Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79
Record number of Korean-language learners pushes TOPIK to expand worldwide in 2026
Behind the K-Wave boom, Korean-language teachers struggle with low pay and job insecurity
Instant Noodles Still a National Favorite: Korea Ranks No. 2 in the World
BTS’s “Spring Day(봄날)” ranks 37th on Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest songs of the 21st century
How this year’s Nobel Winners heard the news, from a knock at the door to a hike in Yellowstone
Korean traditional liquor gains fresh momentum with young consumers and global exposure
Experts warn of hacking risks in home robots, urge stronger security practices
Seongsu Station to add “Musinsa” to its name, stirring debate over local identity
1. Korean film Florence Knockin’ on You sweeps three major awards at Hollywood Festival
2. 'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae wins prestigious Chaplin Award Asia
3. Hollywood stars outraged over 'AI actor' Tilly Norwood
1. Park Bo-gum showcases the modern elegance of men’s hanbok to the world
2. Special promo video for APEC Korea 2025 unveiled, featuring top Korean stars
3. Japanese indie band pulls song amid plagiarism controversy over beloved Korean artist’s hit song
Speculation builds over this year’s Nobel Prize in Literature
Nobel Literature Lounge to open in Seoul, honoring 120 years of prize history
Jane Goodall, conservationist and chimpanzee expert, dies aged 91
Seoul expands ‘365 Challenge’ to fight loneliness with bingo-style activities
‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ craze linked to rise in cup noodle burns among children
Passenger remembers leaving gas on at home mid-flight, but quick action prevents disaster
Gangneung’s signature food and beverage festivals resume after drought setback
Everland debuts Panda Second House as twin cubs take first steps toward adulthood
Study: Children of fathers who started smoking during adolescence show signs of faster ageing
Seoul suspends Han River bus just 10 days after launch
National treasures take human form at Korea’s heritage cosplay festival
Mullae-dong joins global top 10 as Time Out names World’s Coolest Neighborhoods 2025
Tattooing by non-medical professionals has been legalized in Korea for the first time in 33 years.
What 3 hours with a masterpiece by Velázquez reveals in an age of short attention spans
“Less salty, less sweet” trend expands to bread and chocolate
PC bangs are becoming an unexpected tourist attraction in Korea
Shilla Hotel cancels November weddings for state event, offers full compensation
Korean scholar calls out hypocrisy in Chinese backlash over Jun Ji-hyun drama
Seoul International Fireworks Festival returns this weekend with dazzling displays
Korea’s first “Humanities Garden” opens in Yangpyeong
Virginia woman wins $150,000 lottery with ChatGPT numbers and plans to donate it all to charity
Gyeongbokgung Palace invites visitors to enjoy a royal surasang meal and moonlit stroll this fall
Chicagoans swim in their river for the first time in nearly a century
Macrons say they plan to present scientific evidence in a U.S. court to refute conspiracy claims about Brigitte Macron
As animal rights concerns rise over donor dogs, pet owners join the push for voluntary canine blood donation
Japanese researchers win Ig Nobel Prize for painting cows like zebras to keep flies away
Some American tourists are posing as Canadians, and Canadians are not amused
1. Explosive demand for weight-loss drug Wegovy followed by mounting complaints over side effects
2. ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after remarks about Charlie Kirk shooting spark backlash
3. Egypt's 3,000-year-old pharaoh’s bracelet melted after its disappearance from Cairo museum
Prof. David Tizzard of Korean Studies at both Seoul Women University and Hanyang University and a columnist for the Korea Times will talk about changes in Iran three years after Mahsa Amini's death and Iranian women’s liberties.
Seoul bus driver’s kindness returned with a passenger’s gift
Beijing hit by hundreds of lightning strikes, followed by surge in asthma cases
Pilot left circling for an hour as air traffic controller falls asleep in Corsica
Busan Film Festival 2025 brings world cinema to Korea’s port city
UAE becomes first-ever country to license Korean medicine practitioners
Elderly Austrian nuns leave care home, go viral after returning to convent
Study finds generational gaps in how Koreans view the meaning of work
Students turn to 'retro' gadgets as schools crack down on smartphones
Lee Hyori brings star power to Seoul’s yoga scene
Koreans debate pouring iced Americano over rice and what it says about a rice-first food culture
1,000-won college campus stores prove a hit with students
Young Koreans turn to fortune-telling and AI for comfort in uncertain times
U.S. ends duty-free allowance on small parcels, sparking backlash from people mailing to America
U.S. detention of 300 Koreans sparks anger and boycott movement at home
Go legend Lee Sedol warns that in the AI era, it’s not enough to just “use” AI; we must learn to truly harness it
After 33 years, Korea moves to legalize tattooing by non-medical professionals
Climate change fuels surge of “autumn mosquitoes” in Korea, raising disease concerns
Finding a hurt wild animal? Here’s what experts say you should — and shouldn’t — do
Supreme Court ends decades-long dispute over Chun Kyung-ja painting “Beautiful Woman”
South Korea tops world in higher education for 17 years, but wage gaps are growing
Banksy unveils High Court mural in London amid crackdown on pro-Palestine activism
Rosé makes history at the VMAs as first K-pop artist to win Song of the Year
Two winners share $1.8 billion Powerball jackpot, the second-largest in U.S. history
Why the “Gen Z Stare” is sparking debate about modern communication
Once-in-200-years downpour batters Gunsan(군산) and Seocheon(서천), raising fears of more extreme autumn rains
Gangneung residents struggle with sudden water shutoffs as record drought worsens
Vatican canonizes teenager Carlo Acutis, the first millennial saint known as “God’s Influencer”
Kim Jong-un arrives in Beijing under unusual safeguards ahead of “Victory Day” parade
Cheap supermarket baguettes spark outrage among French bakers
Seoul parents alarmed by kidnapping scare that turned out to be false
Park Chan-wook’s No Other Choice Wins Raves in Venice and Emerges as an Early Oscar Contender
Daegu’s abandoned Gachang quarry becomes viral hotspot amid rising safety concerns
Australian state to ban iconic fish-shaped soy sauce bottles
A popular YouTuber’s bakery pop-up sparks debate over bread prices in Korea
ROKA (Republic of Korea Army) t-shirts move from military bases to coveted fashion item across generations
Polish CEO identified in US Open hat-snatching scandal, tennis star later reunites with young fan to make amends
Shares in Monami rise after Trump receives Korea-made pen from S.Korean president — made by another brand
On Korean TV, Bill Gates credits luck, shares daily life, and looks to AI to shape the future
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s engagement sends jewelry stocks soaring and breaks social media records
Tapgol Park bans board games, fueling debate over heritage vs. seniors’ needs
Severe drought leaves Gangneung residents struggling with water shortages
Canadian man digs through 18 tons of waste to recover wife’s lost wedding rings
‘Golden’ holds at No. 1 as “KPop Demon Hunters” makes Billboard history with four songs in the Hot 100 top 10
China’s Gen Z treats ‘Labubu’ dolls like children, fueling a booming ‘doll economy’
Cable car project in Jeonju sparks clash between economic hopes and environmental fears
South Korean and Japanese leaders share hometown flavors and lighthearted moments at Tokyo dinner
France’s “pure” mineral water industry rocked by Evian scandal and government cover-up claims
South Korea’s Supreme Court rules apple harvest on another’s land is not a crime
Saudi Arabia faces setbacks in plan to host 2029 Winter Asian Games
Kim Kardashian embraces K-culture during visit to South Korea
Croatian freediver sets world record with 29-minute breath hold
Psy’s “Summer Swag” concert brings spending boost worth billions of won to Sokcho
Elderly long-term prisoners in South Korea ask to be sent to North Korea before they die
Fireball bright as the moon lights up the night sky over western Japan
In Washington, Zelensky and Trump recall February’s tense suit debate, this time with humor
Jeju’s Haenyeo divers clock record-breaking underwater times, rivaling even some marine mammals
Nadeen Ayoub becomes the first woman to bring Palestine to Miss Universe, with a message of strength and resilience
Ongoing heatwave leaves rural South Korea with tap water too warm for daily use
Swatch apologizes after ad sparks backlash in China over racist imagery
Singer and entertainer Kim Jong-kook announces he’s getting married
Singer Sean completes 81.5 kilometer marathon to help build homes for descendants of independence fighters
Insooni becomes the first Korean in 25 years to receive Pearl S. Buck International’s Woman of Influence Award
ChatGPT-5 sparks backlash as users say the upgrade feels worse than before
