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Ian Werther

South Korean Actor Under Police Investigation for Drunk Driving After Gangnam Crash

Seoul, South Korea — South Korean actor Lee Jae-ryong is under police investigation after a traffic crash in the Gangnam district, with authorities saying his blood-alcohol level at the time was at a threshold that would trigger license suspension. Police also note that he has a history of drunk driving. Yonhap

Inland Korea braces for frost, icy patches as temperatures swing sharply

On Saturday the 14th, inland Korea will see subzero morning temperatures with a sharp daily temperature swing. The Korea Meteorological Administration forecast morning lows ranging from -4°C to 4°C, with daytime highs of about 9°C to 15°C. Inland areas are expected to experience frost early in

Hormuz Disruptions Cost Gulf States About $15.1B in Revenue, Global Energy Markets Shift

Gulf oil-producing nations have missed out on about $15.1 billion in energy revenue since the onset of the Iran-related conflict, a Financial Times report citing data from commodities analytics firm Kpler. The figure is equivalent to roughly 22.6 trillion won. The FT article notes that shipments through the

Daegu civil servant found dead at Beomeo-dong annex, Suseong District Office; autopsy planned

A civil servant in his 30s was found dead Thursday morning on the fourth-floor office space of the Beomeo-dong annex of Daegu’s Suseong District Office, police said. The deceased, identified only as A, was a public employee affiliated with the Suseong District. A cleaning worker found him unconscious and

South Korea's ruling party nomination chief resigns amid Daegu and Busan disputes

Lee Jung-hyeon, who oversaw the People Power Party’s nomination process for the June 3 local elections, said on Monday that he will resign from the post of chair of the nomination management committee. He cited an inability to pursue the direction he had envisioned any further and said he

South Korea Sees Cold Mornings, Warm Afternoons, Frost Risk, and Shipping Disruptions

This weekend in South Korea will not be extremely cold, but mornings are expected to be chilly with daytime temperatures turning milder, creating a fairly wide daily temperature swing. Tomorrow will bring some sun between thin clouds, while the day after may be cloudier with higher PM2.5 levels across

South Korea's KAIST president stays on as successor search proceeds to ensure stability

KAIST said that President Lee Kwang-hyung will remain in his post until a successor is appointed, following the board’s request for continuity during a critical period. The university described the move as a measure to maintain stability in operations and minimize disruption to teaching and research on the ground.

Seoul mayor's rejection of extra nomination window sparks tensions in ruling party

Jang Dong-hyeok, the leader of the People Power Party, told reporters at the National Assembly on Tuesday that fairness is the lifeblood of party nominations, in response to questions about Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon’s decision not to apply for an additional nomination window. Asked how he viewed Oh Se-hoon’

KAIST President remains in office until successor elected as leadership search stalls

KAIST President Lee Kwang-hyung has decided to remain in office, withdrawing his resignation and will continue leading the university until a new president is elected. The KAIST board had convened to select the 18th president, but none of the three candidates—Lee Kwang-hyung, Kim Jung-ho, a professor in Electrical and

South Korea's ruling Democratic Party tops poll, broadening appeal to moderates

A Korea Gallup poll released this week shows the ruling Democratic Party with 47 percent support among survey respondents, up one point from the previous reading. The main opposition People Power Party trails at 20 percent, down one point. Parties outside the five major groups collectively register small shares, while