ASEAN ‘benches’ in Jeju celebrate bloc’s ties with South Korea
The installations are located at the Jeju Olle Trail Route 8, which was dubbed the ASEAN-Korea Olle in 2024 to commemorate the 35th anniversary of ASEAN-Korea Dialogue Relations…
South Korea
South Korea’s annual college entrance exam mirrors push to curb reliance on private education
This year's exam maintains ban on 'killer questions,' as the test committee vows fair, curriculum-based testing.
Martial law probe arrests South Korean ex-spy chief Cho, ex-PM Hwang a month before deadline
The detention of Cho, who led the National Intelligence Service when Yoon declared martial law last year, is expected to smooth progress in the investigation led by special…
NewJeans’ Minji, Hanni, Danielle reportedly to continue with Ador, agency says ‘still verifying’
The agency remains cautious of all five bandmates of NewJeans coming back into the fold.
South Korean president Kim Dae-jung’s Nobel medal, protester’s clothes recognised as heritage
The Korea Heritage Service announced Wednesday that the two items, representing Korea’s struggles and triumphs in modern history, are among 10 selected for the new designation,…
What to learn from ‘KPop Demon Hunters’
Setting aside hate and vengeance, the writer says the movie suggests we can instead embrace those who are different from us and care about others who need help to make the world a…
‘Chaebol’ marriages shift: South Korea’s young scions marry within business circles, not politics
Recent data shows nearly half of the marriages of younger generations of South Korea’s conglomerate-controlling families are now with heirs of other chaebol families, a…
South Korean President Lee vows greater autonomy for local governments
The liberal administration suggested ways to increase state subsidies to local governments based on new rules, to launch a pan-governmental team to ensure that goals of boosting…
South Korea delays Google mapping decision again
Despite publicly pledging in September to comply with Korea's security demands, including blurring sensitive facilities and restricting coordinate displays, Google has yet to file…
Catwalks are K-pop’s hottest stage of the moment
The crossover of K-pop and luxury fashion underscores the music industry's rising influence, with brands tapping into its fan base.