Oasis faces backlash in Korea over rising sun imagery and past racist remarks ahead of Seoul concert
Supreme Court of Korea upholds Pinkfong(핑크퐁)’s win in Baby Shark lawsuit, says no copyright was infringed
AI pioneer Geoffrey Hinton says urges scientists to give machines “motherly compassion” instead of forcing them to “submit” to humans
AI care robot in Daejeon detects suicide risk in elderly resident and alerts police
In Silicon Valley, parents pay big money to choose the “smartest” future child through embryo IQ testing
AirAsia flight from Kuala Lumpur lands at wrong airport in Korea, leaves passengers stranded for hours
Deleting KakaoTalk messages, from 5 minutes to 24 hours
Programmers and unemployment
Apple favoring ChatGPT on the App Store…lawsuit to be filed
Elderly man vandalizes palace gate with 'message to Trump'
China says the development of the world's first gestation robot expected within a year
Homeless man turns his life around after deciding to run race in flip-flops while intoxicated
A century-old Korean flag returns home alongside stories of liberation and women freedom fighters
More than 3 million Koreans sign end-of-life directives as support grows to allow treatment withdrawal earlier in the dying process
New U.S. quarter honors Stacey Park Milburn, the first person of Korean descent to appear on American currency
Fans and friends mourn the passing of Lee Min of As One
New digital encyclopedia brings Korea’s pop culture phenomena together in one place
Starbucks Korea cracks down on disruptive café behavior after customer complaints surge
Korea’s early childhood education frenzy sparks fierce debate over rights and regulation
Survey finds Koreans most proud of K-Pop and traditional culture but deeply dissatisfied with politics
Korean agriculture ministry goes viral with K-pop dance to promote APEC food security meeting
Bomb threat forces mass evacuation at Seoul’s Shinsegae Department Store
Danish zoo sparks fierce debate over request for donated pets as predator feed
Japan’s record-breaking heat wave melts restaurant food displays
S.Korea’s strategic gesture paved way for U.S. tariff deal—complete with a red cap
Vogue stirs debate after Guess ad features AI-generated models
6-year-old left bruised after octopus encounter at aquarium
Public bathhouses become lifelines for Seoul’s most vulnerable in the heat
Bananas ripen in urban Seoul as heatwave turns city tropical
Giant stick insect discovered in Queensland may be Australia’s heaviest bug yet
After welcoming 7.8 million visitors, Cheongwadae prepares once again to welcome a president
Korean scientist with green card detained at U.S. airport for over a week without explanation
Some 1,000 dolphins spotted off the coast of Ulsan wow whale watching passengers
8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia is 6th strongest ever recorded, has effects across the globe
Fans from all over the world line streets of Birmingham to say farewell to Ozzy Osbourne
Asiana flight to Incheon returns to Istanbul after passenger loses portable power bank inside the airplane
Debate spurs over tipping culture in Korea after tip box appears at restaurant
AI job matching service leads to increased employment by 84% YOY in Korea
Michelin Guide to unveil first-ever global hotel key selection in Oct.
30th Busan International Film Festival reveals official poster
Puppy kindergartens in Korea introduce assessment criteria for enrollment
Koreans experience first decline in sleep time as video content consumption rises
Many Koreans prefer vegan alternatives to traditional meals enjoyed for Boknal
Japan steps up bear safety measures amid surge in bear attacks
N. Korean TV drama features candid portrayals of official corruption and rural discontent
Seoul back under highest heat alert as temperatures set to soar through the weekend
Park Bo-gum leads new global tourism campaign as Korea taps star power and streaming
New Chinese cooking show sparks plagiarism accusations over striking similarities to ‘Culinary Class Wars’
South Korean passport now ranks among the world’s most powerful with access to 190 countries
North Korean crypto scammers keep leaving clues and one of them is a love for minions
A beloved convenience store in Seoul where a warm meal and a kind word come free
Boknal favorite foods are shifting as Koreans embrace variety in summer stamina foods
Texas scientists discover way to stop weight gain without diet changes
Wuhan teen with cerebral palsy leads China to math olympiad victory
South Korea’s peach craze and the digital race to keep up
AI now helps you price and list used goods on Korea’s top marketplace app
Yeosu City urges local restaurants to treat solo diners better after YouTuber’s video sparks outcry
Coldplay crowd cam moment sparks viral scandal and CEO resignation at US tech firm
Seoul launches policy helping new residents break the ice with neighbors through welcome kits
Record-breaking rains paralyze Gwangju and surrounding regions with widespread flooding, travel disruptions, and mass evacuations
Why rain boots may not be the ideal footwear in flood conditions according to safety experts
How to stay safe during landslides and car flooding in summer rains
Why more men in Korea are picking up parasols this summer
New research reveals that insects may be listening to plants in distress
Oasis reunion shows in Manchester spark chaos as ticketless fans attempt to sneak in
Rising grocery prices are giving birth to a new kind of shopper collaboration
Global matcha craze drives up demand and sparks supply shortage
First glimpse of new Harry Potter as HBO series enters production
From vacation to separation as summer divorce rates climb
McDonald’s Korea makes local ingredients the star of its seasonal success story
Finland’s president shocks with surprise participation in a local triathlon
More than 130 fall ill after eating gimbap in Seoul amid summer heatwave
False rumors targeting Yangyang threaten livelihoods as officials pledge legal action
Hero driver saves Korean tourists before dying of brain hemorrhage in China
Overloaded power strips, suspected in deadly Busan apartment fires, prompt fire safety warning
Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant faces criminal charges for serving dishes with banned ingredients
Thousands of egrets invade apartment complex in Naju trapping residents in noise and stench
TSA will no longer require all passengers to take shoes off at airport security checkpoints
Trump’s love for formal letters shines through in policy and diplomacy
Seychelles Islands show how removing rats can restore seabirds and heal coral reefs
Biggest tuna catch in East Sea history goes straight to the trash
Rising complaints and costly repairs prompt crackdown on feeding pigeons
Ancient Peruvian city revealed as missing link in a 5,000-year-old civilization
With summer heat rising, open-door cooling sparks debate across Seoul
Turn it on or leave it running? Experts share smarter A/C choices for a hotter summer
The Seine opens its waters to the public
Deadly Texas floods spark criticism over delayed warnings
Hanwha’s new home stadium infinity pool makes a splash but not everyone is happy about it
Record temperatures drive early summer crowds to east coast beaches
Seoul improves water bills to enhance convenience and protect the environment
Mexico warns of critical environmental damage from SpaceX rocket debris
Russian boxer faces outrage for giving orangutan a vape in Crimean safari park
Koreans’ sodium and sugar intake exceeds international recommendations, experts urge change
Seoul to crack down on illegal taxi practices to protect foreign tourists with new QR code system
Daughter falls overboard in the Caribbean; father risks everything to save her
Statue of Peace finds permanent home in Bonn, Germany
Seoul’s Han River commuter ferry launches trial with mixed reactions
77-year-old woman leaves her home in California to live on a cruise ship for 15 years
Korea’s supernatural traditions inspire worldwide fandom
Nongshim launches Shin Ramyun at US bases starting with Fort Bliss in Texas
More than a nuisance: Latest lovebug infestation turns popular hiking path into crawling carpets
New York Times ranks Korean films among century’s best
After 37 years, Anna Wintour steps down as American Vogue editor-in-chief
Jeff Bezos’ lavish Venice wedding draws local backlash over gentrification and tourism impact
Experts dismiss earthquake rumors despite unusual marine sightings
Defense Ministry picks Han Kang title for military library program
Starbucks brings back plastic straws for the first time in 7 years
Kyochon to leave Coupang Eats as delivery apps battle over franchise exclusivity
Rare chance to see the aurora borealis over Korea this summer
Caution urged as crows target pedestrians during nesting season
Tragedy in Busan as fire claims the life of young girl, leaves sister critically injured
Koreans Among the Fastest-Growing Populations in Height Over the Past Century
Chinese hotel faces backlash after using red panda as live wake-up call
Train operator turned labor leader nominated as South Korea’s new labor minister
BTS’s Suga donates 5 billion won to build autism treatment center in Seoul
Seoul Subway faces more than 280,000 temperature complaints in just five months
