Ian Werther

South Korea’s police have expanded the investigation into allegations of preferential treatment linked to university admission and employment involving the son of independent lawmaker Kim Byung-gi. The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency’s Public Crime Investigation Unit conducted a search and seized materials at the lawmaker’s son’s home,

A Swiss-based elevator maker, Schindler Holding AG, has lost its international investment dispute against the Korean government. The arbitral panel at the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) dismissed all of Schindler’s claims early on this morning. Schindler had sought about 320 billion won in damages, arguing that regulatory actions

In Nowon District, a typical snapshot of Korea’s fuel scene shows cars queuing at a gas station as the country implements an oil price ceiling. The government’s latest move comes as prices at the pump drift lower after a recent spike tied to regional tensions. As of 2

South Korea’s SK On wrapped up its participation in InterBattery 2026, the country’s largest battery industry exhibition, held at the Coex convention center in Gangnam, Seoul. The event ran from the 11th to the 13th, under the theme Unlock the Next Energy. The SK On booth drew visitors

A man in his 60s was arrested on suspicion of leaving the scene after a fatal hit-and-run in Wanju County, North Jeolla Province, police said Friday. The suspect was detained on charges related to fleeing a crime scene resulting in death. The incident occurred on the evening of the 12th,

South Korea’s Prime Minister Kim Min-seok met with U.S. President Donald Trump at the White House on the afternoon of the 13th local time, in a roughly 20-minute session that touched on Korea-U.S. ties and North Korea. Trump indicated an interest in meeting North Korean leader Kim

South Korea’s Hanwha Aerospace and game developer Krafton have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop AI-based “physical AI” technology for unmanned systems, with plans to establish a joint venture to commercialize the research and to widen the collaboration into space and aviation sectors. Physical AI refers to

Seoul’s Bankers Association Building hosted the first truth-finding hearing into the 10·29 Itaewon crowd crush, and families of the victims said the session underscored the need for further investigation and accountability. The event on March 13, 2026, marked the close of a series intended to clarify what happened

A New York Times analysis published on March 13, based on reporting from Asia and Washington, warns that US influence in the Indo-Pacific could be weakening in the wake of the ongoing Middle East war that began with Israeli-American strikes on Iran late last month. The piece is written by

Today’s sky across South Korea is expected to be mostly cloudy, with a mild spring warmth in the daytime. Inland areas began the day around 0 degrees Celsius, but temperatures are forecast to rise to about 12 degrees in Seoul and around 15 degrees in southern regions. The rapid