Seoul mayor to expand efforts in building rental homes for low-income youths
The capital city's minimalist units will come furnished with quality electronics, including Samsung's top-range Bespoke refrigerator.
South Korea
North Korean leader warns of annihilation if Seoul attempts preemptive strike
In his speech, North Korean leader Kim Jong-un also expressed his antagonism toward the incumbent South Korean president, referring to him without his title.
Starbucks Korea admits giveaway bags had cancer-causing chemicals
Suspicions arose of toxic substances on the merchandise after multiple online posts claimed early last month that the bags had an odor.
South Korea’s Park vows to find solution to labour row with Japan
The issue of Koreans requisitioned to work for Japanese companies during World War II stands at the center of lingering wartime disputes between Japan and South Korea.
Is Korea soft on crime?
Experts point out that simply enforcing heavier penalties on criminals is not enough to reduce serious crime.
Indonesia and South Korea expand cooperation on new capital city project
The two countries initially signed an agreement in 2019 to work together on the ambitious $32 billion project, under which Indonesia will relocate its capital to Nusantara.
Korea launches Jeongjo the Great, Navy’s first 8,200-ton Aegis destroyer
The destroyer was built as part of the country’s defense acquisition program developed to increase South Korea’s defense against North Korea‘s evolving military capabilities.
K-pop album sales hit record high in first half of 2022
By artist, BTS topped the list in the number of albums sold in the first half of this year with 4.52 million copies.
‘K-pop dance covers are democratizing dance education’: Expert
Being a trained dancer herself, associate professor Chuyun Oh said the inspiration for her book came after meeting young dancers.
South Korean PM to recommend pardon for Samsung’s Lee
Jay Y Lee, heir to the world's second-largest contract chip maker, was convicted of bribery and embezzlement in Jan 2021 but got parole in August, after serving 18 months of a…