Pesticide residues found on over 75% of produce sold in U.S. stores — and the warning may hit closer to home
Hawaii is fighting mosquitoes with mosquitoes
Stray mother cat walks into clinic carrying sick kitten
Lee Byung-hun reflects on Squid Game 3 and global fame on Jimmy Fallon
Gapyeong’s beloved pine nuts are disappearing
A lion wanders through a South African supermarket and heads straight to the meat aisle
Why the Korean flag was on the right but President Lee was on the left at the Korea-Japan summit
From Lim Yunchan to opera and ballet, Seoul Arts Center goes online
Academy to recognize Tom Cruise with long-awaited Oscar
Bottled water goes label-free — but stores aren’t ready
Did London’s National Gallery buy a 3.3 million dollar dud? Rubens masterpiece faces Renewed scrutiny
Canada’s G7 summit brings unusual security concern: bears
Anti-tourism protests escalate across southern Europe, Including in Barcelona and Venice
Korea has the second-highest grocery prices among OECD countries
Israeli airstrike hits Iranian state TV headquarters during live broadcast, news anchor runs for cover
Busan’s beaches open early—and with fewer parasols
Korea’s single-serve bingsu craze delights customers, drains workers
Surge in hair transplant travel draws mixed reactions after viral clip
At least 290 killed in Air India crash
Chinese internet giant Tencent mulls potential deal to acquire major S.Korean game developer Nexon
Boston Dynamics’ robot dog Spot dazzles on America’s Got Talent
President Lee confirms production of presidential watches, citing symbolism and value
Police looking into ransomware attack that crippled YES24 for 3 days
Jeju braces for annual rainy season, to start a week early
Rediscovered masterpiece: Jeong Seon’s floral and animal paintings unveiled after restoration
Legendary funk pioneer Sly Stone dies at 82
RM, V, Jimin, Jungkook complete military service and return to civilian life
‘Maybe Happy Ending’ sweeps Tonys in historic win for Korean theater
Seoul environmental film fest highlights climate stories and youth action
Australian reporter hit by nonlethal round during live report from LA immigration protests
More Koreans skip the stay to savor luxury hotel buffets
Korea welcomes summer with hydrangea festivals
First nesting of protected natural monument bird confirmed in Ulsan
New study suggests facial massage may help prevent dementia
98-year-old Korean War pilot to throw first pitch on Memorial Day
Taiwan cracks down on cross-contamination at food stalls
Bibimbap luncheon marks Lee Jae-myung’s first step toward bipartisan politics
South Korea marks World Environment Day with global call to action on plastic pollution
Gibson launches global search for Marty McFly’s missing guitar
Google’s AI gets Korean election date wrong while rivals weigh in
Study finds heavy smartphone use raises risk of tooth injuries in teens
Turkish aviation authorities crack down on post-landing behavior
Burger chains and restaurants scramble as major bakery shutdown disrupts supply
Danggeun Market cracks down on pet-sitting requests after abandonment cases
Koreans rush to buy air conditioners, dehumidifiers ahead of scorching summer
Seoul subway arson foiled thanks to alert passengers and reinforced safety measures
Japan’s growing “quit-for-you” industry: why so many workers are paying to walk away from their jobs
New apps help shoppers save on food before it goes to waste
Coupang to halt deliveries on Election Day
Controversies over climbing Everest within days with Xenon gas
Viral ice bucket challenge on pets could cause serious harm
Why more young Koreans are skipping driver’s licenses
Korean teens are swiping more than ever before: debit habits of young consumers revealed
U.S. temporarily halts student visa interviews to prepare for social media screening
OpenAI's smartest ChatGPT model goes rogue, refuses shut down in controlled testing
Low-cost airlines could launch standing only seats early next year
Local businesses push back as Haeundae Beach plans expanded food truck zone for summer season
Ancient rock carvings along Bangucheon(반구천) Stream likely to join UNESCO World Heritage list
South Korean soprano Sumi Jo receives medal of France’s Commandeur of the Order of Arts and Letters
Discovery of native fish signals healthy waters in Seoul’s Cheonggyecheon stream
Jafar Panahi wins Palme d’Or, speaks out for Iranian filmmakers
Debate erupts over giant landscaping rocks at new Seoul apartment complex
Hallyeohaesang National Park struggles under growing marine waste
Paper politics or paper waste? Korea's election mailers spark debate
Study shows clownfish and other animals are shape shifting to cope with climate change
4,000 toy ducks to race through Kimpo’s waterway in summer festival fun
Korea’s new crop? Bananas, thanks to a warming climate
Shocking footage shows Manchester United and Tottenham fans fighting in streets of Bilbao
Two-year-old toddler saves her dad during medical emergency
Mozart’s “The Magic Flute” comes to life in the heart of Seoul
Haechi and Tweety’s animated adventure hits 17 million views
Sesame Street finds new home on Netflix after HBO contract ends
Korean temple cuisine designated national intangible cultural heritage
Kanye West concert in South Korea cancelled over latest ‘controversies’
Seoul district uses delinquency notices to find households in need
Brazil halts chicken exports after bird flu outbreak, raising alarm in South Korea
Can a public space become a brand? Baek Jong-won’s failed bid to trademark a traditional market
COVID-19 makes a quiet but noticeable comeback across parts of Asia including Hong Kong, China, and Singapore
Recent survey reveals what Korean workers want from their bosses
When PB&J meets a one-of-a-kind writing lesson—and chaos ensues
A fallen firefighter’s voice brings comfort to families on a journey of remembrance
Korean apps tighten control ahead of June 3 presidential election
ChatGPT impostors trick users with big discounts
A child's handwritten apology wins praise for responsible parenting
Gwangju opens a literary and historical tour inspired by Han Kang’s “Human Acts(소년이 온다)”
Universities push back as celebrity fan photographers crowd spring festivals
Scientists discover a gene that lets some people sleep less without feeling tired
Maestro Chung Myung-whun tapped as La Scala’s next Music Director
Seoul City launches 'Hipdok(힙독) City Map' to promote outdoor reading culture
Jeju launches bid to host 2028 World Firefighters Games
A historic voyage recreated: Korean diplomatic ship arrives in Osaka for the First time in 261 years
Seoul’s Han River parks embrace reusable containers for a greener future
State-of-the-art facial reconstruction brings Korean War hero’s image to life
Acclaimed chef Edward Lee named Seoul’s global culinary ambassador
Just steps from the Met Gala, a different kind of red carpet celebration draws attention
From city park to living garden — Seoul to host largest-ever international garden expo
Signs of a thaw? China slowly reopens to Korean entertainment
Korea on alert as measles cases rise—travelers urged to watch for symptoms
9-year-old boy in Bucheon saves his mother’s life using CPR he learned at school
Inside Korea’s “Hope Centers” — a win-win model for reintegration and labor shortages
Retailers step up to the plate with baseball-themed products aimed at young fans
More Korean families turn to AI puppies for fun, comfort, and companionship
Strange wave-like clouds stir up wonder over Jeju sky on Children's Day and Buddha’s Birthday
Late Pope Francis donates popemobile to Gaza for children’s medical aid
Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year
Trump’s AI ‘Pope’ image draws outrage as Catholic conclave nears
Truck driver fined 50,000 won for taking snacks from company fridge without permission
Convenience store launches on-site visa assistance service for foreign residents
Amal Clooney could be banned from entering U.S. over Netanyahu war crimes investigation
Seoul opens Han River water sports center offering kayaking and sailing
Jeonju International Film Festival opens with bold lineup and heartfelt tributes
Tight wallets in May: Koreans rethink gifts for parents and children
Astronaut Johnny Kim shares space-friendly gochujang burger recipe
2025 Royal Culture Festival invites all to enjoy tradition as part of everyday life with more hands-on experiences
Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo joins Cannes jury panel
aespa voted most popular K-pop group in Korean military survey
Seniors find new life as digital marketers through groundbreaking project
Massive power outage leaves parts of Spain, Portugal and France in the dark
Human Rights Commission rules phone restrictions at schools do not violate students' rights
Residents become increasingly frustrated as spring running events force road closures in Seoul's downtown
Korea moves to ease ban on pets inside dining establishments
UK activist group Just Stop Oil holds its last climate protest
From sit-ups to tasers: airlines toughen flight crew training
Hanbok on the runway as Seoul turns historic Deoksugung street into a fashion stage
Chimpanzees caught on camera sharing boozy fruit—could this be the start of feasting?
