Top stories in South Korea on October 17, 2026

1. White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from role, official says (55 outlets, 15 countries)
2. Trump puts new Russia sanctions that he recently signed into law on hold, citing national interest (46 outlets, 8 countries)
3. Protesters across France rally over rising living costs, joining students' grievances (4 outlets, 3 countries)