Shinsegae launches probe, apologizes for employee intercepting NCT Jaemin’s fan gift vouchers
South Korea’s retail giant Shinsegae Group has launched an internal investigation after one of its employees at an…
Stress peaks among those in 40s as work, money pressures build
Work tops stress for men; parents and children for women A man holds his head while sitting at…
Hyundai Motor to invest W9tr in Saemangeum AI, hydrogen hub
Auto giant to build AI data center, robotics cluster, hydrogen city from 2026 President Lee Jae-myung (right) and…
BTS’ Jimin, Jungkook reach milestones on Spotify
(Credit: GQ) Jimin of BTS passed 2.3 billion plays on Spotify with his solo single “Who,” a first…
Trace BTS’ history through these 7 tourist spots
Before the lights go up at Gwanghwamun in March, explore Seoul locations that shaped BTS BTS poses in…
Stray Kids’ concert movie turns into a global box-office event
The K-pop group’s ‘Dominate Experience’ debuted at No. 1 worldwide. The numbers tell a bigger story than the…
15,000 invited to BTS’ free Gwanghwamun concert — how can the rest watch?
BTS poses in front of Sungnyemun ahead of its live performance of “Butter” aired on Global Citizen Live…
Why Indonesian K-pop fans are boycotting a Korean bank
K-pop fans pressure Hana Bank to end loans tied to coal-fired power in Indonesia Lee Da-yeon (left) and…
Korean children starting to gamble earlier
(123rf) Youth gambling in Seoul is rising sharply, with more students encountering or engaging in online betting, according…
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…
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…
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…