No golden break this May as most workers clock in after Labor Day
Returning to nature after death gains legal ground but faces long road ahead
OpenAI CEO says good manners come with a big price tag
Seoul’s outdoor libraries return with weekend reads, moonlight concerts, and book clubs
Netflix variety show earns praise for correctly naming Dokdo in subtitles
Coldplay fans in Korea push recycling rates to the top — with a little friendly rivalry
Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving behind a legacy of humility and compassion
Ancestral tablets return to Jongmyo Shrine after five-year restoration
Why some top restaurants are turning down Michelin stars
Humanoid robots race in China’s first half-marathon, but humans still lead the race
Oscar Winner Youn Yuh-jung reveals how the new LGBTQ comedy The Wedding Banquet mirrors her personal story
Italy opens first prison ‘intimacy room’ following court ruling on inmates’ rights
Han Kang’s first book since Nobel Prize set for release, without fanfare
Lee Chang-ho(이창호) crowned champion of inaugural Senior World Go Open
Seoul unveils new standardized subway line maps for easier navigation
Lee Jae-myung and BLACKPINK’s Rosé included in Time’s 100 most influential people of 2025
Coldplay opens week-long Seoul tour with a crowd of 50,000 singing along in unison
TikTok videos expose hidden supply chains as luxury brands face scrutiny in US-China trade war
Deepfakes and dirty politics collide ahead of Korea’s snap election
Japanese travelers are buying rice in Korea as prices at home soar
Renewed hopes in Türkiye as researchers prepare to dig for Noah’s Ark
For peace of mind, more young Koreans are turning to tea
Hundreds of crackdowns on international students trigger alarm over visa revocations in U.S.
Golden holidays and a snap election fuel travel surge across South Korea
Strong winds cause chaos, knocking out power and toppling structures
Animals find lifeline in elderly caretakers and rescue teams in the aftermath of wildfires
Fern foraging season brings spike in rescue calls on Jeju Island
Cheongwadae sees surge in visitors following impeachment of President Yoon
Why some companies are watching what you do with your coffee cup after the interview
Millennials ditch dramatic makeovers for subtle beauty tweaks
Jonny Kim’s remarkable journey from Navy SEAL to space captures hearts again
Crackdown on trash sorting sparks frustration over surprise hefty fines
Firefighters in Jeollabuk-do Province to get hot meals with help from new on-site dietitians
Seoul city’s new meal program brings better nutrition to Seoul’s elderly residents
Pixar exhibition brings beloved animated worlds to life in Seoul
Caught in the algorithm, students fight false flags from AI detectors
Green card holders on edge as Trump-era border crackdowns spark travel fears
Ronin the rat breaks world record sniffing out landmines in Cambodia
Most workers say Yoon impeachment protests helped democracy
Indonesian crewman granted special visa for rescuing elderly during wildfire
Penguins, tariffs and memes collide after Trump targets remote islands
Massive demand for courtroom seats ahead of president’s impeachment ruling
From lobby listeners to standing ovations, Lim Yunchan electrifies Tongyeong
Italy tightens citizenship rules after surge in applications from abroad
Seoul delays cherry blossom festivals as court ruling sparks safety concerns
Actor Val Kilmer, star of Top Gun and Batman Forever, dies at 65
Beekeepers devastated by wildfire losses in Yeongdeok
Korean man hailed a hero after dramatic escape during Bangkok building collapse
Palaces and museums in Seoul to close Friday for President Yoon’s impeachment ruling
Goalkeeper earns man of the match honors…and 48 eggs
Kim Soo-hyun breaks silence over underage dating claims, publicly denies allegations involving the late Kim Sae-ron
aespa and Jennie shine at Billboard’s Women in Music awards
After 20 years, Korean War soldier’s remains identified and returned to younger brother
Korean boomers take more risks than Gen Z, and culture may be why
Chinese restaurant owner caught using opium-laced spice mix in hot pot seasoning
Wildfire threatens decades of conservation and generations of farming
College students create wildfire evacuation maps to support displaced residents
Amid raging wildfires nearby, Hapcheon’s decision to go ahead with cherry blossom marathon sparks backlash
Experts link Korea and Japan’s wildfires to climate change-driven weather shifts
After surgery, teen wakes up speaking only English in rare medical case
Baggage handler caught hurling suitcases from plane as stunned passengers watch at Gatwick
Coffee, compassion, and courage in the face of the wildfire disaster
American comic artist brings Admiral Yi Sun-sin to global readers, one page at a time
How embarrassing? China-bound United flight turns around after pilot forgets passport
Wildfires destroy centuries-old temples and trees as cultural sites burn across South Korea
Motorcyclist trapped after massive sinkhole opens on Seoul street
Why reality TV keeps getting messier—and more popular
Derailment at Sindorim Station causes major service disruption but no injuries
From Jeju to the world: the quiet power of a well-translated title
Court sides with Ador in its ongoing legal battle with K-pop group NewJeans(NJZ)
NASA astronauts finally return to Earth after 9-month delay in space
Hollywood pushes back against AI companies using copyrighted works
Man breaks into closed restaurant, cooks and steals fried chicken
Spring snowstorm causes travel chaos across South Korea
Seoul’s fitness rewards program is getting people moving—literally
Custom message pizzas are the latest viral food trend
Keeping protests peaceful: How South Korea’s ‘dialogue police’ are changing crowd control
A top emergency doctor leaves elite hospitals to serve a rural community
Court rules that home grown bean sprouts are still "made in China"
Rubio's awkward red carpet welcome in Canada fuels trade war tensions
Starbucks ordered to pay $50 million to driver burned by hot coffee
Early prep for elite schools fuels Korea’s booming preschool tutoring industry
Yeouido spring flower festival returns with more than just cherry blossoms
More women in uniform as South Korea’s police academy marks milestone
Police reveal identity of school teacher who killed 8-year-old student
Luxury restaurant reservations turn into a black market for scammers
Just 10 squats can significantly lower blood sugar, study finds
Historic Joseon-era legal text loses treasure status after theft scandal
Spring returns to Korea—along with an unwelcome visitor
Fake kidnapping story about ride-hailing app sparks panic online
Singer Wheesung found dead at home, days before scheduled concert
The rise of ‘VIP inflation’: When everyone is a VIP, does it mean anything?
‘Curse dolls’ sold online raise concerns over violence and mental health
Local governments embrace AI, but concerns grow over use and security
Childhood obesity in Korea is rising, putting kids at risk for adult diseases
AI-generated “doctors” are spreading misinformation online, experts warn
Fukushima women apologize to Jeju divers over wastewater release
Majority of Seoul residents support raising free subway ride age
90s blockbuster Shiri returns to theaters with 4K remaster
South Korea’s 10,000-won housing gains popularity among young people and newlyweds
More young Americans are skipping college for high-paying trade jobs
Sanitation workers recover lost cash after 8-hour search through trash
A school with just one new student: The changing reality of shrinking classrooms
Ukrainians push back against criticism of Zelenskyy’s attire, flooding social media with support
Melania Trump makes first solo appearance as first lady, backs deepfake porn ban
Mikey Madison’s surprise Best Actress win over Demi Moore shakes up the Oscars
James Bond fans speculate next 007 could be a woman after Oscars tribute
Heavy snow transforms Korea’s east coast overnight
South Korea’s semiconductor industry faces growing competition from China
Historic nameplate from Gyeongbokgung’s most sacred hall returns to Korea
Han River ferry service with bus-like routes to launch test run next month
At 87, she’s just getting started—Korean woman begins university after decades of hard work
Daiso’s low-cost supplements spark backlash from pharmacists
Academy Museum to showcase Bong Joon-ho’s creative process in major exhibition
Roberta Flack. Grammy-winning “Killing me softly” singer has died at age 88.
More controversy over food products from THEBORN Korea
Ramen shop owner offers cash bounty for customers who left bad review
Spring flowers expected to bloom two weeks later than last year
A struggling young man returns with a gift, and a simple act of kindness comes full circle
Restaurant owner vents frustration over diners asking for free extra rice despite generous portions
Domestic whiskey boom defies industry slowdown, fueled by young consumers
Warm waters devastate Korea’s prized egg cockles, leaving fishermen struggling
Tourists in Vietnam warned against wearing war veteran hats
Nobel-winning economist says gender inequality at home is hurting Korea’s birth rate
Lost Pharaoh’s tomb discovered after a century in Egypt
A 900-million-won public restroom? Daegu’s pricey makeover sparks debate
A professor’s unwavering support helps student with severe physical disabilities earn a PhD
Musician Park Yong-in receives suspended sentence for false advertising of "butter-free butter beer"
Philippine town offers bounty for mosquitoes as dengue outbreak rises
Actor Yoo Ah-in freed after court grants suspended sentence in drug case
Gen Z’s fear of phone calls is growing—so much that there's now a class for it
A spilled drink, a kind gesture, and a note: A small act of gratitude goes viral in Japan
Tragic end for actress Kim Sae-ron: Was she ever given a second chance?
