Korea to deploy 20 million barrels of Middle East crude through swap, delays urea measures

Korea is moving to release 20 million barrels of Middle Eastern crude from its strategic reserves and distribute them to local refiners under a swap arrangement that is expected to help sustain supply through the end of June.

2026-03-31

Kospi’s double-digit plunge, rebound mark Korea as one of most volatile markets amid Iran war

The Kospi performed a dramatic rebound on Thursday, surging nearly 10 percent and showing greater fluctuations than major global peers such as the Nikkei 225, which rose 1.9 percent, and the S&P500, which inched up 0.78 percent overnight.

2026-03-05

Defense chief prioritizes overseas Korean troops' safety following U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran

National Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back on Monday called for the safety of Korean troops dispatched overseas to be the top priority amid escalating tensions in the Middle East due to U.S.-Israeli strikes against Iran.

2026-03-02

Activists report over 7,000 fatalities from Iran's crackdown on protests

The death toll from a crackdown over Iran’s nationwide protests last month has reached at least 7,002 people killed, with many more still feared dead, activists said Thursday.

2026-02-12

Over nine in 10 Koreans view nation's political polarization as 'serious,' poll reveals

Over 90 percent of Koreans believe the nation suffers from “serious” political and ideological divisions, according to poll numbers released on Wednesday.

2026-02-11

Red Cross Middle East chief hopes Korea serves as 'voice of humanity' in conflict zones

The Middle East director of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) has expressed hope that Korea can play a role in upholding international humanitarian law in conflict zones across the world as "a voice of humanity."

2026-02-10

Cambodian migrant workers face an uncertain future as Thai border conflict drives them home

Hundreds of thousands of Cambodian migrant workers have been heading home from Thailand as the two countries work to keep a cease-fire in armed clashes along their border.

2025-08-12

Thailand and Cambodia agree to 'immediate and unconditional' ceasefire, Malaysian prime minister says

Thailand and Cambodia have agreed to an “immediate and unconditional” ceasefire in a significant breakthrough to resolve deadly border clashes that entered a fifth day, Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said Monday.

2025-07-28

Trump is open to regime change in Iran, after his administration said that wasn't the goal

U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday called into question the future of Iran's ruling theocracy after a surprise attack on three of the country’s nuclear sites, appearing to contradict his administration's earlier comments about the attack.

2025-06-23

North Korea reports on Israel-Iran war without its own commentary

North Korea's mainstream newspaper on Monday reported on the ongoing armed conflict between Israel and Iran, citing statements from Russia and Iran without direct commentary of its own.