Woo Sang-hyeok Wins Gold at World Athletics Indoor ChampionshipsSouth Korea’s Woo Sang-hyeok won gold in the men’s high jump final at the World Athletics Indoor Championships on March 21. The biennial event, organized by World Athletics, features top track and field athletes competing indoors. Woo’s victory marks a historic achievement for South Korean athletics.
Valencia’s Fallas Festival Burns Effigies of World LeadersPaper effigies of U.S. President Donald Trump, Venezuelan President Nicol?s Maduro, Russian President Vladimir Putin, and North Korean leader Kim Jong-un burned during Las Fallas, Valencia’s annual festival, on March 19. Made from the rubble of homes destroyed by floods, the figures criticized the leaders’ poor disaster response.
Forest Fire in Sancheong CountyA large-scale forest fire in Sancheong County, South Gyeongsang Province, reached its fourth day on March 24. Flames continued to spread at the foot of a mountain in Danseong-myeon despite ongoing firefighting efforts. Authorities worked to contain the blaze and prevent further damage.
LG Twins Defeat Lotte Giants in KBO League OpenerThe LG Twins secured an overwhelming 12-2 victory over the Lotte Giants in the 2025 KBO League opening game at Jamsil Baseball Stadium on March 22. The game, held in Songpa District, marked the start of the new season, with LG players celebrating their commanding win.