As egg prices soar, more Americans turn to backyard chickens
Debt-ridden small businesses shutting down as cafés and bars take the hardest hit
80 years after his death, China still distorts the legacy of Korean poet Yun Dong-ju
Gangnam moms rush to resell luxury jackets after viral parody pokes fun at their style
A mother’s extraordinary gift: Woman donates her own hair to daughter after leukemia battle
China’s top hot pot chain sparks debate over hiring elite college grads as delivery workers
JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to employees: Return to the office or leave
Once criticized as a waste of money, South Korea’s golden bat statue is now worth a fortune
Christie’s faces backlash over AI art auction
Is this winter snowier than usual? Here's what’s causing it
Chocolate is more expensive this Valentine’s Day and it won’t get cheaper soon
China’s AI chatbot sparks controversy with biased responses
“Senior Driver” stickers help promote safer roads in South Korea
Ed Sheeran busted by Indian police for busking without permission
It is graduation season but flower sales wilt under economic strain
Beavers step in to complete stalled Czech dam project
Bank robbery in broad daylight in Busan foiled thanks to courageous citizens
Farewell to a legend: Singer Song Dae-gwan is laid to rest
16-year-old Park YounJae(박윤재) becomes first Korean male dancer to win Prix de Lausanne
Modern weddings in Korea break traditions as couples embrace personal touches
OpenAI to make Super Bowl advertising debut with first-ever TV commercial
Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath set for final reunion concert
YouTubers blamed for monkey attacks at Cambodia's Angkor Wat
New safety rules for lithium battery carry-ons considered after airplane fire incident
Work by the sea: Busan expands "workation" initiative
Japan sets new national 12-hour snowfall record in Hokkaido
South Korea’s year-end donation campaign raises record-breaking $3.37 billion
Global 'run trips' gain popularity among marathon enthusiasts
Police officer helps young theft suspect rebuild his life
Beyoncé (finally and historically) wins Album of the Year at the Grammys
‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account
Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama predicts Bitcoin will become worthless within the next decade
What happened to the 11 tons of kimchi confiscated at Incheon Airport in 2024?
Fire destroys iconic landmark at the peak of Deogyusan Mountain
Rising rat populations in cities tied to global warming and poor waste management
Young Koreans embrace cash challenges and frugal living amid economic pressures
Senior consumers emerge as key market force with distinct spending habits
North Korean troops killed in action found with Samsung phone and letter from Kim Jong-un
Global demand for Korean rice cake reaches new heights
Osaka introduces citywide smoking ban ahead of World Expo 2025
Doomsday Clock set at 89 seconds to midnight, closest it has ever been
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LA Korean Federation hosts 'Lunar New Year Sharing' in wildfire-hit areas with food donations
The family home next to Auschwitz opens as a global center to fight extremism
Jeju celebrates 20 years as an 'Island of World Peace' with year-long events
Looted Buddhist statue returns to Korea after 700 years, but only temporarily
Hundreds of same-sex couples get married as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect
Unusual holiday jobs on the rise during Lunar New Year break
Seoul’s first cashless bank redefines the future of banking
NewJeans members fight for independence as legal battle with ADOR heats up
Bear farming strictly banned and feeding pigeons restricted under new wildlife rules
Youtube star MrBeast is officially bidding for TikTok
Protests near Constitutional Court leave local businesses struggling
Ethiopian descendants of Korean War veterans share ‘Peace Coffee’ at Hwacheon Festival
Melania Trump's inauguration outfit draws both praise and criticism
Hong Sang-soo returns to Berlin Film Festival with new film exploring human connections
Restaurant food portions shrink to cater to increasing number of solo diners
Authorities warn the public to beware of cyber scams targeting Lunar New Year celebrations
YG Entertainment prepares to say goodbye to A-list celebrities as it refocuses on music
French woman loses fortune to scammer posing as Brad Pitt
TikTok considering total shutdown in U.S. on Sunday
Sex And The City apartment is now gated to keep tourists away
Expert shares how often you should be washing your towels to avoid gross health risks
Clever t-shirt aims to ease holiday stress over nagging relatives
Survey reveals generational, gender, and regional differences in Korean vocabulary
KBS to Discard Controversial Footage Shot at UNESCO Heritage Site
Ryu Seung-min’s stunning victory shakes up South Korea’s Olympic leadership
Family restaurants are making a comeback with fresh strategies
Starbucks says, ‘Buy something or get out’
SM Entertainment marks 30 years with a star-studded concert in Seoul
Lee Soon-jae makes history as oldest recipient of KBS Drama Awards grand prize
Record cold front in Taiwan leads to 437 cardiac arrest deaths in just 10 days
Jimmy Carter returns to Georgia for a final farewell
Wildfires force cancellations and shutdowns across hollywood
Tearful graduation at Cheongsol Middle School, the first school to close in Bundang New Town
Researchers uncover massive "Dinosaur Highway" in Oxfordshire
Apple settles lawsuit over Siri privacy concerns for $95 million
Hundreds rescued as search for quake survivors continues in Tibet
Seven more Korean words added to the Oxford English Dictionary
Letters and recordings highlight friendship between Carter and Kim Dae-jung
19th-century map highlights Korean naming of East Sea and strait
Survey shows younger workers are shunning management roles in pursuit of balance
Billionaire who spends millions annually to reverse aging shares tips on how to stay young
Demi Moore wins best actress at the 2025 Golden Globes, delivers moving speech
Travel trends for 2025: sustainability, digital detox, and noctourism
Sean fulfills late coach’s dream, completes world’s first ALS care hospital
Flu season drives surge in cold medicine sales
What’s on the menu for 2025? Food trends to watch
Lone dog rescued after family perishes in Muan airport tragedy
KBS drama team criticized for damaging UNESCO heritage site
South Koreans welcome the new year in a quieter fashion amid tragedy and tensions
National Folk Museum explores the symbolism of snakes in new exhibition
Citizens gather to mourn Jeju Air victims on New Year’s Day
How AI is transforming the job market, automating routine tasks, creating new roles, and reshaping the skills needed to stay relevant.
Squid Game Season 2: Deeper stories, bold Choices, and mixed reviews
Over 1,300 years old: Korea’s ancient ginkgo tree reveals its true age
Diamonds lose their sparkle as demand drops and inventories soar
Seoul City officially launches bid to host 2036 Olympics
Trump faces criticism for Christmas merchandise sales ahead of inauguration
Adopted at 3 months old, 75-year-old man meets biological siblings in Christmas miracle
Shopping malls lead Christmas destinations, with seafood markets as a surprise
Remains of 50,000-year-old baby mammoth found in Siberia
Fake pregnancy photos trend among young women in China
Gumi faces backlash after last-minute cancellation of Lee Seung-hwan’s Christmas concert
NORAD’s Santa tracker brings holiday magic to kids worldwide
Seoul prepares for bustling Christmas crowds in top festive hotspots
Iconic image of Korean lawmaker among BBC's top 12 photos of 2024
Immersive Cinema Paradiso exhibition brings Italian cinema to life in Seoul
Lotte World Tower transforms into a giant Christmas tree for the holidays
Rising fruit prices add to grocery bills in South Korea
‘Vienna 1900: The Dreaming Artists’ exhibit draws crowds and rave reviews
Co-workers hit the jackpot with consecutive lottery wins
Why have Christmas carols faded from South Korea’s streets?
