Actor Lee Jae-ryong Arrested After Alleged Drunk-Driving Crash and Leaving Scene Actor Lee Jae-ryong was arrested after allegedly causing a drunk-driving crash and leaving the scene, police said. The case has also drawn renewed attention to his recent appearance on the YouTube channel “Soolhanhyung Shin Dong-yup,” and has cast a shadow over the return of his wife, actor Yoo Ho-jung.  According to Seoul’s Gangnam Police Station, Lee drove while intoxicated and struck a median near Samseong Jungang Station at about 2 a.m. on March 7. Police said he then left the scene, March 7, 2026

South Korea Blows Late Lead, Loses 8-6 to Japan at WBC for 11th Straight Defeat South Korea’s baseball team again came up short against Japan. South Korea, managed by Ryu Ji-hyeon, lost 8-6 to Japan on March 7 at Tokyo Dome in its second game in Group C of the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After beating the Czech Republic 11-4 on March 5, South Korea fell to 1-1 and sat third in the group behind Japan and Australia, both 2-0. To reach the quarterfinals in Miami, South Korea must finish in the top two. The loss extended South Korea’s losing streak to Japan in offic March 7, 2026

Jeon Mi-do Reacts as 'The King and the Man Who Lives' Tops 10 Million Moviegoers Actor Jeon Mi-do shared her thoughts after the film 'The King and the Man Who Lives' ("Wangsanam") surpassed 10 million admissions.  Jeon wrote on social media on Friday, "I thought there was no happier moment than resting under the eaves with a cool breeze, away from the sun — but 10 million?" She added that she felt "truly happy and fulfilled" that the movie had made so many people feel "refreshed and warm," and said she was "sincerely grateful."  The film is set against the Gyeyu Cou March 7, 2026

Ko Young-pyo Pulled After Back-to-Back Homers in South Korea-Japan WBC Game South Korea starter Ko Young-pyo was knocked out after surrendering home runs to Japan's Shohei Ohtani and Seiya Suzuki in the third inning. Ko started the 2026 World Baseball Classic Pool C second-round game between South Korea and Japan at Tokyo Dome on March 7. He allowed solo shots to Ohtani and Suzuki in the bottom of the third and was pulled. Ko issued a walk to Ohtani earlier, then gave up a two-run homer to Suzuki on a full count with one out and a runner on first. Ko went 2 2 March 7, 2026

Eom Ye-jin, Kim Han-seol Win Women’s Doubles at Korea Soft Tennis National Team Trials Eom Ye-jin of Mungyeong City Hall and Kim Han-seol of iM Bank won the women’s doubles title at the 2026 soft tennis national team trials. In the final on the last day of competition, held on the 7th at Palma Soft Tennis Stadium in Suncheon, South Jeolla Province, Eom and Kim beat Kim Yeon-hwa and Kim Yu-jin, both of Anseong City Hall, 5-3. In men’s doubles, Lee Hyeon-gwon and Park Jae-gyu, both of Eumseong County Hall, defeated Lee Ha-neul and Ryu Tae-woo, both of Suncheon City Hall, 5-3 March 7, 2026

Korea Oil Groups Pledge Cooperation to Stabilize Pump Prices After U.S. Strike on Iran The Korea Petroleum Association, the Korea Petroleum Distribution Association and the Korea Gas Station Association said March 7 they will actively cooperate to help stabilize domestic fuel prices, which have been surging since the United States attacked Iran. The three groups said they will work together so that spikes in international oil prices are not rapidly passed through to prices at South Korean gas stations. The Korea Petroleum Association said it will join the government’s pre March 7, 2026

Test drive: Renault’s Filante hybrid aims to blend sedan comfort with SUV stability "On a straight road it feels like a sedan, and on rough pavement it feels like an SUV." That was the line that came to mind while driving Renault Korea’s next-generation hybrid model, the Filante. It is clearly an SUV, but it delivered sedan-like comfort and immediate acceleration, while adding upgraded artificial intelligence features aimed at convenience. At a test-drive event on March 4, the Filante was driven about 140 kilometers (87 miles) round trip, from an event site at Yell March 7, 2026

Hanmi Pharmaceutical Faces Renewed Governance Fight Ahead of Shareholder Meeting A governance dispute at Hanmi Pharmaceutical has reignited after cracks emerged in a “four-party alliance” formed in the name of stabilizing control of the group. The market is watching the company’s regular shareholders meeting expected later this month as a potential turning point for Hanmi’s governance, with a likely vote battle over whether CEO Park Jae-hyun will be reappointed and how the board will be reshaped. According to the industry on the 7th, the Hanmi Pharmaceutical Group end March 7, 2026

BTS’ Gwanghwamun comeback show set to draw huge crowds and boost Seoul economy BTS’ comeback stage at Seoul’s Gwanghwamun Square is two weeks away, and the city is already bracing for a surge of visitors. The group is set to hold a concert on the 21st to mark the release of its fifth full-length album, “Arirang (ARIRANG).” Retailers and the tourism industry are preparing for fans of the global BTS fandom known as ARMY arriving from around the world, with attention focused on the event’s economic ripple effects. ◇ 15,000 tickets gone in 30 minutes; officials foreca March 7, 2026

‘A Man Living With the King’ Becomes 2026’s First Film to Top 10 Million Viewers in South Korea The film “A Man Living With the King” has drawn 10 million moviegoers, marking a new milestone at the South Korean box office. According to the Korean Film Council’s integrated ticketing network on Thursday, the film, directed by Jang Hang-jun, surpassed 10 million cumulative admissions at about 6:32 p.m. on its 31st day in theaters. The achievement makes it the fourth historical drama in South Korea to reach the 10 million mark, following “The King and the Clown,” “Masquerade” and “The March 6, 2026