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  P1Harmony Wraps Third World Tour With Seoul Encore, Debuts New Songs P1Harmony returned to Seoul after a run through 25 cities across Asia, North America and Europe, closing its third world tour with an encore concert that highlighted both its established catalog and what comes next. The group performed its “P1ustage H : MOST WANTED” encore on March 8 at Live Arena in Seoul’s Songpa district, marking the end of a tour that began in Seoul in August and continued through Oceania, Asia, North America, Latin America and Europe. The “MOST WANTED” theme — mov March 8, 2026
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  Kim Yun-ji Wins First Winter Paralympic Gold by a South Korean Woman South Korean Paralympic prospect Kim Yun-ji, 19, made history by winning the first Winter Paralympic gold medal by a South Korean woman. Kim won the women’s sitting biathlon sprint 12.5-kilometer race at the 2026 Milan-Cortina d’Ampezzo Winter Paralympics on Saturday (Korea time) at the Tesero Cross-Country Stadium in Italy. She finished in 38 minutes, 00.1 seconds, beating Germany’s Anja Wicker to the line. The gold was the first by a South Korean woman in an individual event in Winter March 8, 2026
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  Korea’s ‘Yellow Envelope’ Labor Law Takes Effect, Industry Warns of Disruption Business groups say the so-called Yellow Envelope Act — revisions to Articles 2 and 3 of the Trade Union and Labor Relations Adjustment Act — will take full effect starting on the 10th, and they warn it could trigger major disruption across industry. Korea’s manufacturing base — including autos, defense, shipbuilding and construction — relies on dense networks of first-tier suppliers and multilayer subcontractors. An industry official said the subcontracting structure became entrenched du March 8, 2026
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  Dubai-to-Incheon Airfares Surge as Middle East War Cuts Flights, Stranding Travelers Airfares out of Dubai briefly jumped more than ninefold as the Middle East war sharply reduced flights, raising anxiety among South Koreans trying to return home. Even Korean Air, the only South Korean carrier with a direct Middle East route, extended its suspension, and switching to partner airlines in the same alliance has proved difficult as other carriers also cut service. Industry officials said March 8 that ticket prices for Dubai-to-Incheon flights have surged. Emirates flight EK0 March 8, 2026
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  South Korea Gasoline Prices Near 2,000 Won as Middle East Tensions Lift Oil The war involving the United States, Israel and Iran is showing signs of dragging on, sending international oil prices sharply higher. South Korea’s pump prices are also climbing, raising fears of a repeat of 2022, when gasoline rose above 2,000 won per liter amid fallout from the Russia-Ukraine war. According to the Korea National Oil Corp.’s Opinet price information system, the nationwide average gasoline price stood at 1,894.86 won per liter as of 1 p.m. on March 8, up 5.46 won from the March 8, 2026
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  SK On to Unveil CTP Integrated Pack Solutions With SK Enmove Immersion Cooling at InterBattery 2026 SK On said Sunday it will showcase a range of “CTP integrated package solutions” at InterBattery 2026, which runs for three days starting March 11, combining its cell-to-pack (CTP) technology with immersion-cooling fluid technology from SK Enmove, an in-house independent company. The move reflects SK On’s plan to expand its product portfolio from supplying cells and modules to offering battery packs. Under the theme “Unlock the Next Energy,” SK On will operate an exhibition booth featuri March 8, 2026
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  NCT’s Yuta Releases ‘Play Back’ as Theme Song for Japan’s ‘Kamen Rider Zets’ NCT’s Yuta has joined the Japanese TV drama series ‘Kamen Rider Zets’ as the singer of its theme song, drawing attention from viewers. The track, titled ‘Play Back (PLAY BACK),’ was released at midnight March 8 on major global music platforms and has been met with a strong response. ‘Play Back’ is a rock song driven by aggressive guitar and a beat reminiscent of 2000s punk. The lyrics portray a mind wavering between reality and dreams, along with a firm resolve to defy fate and make on March 8, 2026
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  Korean Banks See Rush Into ETFs as Market Volatility Spurs Dip Buying Geopolitical tensions in the Middle East have fueled volatility in South Korea’s stock market, prompting even typically conservative bank customers to look at investment products. As more investors try to buy after sharp declines in hopes of a rebound, bank counters and private-banking centers have seen a rise in inquiries about funds and exchange-traded funds, or ETFs. On March 8, the financial industry said demand for investment consultations and product sign-ups has noticeably increase March 8, 2026
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  Korean Bank Overdraft Loans Jump 1.3 Trillion Won in Five Days as Demand Deposits Fall 8.6 Trillion Volatility tied to the Iran situation has prompted some South Korean retail investors to treat the market swings as a buying opportunity, tapping bank credit lines to invest in stocks. Overdraft-style personal credit balances at major banks have surged in a short period while deposits have fallen, suggesting money is moving quickly into the market. As of March 5, personal overdraft loan balances at the five major banks — KB, Shinhan, Hana, Woori and NH NongHyup — totaled 40.7227 t March 8, 2026
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  KB Financial Chairman Yang Jong-hee Urges New Women Managers to Prioritize Communication in AI Era Yang Jong-hee, chairman of KB Financial Group, told newly appointed women branch managers that communication and empathy matter even more in the age of artificial intelligence, calling for inclusive leadership. KB Financial said Sunday that Yang attended a group conference on March 6 for newly appointed women branch managers. He said women leaders should take pride in being recognized for ability and performance, not gender, and stressed that finance is shifting beyond product sales to a March 8, 2026