the Clown aims for extreme jobs... 'The King and the Clown' ranks third in Korean film box office

The film 'The King and the Clown' has surpassed 14 million viewers, ranking as the third highest-grossing Korean film of all time.

Mar 23 β€’ 02:49 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Intensive crackdown on illegal freight truck operations from the 24th... at toll booths and rest areas nationwide

The South Korean government will commence a concentrated crackdown on illegal freight truck operations starting from the 24th, targeting major roads across the country.

Mar 23 β€’ 02:14 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Exports Hit Record High Again from March 1 to 20... Semiconductor Exports Increased by 164%

Korean exports reached a record high for the period from March 1 to 20, driven by a remarkable increase in semiconductor exports.

Mar 23 β€’ 01:03 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Export Paths Blocked by EU 'Carbon Barrier'... Costs Expected to Rise from 2031

A new report reveals that South Korean exports to the European Union will significantly impact due to the EU's Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism, with major effects expected starting in 2031.

Mar 23 β€’ 01:03 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€œExport goods tied to the sea, stopped payments”… Government's 8 billion emergency 'transfusion' amid logistics crisis

A Korean company exporting industrial plastic materials to the Middle East faces severe liquidity issues due to halted shipments related to the US-Iran conflict, prompting the government to allocate emergency funds to assist affected businesses.

Mar 22 β€’ 22:08 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Why is a 26-year-old Canadian receiving testimony from the son of a former director of the North Korean People's Revolutionary Party every month? [Hello Truth and Reconciliation Committee (Part 13)]

A Canadian researcher, Jack Greenberg, deeply engaged in studying South Korea's historical reconciliation and issues related to civilian massacres, shares insights from his extensive research and interactions with various stakeholders in the country.

Mar 22 β€’ 22:07 UTC
πŸ‡²πŸ‡½ El Financiero (ES)
Life & Tech

Director of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters' attended BTS's comeback: 'It was the first K-Pop concert I went to'

Maggie Kang, the Canadian-Korean director of 'K-Pop Demon Hunters,' attended BTS's comeback concert in Seoul, noting it was her first K-Pop concert.

Mar 22 β€’ 16:48 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'We will inform the world about the scale of the Korean civilian massacre comparable to the Holocaust'

'An international consultant and freelance journalist advocates for awareness of the Korean civilian massacres of the past.'

Mar 22 β€’ 12:44 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Responding to High Oil Prices with a 25 Trillion Won Supplementary Budget… To Be Processed on the 10th of Next Month

The South Korean government and ruling party are expediting the establishment of a 25 trillion won supplementary budget to address surging oil prices due to the Middle East crisis.

Mar 22 β€’ 11:33 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

March 23 Personnel Changes

The article details personnel changes within various departments of the South Korean government, including the Ministry of Finance and Economy and the Small and Medium Enterprises and Startups Agency.

Mar 22 β€’ 09:12 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Ministry of Defense Disperses Authority of the Intelligence Agency, Allows Appointment of Generals to New Leadership Positions

The South Korean Ministry of Defense is working to dismantle its military intelligence agency while establishing new bodies to distribute its previous functions, allowing for the appointment of active-duty generals to these leadership roles.

Mar 22 β€’ 08:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

A Glorious Start for β€˜BTS 2.0’... and the Homework Left by the Gwanghwamun Concert

BTS launched their new chapter with a spectacular concert at Gwanghwamun Square, celebrating their return with a blend of traditional Korean elements and modern sound.

Mar 22 β€’ 08:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Increasing Supply of Specialized Public Rental Housing for Youth, Seniors, and Single-Parent Households

The South Korean government is expanding the supply of public rental housing tailored for youth, seniors, and single-parent households, aiming to provide customized caregiving, job, and welfare services.

Mar 22 β€’ 05:41 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El PaΓ­s
Life & Tech

This Korean sunscreen has an invisible formula that hydrates like a cream and feels like you're wearing nothing

A new Korean sunscreen is gaining popularity for its invisible formula that hydrates well without leaving a heavy feel or white residue on the skin.

Mar 22 β€’ 05:15 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Jang-hee, publisher of JoongAng Ilbo, elected as the new president of the Korean Newspaper Association

Park Jang-hee has been elected as the new president of the Korean Newspaper Association amid challenging conditions for the newspaper industry.

Mar 22 β€’ 02:45 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ VG
World

14 killed at South Korean factory

Rescue workers have found 14 dead after an explosion and fire at a car parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea.

Mar 22 β€’ 02:44 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

β€˜BTS Home-Cooked Meal’ A Colombian and Korean Grandmother's Embrace at That Restaurant, β€œCome Again Next Time”

A Colombian grandmother visiting Korea to attend a BTS concert was emotionally moved when she visited a restaurant known for its connection to the band, where she shared a touching moment with the owner, a Korean grandmother.

Mar 22 β€’ 02:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Allowing Direct Landfilling of Household Waste During Maintenance Period of Public Incineration Facilities

The Korean authorities have permitted the direct landfilling of household waste at the Seoul metropolitan landfill during the maintenance period of public incineration facilities to reduce reliance on private waste disposal services.

Mar 22 β€’ 02:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Will the Art Market Emerge from the Recession? Domestic and International Art Fairs Gaining Momentum

The Korean art scene is experiencing an unusual surge in activity this spring due to several major exhibitions, leading into a series of anticipated art fairs.

