Hana Financial, Standard Chartered Sign Pact on Global Business and Digital Assets Hana Financial Group said March 15 it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Britain’s Standard Chartered Group to cooperate in global financial business and digital assets. The companies said the agreement is aimed at strengthening global competitiveness and pursuing new growth opportunities by combining their overseas networks and financial capabilities amid rapid changes in the global financial environment. The signing ceremony was held March 13 at Hana Bank’s headquarters in ce March 15, 2026

Hyundai Motor Group Unmanned Firefighting Robot Video Tops 30 Million Views Hyundai Motor Group said March 15 that a video it co-produced with the National Fire Agency introducing its unmanned firefighting robot technology, titled “A Safer Way Home,” surpassed 30 million views in 12 days. The video, released March 3 on Hyundai Motor Group’s YouTube channel, first highlights the dedication of firefighters who run into flames at personal risk. It then shows an unmanned firefighting robot deployed in high-risk sites that are difficult for people to enter. The video March 15, 2026

Netflix Unveils Main Poster for BTS Comeback Live Stream Netflix has released the main poster for the group BTS’ comeback live show, fueling anticipation among fans worldwide. The poster for “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” unveiled by Netflix on the 15th, highlights the group’s presence and adds to expectations for a full-group return. Netflix has said it will exclusively livestream “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang” from the area around Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul, delivering the event to fans around the world in real time. The company said the bro March 15, 2026

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