South Korean Transport Minister hints at resignation over plane crash
The statement follows public backlash concerning the ministry’s oversight of the concrete embankment that likely contributed to the deadly explosion.
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Small stones, big benefits: Why some South Koreans are serious about ‘gonggi’
Seen in 'Squid Game 2,' Korean traditional game 'gonggi' shares similarities with games from other cultures and helps improve hand-eye coordination for people of all ages.
Procedural fairness: The Korea Herald
If many believe that the impeachment trial is progressing under some political scheme, the ruling will intensify conflict. The Constitutional Court has to put procedural fairness…
Scrutiny intensifies in joint probe into S. Korean President Yoon’s martial law as CIO chief apologises
Oh Dong-woon, chief of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials, expressed his determination to make no mistakes in their second attempt.
Seven Korean words added to Oxford English Dictionary
In its December 2024 update, the dictionary added seven Korean words — "dalgona," "hyung," "noraebang," "maknae," "jjigae," "tteokbokki" and "pansori" — reflecting the growing…
South Korean celebrities shape fashion, beauty industries with own brands
With their hands-on involvement, celebrities are proving their brands can grow beyond fandoms to make a lasting mark.
Justice vs. power: The Statesman
The dramatic standoff surrounding the attempted arrest of South Korea’s suspended president, Yoon Suk Yeol, has drawn global attention to the intricate interplay of justice,…
Shamans and presidents: A history of strange intermixing in South Korean politics
Though allegations tying Noh Sang-won, former chief of the Defence Intelligence Command, to shamanism may seem unusual, in South Korea, politics and shamanism have frequently…
YouTube faces backlash over selective pricing policy in South Korea
The monthly subscription fee for the ad-free YouTube Premium is 14,900 won ($10.16) per user in South Korea, more than 30,000 won higher than the monthly cost for a family of four…
Confusion in joint probe ahead of 2nd attempt to detain impeached South Korean President Yoon
The Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials reversed its earlier decision to order police to detain the president seven hours after police resisted the…