The National Assembly’s Political Reform Special Committee in Seoul held a full meeting on the 13th to discuss the boundaries for the June 3 local elections, but it did not reach a final decision. There was, however, a shared sense that redistricting must proceed swiftly. Yun Geon-yeong, the ruling

President Donald Trump said on social media that, at his order, U.S. Central Command conducted one of the most powerful bombing campaigns in the Middle East and destroyed all military targets on Harq Island, an Iranian oil-export terminal near the Strait of Hormuz. The claim comes as Washington signals

Rising crude prices driven by ongoing conflict have boosted demand for Russian oil, with Indian and Chinese buyers increasingly sourcing from Moscow as the Hormuz Strait remains blocked. The Financial Times reports that the Russian government could see a substantial uptick in daily revenue from oil sales as a result.

Hong Ik-pyo, the Blue House’s senior secretary for political affairs, said on the 13th that the so‑called “indictment cancellation trade” controversy is “fake news” that could erode the public’s trust in government. Hong spoke on KBS 1TV’s current affairs program about the allegations surrounding the broadcaster

Samsung Electronics’ Galaxy S26 Ultra and wireless earbuds Galaxy Buds4 Pro have, according to global IT media, won multiple awards and earned high praise for security-focused hardware and audio quality. Industry reports dated the 13th noted the awards across several international outlets and events. The Galaxy S26 Ultra is highlighted

South Korea’s Education Ministry announced a plan to allocate medical school enrollments for the 2027 through 2031 academic years, focusing on regional expansion outside Seoul. The plan covers 32 medical schools located outside the capital and a total of 40 schools nationwide. The ministry disclosed the 2027 intake at

Researchers from Memorial University of Newfoundland and Labrador conducted a large-scale meta-analysis of 51 studies, encompassing about 220,000 participants, to examine whether the prenatal hormone environment could be linked to sexual orientation through the so-called 2D:4D finger-length ratio. The 2D:4D ratio compares the length of the index

Hyundai Motor’s Asan plant in South Korea faced a fresh flare-up in labor unrest after union leaders occupied a company office and damaged property, following a dispute over entry procedures at the factory gate. The incident comes after earlier clashes at the site over similar access controls. According to

The Financial Times reports that, as the Middle East conflict unfolds, Russia has emerged as the biggest beneficiary of the disruption to global oil flows. The blockade of the Hormuz Strait has redirected demand toward Russian crude, with FT citing a surge in Russia’s oil revenue as a result.

The National Pension Service of Korea and Allianz Global Investors signed an enterprise-wide strategic alliance on an MOU at the NPS Jeonbuk regional headquarters, marking the first time the pension fund formalized a cross-portfolio partnership with a global asset manager. AllianzGI is a global, full-service asset manager established in 1998.