Actor Yoo Ho-jung Recalls Suspecting Yoon Yoo-sun Was Pregnant Before Wedding Actor Yoo Ho-jung recalled her memories of close friend Yoon Yoo-sun’s wedding. In Episode 427 of SBS’ “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 — You Are My Destiny,” which aired on the 24th, Yoo appeared and shared stories about Yoon. Yoo said she had not done variety shows because she had not been acting in dramas, adding that she decided to appear after learning Yoon had become a regular on “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2.” Yoo said she had known Yoon for a long time and had hoped she would mar February 25, 2026

Hyundai Mobis Spots Endangered Yellow-Throated Marten in Mir Forest in South Korea Hyundai Mobis said endangered wildlife has been repeatedly recorded near the Miho River inside Mir Forest in Jincheon County, North Chungcheong Province, where the company is running biodiversity conservation programs. The company said Feb. 25 that a research team led by Prof. Park Byeong-gwon of the Korea Institute of Urban Ecology recently confirmed the presence of a marten, a Class II endangered wild species in South Korea, in Mir Forest. The animal captured was a yellow-throated marte February 25, 2026

Park Yeon-su Shares Photos of Daughter Song Jia on Sedona Day Trip Actress Park Yeon-su shared an update on her daughter Song Jia’s daily life. On the 25th, Park posted photos on social media with the message, “A day trip to Sedona. I hope this year is full of good luck.” In the photos, Song poses in front of a rock formation in Sedona, a small city in Arizona. Song, born in 2006, began playing golf in her first year of middle school and became a full member of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association tour in August last year.* This article has February 25, 2026

USMCA Review Puts Tighter Auto Rules of Origin Back in Focus The United States, Mexico and Canada are set to hold a joint review on July 1 to decide whether to extend the U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement, with the possibility of tighter rules of origin for autos and parts emerging as a key issue. An industry analysis report published Tuesday by the Korea Automotive Technology Institute, known as KATECH, said the review could raise the prospect of strengthening or revising rules of origin in ways that reflect the U.S. position. USMCA is a trade pact a February 25, 2026

South Korea’s Young Stars Lift Milan-Cortina Winter Games With Snowboard Breakthrough The 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Olympics, which opened Feb. 7 (Korea time), ended with the closing ceremony Feb. 23 at the Verona Arena in Italy. South Korea sent a delegation of 130, including 71 athletes, and finished 13th with three gold, four silver and three bronze medals, driven by a surge in snow events and strong performances by younger athletes. The pre-Games goal of a top-10 finish fell short. Still, the team improved on the Beijing Games four years ago, when it placed 14 February 25, 2026

Jo In-sung says he’s no action natural, credits director for 'Humint' fight scenes Jo In-sung has reunited with director Ryoo Seung-wan for a third time, following “Escape from Mogadishu” and “Smugglers,” returning in the film “Humint.” He plays “Manager Jo,” a South Korean National Intelligence Service agent who carries out missions with sharp instincts and judgment even in the middle of dangerous operations. After losing an informant for the first time, the character wavers between a cold-blooded assignment and a more human choice. Jo anchors the film with restrained e February 25, 2026

Milan-Cortina 2026 ends as first wide-spread Winter Olympics; 2030 Alps may stage events abroad The Milan-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, staged across northern Italy in a widely dispersed format, ended after 17 days of competition. The next Winter Games, the France Alps 2030 Olympics, are expected to go further, with some events likely held outside the host country for the first time in Winter Olympic history. The Milan-Cortina Games, which closed Feb. 23 (Korea time), were held in four clusters: Milan; the Alpine resort of Cortina d’Ampezzo; Valtellina-Bormio; and Val di Fiemme. Org February 25, 2026

Short-track double gold medalist Kim Gil-li returns home, turns focus to worlds South Korea’s women’s national short-track team returned home from the 2026 Milan-Cortina d'Ampezzo Winter Olympics on Feb. 24 and said it will quickly shift back into training for the upcoming world championships. According to the sport’s officials, the women’s team arrived at Incheon International Airport’s Terminal 2 on Tuesday afternoon with the main national delegation, including Korean Sport & Olympic Committee President Yu Seung-min. The team reclaimed the women’s 3,000-meter r February 24, 2026

Hanwha’s Noh Si-hwan Signs 11-Year, 30.7 Billion Won Deal, Tops SSG’s Choi Jeong Total Hanwha Eagles infielder Noh Si-hwan has landed a record-setting payday. The question now is whether he can deliver the kind of long-term value associated with SSG Landers star Choi Jeong. Hanwha announced on the 23rd that it signed Noh to a multiyear contract before he reaches free agency. The deal runs 11 years and is worth 30.7 billion won ($30.7 billion won) including incentives, the longest and largest contract in KBO League history across both free-agent and non-free-agent agreemen February 24, 2026

KAI Board to Review Kim Jong-chul as New CEO After 8-Month Vacancy Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI) will hold a board meeting on Feb. 25 to select a new CEO, a post that has been vacant for eight months. Kim Jong-chul, who previously led the Drone Program Division at South Korea’s Defense Acquisition Program Administration, is considered the leading candidate. Industry officials said Feb. 24 that KAI’s board will review an agenda item at its Feb. 25 morning meeting to appoint Kim as CEO. If approved, the company would fill the vacancy about eight months a February 24, 2026