Halloween disaster dims Itaewon’s hopes of revival
Either to pay respect to the dead or spooked by the dangerous crowd surge on Oct 29, the usually bustling streets of Itaewon district are likely to remain empty for some time.
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Could Itaewon tragedy have been prevented?
Experts pointed out that, as the event was held without an organizer, there was reduced scope for holding people responsible.
Government needs to stop the proliferation of drugs
The paper says the government should take actions such as cracking down on offenders, running rehabilitation programs in order to stop the social malaise spreading further.
South Korea looks to corporate donations to resolve forced labour dispute with Japan: Report
The issue will likely be revisited by leaders of both nations when they meet in a series of multilateral summits taking place in November.
Taking Samsung’s top post, Lee Jae-yong vows to seek out transcending technology
Lee was crowned Samsung Electronics' new executive chairman, 10 years after holding the vice-chairman title and 31 years after he joined the electronics empire.
BTS takes another shot at Grammys
Four songs by BTS, including collaboration tracks, were submitted for the 65th Grammy Awards, including the song "Yet To Come".
Luxury tourists from US, Europe to visit Korea
The ‘Travel with The Met’ program was created especially for Met members, offering a choice of over 24 destinations each year and tours led by renowned curators.
South Korea Navy to attend Japan’s international fleet review
The fleet review is set to take place on Nov 6 in Sagami Bay to celebrate the 70th founding anniversary of Japan's Maritime Self-Defense Force.
Dashed dreams: Young Koreans’ leveraged investments backfire
When stock and crypto markets were hot and borrowing costs were cheap, many younger South Koreans, dabbled in leveraged investing but are now suffering.
South Korea’s tech giants tighten belts amid uncertainties, bleak outlook
Korea's business index has hit the lowest point in 20 months, according to data from the Bank of Korea.