Seoul stocks open sharply lower as US tech shares extend losses on AI woes
An electronic board showing the Korea Composite Stock Price Index at a dealing room of the Hana Bank…
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…
BTS’ Jimin returns to Billboard’s global chart
(Big Hit Music) Jimin of BTS reentered Billboard’s Global excl. US chart with “Who,” extending the single’s stay…
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…
AI is no longer optional in K-pop — it’s becoming the new normal
January 2, 2026 SEOUL – Whether the industry welcomes it or not, artificial intelligence has already become part…
Strong exports, weak currency: Why the won can’t catch a break
Economists say pressure from US-led AI boom reflects global capital shifts — not Korea-specific vulnerabilities — calling for…
Ador terminates contract with NewJeans’ Danielle
(Credit: Ador) Ador announced Monday the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle. The company said…
Blackpink’s Jisoo amasses 100m Spotify streams with Zayn collab
(Credit: Blissoo) Jisoo of Blackpink has hit 100 million streams on Spotify with solo single “Eyes Closed.” It…