The history of Iran has been a process of maintaining national identity through ongoing resistance and struggle, even when faced with invasions and domination by numerous foreign powers. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

This adds to a growing body of evidence that suggests the US was responsible for the strike. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

This course correction by Washington has the potential to create tactical rifts with Israel, where many still regard the aim as weakening or replacing the regime in Tehran. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The Blue House’s decision to consider reviving the exam after almost a decade was triggered by criticism that the entry barriers to law school have risen due to the high cost of tuition, making the selection of legal professionals inequitable. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

It is now time to cease futile internal debates and steadily pursue necessary measures to dramatically enhance Korea's defense in a way that is not reliant on others. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“Instead of creating a united front against Beijing, we are forcing our closest friends to fend for themselves, or worse, work with our chief competitor,” Democratic members of the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee said. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Iran’s determination to ensure the survival of its regime by controlling the strait is colliding with the US’ push to bring Tehran to its knees, fueling fears of a major military confrontation. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The investigations will target 16 countries and regions in total, including Korea, China, the European Union, Japan, India, Mexico, Vietnam and Taiwan. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

South Korea’s economy grew 1.0% last year, according to preliminary figures, matching an earlier forecast by the Bank of Korea. The economy shrank 0.2% in the fourth quarter, slightly better than the earlier estimate of -0.3% growth. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Experts believe Iran is likely to target vessels leaving the Persian Gulf, particularly LNG carriers and oil tankers vulnerable to significant blast damage, to maximize shock effect. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“The Ashura-loving nation of Iran does not fear your paper threats. Even those greater than you could not eliminate the Iranian nation,” Larijani wrote in a post on social media site X on Tuesday. “Watch out for yourself — lest you be eliminated!” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“If you ask whether this creates serious obstacles for our deterrence strategy against North Korea, I can say with certainty that it does not,” the South Korean president said. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Lee stated that “national defense must be the responsibility of each nation itself.” “If you rely on [external forces], there is the possibility of that relationship collapsing. We must always prepare for the worst-case scenario,” he said. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Farrell called the citizen-led movement an “example to the wider world of how in a moment of deep crisis we can trust our citizens to stand for democracy at whatever cost to their personal safety.” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Seoul’s position is that while Korea may be included among the nations facing a potential probe over digital regulation, it hasn’t been singled out. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Notably, only 13% of Korean men considered themselves feminists, ranking last among the 29 countries studied. Among women, the rate was 28%, the second lowest after Japan (15%). english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

A resolution adopted by all of the conservative party’s lawmakers included an apology for Yoon’s declaration of martial law on Dec. 3, 2024, and a statement opposing a potential return to politics for Yoon. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The People Power Party on Monday issued an apology for the martial law crisis on Dec. 3, 2024 and adopted a resolution opposing a political comeback by Yoon Suk-yeol, the disgraced former president. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“There’s always a confusion that provocation means they’re looking to invade. And that’s not true,” Walsh said. “Absent a crisis-induced war — out of a provocation, out of a misstep by Trump or South Korea — North Korea doesn’t want to fight a war.” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“They have no navy. They have no air force. They have no anti-aircraft equipment. It's all been blown up. They have no radar. They have no telecommunications and they have no leadership,” he said. “It's all gone.” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“Pleasantly surprised” may be the best way to put how most Koreans feel about how Lee is doing in office. This is, in part, because of the low expectations many had harbored. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Oh’s refusal to register as a candidate for the PPP’s nomination can be seen as an ultimatum to Jang: either the PPP cuts ties with Yoon, or Oh cuts ties with the PPP. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“It’s not just the Islamic Republic of Iran that wanted nuclear weapons in the past. The Shah had a weapons program,” Walsh observed. “Changing the personality on top doesn’t necessarily change the strategic landscape.” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

