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,…
Korea sets AI safety rules, first in world
(123rf) South Korea will begin enforcing its Artificial Intelligence Act on Thursday, becoming the first country to formally…
EXO’s first album in 3 years, Reverxe, sees K-pop group reclaiming its Crown
The divide, however, points back to what is missing – the grounding presence of CBX’s voices which have…
Korea’s sovereign AI push stumbles over ‘from scratch’ rule
Open-source use, China-linked concerns fuel reputational risks in national AI race (Ministry of Science and ICT) South Korea’s…
BTS comeback to fuel a K-pop concert-led boom in 2026
BTS gave their final performance as a group in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 15, 2022, before members entered required military…
BTS announces massive world tour across 34 cities
Global K-pop sensation BTS have officially announced their long-awaited world tour, marking their return to the global stage…
Arden Cho Sparkles in Silver Casadei Pumps on ‘Jimmy Fallon’
Arden Cho of the Netflix film “KPop Demon Hunters” brought a bit of sparkle to “The Tonight Show…
Still paying for children, middle-aged Koreans not ready for retirement
(Getty Image) Retirement anxiety is growing among South Koreans in their 40s and 50s. More than 6 out…
The thousand faces of Lee Su-ji, Korea’s sharpest comedy chameleon
Comic-turned influencer builds alter-ego empire — and accidentally tanked luxury outerwear trend Lee Su-ji (CP Entertainment) Pull up…
BTS to release 14-track full-length album on March 20
World tour details to be announced Jan. 14 BTS (Big Hit Music) Global K-pop sensation BTS will return…
AI-generated misleading ads proliferate, prompting government action
Captured from a joint press release by relevant government ministries. (Yonhap) Misleading advertising created with artificial intelligence is…
Longing for utopia at Amorepacific’s headquarters
“Willing To Be Vulnerable-Transparent Balloon” by Lee Bul (Courtesy of the artist and HO-AM Foundation) Contemporary artist Lee…