The Korea Times - June 18, 2026

Hanwha Ocean faces costs from blocked fleet delivery to Russia

KOSPI, SK hynix shares hit all-time high

Korean universities rise in QS rankings as internationalization, graduates’ reputation improve

Inflation to remain around 3% in 2nd half despite US-Iran deal: BOK

Lee urges Trump to resolve North Korea issue after Iran deal

Defense ministry to redraw Civilian Control Line near border

18-month prison term sought for Seoul mayor

What Korean football team’s interview boycott reveals

Ballot shortage controversy fuels PPP infighting

Stock rally halts Korea’s pension reform debate

Weak won fuels demand for dollar-denominated insurance

AI-generated complaints pose new challenges for insurers

KOSPI hits record closing high as SK hynix extends rally

Shinhan Financial launches AI-powered all-in-one finance app

Edward Lee, Faker named K-food ambassadors

Hyundai Steel, LSU partner on next-gen steelmaking research

Daewoo E&C launches sales for Jangwi Prugio Mark One with 1,032 units

Hyosung launches hyperscale AI data center in Seoul

Domestic AI chip ecosystem growth seen as Korea’s top R&D achievement

LG Innotek partners with Big Tech firm for large AI substrate

Anthropic opens Seoul office to expand ties with Korean AI ecosystem

Samsung Display showcases next-gen XR displays at AWE USA

Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil

US to allow Iran to sell oil following MOU signing

G7 leaders discuss allies’ access to US AI models

Trump goes after Netanyahu, putting their friendship to test

Rankings

Bear attack exercise

Olympic Park rallies

Internal power struggle at DPK

Living in age of anxiety

Can Congress hear the ticking bomb in corner?

TODAY in HISTORY

Korea, Australia can learn from each other over nuclear submarines

Cognition for sale

Obama center creating a new chapter

Tourists in Seoul trade World Cup fever for taekwondo

Resorts under pressure to evolve ahead of Japan’s megacomplex

9 still life photographers claim new spotlight in AI era

When hallucinations become art

Estranged daughter’s return proves bittersweet

Tom Holland appears to confirm marriage with Zendaya

Stray Kids’ Felix to become face of hanbok’s modern redesign

Korean prof. elected to World Stroke Organization board

Messi has first World Cup hat trick as Argentina beats Algeria 3-0

No need for Korea to face Mexico with fear

Asian Games goes digital: Virtual taekwondo added for 2026