Samsung tops global brand ranking, outpacing Google, YouTube
Nineteen out of the 38 markets polled by YouGov put Samsung on their respective top 10 lists of global brands for 2022.
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Opposition lawmakers join anti-government candlelight vigil
Democratic Party lawmaker Ahn Min-seok said the ultimate responsibility for the Itaewon disaster lies on the Yoon administration and demanded the president to sincerely apologise.
Busan hosts Asia startup expo
Richard Yonck, futurist and author of the bestselling book Future Minds will be one of the key speakers at the expo for startups.
South Korea to inject 11.2 trillion won into higher, lifelong education
From earlier this year, the ministry has been lifting restrictions on universities, such as student quotas and faculty qualifications.
Korea celebrates Kimchi Day on Nov 22
According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs, the history of fermented vegetables similar to kimchi dates back 3,000 years ago.
North Korea fires ballistic missile after warning US, allies of ‘fierce’ tit-for-tat
North Korea’s ballistic missile launch came after South Korea and the US conducted “combined missile defence drills” on Thursday, according to an unnamed source.
South Korea’s interior minister investigated as Itaewon probe expands
The investigation team is looking into allegations against Interior Minister Lee Sang-min as a suspect following a complaint filed by a unionized firefighters group.
Making big waves: How K-pop swelled into cultural superpower
Not only is K-pop a tool behind the country’s national branding, but it can also be an olive branch.
BTS’ J-Hope to appear solo at Mama Awards: producer
It will be the first time his solo performance is broadcast for public viewing during a global media conference.
Losing on home turf: Korea’s kimchi trade deficit returns
Soaring kimchi imports were driven by consumers seeking less expensive options, despite the widespread perception that domestic kimchi is healthier.