‘KPop Demon Hunters’ dominates YouTube Korea’s hot songs in 2025
YouTube Korea's 2025 trend list highlights creator Choo Sung-hoon and Netflix hits from 'KPop Demon Hunters,' to 'When Life Gives You Tangerines' and 'Squid Game.'
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How an heiress became K-pop’s most-watched rookie
From chaebol roots to late-blooming idol, Annie charted her own path to the stage.
Unlearned lessons: The Korea Herald
The martial law crisis exposed durable democratic systems, yet left political discord unresolved.
‘Robot idols’ may debut within 5 years, K-pop star G-Dragon’s agency CEO says
Galaxy Corp. CEO Choi Yong-ho said virtual content consumption is expected to grow as AI reduces production costs and increases the efficiency of music video creation, creating a…
Democracy prevails, says South Korea President Lee, a year after martial law debacle
President Lee touts South Korea as a role model for aspiring democracies, and floats the designation of Dec. 3 as a public holiday.
South Korea’s rival parties agree to pass 2026 fiscal budget
The breakthrough came after the floor leaders of the two main parties — Rep. Kim Byung-kee of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea and Rep. Song Eon-seog of the main opposition…
Exploring birth and motherhood from folk traditions to contemporary art in Seoul
Birth takes center stage at the National Folk Museum of Korea and the European gallery in White Cube in Seoul, embodying these ideas in different thought-provoking ways.
From ‘soft no’s to hidden anger: Why Koreans communicate indirectly
In Korea’s group-oriented, hierarchical culture, confrontations are avoided, which often leads people to express negative feelings indirectly, turning frustration into…
K-pop walks tightrope as China-Japan cultural friction deepens
Korean entertainment companies hope their artists will remain insulated from the fallout, but they are watching developments closely.
How teachers are navigating South Korea’s martial law crisis in classrooms
Educators say teaching the event is crucial to fostering democratic values.