A flight was delayed in Atlanta; an Army vet got his saxophone from the overhead bin and played Christmas carols for everyone on board
Iconic game music meets Korean tradition with stunning gugak reinterpretations
World-class opera Turandot returns to Seoul with a star-studded lineup and stunning visuals
Key food service trends for 2024 focus on personalization and healthier options
Popular second-hand market app helps locals and foreigners connect through community boards
Korea’s mailboxes get first major upgrade in 40 years with eco-friendly features
Korea’s first living-donor liver transplant turns a medical miracle into 30 years of life
‘Introspection’ emerges as the year’s literary theme
Japanese university awards posthumous doctorate to poet Yun Dong-ju
Fitness space opens at seoul subway station to promote active lifestyles
Hapcheon’s “mung stay” is paws-itively popular with dog lovers
Travel industry responds to rising exchange rate pressures
Classic K-pop tracks find new relevance this winter
Political uncertainty dampens year-end gatherings, leaves restaurant businesses struggling
Anonymous act of kindness supports protestors with prepaid coffee
Veteran actress Na moon-hee explores new possibilities in AI-crafted short films
Hue for the year ahead? It's Mocha Mousse
‘Dear Han Kang’: why Korean phrases were dropped from the Nobel ceremony at the last minute
Chungam High students plead for an end to harassment
A teacher’s clever lesson on democracy inspires young students to push back against unfair rules
Professors select idiom reflecting ‘reckless abuse of power’ as the year's most fitting expression
Deepfake fake news raises concerns among the public
Seoul ramps up late-night transit options for December
Han Kang explores love, violence, and the threads of humanity in Nobel lecture
Martial law sparks political awakening among korea's younger generation
Han Kang steps into the spotlight for Nobel week celebrations
Wild Baekdu Mountain tiger spotted in China for the first time in 30 years
By the numbers: 2,063 days and 700 million euros to restore Notre Dame
South Korean shooter Kim Yeji named one of BBC's 100 women of 2024
ChatGPT becomes a go-to "digital therapist" for venting emotions
'I'm sorry': Soldier mobilized by martial law seen apologizing to citizens
High-end Christmas cakes spark debate over soaring prices
Oxford Dictionary’s ‘Word of the Year’ highlights the impact of 'trivial' social media content
Elton John reveals he is unable to watch his own musical after losing eyesight
TV dramas from the 2000s find newfound popularity among younger audiences
Australian Parliament bans social media for under-16s with world-first law
Sweet rice cake “cereal” is the latest K-food craze to take over social media
NewJeans announces departure from ADOR
Snowstorm brings art, heroism, and unusual commutes to South Korea
Seoul sees heaviest November snowfall in 117 years
One civil servant’s mission to make Uijeongbu’s streets safer
Step into van Gogh’s world at Seoul’s largest-ever retrospective
The bungeo-ppang map is back to guide your winter cravings
Squid Game turns Paris into a playground for season 2 launch
Demand for seasonless fashion rises with increasingly unpredictable weather
Norovirus food poisoning cases rise in winter, prompting health warnings
Fitness, gratitude, and growth top year-end goals in survey
Suwon deer captured after attacks, now seeking a new home
Jung Woo-sung confirmed as father of model Moon Ga-bi's son
Rare retirement ceremony held for three dairy cows at Jangheung farm
Missiles pose growing risk to civilian flights over Middle East
Seoul's Myeongdong ranks 9th in the world for priciest retail rents
Coca-Cola’s AI-generated TV holiday ad falls flat with consumers
Father walks 740 kilometers to save his daughter with a rare disease
Ex-Ador CEO Min Hee-jin resigns from board, leaves K-pop label
Meet the new AI grandmother that can scam the scammers on your behalf
Staff 'banana-proof' areas for Swedish minister's unusual phobia
Hyundai names its first-ever foreign CEO
Beauty brands target gen Z and gen alpha with mini-size products
Innovative test kit verifies Korean beef authenticity in just 15 minutes
Guesthouses reshape community living in new apartments
Eye color-changing surgery gains popularity in the US despite risks
Airport search sparks outrage after woman forced to remove sanitary pad for drug test
Hard work, good food, and no phones for 19 days: Guess which job?
Four-legged robot completes marathon in groundbreaking achievement
Debate sparks over Airbnb’s gladiator-themed event at the Colosseum
IOC pushes to change Korean athletes' Japanese-style names to Korean on website
This year’s jade-green exam mechanical pencil already a collector’s item
Scientists discover the world’s largest coral in the Pacific, visible even from space
The surprising first thing students want to do after exams
Police bust massive cryptocurrency scam targeting thousands
Rembrandt's Night Watch: Major restoration begins in full view of the public
Unfair contracts crackdown aims to protect engaged couples from extra wedding fees
Hiking in Seoul draws more international tourists with tailored services and cultural programs
Shop owner's act of kindness transforms a homeless man's life, inspiring thousands online
Fireworks festival in Busan disrupted by bridge lighting mishap
Naver says it is ready to take ‘personalized AI shopping’ to another level of customization
Indonesian noodle giant sparks IP concerns with 'Korean ramyeon(한국라면)' launch featuring NewJeans
Han Kang to make history as first Korean Nobel Laureate introduced in Korean
Seoul animal groups gear up for winter cat care amid ongoing conflicts
Binggrae’s iconic banana milk bottle aims for heritage status
‘Digital Pungnyu’ brings Joseon-era Korea to life at Seoul’s Changgyeong-gung Palace
Seoul’s Outdoor Library closes the year with music, films, an autumn farewell
Parents turn to Gatbawi Buddha with hopes and prayers for exam success
Instagram uses AI to detect underage users and move them to teen accounts
Yoga stunt at Korean palace earns Vietnamese tourist ire in her home country
Rome constructs what looks like a “backyard swimming pool” in front of one of its major tourist landmarks and the response is brutal
Korean's jang set to gain Unesco cultural heritage recognition
Indonesian tribe Cia-Cia’s language gets an alphabet: Korea’s
Creative or kitschy? Luxury brand’s $4,800 celery clutch turns heads
Cusco turns to South Korea for help with mounting waste crisis
Professors turn whispers into viral social media content with quirky ASMR videos
Couple skips wedding to donate and support children in need
Department stores battle for top Christmas lights photo spot
Collins Dictionary crowns 'brat' word of the year
Voyager 1 spacecraft phones home with transmitter that hasn't been used in more than 4 decades
Slurp and celebrate: Gumi’s one-of-a-kind ramen festival kicks off with the world’s longest noodle restaurant
Walking just after a meal proves more effective for weight loss than waiting to exercise after a meal
Social media flooded with exaggerated AI diet transformations
Secondhand platforms become a new marketplace for apartment parking spaces
Mount Fuji remains snowless for longer than ever before
Security guard discovers gold in trash, goes above and beyond to return it to owner
MAMA Awards to make landmark US debut in November
Rosé and Bruno Mars shine a spotlight on Korea’s original “Apartment” anthem
Vast ancient Mayan city is found in a Mexican jungle — by accident
Catchy or distracting? Students steer clear of these 'ban' songs before big exam
France pushes to ban smartphones at elementary, middle and high schools nationwide in September 2025
Timothée Chalamet crashes his own lookalike contest in NYC
Beloved actress Kim Soo-mi laid to rest after 50 years of inspiring fans
Reviving the legend: AI project brings Shin Hae-chul’s voice back for 10th anniversary tribute
Cho Yong-pil drops 20th studio album, possibly his last
From K-pop poster star to BBQ queen: the unexpected journey of singer Lee Ji-yeon
Study finds cats learn new words faster than human infants
Debate heats up over no tattoo zones in Korea’s top hotels and gyms
Han Kang's Nobel Prize boosts spotlight on independent bookstores
‘Swicy’ items take over restaurant menus and food marketing in the U.S.
