POLITICS

Is South Korea Preparing to Send Troops to the Hormuz Strait? Latest Updates from Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back stated on Tuesday that the U.S. has not yet officially sent any letters regarding military support, including the potential deployment of warships to the Strait of Hormuz.Minister Ahn made this statement during an aftern

SK Hynix to Launch ADR on U.S. Stock Market: What This Means for AI Semiconductor Dominance in 2026

SK Hynix is pursuing a listing of American Depositary Receipts (ADRs) on the U.S. stock market. The company aims to complete the listing by year-end. This move, involving the issuance of new shares, is seen as a strategic effort to secure substantial

Dr. Groot Expands into Sephora: What This Means for K-Beauty in North America

LG Household & Health Care's premium scalp care brand, Dr. Groot, is set to make its debut in Sephora, a leading U.S. beauty retailer, the company announced on Wednesday.The brand will first launch on Sephora's official online store on March 28, with

How South Korea is Responding to U.S. Naval Requests in the Hormuz Strait Crisis

The Blue House announced on March 20 that it is in close communication with the U.S. and other key allies regarding potential contributions to the U.S. request for naval deployments to the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple discussions are underway on this m

Why the Korean Army is Appointing Civilians as School Leaders: A Deep Dive into the Changes

The Army has officially initiated the process of transitioning branch school director positions, traditionally held by active-duty generals, to non-active personnel.According to military sources on Thursday, the Army began recruiting for directors of

Global AI Hub: How South Korea Secured Collaboration with 6 UN Agencies

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has successfully secured global cooperation in artificial intelligence (AI) from six United Nations (UN) agencies following an intensive diplomatic mission to New York and Geneva.On Tuesday, local time, Kim presided over a

How South Korea Plans to Navigate U.S. Trade Law 301: Key Insights

On Thursday, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Koo Yun-cheol announced that it will respond meticulously to maintain the balance of interests already agreed upon between the U.S. and South Korea, ensuring outcomes that are not

G7 Foreign Ministers Meeting: What to Expect from South Korea's Participation in 2026

South Korea's Foreign Minister Cho Hyun will visit France from March 25 to 27 to attend the first G7 Foreign Ministers' Expanded Meeting of 2026.During a regular press briefing on Tuesday, Foreign Ministry spokesperson Park Il explained that the gove

Korean Monks March for Peace: A Spiritual Response to U.S.-Iran Tensions

On Tuesday, Buddhist monks from the Jogye Order will perform a ritual prostration, known as ochetoji (五體投地), starting from Jogyesa Temple and continuing to the U.S. Embassy in Gwanghwamun, advocating for peace in Iran. Ochetoji is a practice where fi

No Official Request: South Korea's Defense Minister Responds to Trump's Troop Deployment Call

On Tuesday, Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back clarified that the U.S. has not formally requested any troop deployments in response to President Donald Trump's call for major allies to send forces to the Strait of Hormuz.Minister Ahn made this statement d