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Global oil prices climb back above $100 per barrel over possibility of prolonged Middle East conflict
10+ hour, 58+ min ago (161+ words) Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station near Pyeongtaek Port in Poseung-eup, Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi, on March 12, as the government prepares to introduce a maximum price cap on oil within the week. [NEWS1] Gov't to implement fuel price cap on Friday,…...
Gov't to implement fuel price cap on Friday, limit diesel, gasoline exports
10+ hour, 26+ min ago (165+ words) Employees post a notice announcing a fuel shortage at Sinhonam Gas Station, one of the country's lowest-priced stations, in Nonsan, South Chungcheong, on March 11. [KIM SUNG-TAE] Fuel prices are displayed at a gas station near Pyeongtaek Port in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi,…...
Track star Lee Eun-bin has always been quick. She's trying to get faster.
12+ hour, 47+ min ago (136+ words) Korea's women's 100-meter record stands at 11.49 seconds. Lee Eun-bin's personal best leaves her 0.27 seconds behind. [WINWIN SPORTS] Lee Eun-bin's ultimate goal is to compete in the 2032 Brisbane Olympics. [WINWIN SPORTS] Behind Kim Yun-ji's gold: Korea's para sports patron Track star…...
Korean Paralympic curlers take silver in mixed doubles after narrow loss to China
15+ hour, 36+ min ago (246+ words) Lee Yong-seok, second to left, and Baek Hye-jin, right, who won silver in wheelchair curling mixed doubles at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Paralympics, pose with coach Park Kil-woo at the Cortina Curling Olympic Stadium in Cortina, Italy, on March 11. [JOINT PRESS…...
Outdoor displays exports' new duty-free status to shave around $8M off tariff savings
16+ hour, 52+ min ago (98+ words) Police probe musical actor Nam Kyung-joo on sexual assault allegations Outdoor displays exports' new duty-free status to shave around $8M off tariff savings Appeals, 'distortion' and more justices: Landmark judicial reform laws officially take effect Blue House denies report on reviving…...
Mud, masks and riverside magnificence: Gov't desginates 'global festivals' in pursuit of 30 million tourists
14+ hour, 53+ min ago (178+ words) Foreigners wave at the camera at the Boryeong Mud Festival in Boryeong, South Chungcheong. [BAEK JONG-HYUN] Participants have a go at making traditional Korean masks during the annual Andong Maskdance Festival in Andong, North Gyeongsang. [CULTURAL HERITAGE ADMINISTRATION] The Jinju…...
Survey on women finds that Koreans were most frequent overseas travelers
1+ day, 9+ hour ago (142+ words) A passerby looks at the arrivals information board filled with flights headed to Japan at Incheon International Airport's Terminal 1 on Nov. 19, 2024. [NEWS1] Survey on women finds that Koreans were most frequent overseas travelers "Culinary Class Wars" Korean taco king serves up…...
New media art takes center stage at Seo-Seoul Museum of Art opening
14+ hour, 55+ min ago (113+ words) The exterior of the newly opened Seo-Seoul Museum of Art in Geumcheon District, southwest Seoul [SEO-SEOUL MUSEUM OF ART/ KIM TAE-DONG] New media art takes center stage at Seo-Seoul Museum of Art opening Veteran Korean singer Kim Wan-sun stages solo…...
RBI leader Moon focused on WBC final despite Korea's underdog status
15+ hour, 41+ min ago (160+ words) Moon Bo-gyeong, right, takes batting practice at Florida International University Baseball Stadium in Miami on March 11 in preparation for the World Baseball Classic quarterfinal round. [YONHAP] Moon Bo-gyeong speaks with reporters after practice at Florida International University Baseball Stadium in…...
KBO preseason to start this week amid WBC fever
1+ day, 11+ hour ago (172+ words) LG Twins players hold the Korean Series championship trophy at Jamsil Baseball Stadium in Songpa District, southern Seoul, on Nov. 1, 2025. [YONHAP] Korea's national baseball team celebrates after defeating Australia to secure a place in the quarterfinals during the final Group…...