MMental health Read More Korean children starting to gamble earlierJanuary 29, 2026 (123rf) Youth gambling in Seoul is rising sharply, with more students encountering or engaging in online betting, according…
MMusic Read More Seoul approves BTS’ comeback show in Gwanghwamun SquareJanuary 22, 2026 Specific date to be announced by the group’s agency BTS (Big Hit Music) The Seoul Metropolitan Government said…
AArtificial intelligence Read More Korea sets AI safety rules, first in worldJanuary 21, 2026 (123rf) South Korea will begin enforcing its Artificial Intelligence Act on Thursday, becoming the first country to formally…
MMusic Read More BTS wins nod for filming at historic sites for Gwanghwamun showJanuary 21, 2026 Cultural heritage authorities have granted conditional approval for K-pop megastar BTS to film at major historic sites in…
AArtificial intelligence Read More Korea’s sovereign AI push stumbles over ‘from scratch’ ruleJanuary 20, 2026 Open-source use, China-linked concerns fuel reputational risks in national AI race (Ministry of Science and ICT) South Korea’s…
PPersonal finance Read More Still paying for children, middle-aged Koreans not ready for retirementJanuary 9, 2026 (Getty Image) Retirement anxiety is growing among South Koreans in their 40s and 50s. More than 6 out…
MMusic Read More BTS to release 14-track full-length album on March 20January 5, 2026 World tour details to be announced Jan. 14 BTS (Big Hit Music) Global K-pop sensation BTS will return…
AArtificial intelligence Read More AI-generated misleading ads proliferate, prompting government actionJanuary 4, 2026 Captured from a joint press release by relevant government ministries. (Yonhap) Misleading advertising created with artificial intelligence is…
AArts and design Read More Longing for utopia at Amorepacific’s headquartersJanuary 3, 2026 “Willing To Be Vulnerable-Transparent Balloon” by Lee Bul (Courtesy of the artist and HO-AM Foundation) Contemporary artist Lee…
MMusic Read More Ador terminates contract with NewJeans’ DanielleDecember 29, 2025 (Credit: Ador) Ador announced Monday the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle. The company said…
EEconomy Read More Korea overhauls forex rules to stabilize wonDecember 18, 2025 Measures target dollar shortages as won slides; presidential office seeks support from top conglomerates An electronic board at…
MMobile Read More Too thin to buy? Why ultraslim phones from Samsung, Apple aren’t sellingDecember 17, 2025 Battery anxiety, pricing tradeoffs, unclear gains blunt demand for slimmer designs The Galaxy S25 Edge is displayed at…