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The KT Wiz have overtaken the LG Twins to claim second place in the KBO, riding a seven-game winning streak. The Twins, who led the league at the start of July, have dropped 11 of 16 games and now trail the Samsung Lions by five games. Meanwhile, the Wiz have moved within two games of first place and continue their push upward.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup final featured the first-ever halftime show, with BTS, Madonna, Shakira, and Justin Bieber performing. The show, the longest in World Cup history, boosted streaming numbers for the artists, with Bieber's 'Everything Hallelujah' up 110%.
South Korea's media watchdog is considering a proposal to restrict children under 14 from creating social media accounts without parental consent, and limit addictive features for teenagers aged 14 to 19. The plan, announced by Korea Communications Commission Chairman Kim Jong-cheol, aims to address excessive social media use and its harms, while learning from the country's past 'shutdown law' experience.
UNESCO's World Heritage Committee convenes in Busan for its 48th session, marking South Korea's first time hosting the event. Around 3,000 participants from 196 member states will review 33 proposals, including an extension of South Korea's Getbol tidal flats and a draft decision on Japan's Sado mine. Opening ceremonies featured President Lee Jae Myung and K-pop star G-Dragon.
Firefighters in South Korea are battling a large fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon for a second day. The blaze, which started Saturday, has prompted evacuations and a national mobilization order. Authorities are carrying out demolition work to control the fire, and two firefighters have been hospitalized.
The Hanwha Eagles have released struggling starter Wilkel Hernandez and signed former major league left-hander Bruce Zimmermann, who will earn $300,000 for the rest of the KBO season. The Eagles, currently sixth in the standings, have lost three straight games following the All-Star break.
South Korea has introduced 24-hour foreign exchange trading for the won, a key step in its effort to improve foreign investor access and internationalize the currency. The government also unveiled a roadmap to make the won a 'freely convertible currency' and called on exporters to help stabilize the market.
South Korea's Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan will travel to the U.S. this week for a shipbuilding ceremony, with expectations he may discuss the Coupang data leak investigation that has drawn U.S. criticism. The presidential national security office held a meeting on bilateral trade and security issues amid ongoing complaints from Washington.
North Korean Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui arrived in Moscow on July 18 for an official visit, where she met Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov. The two agreed to accelerate bilateral cooperation, with Russia expressing support for North Korea's sovereignty and Pyongyang supporting Moscow's policies on Ukraine. The visit comes amid deepening ties since the 2024 comprehensive strategic partnership treaty.
Son Heung-min has extended his MLS scoring streak to three matches, netting LAFC's opener in a 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City. The South Korean forward had earlier ended a 13-game goalless drought in the league and now leads MLS with 10 assists.
A fire broke out at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon on Saturday, prompting a Level 1 response and evacuation of 121 people. No casualties were reported, though one firefighter was injured. President Lee Jae Myung ordered authorities to minimize damage, and Coupang issued a public apology.
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un held photo sessions with participants in the Eighth Congress of the Socialist Women's Union of Korea and with exemplary soldiers from a construction unit, state media reported. The meetings come days after the women's union congress in Pyongyang, where party officials urged members to defend socialist ideology against 'reactionary' capitalism.
President Lee Jae Myung's approval rating fell to 51 percent this week, marking a third straight weekly decline, according to a Gallup Korea poll. Disapproval rose to 38 percent, with real estate policy cited as the top reason for negative assessments. The ruling Democratic Party's approval rose to 44 percent.
President Lee Jae Myung reiterated plans to designate Dec. 3 as a day of people's sovereignty, marking the anniversary of former President Yoon Suk Yeol's failed martial law declaration. He pledged to make it a public holiday and launched the 'Committee of Light' to honor those who protected democracy.
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un met with Wang Huning, China's top political adviser, in Pyongyang, where both sides pledged to deepen bilateral ties and commemorate the 65th anniversary of their friendship treaty. The visit underscores China's efforts to reinforce its influence over North Korea amid the latter's growing ties with Russia.
Russia has expressed serious concern over South Korea's deepening military cooperation with NATO, calling it unacceptable for Seoul to become a de facto participant in the alliance's rearmament efforts. The statement follows a meeting between Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Andrey Rudenko and South Korean Ambassador Lee Seok Bae, while Seoul maintains that technological integration with NATO will not damage relations with Moscow.
South Korea's financial regulator has introduced measures to curb volatility from single-stock leveraged ETFs, including raising minimum deposits and suspending new listings. Authorities are also considering further caps on these products as concerns grow over their impact on the stock market.
South Korean police have applied for an arrest warrant for a woman accused of blocking a vote counting center in Seoul last month amid protests demanding a rerun of the June 3 local elections. The woman allegedly prevented sports groups from entering the Olympic Park Handball Gymnasium on June 16. Additional warrants were sought for other individuals on various charges.
Former South Korean first lady Kim Keon Hee has postponed her appearance before a special counsel team over alleged irregularities in the 2022 relocation of the presidential residence. The session has been rescheduled to 10 a.m. Tuesday, citing health reasons. Kim is suspected of influencing the selection of an interior design company for the project.
The Bank of Korea raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 2.75% in a unanimous decision, marking the first hike since January 2023. The central bank cited persistently high inflation, a weak won, and robust export-led growth, and signaled the possibility of further increases.