15-year term sought for South Korean ex-PM Han over martial law plot
Prosecutors accused Han of aiding former President Yoon Suk Yeol in an unconstitutional bid to impose emergency military rule.
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Korea’s new obsession is survival shows built on sweat
Unscripted formats centered on raw strength and stamina tap into primal appeal and the youth's fascination.
Identity, unity and pride: Everything in a K-pop light stick
K-pop artists each have their own "bong" -- the Korean word for stick -- and it's more than a gleaming accessory. Light sticks reflect a group's official fandom color, logo,…
South Korean lawmakers’ YouTube spending more than doubled
Most of the spending was related to YouTube content production, including policy promotion videos, filming and editing costs, studio rentals, equipment purchases, and software…
In South Korea, divorced people miss being married in simple life moments: survey
Asked at what moments they feel the necessity to get married again, 34.2 percent of male respondents said, "when I need comfort from someone," while 26.6 percent said, "when I…
South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket’s 4th launch opens up private-led space era
The launch was a smooth flight as it was able to complete the separation of the first and second stage engines about two and five minutes after the liftoff, respectively.
Ukraine denies posters recruiting South Koreans to Ukrainian army as ‘Russian hoax’
Ukraine’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs quickly denied any involvement, calling the materials part of Russia's “disinformation campaign.”
South Korea sees largest increase in births in 18 years
With the recent rise in marriage and fertility rates, officials said the total number of births this year is likely to exceed last year’s 238,317.
Samsung taps new AI talent in biggest reshuffle in years
The tech giant elevates rising leaders in AI, robotics, advanced chips as part of accelerated generational shift.
Obituary: K-entertainment’s beloved ‘grandpa’ Lee Soon-jae’s life on stage, screen
A towering figure in Korean entertainment and one of the nation’s longest-working performers died Tuesday. He was 91.