Mar 22 β€’ 02:10 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· G1 (PT)
National & Local

At an awkward time, RIIZE inaugurates k-pop at Lollapalooza Brazil, leaving a good impression

The South Korean group RIIZE made its debut at Lollapalooza Brazil, performing k-pop despite a low turn-out due to a scheduling clash with another headliner.

Mar 22 β€’ 01:42 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

President Yoon directs to exclude multiple homeowners from discussions on housing and real estate policy

South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol has instructed that multiple homeowners be excluded from discussions and decisions related to housing and real estate policies.

Mar 22 β€’ 01:35 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Yens Castrof, a defensive resource for the national soccer team, is expected to score multiple goals before the A-match

Yens Castrof, a 24-year-old player from the Korean national soccer team, scored two goals for his club Borussia MΓΆnchengladbach in a recent Bundesliga match, raising expectations for his performance in upcoming international matches.

Mar 22 β€’ 00:59 UTC
πŸ‡§πŸ‡· Folha (PT)
World

BTS celebrates Korean roots in return show broadcast worldwide

BTS held a momentous comeback concert on March 21, 2026, in Seoul, marking their first performance together after a four-year hiatus.

Mar 21 β€’ 13:20 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ El Mundo
National & Local

The K-pop kings BTS take Seoul by storm in their comeback concert

BTS, the immensely popular South Korean boy band, held their first concert in nearly four years on Saturday, delighting fans in Seoul and around the globe.

Mar 21 β€’ 12:17 UTC
πŸ‡¨πŸ‡Ώ Novinky.cz
National & Local

Fourteen dead in fire at South Korean auto parts factory

A tragic fire at a South Korean auto parts factory has resulted in fourteen fatalities.

Mar 21 β€’ 12:05 UTC
πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ Guardian
National & Local

At least 11 people killed in fire at South Korean car parts factory

A fire at a South Korean car parts factory has resulted in at least 11 deaths and nearly 60 injuries, with rescue efforts ongoing for missing individuals.

Mar 21 β€’ 10:03 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Passage of Major Crime Investigation Office Law Led by Democratic Party following Public Prosecution Office Law

The South Korean National Assembly has passed the Major Crime Investigation Office law, instituting the separation of investigation and prosecution.

Mar 21 β€’ 09:44 UTC
πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡ͺ Postimees
National & Local

TRAGEDY: At least 11 workers trapped in fire at South Korean car factory

A fire at a South Korean auto parts factory has resulted in at least 11 fatalities and dozens of injuries, as rescue teams conduct searches in the ruins of the building.

Mar 21 β€’ 08:49 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή 15min
National & Local

11 people died in a fire at a South Korean car factory

A fire at a South Korean car factory resulted in the deaths of 11 people, with multiple injuries reported, while rescue efforts were hampered by potential structural collapse and hazardous materials.

Mar 21 β€’ 07:48 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡Ή Lrytas
National & Local

Horrifying fire at a South Korean car factory: 11 people dead, several injured

A devastating fire at a car factory in South Korea has led to the death of 11 people and injuries to many others, with emergency rescue efforts hampered by the risk of building collapse.

Mar 21 β€’ 07:08 UTC
πŸ‡±πŸ‡» TVNET
World

Fire in South Korean factory results in 10 dead and nearly 60 injured

A fire in an auto parts factory in South Korea has left 10 dead and 59 injured, with authorities still searching for four missing individuals.

Mar 21 β€’ 06:26 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

BTS's Billboard Appearance Draws Cheers of 'So Handsome' in Korean with Foreign Accents

Fans from around the world gathered in Seoul to celebrate BTS's reunion concert, showcasing their excitement with themed purple attire and heartfelt anticipation for the group's debut performance after 3 years.

Mar 21 β€’ 05:37 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Ministry of Justice forms a dedicated investigation team for the Daejeon factory fire... 'Thorough identification of responsibility'

The South Korean Ministry of Justice has established a dedicated investigation team to determine the causes and accountability for a recent factory fire in Daejeon that resulted in multiple casualties.

Mar 21 β€’ 03:16 UTC
πŸ‡―πŸ‡΅ Asahi Shimbun (JP)
National & Local

Fire at a South Korean auto parts factory leaves 10 dead and 4 missing

A fire at an auto parts factory in Daejeon, South Korea, has resulted in 10 deaths, over 60 injuries, and four missing persons as rescue efforts continue.

Mar 21 β€’ 01:51 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Guest Article] Supporting the North Korean Team Creates a Stage for Unity Beyond Ideology

The article discusses the formation of a support group for the North and South Korean women's football teams during the AFC Asian Cup in Australia, emphasizing the spirit of reconciliation amidst political tensions.

Mar 20 β€’ 23:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

[Column by Jeong Wook-sik] Awaiting President Lee Jae-myung's 'Special Declaration'

The article discusses the ongoing stalemate in inter-Korean relations and suggests that President Lee Jae-myung should make a 'Special Declaration' to redefine the vision for these relations amid rising uncertainties on the Korean Peninsula.

Mar 20 β€’ 23:10 UTC
πŸ‡°πŸ‡· Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

The Truth of the North Korean Remittance Through Sangbangwool Seen Through the Interview with Prosecutor Park Sang-yong

The article discusses the ongoing investigation into the North Korean remittance case related to Sangbangwool, highlighted by an interview with prosecutor Park Sang-yong, as political tensions rise in South Korea.

Mar 20 β€’ 23:10 UTC
πŸ‡³πŸ‡΄ Aftenposten
World

Ten dead in fire at South Korean car factory

Ten people have died in a fire at a car parts factory in South Korea with numerous injuries and missing persons.

Mar 20 β€’ 22:43 UTC

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