Ian Werther

Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra and the broader S26 lineup were officially released in Seoul on March 11, with the Ultra on display at Samsung’s flagship store in the city. The company highlighted AI features and a new privacy display designed to limit peering eyes and boost security. Tech

As tensions mount over Iran’s leadership and the future of the Hormuz Strait, oil markets and global investors are watching for signs of how far the confrontation could go. On Fos-sur-Mer, a port town in southern France, tankers and gas carriers were idling in the region, a reminder that

South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, presided over a senior aides meeting at the Blue House, announcing that the government has begun enforcing a petroleum price ceiling and urging citizens to report any gas stations suspected of violations without delay. On the 13th, President Lee posted on social media that

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that helping the Iranian people topple their regime has become a third war objective, announced during his first press conference since the hostilities began. He presented it alongside Israel’s existing aims in the conflict. Netanyahu stressed that two remains in place: preventing Iran

NC AI has introduced its Barco Game AI solution, announcing a new development ecosystem that connects game creation with global market entry. The aim is to establish a virtuous cycle that stretches from game制作 to market validation and publishing, creating an integrated flow that supports developers at every stage. The

Former Democratic Party of Korea leader Song Young-gil has criticized YouTube host Kim Eo-jun, who runs a pro‑favored channel, for discussing what he called a rumor about a deal to drop charges against Lee Jae-myung. Song spoke on CBS Radio’s program Park Jae-hong’s One Round Battle on

Netflix has announced a sequel to the animated feature K-Pop Demon Hunters, in a move that underscores the global reach of Korean content. Bloomberg News reports that on the 12th local time, Netflix formalized a multi-year exclusive partnership with co-directors Maggie Kang and Chris Appelhans to produce the follow-up. The

The U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced on December 12 that it has opened a Section 301 investigation into 60 trading partners to determine whether imports into the United States are produced with forced labor, a move that includes South Korea among the countries under review. Among the 60 countries

Hanwha Aerospace and Krafton have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop AI technology for physical systems and to explore establishing a joint venture. The agreement covers core research and development of physical AI, feasibility testing, and building technical and operational structures, with the goal of eventually commercializing the成果

The Democratic Party of Korea has named four candidates for the Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) governor race in the June 3 local elections. The contenders are No Yeong-min, a former chief of staff to the president; Song Gi-seop, a former Jincheon County head; Shin Yong-han, vice chairman of the Presidential Committee for