Rosé’s collab with Bruno Mars, ‘APT.,’ tops charts and takes over TikTok
Study reveals kimchi’s surprising benefits for weight loss and gut health
Rest stop surprise: award-winning restroom impresses with elegant design
Music industry figures call for changes in the wake of former One Direction star’s tragic death
Namhae-gun County combines Southeast Asian greens with traditional Korean flavors
Luminarie festival lights up Seokchon Lake with “dream, universe & love”
Culinary Class Wars leads to heightened interest in fine dining, surge in premium kitchenware sales
First snowfall of the season blankets Seoraksan, signaling an early winter
Community rallies and builds a new home for family with nine children living in 2-bedroom home
70 years of dedication: honoring South Korea's guardians of Dokdo
"Squid Game" fan experience opens in New York as global rollout begins
Actor Ha Jung-woo presents a collection of artworks that reflect his journey through life in his latest solo exhibition
New Jeans Hanni attends parliamentary hearing, calls for better treatment of artists
The surprising Korean connection of a Nobel laureate you may not know
Cleaning expert explains why you should always wash bananas as soon as you buy them
Jeonju’s unmanned ramyeon cafes create connections for the isolated
TV shows and online platforms face scrutiny for glamorizing alcohol
Experts say we should be concerned about ultra-processed vegan foods
Meet the artist who knows Nobel winners before the world does
Han kang’s Nobel win sparks K-literature wave across Europe
DNA study confirms Christopher Columbus’s remains are entombed in Seville
South Korea’s Han Kang wins 2024 Nobel Prize in literature
“Gourmet” ramyeon: instant noodles get a social media makeover
Rafael Nadal announces his upcoming retirement from tennis
AI Makes historic mark at Nobel Prizes, winning big in chemistry and physics
Sungsimdang bakery tightens rules after abuse of priority pass for pregnant women
Man wins millions in lottery after a dream about celebrity restaurateur Baek Jong-won
Korea fosters global cultural exchanges through Hangeul Day events
Guests skip weddings as cash gift expectations rise
From Malaysia to the Korean Army: one soldier’s journey to reconnect with his heritage
UN diplomats take the runway in Hanbok for Korea’s national day celebration
Temple retreat (with pasta on the menu) for singles in their 40s lead to new romantic connections
Heinz apologizes after ad featuring black family sparks anger on social media
Firefighters' meager meal budget sparks concerns over nutrition
Lost biblical plant with medicinal properties resurrected from 1,000-year-old seed
Italy senate set to open its doors to cats and dogs
Note about 97-year-old dad's indoor smoking ignites social media debate
A little robot helps sick children attend school and socialize with peers
Experts say painting found by junk dealer stored in an Italian family's cellar is original Picasso
Busan International Film Festival opens with star-studded ceremony and new honors
Switzerland and Italy redraw border due to melting glaciers
Running crews face restrictions as complaints rise in Seoul parks
Netflix show sparks revival of Korea's fine dining scene
Skyrocketing vegetable prices put pressure on kimchi season
A mother's unique punishment for son's prank sparks online praise and debate
80-year-old Miss Universe Korea contestant proves age is just a number
KTO and Kakao Mobility team up to launch autumn foliage travel map featuring scenic spots across S.Korea
New Zealand reclaims world record for largest mass haka
Seongsu-dong, Seoul, makes top 5 of TimeOut’s ‘World’s Coolest Neighborhoods’ for 2024
Yoo Seung-jun's visa application is denied for the third time
A TV reporter was doing a live hurricane report when he rescued a woman from a submerged car
Quick-thinking bus driver rescues man in wheelchair during rainstorm
Chile foundation denounces destruction by offroad drivers of ancient geoglyphs in Atacama Desert
The "She deserved the purse" trend sparks pay-it-forward movement for moms
Ulleung-do delivery worker earns $5,200 a month in tough island conditions
Top local dishes selected at highway rest stops
Increased chewing linked to higher dementia risk in seniors
Janet Jackson gets slammed for calling Kamala Harris “not black”
Man smashes Ai Weiwei’s porcelain sculpture at Italian museum
Pesto the fat baby penguin is a viral global superstar
Korea Heritage Service, Disney to bring Mickey to royal palace
South Korea to open its longest walking trail yet
Local pear promo video goes viral with more than 13 million views
Rare natural quintuplets born amid S.Korea’s low birth rate concerns
France asks for EU help to destroy 'unprofitable' Bordeaux vines
Zimbabwe and Namibia will kill scores of elephants to feed people facing drought
Olympic shooting medalist Kim Ye-ji cast as assassin in spinoff series
Lady Gaga addresses rumors she ‘was a man’ early in her career
Hundreds of cars stranded in the middle of a farm road after following their GPS
First-ever Chuseok celebration held at the White House
Study shows ‘light pollution’ at night may increase risk of Alzheimer’s
The internet is in love with baby hippo Moo Deng
Billionaire Jared Isaacman becomes first person to take part in private spacewalk
Seongnam's matchmaking event 'Solomon's Choice' leads to 115 new relationships
Fishing boat off Jeju coast overrun by tens of thousands of dragonflies
Taylor Swift endorses Kamala Harris for president
NewJeans takes a stand, calls for CEO Min Hee-jin’s return amid Hybe conflict
Woman's bizarre behavior in underground shopping mall leads to drug arrest
James Earl Jones, voice of Darth Vader, dies aged 93
Study shows coffee may help keep your skin youthful
Gimcheon City embraces humorous mix-up with 'Gimbap Cheonguk' to launch new Gimbap Festival
Pooches in prams outpace actual baby carriages in South Korea
Worsening landslides are destroying multimillion-dollar homes in California
Japanese man claims he only sleeps 30 minutes a day and that it is the secret to his success
Opera superstar Angela Gheorghiu exits Tosca performance after mixed audience reaction
Late summer heat lingers as fall approaches, with potential typhoon risks ahead
Court upholds taxi license revocation for overcharging foreigners
Seoul City hosts event to raise awareness and support for dementia patients
Wearing waterproof mascara to bed can be harmful to your health, eye doctor warns
'TSA tray aesthetic' is a thing, thanks or no thanks to TikTok
South Korean paralympian overcomes tragedy, swims the Seine, and makes history
Frequent raccoon sightings in Songdo parks lead to public safety warnings and precautions
Spanish supermarket shoppers using pineapples to search for love in surprising new social media trend
Climate change puts Korea's beloved cabbage dish at risk
Korean students’ space-themed art to travel to the International Space Station
Bus driver’s kindness ensures safe commute for pregnant passenger
Seoul skies to light up for 2024 International Fireworks Festival 2024
Decorating the inside of your fridge with picture frames and flowers is a thing
Family's backyard funeral for 3-year-old daughter's pacifier amuses social media
Navy officer becomes S.Korea's first female deep-sea diver after conquering grueling training
‘Oasis Reunion Live’ tickets officially sold out as fans complain about surge in prices
A 4-year-old boy broke a 3,500-year-old jar at an Israeli museum; then this happened
Car swallowed by massive sinkhole in Seoul
Bank of Korea allows limited commercial use of currency designs, including coin-shaped pastry
Swimming home: a unique commute for Swiss workers
KBO cheerleading routine reaches viral TikTok challenge status; everyone is surprised
Rising sea temperatures bring subtropical marine life to East Sea waters
Father passes away after 25-year search for missing daughter
Football mourns the passing of Eriksson; David Beckham leads the tributes
Real-life whistleblower who inspired the film 'Citizen of a Kind' receives 50 million won for exposing voice phishing scam
Trash levels drop at Gangneung beaches despite more visitors
Rising deepfake crimes spark national outcry in South Korea
Jackie Chan to carry torch ahead of Paris Paralympics opening ceremony this week
Woman, 102, becomes Britain's oldest skydiver
Busan film festival to honor late actor Lee Sun-kyun with special tribute
The smallest premature twin brothers defy the odds with ‘miraculous’ recovery
Viral Korean recipe on TikTok r causes unprecedented cucumber shortage in Iceland
Rising water temperatures cause massive fish deaths on Gyeongnam’s southern coast
Why people are so upset about the surprise cameo in the new ‘Alien’ film
Chinese factory workers tests up to 10,000 vapes a day
Ulsan introduces new method to tackle the challenges of extinguishing EV fires
Korean-founded Kyoto International High makes historic run to Japan's baseball finals
Restaurant owner refuses refund over hair claim with proof of short hair
Gen Z trend keywords revealed at 2024 Y-Trend Conference
German court upholds conviction of 99-year-old former Nazi camp secretary
Diving photo craze leads to increased accidents at popular coastal spots in Jeju
Choi Min-sik stirs controversy by urging theaters to cut prices in the streaming era
The Paris Olympic stars are taking the advertising industry by storm
Kim Min-hee wins best performance at Locarno Film Festival
One of the most beloved French actors, Alain Delon, has died
Illegal trade of celebrity flight details on social media sparks privacy concerns
