• 
  Actress Nahyun Says She Is Pregnant, Plans Wedding in About a Year Actress Nahyun, 30, said she is pregnant. On the 14th, Nahyun wrote on social media that “while we were preparing for marriage, a precious gift came to us first.” She said she had been “carefully” spending time and was now sharing the news because she had reached a stable stage. “The order changed a bit, but it feels like an even more special start for us,” she added. Nahyun said she plans to take more time to prepare the wedding and expects it will be held in about a year. “I would appr March 14, 2026
• 
  Hyundai Halts Sales of Some Palisade Models, Plans Recall After U.S. Seat Incident Hyundai Motor Co. said it has identified a safety issue in its large SUV, the All New Palisade, and has temporarily stopped selling certain configurations. The automaker said it plans a voluntary recall for vehicles already sold and will file reports next week with South Korea’s Transport Ministry and the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Hyundai said Saturday that when the second- and third-row power-folding seats operate under certain conditions, the system may fail to March 14, 2026
• 
  South Korea Routed 10-0 by Dominican Republic in WBC Quarterfinal, Cold-Rule Loss Ends Semifinal Bid South Korea’s run on the World Baseball Classic’s knockout stage ended in the quarterfinals, dashing its hopes of reaching the semifinals for the first time in 17 years. South Korea, managed by Ryu Ji-hyun, lost 10-0 to the Dominican Republic by the mercy rule in seven innings on Saturday (Korea time) at loanDepot park in Miami in the 2026 WBC quarterfinals. Starter Ryu Hyun-jin of the Hanwha Eagles gave up three runs in the second inning. In the third, four South Korean pitchers March 14, 2026
• 
  South Korea Fuel Prices Fall After Government Caps Refiners’ Supply Prices South Korea’s average gasoline and diesel prices fell for a third straight day after the government began enforcing a cap on refiners’ supply prices, according to industry data. Domestic pump prices have been easing since peaking on the 10th following the outbreak of war involving the United States and Israel and Iran. As of 9 a.m. on the 13th, the nationwide average gasoline price was 1,883.79 won per liter, down about 15 won from the previous day, the Korea National Oil Corp.’s Opinet p March 14, 2026
• 
  Automakers, Defense Firms Enter ‘Super AGM Week’ With Focus on Shareholder Value and New Businesses Automakers and defense contractors are heading into the heart of annual shareholders meeting season, with companies expected to spotlight new business expansion as they navigate global uncertainty. Firms are also expected to advance measures tied to revisions to South Korea’s Commercial Act, including steps to strengthen shareholder value such as electronic voting and bigger dividends, while also shoring up defenses of management control. Industry officials said meetings will run nationw March 14, 2026
• 
  InterBattery 2026 Draws Record 77,250 Visitors as Battery Uses Expand Beyond EVs InterBattery 2026, South Korea’s largest battery exhibition, ended after setting records for both participation and attendance. The Korea Battery Industry Association said Friday that the 14th edition of the event, held at COEX in Seoul’s Gangnam district, featured 667 companies from 14 countries across 2,382 booths, the largest lineup in the show’s history. Total attendance over the three-day event reached 77,250, also a record. The exhibition highlighted battery applications beyond el March 13, 2026
• 
  Kakao Pay Adds 'Information Services' to Business Scope, Signaling Stablecoin Push Kakao Pay is moving to expand its stated business scope in a step widely seen as formalizing plans tied to stablecoins. The move comes as South Korea nears passage of a second phase of digital-asset legislation, and is viewed as early positioning to compete in stablecoin issuance and distribution. According to the financial industry on the 13th, Kakao Pay plans to add “other information services” as a new business purpose at a shareholders meeting scheduled for March 23. The addition i March 13, 2026
• 
  Citi Korea, Yanolja Expand Global B2B Payments Partnership With Virtual Cards Korea Citibank said Friday it is strengthening cooperation with global travel tech company Yanolja on business-to-business payments and will expand the use of Citi’s virtual card solution to Yanolja’s enterprise solution member companies. The companies formalized the partnership at the “Citi Asia Digital Leaders Summit 2026” in Shenzhen, China, with senior executives attending, including Mark Luet, Citi’s head of cluster and banking for Japan, North Asia and Australia, and Lee Soo-jin, Ya March 13, 2026
• 
  T’way Air, Catalonia Tourism Board Launch Barcelona Flight Promotion T’way Air said Friday it will offer limited-time promotional fares and a discount code of up to 5% for its Incheon-Barcelona route through March 29 on its website and mobile app (web). Under a first-come, first-served deal, one-way tickets start at 391,600 won, including fuel surcharges and airport taxes. The travel period runs from March 13 through Oct. 24 this year. Customers who miss the special fare can still receive up to 5% off by entering the discount code “MAR26.” The code appli March 13, 2026
• 
  Kang Chan-hee on ‘Method Acting’: Clashing With Lee Dong-hwi Made the Film Work Actor Kang Chan-hee is taking on a new screen persona in the film 'Method Acting,' playing Taemin, a top star who can be irritating but not easy to hate. Director Lee Ki-hyeok and cast members Lee Dong-hwi, Kang and Yoon Kyung-ho attended a press screening and news conference Friday afternoon at Megabox COEX in Seoul’s Gangnam district. '’Method Acting’ is a black comedy about actor Lee Dong-hwi, who is eager to be recognized for sincere acting rather than being boxed in as a comedy perf March 13, 2026