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A gas station in Seoul on April 19 [YONHAP]

Kuwait's force majeure on oil shipments to have limited impact on Korea: Ministry

Kuwait's declaration of force majeure on crude oil shipments will have a limited impact on Korea's oil supply as the country has already been working to cope with the Strait of Hormuz blockade, an Industry Ministry official said Tuesday.

2026.4.21

The silhouette of the oil and chemical tanker Habip Bayrak sails off the Gulf of Fos-sur-Mer, in Port-de-Bouc, France, March 12. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

Kuwait reports oil tanker hit in Iranian attack at Dubai port, warns of possible oil spill

Kuwait Petroleum Corporation said a giant Kuwaiti crude oil tanker, Al Salmi, was directly targeted in what it described as an Iranian attack while anchored at Dubai port in the United Arab Emirates.

2026.3.31

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An Iranian Shahed exploding drone launched by Russia flies through the sky seconds before it struck buildings in Kyiv, Ukraine, on Oct. 17, 2022. [AP/YONHAP]

Iranian suicide drone attack on U.S. underscores 'North Korean Reaper' threat

Six U.S. troops were killed when an Iranian one-way attack drone struck a U.S. tactical operations center in Kuwait, the U.S. Central Command (Centcom) confirmed Tuesday.

2026.3.4

This photo, provided by Genesis, shows a fleet of custom-built G90 sedans supplied to the Kuwaiti interior ministry for use in official events and protocol. [YONHAP]

Genesis G90s named official vehicle for Kuwaiti interior ministry

Genesis, the independent luxury auto brand of Hyundai Motor Group, said Monday that its flagship G90 sedan has been selected as the official vehicle for events and protocol duties of Kuwait's interior ministry.

2025.7.14

The Korean national team reacts after a 4-0 win over Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on June 10. [NEWS1]

한국, 쿠웨이트에 4-0 대승… 조직력 뽐낸 월드컵 예선

Korea’s 4-0 victory over Kuwait in their final 2026 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday did not merely showcase the squad’s improved cohesion, but left potential for the rise of new regular picks ahead of the World Cup.

2025.6.16

The Korean national team trains at the Paju National Football Center in Paju, Gyeonggi on June 8. [YONHAP]

Taeguk Warriors prepare for final 2026 World Cup qualifier against Kuwait

Korea will play their final 2026 World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at Seoul World Cup Stadium in western Seoul on Tuesday to complete an unbeaten run in the third qualifying round.

2025.6.9

A large-scale card stunt is displayed at Goyang Stadium in Goyang, Gyeonggi, during a 2026 World Cup qualifier between Korea and Jordan on March 25. [KFA]

Fans to spell out 'We are Korea' at final World Cup qualifier against Kuwait

Korea will celebrate 11 straight World Cup qualifications with a card stunt and fan activities at the Seoul World Cup Stadium during the qualifier against Kuwait.

2025.6.8

Korea celebrate during a 2026 World Cup qualifier against Kuwait at Jaber Al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait on Thursday. [NEWS1]

Son Heung-min scores 50th goal as Korea beat Kuwait 3-1

Korea secured a 3-1 victory over Kuwait in a 2026 World Cup qualifier, maintaining their lead in Group B with a fourth consecutive win.

2024.11.14

The Korean national team trains at Abdullah Al Khalifa Stadium in Kuwait on Tuesday ahead of the 2026 World Cup qualifier against Kuwait on Thursday. [YONHAP]

Son back in the fold as national team set to line up against Kuwait

Korea face Kuwait in a 2026 World Cup qualifier on Thursday at Jaber al-Ahmad International Stadium in Kuwait on the back of three straight wins in the third qualifying round under manager Hong Myung-bo.

2024.11.13

A fugitive who had defrauded 3 billion won ($2.18 million) 12 years ago is repatriated through Incheon International Airport on Wednesday. [NEWS1]

Repatriation of fraudster from Kuwait an exercise in international cooperation

A fugitive who fled to Kuwait after defrauding local companies out of 3 billion won 12 years ago was finally repatriated to Korea on Wednesday through the cooperation of three countries and Interpol, the National Police Agency announced Thursday.

2024.4.18