South Korea moved to fully implement a government-imposed price ceiling on petroleum products, with President Lee Jae-myung presiding over the announcement at the Blue House. He asked citizens to report any gas stations that violate the rule to him without delay, saying he posted the call on X (formerly Twitter)

The Pentagon briefing on the 13th featured remarks attributed to Pete Hegseth about Iran’s leadership questions. He described Mojtaba Khamenei, who the article says has been named Iran’s new supreme leader, as “not a very strong” top leader and suggested he had been injured, with a possibility of

The Financial Times reports that France and Italy have begun talks with Iran to secure safe passage through the Hormuz Strait, citing three officials. France is among the participants, and Italy has started discussions as well. But the newspaper notes there is no guarantee the talks will advance, and no

National Changwon University has announced a full-scale merger with Gyeongsnam-do’s Geochang University and Namhae University, launching a four-campus era across Changwon, Geochang, Namhae, and Sacheon. The integration was proclaimed at an inauguration ceremony held on March 13, 2026, at the university’s main campus in Changwon. In remarks during

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