There is no evidence to support Trump’s claim that an errant Iranian missile was responsible for the tragedy at the all-girls school in Minab. On the contrary, there are a handful of indications that the US may have bombed the wrong target. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Norwegian Minister of Energy Terje Aasland said the increase in prices represented an occasion for holding renewed discussions on how much suffering countries would be willing to withstand in order to weaken Russia’s war economy. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Prices for petroleum products are shooting up in South Korea, too. As of Saturday, prices at the pump have increased 11.6% for gasoline, 19.6% for diesel, and 15.7% for kerosene since the outbreak of the war. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The younger Khamenei’s selection is seen as signaling that Iran will continue fighting the US. Mojtaba had been considered his father’s most likely successor after the elder Khamenei was killed in US-Israeli airstrikes. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The movement has prompted speculation that the US could be relocating missile defense systems such as the Patriot system from US Forces Korea bases to the Middle East. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

While the UN Command takes issue with pending legislation for peaceful use of the DMZ, it should reflect on its efforts to militarize the “police” forces deployed there. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“We tend to see panic selling not at the peak of a bull market, but more often when share prices bottom out,” commented Lee Eun-taek, a strategist at KB Securities, adding that rebounds often “take the shape of a W, not a V.” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The day Vance turned his back on Trump — staying silent for 67 hours and creating a rift that cannot be bridged — represents the true beginning of Trump’s lame duck presidency. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

As an experienced institutional investor, the North East Scotland Pension Fund’s appointment as lead plaintiff would signal a more formidable legal challenge and significantly heighten the pressure on Coupang. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The US under Trump is no longer a hegemony that takes responsibility for keeping international order and is subject to relevant costs, but is merely a country that wishes to maintain its status as the most powerful of all the world’s great powers. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Conflicting reports make it unclear whether Kurdish militias have entered combat, with some observers suggesting that reports regarding the deployment of Kurdish forces may have been exaggerated as a pressure tactic against Iran. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Trump made clear the intention to intervene in Iran, stating, “We want someone that will bring harmony and peace to Iran,” or else the US would be forced back to war in “five years.” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The whole world is already suffering because of Trump’s rash decision. The US needs to immediately pull back from its risky gamble of bringing Kurdish forces into the war and initiate dialogue with Iran’s new leadership to bring the war to a close. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

US action in Iran serves not only the immediate goal of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons but also demonstrates to countries such as China, Russia and North Korea that the US is “willing” to actually use military force, and not just talk about it. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“I merely miss my husband, daughter, and elderly parents left behind in Pyongyang and was reminiscing about life there. How could longing for one’s homeland become a threat to national security?” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“When crazy people have nuclear weapons, bad things happen,” Trump said. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

South Korea’s ruling and opposition parties reached an agreement Wednesday to pass legislation designed to support the US$350 billion investment package South Korea promised to the US, with a vote set for March 12. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“The KOSPI rose sharply by 24% in January and 19.5% in February, and there was a need for the overheated market to cool off in the short term,” says Chung Hae-chang, an analyst at Daishin Securities. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Some believe that Khamenei, who had taken refuge in an underground bunker during the June 2025 attacks, deliberately chose to remain at his residence in Tehran, the capital, opting to become a martyr. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Critics are increasingly contending that the war in Iran by the US and Israel was orchestrated by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Risk of a protracted and unmanageable conflict has many skeptical of a US ground invasion of Iran. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

“Amid weak recovery in the domestic economy, there is the possibility that the recent shocks will delay the stability of economic recovery for a considerable period,” the Hyundai Research Institute wrote in a report published Tuesday. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

If the US were to strike major Chinese cities with jets launched from Korea, it would not be Washington that erupts in smoke and death — it would be Seoul and Incheon. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The Norwegian-based human rights group Hengaw stated that 150 cities in Iran had been attacked as of Monday, resulting in at least 1,500 deaths, including 1,300 soldiers. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

Despite the undeniable bleakness of the objective circumstances, we must never give up our efforts to build trust through dialogue with North Korea. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

March 3 was a Black Tuesday for the Korean stock market on the first day of trading after the US and Israel launched punishing air strikes on Iran on Feb. 28. english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...

The probe uncovered that around one month before martial law was declared, when paraglider infiltration training kept failing due to weather conditions, Moon reprimanded the personnel in charge, exclaiming, “Why haven't you succeeded yet?” english.hani.co.kr/arti/english...