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Ian Werther

South Korea's Lee Jae-myung Reaches 66% Approval in Gallup Poll

A Gallup Korea poll released in mid-March shows President Lee Jae-myung with a 66% approval rating, up 1 percentage point from the previous week and the highest level since his government took office. Disapproval sits at 24%, with 11% undecided, based on a nationwide survey of 1,002 adults conducted

South Korea braces for cold nights, rising dust, and rough seas this weekend

South Korea is bracing for a typical spring weekend with a marked day-to-night temperature swing. Daytime highs are expected to top 10°C in many regions, but mornings and evenings will still feel chilly. The shift from cool to mild temperatures will be pronounced, so residents and travelers should plan

KAIST president to remain in office amid delayed successor selection

KAIST President Lee Kwang-hyung has reversed his decision to resign and will continue to serve as president until a successor is appointed, the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology said on March 13. The university cited the need to maintain stability while the presidential selection process is delayed. The

South Korean police raid lawmaker Kim Byung-gi's son's home, prompting new action

A South Korean independent lawmaker, Kim Byung-gi, faced new police action on his son after a raid targeting the younger Kim’s home in Dongjak District, Seoul. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Public Crime Investigation Unit searched the residence and the son’s vehicle for about seven hours, from

Krafton, Hanwha Aerospace Forge Physical AI Defense Alliance

Krafton, the Korean video game maker behind the popular PUBG series, and Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 13th that they will form a strategic alliance focused on physical AI, aiming to develop and commercialize technologies across defense and other sectors. Krafton’s stock rose more than 9 percent in early

Cuba’s Power Crisis Deepens as China, Russia Back Havana Under U.S. Embargo

C Cuba faced widespread power outages on March 4, with Havana and most of the island affected as the electricity grid failed in the middle of the day. The scene underscored a persistent energy crisis tied to fuel shortages and longstanding sanctions. Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodríguez held back-to-back telephone

South Korea's Korean Essence exhibition promotes traditional crafts for global markets

South Korea’s First Lady Kim Hye-kyung attended the opening of a government-sponsored exhibition of traditional crafts, titled Korean Essence, at Culture Station Seoul 284 in central Seoul. The event, organized by the Public Procurement Service, is part of a government effort to promote traditional cultural goods as government procurement

South Korea Publishes New English Edition Reexamining Nuremberg Trials Through Douglas Kelley

A new English edition from South Korea revisits the Nuremberg trials through the lens of Douglas Kelley, a U.S. Army psychiatrist who observed the Nazi defendants at the proceedings. The book, written by a journalist and translated for broader audiences, reconstructs Kelley’s methods and questions about what the

Iranian drone intercepted over Dubai DIFC; banks shift to remote work.

On the 13th, an Iranian drone intercepted over Dubai’s International Financial Centre (DIFC) was shot down, and debris from the interception struck a downtown Dubai building, causing minor damage to its exterior. No injuries were reported. Authorities did not disclose whether the target was a missile or a drone.

Naver Maps to Display BTS Venue Facilities at Seoul's Gwanghwamun

Naver will display key concert facilities on its map service for BTS’s March 18 performance at Gwanghwamun in central Seoul. The update will show restrooms, gates, screens, and information desks, with the entire venue laid out like an indoor map to help visitors navigate on the day. The service