K-pop artist-driven content contributes to further spread of Hallyu
Fusing the powerful influence of K-pop artists and content raises the audience’s fondness for the "Korean Wave", according to K-pop powerhouse Hybe.
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South Korean government YouTube channels cyberattacked
While Google Korea confirmed that the channel had been hacked, the case was handed over to both Google and the Seoul cyber police for investigation.
Glamorise me: Makeover photo shoots catching on among camera-confident youngsters
Initial target clients for these studios were aspiring actresses and K-pop stars, but more than 90 per cent of the clients now are ordinary people.
Free BTS concert in Busan faces snowballing concerns
Set for Oct 15, the city braces itself for an unprecedented crowd as the event is expected to have an audience of 110,000, making it the biggest single concert ever held in Busan.
LG debuts chameleon refrigerator that changes colour
The chameleon four-door fridge “MoodUp” lights up on its own and users can choose one among some 170,000 colour combinations.
Red flag raised as Korea suffers all-time high trade deficit
July 2022 was the first time in 14 years that the nation suffered a trade deficit for five consecutive months, since the period of Dec 2007 to April 2008.
South Korea to start taking reservations for homegrown Covid-19 vaccine
The Covid-19 boosters tailored for BA.1 are expected to arrive in October, according to the government, and will be available first for those in high-risk groups.
Ex-prosecutors replace politicians in Yoon’s staff
When asked about the personnel reshuffle, Yoon said, “The presidential office should be the most dedicated and competent group to serve the people properly”.
Scientists develop world’s 1st therapy for Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease
CMT disease, a group of inherited disorders that cause nerve damage, shows symptoms such as weakness in the legs and feet, loss of muscle bulk and curled toes.
S. Korea to lift pre-travel Covid-19 test requirement for inbound travellers
The new rule, that will take effect September 3, came after an advisory committee recommended the government lift the mandatory pre-travel polymerase chain reaction tests.