Disney+ ‘Fate War 49’ Apologizes for Segment Involving Fallen Police Officer, Firefighter The producers of Disney+’s “Fate War 49” apologized Tuesday after the show drew backlash for a mission that asked contestants to guess the causes of death of a fallen police officer and firefighter. In a statement, the “Fate War 49” team said that while a shaman contestant was performing a reading without knowing the deceased, “inappropriate language and descriptions” were used. The producers said they “sincerely apologize” to those who died in the line of duty, their bereaved families, February 24, 2026

KLPGA Winner Bae So-hyeon Signs Management Deal With BeNumberOne Golf marketing firm BeNumberOne said Feb. 24 it signed a management contract with Bae So-hyeon (Mediheal), a four-time winner on the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) Tour. Bae is known on the KLPGA Tour as a late-blooming player. She struggled through 2023 with a back injury but worked her way back and established herself as one of the tour’s long hitters. She won three times in 2024 and added one win last year. Her goal this year is two wins, including a major title. A February 24, 2026

107th National Winter Sports Festival Opens Feb. 25 in Gangwon; Yu Seung-eun, Cha Jun-hwan to Compete The Korean Sport and Olympic Committee said Tuesday it will hold the 107th National Winter Sports Festival, the country’s largest winter sports event, from Feb. 25-28 across Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province. Competition will be held in eight sports: skating, ice hockey, skiing, biathlon, curling, bobsleigh and skeleton, mountaineering, and luge. A total of 4,380 people — 2,797 athletes and 1,583 officials — from 17 cities and provinces will take part across five divisions: under 1 February 24, 2026

S-Oil Promotes Key Executives Ahead of Shaheen Project Startup S-Oil has reshuffled and promoted executives ahead of the planned January commercial startup of its Shaheen Project, moving key leaders to the forefront to strengthen launch preparations and stabilize early operations. The company on Monday announced promotions for three vice presidents, eight senior managing directors and four managing directors. Many of those promoted lead organizations responsible for Shaheen Project operations. Among the vice president promotions was Lee Jeong-ik, hea February 24, 2026

Korea Association for Performing Arts for the Disabled to Hold 2026 D&LU Auditions for Blind Musicians The Korea Association for Performing Arts for the Disabled, led by Chairman Ryu Ji-hoon, said it will hold auditions for its “2026 D&LU (Discover & Level Up) Project,” aimed at building a professional performance pathway for blind musicians. The D&LU Project is a four-step training program: auditions, tailored lesson support, an intensive music academy and a final showcase concert. The association said the goal is to develop self-sustaining professional musicians through structured February 24, 2026

Panic Duo Lee Juck and Kim Jin-pyo to Hold First Solo Concert in 20 Years Singer Lee Juck and rapper Kim Jin-pyo, the duo known as Panic, will stage a solo concert for the first time in 20 years. According to Music Farm Entertainment on the 24th, Panic will perform “2026 Panic Concert - Panic Is Coming (PANIC IS COMING)” from April 16-19 at the LG Signature Hall of LG Arts Center Seoul in Gangseo-gu, Seoul. Panic debuted in 1995 and released four albums, producing songs including “Snail,” “Left-Handed,” “UFO” and “The Sea in My Old Drawer.” The group built a la February 24, 2026

EFK Chairman Sohn Kyung-shik Wins Unanimous Fifth Term, Pledges Stronger Business Unity Sohn Kyung-shik has won a fifth term as chairman of the Korea Employers Federation, known as EFK. EFK said it held its 57th annual general meeting on Monday at the Westin Josun Hotel in Seoul and unanimously reappointed Sohn with the backing of its leadership and member companies. Sohn first took the helm in March 2018. With Monday’s vote, he will lead the group for two more years through 2028. EFK has no term-limit rule. EFK’s leadership said Sohn has played a central role over the pa February 24, 2026

Internet News Ethics Committee Signs MOU With National Disability Rights Center The Internet Newspaper Ethics Committee said Feb. 24 it signed a memorandum of understanding with the Health and Welfare Ministry-commissioned National Center for the Rights of Persons with Disabilities on Feb. 23 at the center’s meeting room. The committee said it is the first media-related organization to sign an agreement with a disability rights advocacy body. The MOU aims to improve and prevent coverage involving abuse of people with disabilities and to foster a more responsible r February 24, 2026

Jin Air launches Incheon-Takamatsu promotion with round trips from 163,000 won Jin Air said Tuesday it is running an online promotion for its Incheon-to-Takamatsu route, a destination known for architecture by Tadao Ando. The promotion runs through March 16 and applies to travel departing between March 1 and May 31. Customers can receive up to 7% off airfare by entering the promo code HELLO2026TAK. Round-trip total fares start at about 163,000 won. Jin Air is also offering an app-only benefit: the first 100 customers will receive a 2,000-won coupon for advance se February 24, 2026

Mercedes-Benz Korea Launches EQE 350+ SUV, Priced at 106 Million Won Mercedes-Benz Korea said Tuesday it has officially launched a new trim, the EQE 350+ SUV, for its electric SUV model, the Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV, in the South Korean market. The EQE SUV is built on Mercedes-Benz’s dedicated EV architecture, EVA2. The company said the model offers long driving range, a practical interior, stable and comfortable driving performance, and a range of convenience features. The EQE 350+ SUV is a rear-wheel-drive model that replaces the EQE 350 4MATIC SUV, which February 24, 2026