Iran warned of retaliation after a U.S. airstrike on Kharg Island, home to Iran’s key crude export facilities. Iranian state media quoted the country’s armed forces saying that if Iran’s oil and energy infrastructure is attacked, it would strike the energy infrastructure of oil companies that

Hyundai Motor Co. said it has identified safety issues with the All-New Palisade’s second- and third-row power-seat folding function. Under certain conditions, the system may fail to detect contact with a passenger or object, leading the company to temporarily halt sales of the affected option. Reuters reported that a

Seoul’s Gangnam Police confirmed that actor Lee Jae-ryong, 62, is under investigation on suspicion of drunk driving and leaving the scene after a crash. The actor, who has prior drunk-driving records, was questioned after the incident in the Gangnam district and later admitted to the charges following initial denials.

South Korea’s president, Lee Jae-myung, has publicly condemned media outlets for reporting unverified claims that he was tied to organized crime during the 2022 presidential race. His response followed a Supreme Court decision that upheld a lower court’s verdict against Jang Young-ha, a Seongnam Sujeong District official from

Spring-like conditions are returning to the Korean peninsula, with milder daytime temperatures forecast around 15C, but mornings will remain chilly, producing a notable day-to-night temperature swing. Starting tomorrow, a springtime pollutant remains a concern. The air is already stagnant, and a new influx of fine dust is expected to ride

Krafton, the South Korean game developer behind PUBG, and Hanwha Aerospace announced on the 13th that they have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly develop physical AI technology and set up a joint venture. The agreement targets strategic collaboration across defense-related and civilian applications, with a focus on turning

The Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA) forecasts a cloudy day nationwide on Sunday the 15th, with most regions clearing gradually in the evening. Fine dust is expected to be elevated in the Seoul metropolitan area, western Gangwon Province, and the Chungcheong region, reflecting a period of stagnant air and incoming continental

The weekend in South Korea is expected to be largely dry with overcast skies and no significant rainfall, making outdoor activities comfortable. Daytime temperatures should be mild, while mornings and evenings will feel chilly. A heavy snow advisory that had been in place for parts of Gangwon Province’s mountainous

A weather forecast carried by Yonhap News Agency’s Yonhap TV warns that starting tomorrow, air quality in South Korea will worsen as pollutants generated domestically combine with ultrafine particles carried in from the northwest. The central regions are expected to remain under “bad” air conditions for the entire day,

Korea began enforcing a government-set price cap on refined petroleum products on the morning of the 13th, with nationwide gas stations posting new price information. On the day, the average price for a liter of gasoline fell to 1,872.62 won, down 26.16 won from the previous day,