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Middle East Tensions Rise with Iranian Leader's Injury, Oil Prices Fall, North Korea Fires Missiles
Middle East Situation and Impact on International Oil Prices
As `Middle East` conflicts continue, news has emerged that the `Iranian Supreme Leader` sustained an injury. Despite this situation, fears of war escalation have somewhat eased, leading to a significant drop in `international oil prices`. Domestically, the government is reportedly considering a supplementary budget to stabilize soaring gas and oil prices. Concurrently, political and diplomatic analyses of the long-term impact of the Middle East conflict are ongoing.
Korean Peninsula Security and External Cooperation
`North Korea` carried out a second `cruise missile` test launch from a new warship amidst ongoing `ROK-US joint exercises`. This is analyzed as a factor heightening tensions on the Korean Peninsula.
Meanwhile, `South Korea` agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade and maritime security through a summit with `Ghana`. In other news, the Korean delegation won gold, silver, and bronze medals at the Milan-Cortina Paralympics, and an expert panel discussion was held at the UN Women Center in Seoul to discuss gender equality.
*Source: YouTube: Arirang News (2026-03-11)*
