IPOs highlight imminent successions at Korean chaebol
Market watchers perceive the moves as a chance to give cash-hungry siblings options to solidify legitimate control over the family-owned conglomerates.
South Korea
No immediate Moon-Kishida summit in sight
President Moon Jae-in held no summit with Kishida’s predecessor, Yoshihide Suga, during his one-year tenure.
Many South Koreans feel they are ‘living’ the Squid Game
The South Korean thriller Squid Game exposes many harsh realities faced by its people.
North and South Korea restore hotlines after 55 days
Pyongyang urged Seoul to fulfill its "tasks" but did not specify what they were.
South Korea’s capital relocation plan to Sejong gains steam
Lawmakers on Tuesday passed a proposed revision to approve the opening up a regional branch in Sejong.
Meet the three brothers shaking up the K-pop industry
A visit to Korea to see his brother, K-pop sensation Eric Nam, changed Brian Nam’s life. And he launched Dive Studios to connect people through podcasts.
North Korea says tested hypersonic missile
Seoul says the missile is in early stages of development.
News about global success of ‘Squid Game’ continues to surprise its creator-director
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the writer and director who recently made his Netflix debut with Squid Game, expected the bloody survival battles to make the series a hit – but not at the…
South Korea’s military unveils plans for AI-powered, agile Army
The Army said it will employ artificial intelligence-powered drones to facilitate decision-making on the battlefield
Netflix series about abuse in military emboldens calls for change
The seies “D.P.,” short for Deserter Pursuit, aired Aug. 27 and is one of the top shows in the country.