Lee Byung-hun becomes first Korean actor to win TIFF Special Tribute Award
Mr Lee joins an elite group of honorees including Jodie Foster, Guillermo del Toro, and filmmaker Hikari.
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An alliance jolted: The Korea Herald
Of course, it is against the law to work at the construction site on ESTA or B-1, but it is hard to understand the US move to tighten law enforcement while not addressing South…
Philippines hails Korean fighter jets, eyes joint defence production
On the sidelines of the 2025 Seoul Defense Dialogue, Philippine Defence Secretary Gilberto Teodoro told The Korea Herald that Korean-built systems form the backbone of his…
Seoul mayor unveils plan to boost life expectancy by 3 years
Mayor Oh Se-hoon unveiled Seoul’s citywide health initiative, seeking to make healthier diets and regular exercise everyday habits through expanded health facilities, healthier…
61 years too late: Retrial clears Korean woman who bit tongue of man who tried to rape her
The acquittal of Choi Mal-ja, now 78, is seen not just as clearing her record but as restoring her dignity.
Return of Koreans detained in Georgia delayed by US circumstances: Seoul
Seoul and Washington have been at odds over administrative and technical procedures, including the terms under which the Koreans are released and the conditions for their transfer…
North Korean leader Kim bares nuclear ambitions in new ICBM engine display, with Chinese President Xi at his side
Seoul-based observers noted the choreography of Mr Kim’s recent spate of public appearances tied to missile and nuclear buildup as a calculated showcase of his nuclear ambitions.
Parents turn to safety devices amid string of kidnapping attempts in Seoul
Online retailers report a surge in sales of safety devices for children, including whistles and alarms. Local media say sales of these items have risen roughly 10 percent in…
This is the AI chatbot captivating 1 million Korean teens. They script tempting intimacy
Zeta calls itself 'AI-native entertainment,' but its relationship AI, enabling teens to indulge in guilty-pleasure-style fantasies with endless scripts, may be venturing into a…
South Korea to fly home workers detained in US raid
President Lee Jae Myung on Tuesday expressed deep concern over the incident, saying he felt “a deep responsibility for the safety of Korean citizens” and called on government…