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  Culture Minister Choi: BTS Concert Will Test Anti-Scalping Efforts, Platforms Must Act 최휘영 문화체육관광부 장관은 5일 "최근 국민적 관심이 집중된 BTS의 공연은 암표 대응의 중요한 시험대가 될 것"이라며 민관이 함께 암표 근절에 적극적으로 나서야 한다고 밝혔다. Choi said at the launch ceremony in Seoul for a joint public-private anti-scalping task force that the group must become a practical platform that carries out enforcement, built on constant cooperation between government and the private sector. The task force, which officially began work that day, brings together the M March 5, 2026
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  Actress Ku Hye-sun Defends Price of Patented ‘KOOROLL’ Hair Roller Actress Ku Hye-sun has addressed criticism over the price of her patented hair roller, ‘KOOROLL.’ Ku wrote on her social media on the 5th that KOOROLL “removes more than 80% of the plastic” used in conventional round hair rollers. She said that unlike round rollers, which can tangle with hair and become dirty, KOOROLL can be unfolded to remove hair easily and then returns to its original shape. She added that the product is durable and “can be used permanently.” Ku said the initial prod March 5, 2026
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  Korean Industry Urges Action as Hormuz Closure Fears and U.S. Tariffs Add Pressure U.S.-Iran fighting has heightened fears that the Strait of Hormuz could be blocked, prompting South Korean industry leaders to press for swift countermeasures at an emergency meeting at the National Assembly on the 5th. Exporters and energy companies attended the “Democratic Party-industry emergency meeting on Middle East issues,” urging the government to respond quickly to what they called a compound crisis driven by Middle East instability and U.S. tariffs. Democratic Party lawmaker K March 5, 2026
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  Jinyoung and Kim Minju Lead JTBC’s New Friday Romance Series “Shining” Actors Park Jinyoung and Kim Minju are betting a first-love story can help revive JTBC’s Friday series. JTBC’s new Friday drama “Shining,” directed by Kim Yoon-jin (“Our Beloved Summer”) and written by Lee Sook-yeon (“One Fine Spring Day”), layers a teenage first meeting with a reunion in the characters’ 30s. The creators said the series aims to prove love through the passage of seasons rather than through big “incidents.” On the afternoon of the 5th, JTBC held a production presentation March 5, 2026
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  Hyundai Motor-Kia AVP Chief Park Min-woo Urges Staff to Embrace Conflict as 'One Team' Park Min-woo, head of Hyundai Motor and Kia’s AVP division, urged employees to keep a “one team” mindset even when disagreements arise. Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday that Park, who took office Feb. 23, met employees in a town hall meeting and told them, “There will be countless clashes and differences of opinion, but let’s not avoid them.” He added that conflict can be “positive friction” aimed at building the most complete product. Park stressed collaboration as “One Team,” saying March 5, 2026
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  YouTuber Kim Seon-tae Says Impostor X Account Is Using His Name Kim Seon-tae, who was known as “Chungju Man,” said he has been targeted by an impersonator on X.  Kim wrote on his social media on March 5, “This is an impersonation X account. Please report it,” and posted a photo showing the account. The impersonating account had 4,526 followers.  Online commenters reacted with posts such as “What happened?” “An impersonation account is a sign of success,” and “How far does his influence reach?”  Kim opened his YouTube channel, “Kim Seon-tae,” on Mar March 5, 2026
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  HD Hyundai Chairman Chung Ki-sun visits Philippines to expand economic cooperation Chung Ki-sun, chairman of HD Hyundai, visited the Philippines as part of a South Korean government economic delegation, seeking to deepen ties and expand economic cooperation between the two countries, the company said March 5. HD Hyundai said Chung paid tribute at a Korean War memorial, attended a Korea-Philippines business forum and inspected HD Hyundai Philippines Shipbuilding (HD Hyundai Philippines). On March 4, Chung visited the Korean War memorial at the National Heroes Cemetery in March 5, 2026
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  Small Weight Changes Can Signal Bigger Health Shifts, Experts Say Early this year, U.S. investment bank Jefferies said major U.S. airlines could save as much as $580 million (about 8.255 trillion won) in fuel costs this year. The analysis linked the savings to the surge in glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) obesity drugs, saying lower average passenger weight could reduce takeoff weight and improve fuel efficiency. The report estimated that a 10% drop in average passenger weight could cut fuel costs by up to 1.5%. For airlines, it is an unexpected benefit. March 5, 2026
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  Internet Press Ethics Panel Launches Fair Election Coverage Support Ahead of June 3 Local Vote The Internet Newspaper Ethics Commission and the Internet Election News Deliberation Commission said Thursday they will jointly launch the “2026 9th Nationwide Local Elections Fair Election Coverage Support Project” to help online news outlets provide fair and responsible coverage ahead of the June 3 vote. Marking 90 days before election day, the two bodies began distributing the first installment of a “Fair Election Coverage Practice Guide,” providing training on fair election reportin March 5, 2026
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  Tesla Tops South Korea’s Imported-Car Market in February as Model Y Sales Near 7,000 Tesla led South Korea’s imported-car market last month, driven by strong sales of the Model Y.  The Korea Automobile Importers & Distributors Association said Thursday that new registrations of imported passenger cars in February rose 34.6% from a year earlier to 27,190. That was up 29.7% from January’s 20,960. Cumulative registrations for January and February totaled 48,150, a 35.9% increase from 35,428 a year earlier. By brand, Tesla ranked first with 7,868 registrations, followed b March 5, 2026