Blackpink’s Jennie launches official TikTok account
Her first video had been viewed more than 28.2 million times and her account had amassed more than five million followers as of June 20 afternoon.
South Korea
South Korea to expand visa, job options for foreign students
In a bid to plug job vacancies across key industries here, the government plans to allow foreign students who graduate in Korea to apply for E-9 nonprofessional employment visas,…
Dangerous cooperation: The Korea Herald
Under the comprehensive strategic partnership, North Korea and Russia agreed to offer military assistance “without delay” by mobilizing all means possible if either is…
Seoul mulls ‘arms support’ for Ukraine after Russia-North Korea pact
The Foreign Ministry in Seoul also pledged stern actions jointly with its allies and the international community against any provocations in the wake of Russian President Vladimir…
South Korea declares full-fledged war to combat low birth rate
In the first quarter, Korea's fertility rate -- the number of children a woman has within her lifetime -- hit a record quarterly low of 0.76, and it is projected to drop to…
Will South Korea’s striking doctors go the distance?
Observers expressed skepticism about the likelihood of doctors being able to sustain their current walkout indefinitely, citing the financial strain on those who run their own…
South Korea hit by hottest June day on record
Monsoon season to start a week earlier this year, to begin Wednesday night on Jeju Island.
Billie Eilish to make Korean TV debut with ‘The Seasons – Zico’s Artist
"The Seasons," a successor to the popular music talk show "Yoo Hee-yeol's Sketchbook," invites popular musicians and celebrities for talks and performances.
Cherishing the human-canine bond
Hamggehagae is a club of dog shelter volunteers who have come together to care for abandoned dogs. Some are dog owners, some have no experience with dogs.
Police seek arrest warrant for South Korea Army officers over death of recruit
The two officers are suspected of ordering a "pack drill" for the deceased soldier and five other conscripted soldiers as a disciplinary action on May 23, demanding the soldiers…