The Korea Times - June 17, 2026

Protesters block ballot-counting center

President grapples with challenges within, outside party

Japan raises interest rates to highest level since 1995

Jeju Forum seeks to invite North Korean UNESCO official to participate remotely

Complaints are mounting among investor relations officers at listed companies as workloads surge amid the government’s push to enhance corporate value and strengthen minority shareholder rights.

Iran came from behind to snatch a 2-2 draw against New Zealand in their long-awaited opening game at the World Cup, Monday.

Prospects of US-Iran deal open door for Korean builders, tech firms

New suicide prevention chief puts responsibility on state

UN secretary-general candidates to speak at Jeju Forum next week

Local broadcaster JTBC files for court receivership

US-Iran deal unlikely to cool BOK’s rate-hike bets

KOSPI climbs for 4th session on ceasefire optimism, but gains slow

Kosdaq firms struggle with rising workload amid shareholder reform push

Citi launches tokenized depositary receipt service for private shares

BTS concert lifts foreign spending at Busan’s traditional markets

Upstage outlines new AI agent strategy

FitFlop expands in key Korean market

GS launches AI training program for young job seekers

Toyota Motor launches RAV4 with bolstered hybrid lineup

Mirae Asset apologizes over failed Space X share allocation

Koreans lose interest in crypto trading

Kumho Petrochemical invests in migratory bird conservation

Hanwha raises KAI stake to 9.04%, becomes No. 2 shareholder

US, Iran sign ceasefire agreement; details remain unclear

8 people die in B-52 bomber crash at US Air Force base in California

‘Start your engines’? Shippers wary on Hormuz reopening

Franco- German KNDS launches new battle tank for France

Indonesians beat blues with children’s games

Party

Kyrgyzstan bets on reality TV to fight obesity

Korea’s accession to CPTPP

Korea deserves transparent elections

An American general’s statue

Transportation bill should not punish EV drivers

POSCO’s debt casts shadow over Korea-Brazil ties

Inequality in Evian

Protecting the First Amendment

Indie music festival answers Busan’s calling

Radio station launches in Busan to support underground scene

Daisy Gun wants you to put down your phone

No bad luck at SOL Taphouse

Seoul ‘melting pot’ for global talent, says producer behind BTS hits

When lies summon ancient tribe: Musical ‘The Tribe’ explores joy of being oneself

EVAN drops snippets of debut solo single ‘RIDE OR DIE’

Patriarch’s passing created chasms among survivors

Last Word in Astrology

South African jazz icon Abdullah Ibrahim dies at 91

Red Velvet sets August return, ending 2-year wait for full group comeback

Iran snatches draw; Spain stunned by Cape Verde in World Cup debut

Injured Korean players return to training for Mexico match