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…
Chip boom turns Korea’s business sentiment positive after four-year slump
Manufacturing outlook surges as services sector lags Containers are stacked at Pyeongtaek Port in Gyeonggi Province on Sunday.…
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…
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…
Seoul approves BTS’ comeback show in Gwanghwamun Square
Specific date to be announced by the group’s agency BTS (Big Hit Music) The Seoul Metropolitan Government said…
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…
BTS wins nod for filming at historic sites for Gwanghwamun show
Cultural heritage authorities have granted conditional approval for K-pop megastar BTS to film at major historic sites in…