Blackpink’s 10th anniversary plans spark debate among fans

With just days remaining until Blackpink’s 10th anniversary, a growing number of fans have taken to social media to voice disappointment over what they describe

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Nearly 70% of older Koreans want to work into their 70s

The number of working South Koreans aged 55 to 79 has surpassed 10 million for the first time, and nearly seven in 10 in the age group say they want to remain e

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AI-assisted music now eligible for copyright registration in South Korea

The Korea Music Copyright Association announced Monday that creators may now register songs developed with artificial intelligence if they played a substantial

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17 Michelin-listed restaurants violated food safety laws: report

Seventeen restaurants in Korea listed in the Michelin Guide were found to have violated the Food Sanitation Act over the past three years, according to governme

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Yeongdeungpo invites recent arrivals to explore the area

The Yeongdeungpo-gu Family Center is recruiting 20 foreign nationals who recently moved to Korea after marrying a Korean citizen for a free program designed to

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'D.P.' star Jung Hae-in's 'Our Sticky Love' turns Korean wordplay into romance

Netflix Korea’s upcoming romantic comedy “Our Sticky Love,” starring Jung Hae-in and Ahn Ha-young, takes its title from a Korean idiom that resists a simple Eng

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Sookmyung trains 110 Southeast Asian women in digital skills, entrepreneurship

Sookmyung Women’s University said Wednesday it provided practical training in digital skills, employment and entrepreneurship to 110 female students from partne

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Ryu Seung-ryong, Ha Ji-won fight to save a daughter in 'Portrait of a Family'

"Portrait of a Family," the English title of the family crime drama hitting Korean theaters next month, gives away next to nothing about the film. The original

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Why Korea's maid cafes are sparking concern

Online versions of South Korea’s maid cafes that offer paid one-on-one phone calls, gaming sessions and other private interactions are raising concerns over wea

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The Forgotten Kingdom of Rangnang

During the COVID-19 pandemic, when the Democratic People's Republic of Korea, as North Korea is officially known, maintained one of the world’s strictest border

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Korea-Kazakhstan raid nets 19 in Korean scam ring

South Korean authorities have dismantled a Korean-run scam operation in Almaty, Kazakhstan, arresting 19 suspected members in cooperation with local authorities

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BTS could meet Brazil's president during October tour stop

BTS could meet with Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva and first lady Rosangela "Janja" da Silva when it visits in October, a local media report said

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For Antonio Mendez, football and music share the same fire

Ask Antonio Mendez to explain his country's passion for football and music, and he laughs at how hard the question is. "It's difficult to talk about things that

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Cortis kicks off North American leg of sold-out world tour

Cortis launched the North American leg of its first tour Tuesday, extending its rapid global rise less than a year after its debut. The five-member group opened

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Kim Woo-bin returns to TV with popular webtoon remake

Kim Woo-bin, the Hallyu star behind K-drama classics such as "Uncontrollably Fond" and "The Heirs," is returning to television for the first time in four years.

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Climate Card users, claim back your 30,000 won

Foreign residents who have difficulty verifying their registered address can apply manually for a 30,000 won ($21) payback on Seoul’s Climate Card through Aug.

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Greater Seoul nears 40 C under highest-level heat warning

Temperatures neared 40 degrees Celsius in Wednesday's forecast for the Greater Seoul region, where South Korea's highest heat warning remains in effect. Daytime

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[Treasures from National Museum of Korea] Celadon Bowl with Inlaid Grape and Child Design

Period: Goryeo Kingdom Materials: Celadon Decorated with both relief and inlay techniques, this bowl represents an early form of inlaid celadon. Its interior is

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Will 'Agent Kim Reactivated' make the jump to games?

Could an "Agent Kim Reactivated" game be on the way? Kakao Games has inked a deal with webtoon studio The Grimm Entertainment to develop and publish games using

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Summer returns, so does debate over shirtless runners

Shirtless male runners may be a common sight in some overseas cities and beach resorts, but the practice remains relatively unfamiliar and controversial in Sout

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Heat illness cases hit record, two more dead, as Korea swelters

South Korea recorded 186 heat-related illness cases, including two deaths, on Monday, the highest daily figure reported so far this year, the Korea Disease Cont

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