BTS attracts over 620,000 fans to Las Vegas concerts
During the four “Permission to Dance on Stage - Las Vegas” shows at the Allegiant Stadium, nearly 200,000 fans showed up to the sold-out concerts.
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Nuclear envoys of South Korea, US condemn North Korea missile provocations
North Korea recently revealed that it test-fired a “new type of tactical guided weapons system” as part of efforts to enhance its capabilities to effectively operate…
South Korea’s retailers hope for sales recovery as social distancing rules removed
With the return of sample food tasting and lipstick testing, retailers expect a business boost in stores.
SK Telecom’s digital remastering technology Supernova going global
Under the partnership, SK Telecom will recreate classic content owned by broadcasting stations or content producers, while Verimatrix will enhance the security of the remastered…
‘Bajirak, bajirak!’: Fresh sound alerting the arrival of spring
The most popular and widely used littleneck clams in Korea, bajirak can be boiled, steamed or stir-fried.
BTS to return with new summer anthem in June
Although not much has been announced about the group’s return and the new song’s title, the company said it would provide more details on the new album at a later time.
Netflix sales jump 52% in Korea
According to the filing with the Financial Supervisory Service, over 99 percent of Netflix Services Korea’s income came from monthly subscription fees excluding value added tax.
Clashing ideas on military exemption for BTS
Supporters say K-pop artists should be granted exemptions, but men in 20s unhappy about special treatment.
Yoon-Biden summit likely to be held in late May in South Korea: Reports
If confirmed, US President Joe Biden is likely to be the first foreign leader to officially meet Yoon after he is inaugurated on May 10.
Korean electronics firms wary of fallout as China lockdown lingers
In the meantime, analysts are lowering the target share price of Korean companies, as they might be already bearing the brunt of the fallout due to diminishing demand.