China-Japan tensions ripple into K-pop, as Japanese members sidelined from events in China
In recent weeks, multiple concerts and fan events featuring Japanese artists or multinational K-pop groups with Japanese members have been canceled in China.
South Korea
South Korea unveils new education policies for international, multicultural students
The Test of Proficiency in Korean or TOPIK is set to go digital by 2029, while permanent residency requirements are to ease for students studying AI at designated universities.
South Korea’s Unification Church bribery scandal spills over, leaving liberals on edge
The Unification Church has been under investigation over suspicions that it provided illegal funds to conservative lawmakers, but top church officials have claimed that the church…
BTS’ road to reunion grows complicated
Scandals, fan backlash, corporate turbulence cloud the group’s long-awaited return in March.
Korean battery makers rethink Europe strategy as China gains ground
With Chinese suppliers nearing 60% market share, Korean battery trio shifts toward mass-market chemistries, region-specific products to stay competitive.
Korean man under probe for scalding Thai wife
During questioning, the man told investigators he “wanted to make her ugly so she wouldn’t see other men,” according to police.
Authority over DMZ access tests Seoul-United Nations Command coordination
Complaints are rising in Seoul that the US-led command maintains excessive control over an area primarily secured by South Korean forces.
No mass exit: South Korean e-commerce giant Coupang holds users after massive breach
Traffic data shows limited migration to rivals, underscoring Coupang’s entrenched ecosystem.
CEO of South Korean e-commerce platform resigns over massive data breach
The CEO of Coupang stepped down after a major data breach that compromised personal data of millions of users — prompting a crisis of trust and internal shake-up at the company.
Seoul education chief outlines proposal to scrap college admission exam by 2040
Blueprint calls for long-term move to absolute grading, expanded essay-based evaluations.