How a K-pop post sparked South Korea’s viral ‘dujjonku’ cookie obsession
In the predawn cold of a northern Seoul neighbourhood, hundreds of people line the street in padded coats,…
South Korea’s Surprise Contraction Points to Broad Fragility
(Bloomberg) — South Korea’s economy shrank in the final quarter of 2025 due to a broad pullback in…
BTS releases new album cover, hopes Arirang ‘transcends time and generations’
Jimin said: “Hi! BTS will be back on 20 March with the 5th album Arirang.” Jungkook said: “We…
Tadao Ando’s ongoing architecture dialogue with Museum SAN
WONJU, SOUTH KOREA – Perched high in the mountains of Wonju, South Korea, Museum SAN is a choreographed…
South Korea to negotiate with the US for favourable chip tariff terms, official says
SEOUL, Jan 18 (Reuters) – South Korea will seek favourable terms ​for U.S. tariffs on ‌imports of memory…
Hong Kong’s sevens heartbreak as World Rugby meddling plunges beaten city team into void
Hong Kong have suffered more rugby sevens heartbreak, surrendering a late lead to lose 24-19 to Canada in…
‘Structurally hurt’: why are Chinese tourists spending less overseas than before?
Chinese tourist numbers are recovering across Asia after a pandemic-era contraction, buoyed by the expansion of visa-free policies…
K-pop supergroup BTS announce Australian tour dates after military service
K-pop supergroup BTS will perform in Australia for the first time in eight years as part of a…
Prosecutors seek death penalty for Yoon Suk Yeol in South Korea after martial law call
Prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol on rebellion charges after…
More diplomatic and economic tensions surface between China, Japan as a bumpy week ends
CHINA KEEPS ITS EXPORT CONTROLSÂ On Thursday night, the Chinese embassy in Japan said it had rejected a…
K-pop might win for the first time at the 2026 Grammys
NEW YORK (AP) — Two things can be true at once. K-pop is an inextricable force in global…
I’ve watched over 100 K-dramas, and here are my 9 favourite on-screen couples of 2025 in binge-worthy Korean dramas — starring Lee Junho, YoonA, Jang Ki Yong, Ahn Eun Jin & more
Some of the best Korean dramas of 2025 had one thing in common: they were headlined by dynamic…