A truth-seeking hearing into the 10.29 Itaewon disaster opened its first session in Seoul, more than three years after the tragedy, with a focus on accountability and lessons for public safety. The hearing took place at the Bankers’ Hall in Jung-gu, Seoul, as the Special Investigation Committee for Truth-Finding

The Korea Meteorological Administration says this weekend, 13–14, will be largely cloudy across the country, but there is no forecast for rain or snow. People planning outdoor activities should be able to go ahead without weather-related worries. For Saturday, forecasters expect a morning low of -4 to 4 Celsius

The Financial Times reported that two weeks into renewed fighting with Iran, the United States has burned through key long-range weapons and strained munitions stocks, raising concerns about costs, supply, and future readiness. Tomahawk cruise missiles, produced by RTX, cost about $3.6 million each. U.S. forces bought only

The U.S. Department of Defense is expected to request up to $50 billion in additional military spending in the coming days as the conflict with Iran enters its third week. Washington officials view the funding as needed to sustain operations and replenish weapons stocks amid rapid usage. Long-range missiles

A Korean financial watchdog foundation has released survey results showing that while many adults invest in funds or ETFs, a substantial share of high-risk leveraged and inverse ETFs are taken on by investors who do not fully understand their risk structures. About six in ten respondents who invested in high-risk

The Democratic Party of Korea has moved to contain fallout from a controversy over alleged deals regarding prosecutorial reform. The party filed a defamation complaint with police against journalist Jang In-su, who claimed on a YouTube program that there had been a backroom agreement to cancel prosecutions in exchange for

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 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 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

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