KBS issues official apology for airing the opera 'Madame Butterfly' on Korea's National Liberation Day
Multiple people charged in connection to actor Matthew Perry’s death
YouTube shuts down teen's 250-hour no-sleep stream
Korea to honor independence fighters from Cuba on Liberation Day
SNU car stickers for parents spark debate over elitism
Neighbors turn on each other in Portofino air conditioner crackdown
'Suga Challenge' mocks BTS member's drunk driving incident
Scientists have just discovered oceans of liquid water on Mars, but there's a catch
Endangered Steller sea lion spotted twice in the East Sea in two days
75-year-old pharmacist looks after 5,000 island residents
Adele quietly deletes Rising Sun flag image after Korean fans protest
Japan advisory on megaquake fuels spread of misinformation on social media
Matchmaking at the temple: a modern twist on tradition
Celine Dion says she 'does not endorse' Trump use of Titanic song
Sandwich shop to offer ‘seagull insurance’ to customers robbed of their toasties
Kim Yu-jin wins gold medal in women's taekwondo
Banksy reveals third London animal mural in three days
Kate Winslet refused to hide her "belly rolls" after a crew member told her to sit up straight
Suga loses license after driving electric kickboard drunk
A job once thought to be reserved for the elderly becomes increasingly sought after among the younger population for its security
Pyeongchang sheep farm hosts space-out competition
Big Bang’s G-Dragon launches foundation to combat drug abuse
Neighbors rally to support Incheon residents after electric vehicle fire disrupts power during heatwave
Hollywood superstars seen enjoying their summer in Korea
Amid prolonged heatwave, bands send crowds into frenzy at 2024 Pentaport Rock Festival
Grammy Museum displays BTS, Seventeen and more HYBE artists’ memorabilia
Energy gel snack Shin Yu-bin munched on during Olympic table tennis match completely sold out
Italian boxer Angela Carini abandons Olympic fight after 46 seconds against Imane Khelif
No more instant noodles for passengers on Korean Air with risk of turbulences increases
US minor league team wears uniforms with the word 'kimchi' written in Hangeul
Striking podium selfie with North and South Korean athletes at the Olympics hailed as show of rare cross border harmony
The inspiring journeys of lesser-known Olympians at Paris 2024
Starving Gaza boy saved by a viral social media photo
Korean shooter Kim Yeji is currently the internet’s favorite Olympic ‘main character’
Olympics medalists celebrate in front of thousands of fans at new Champions Park in Paris
Family caught camping in restricted coastal area in Jeju
Samsung brings fans closer to athletes at the Paris 2024 Olympics
Athletes report food shortage in Olympic village at the Paris Games
Extreme tropical nights bring sleeplessness and sweltering heat across South Korea
S.Korea accepts UNESCO listing of Japan's Sado mine
Celine Dion delivers show-stopping performance from the Eiffel Tower at the 2024 Paris Olympics
DJ Peggy Gou performance at Boiler Room Seoul canceled due to overcrowding
Unprecedented heat wave grips Korean Peninsula after heavy rain
Covid-19 alert in Paris as summer games kick off
Taiwanese social media users say trailer for new Taiwanese TV show depicting invasion of Taiwan by Chinese military forces an "immersive experience"
2024 Paris summer Olympics aims to set a milestone in sustainability
Paris 2024 cuts avocados and foie gras from menu, promotes French delicacies including baguettes
Athletes put cardboard beds to the test at Paris Olympics
Barami, the Lion, soon to reunite with his daughter at Cheongju Zoo
Korea Consumer Agency calls more transparent review system on delivery platforms
Pilot 4-day work week brings positive impact to Severance Hospitals
'Morning Dew' singer and theater founder Kim Min-gi dies aged 73
South Korean convenience stores set a global standard with unparalleled convenience
Merchandise marketing sparks controversy
S. Koreans’ chicken consumption per capita more than doubled to 26 in 2023 from 20 years ago
Lee Issac Chung, ‘Minari’ director, sees explosive success with new disaster film ‘Twisters’
Heavy rain halts Singer Psy's concert mid-performance
Cow bones buried 500 years ago unearthed near Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul
Team Mongolia’s Paris Olympics outfits take the internet by storm
Paris mayor swims in Seine as river is cleaned up just in time for Olympics
'Cyber wrecker' YouTubers apologize to Tzuyang over extortion conspiracy
'Not harmful to health': Korea's Buldak spicy noodles return to shelves as Denmark reverses recall
Kids dive into survival swimming with navy experts
BTS' Jin carries Paris Olympics torch amid cheers from thousands of fans
Historic map from 1794 displayed at Dokdo Museum
Trump attack T-shirts go on sale in China moments after US rally shooting incident
Korean authors shine in NYT's top 100 books of the 21st century
Shannen Doherty dead at 53 after battling cancer
Astronauts could be drinking their own urine in ‘Dune’-inspired space suits
YouTuber Tzuyang opens up about 4 years of abuse by ex-boyfriend
China rocked by cooking oil contamination scandal
Dramatic sudden downpour in Wonju sparks online buzz
KTO launches 'Taste your Korea' campaign brand to promote gastronomic tourism
Gimhae invites global travelers to a one-month-long tour program this fall
Airbnb consistently fails to protect guests from hidden cameras
Seoulites take showing off literally to new heights
Copenhagen offers rewards to tourists who pick litter in the city
The driest desert on the planet is in bloom
Foreign tourists' unapproved drone flights cause problems for police
Hidden sugar in smoothies revealed in Seoul study
Filipinos react as Department of Health considers ‘Mukbang ban’ following vlogger’s death
Tourists flock to East Coast beaches during a break in the monsoon
Japan (at last) announces end to floppy disk era
Temple stay for dogs offers a unique experience in Korea
Investigation into major traffic accident near Seoul City Hall subway station raises concerns about sudden acceleration
Popular weight loss and diabetes drugs linked to increased risk of rare form of blindness
Historical figures come to life with AI, endorse Seoul's Arisu water
Portrait of 15th-century politician and scholar Shin Suk-ju elevated to national treasure status
Study shows ants can carry out life-saving amputations on injured nest mates
China's young people are 'revenge saving' even as Gen Zers around the world are piling up debt
BTS’ Jin set to be a torchbearer at the Paris Olympics, Government steps up support for S.Korea’s Olympic athletes
Japan to require installation of safety gadgets to help seniors reduce accidents
Seoul city to hand out 50,000 portable alarm devices to people at risk of crimes
Digital exhibit in Seoul showcases ㄷ860 years of Notre-Dame cathedral history
Samsung hospital funeral hall introduces reusable dishware
"3am Korean fruit bowl punch challenge" takes social media by storm
Study shows Busan entering phase of extinction
Japanese scientists create smiling robot with 'living skin’ using collagen
South African researchers test use of nuclear technology to curb rhino poaching
Researchers fool university markers with AI-generated exam papers
Seventeen named UNESCO's first-ever Goodwill Ambassador for Youth
Sensors proposed for pregnant women priority seats on subway
Son Heung-min's father among coaches accused of child abuse
Seoul's plan for a 100-meter high national flag pole draws mixed reactions from the public
Beware of the hidden dangers of washing fruit and veggies in valley streams
City of Miryang apologizes for 2004 gang rape case
Water supply disruption causes major inconvenience in Songdo
More snakes make their way into urban residential areas as temperatures rise
Tribute from the past as family of fallen Korean War soldier receives special gift
Parisians threaten to poop in River Seine to protest Olympic clean-up costs
Watch out for these things when buying ice cream this summer
‘Comfort women' statue set up for the first time in Italy on the island of Sardinia
Denmark's Buldak ramyeon recall sparks Google search spike
Daejeon's Daedeok Innopolis research centers capitalize on the popularity of local bakery
McDonald's Korea halts sales of french fries due to concerns about 'substandard' frozen potato
Affordable barbershops in Nakwon-dong gain new attention
Pet funeral homes in high demand but short supply
NYT: Gyemoim(계모임), the power of collective saving in South Korea
Aqua Planet 63 to close this month after 39 years
First heat wave alert hits Seoul as temperatures soar
Shin Yun-bok's 'Gosainmuldo(고사인물도)' painting reported stolen
Golf legend Pak Se-ri addresses legal dispute with father
Seoul battles mosquitoes with tech and community efforts
Cannes Lions looks to laughter as ad industry feels threat of AI
Social media reacts to a news story revealing a $2,900 DIOR bag costs only $60 to produce
Soldier moved by random act of kindness extended by stranger at a local coffee shop
Korean baseball fever reaches new heights
Pork belly in a can: Convenience or gimmick?
Parisians on TikTok plead: ‘Don’t come’ to Paris for the Olympics
Food companies exposed for 'shrinkflation' practices
A popular tourist destination in China has installed toilet timers and reactions are mixed
'Water fasting' goes viral among teenagers despite health concerns
Singer and artist Solbi tackles cyberbullying through art
China to reveal beloved panda Fu Bao to public on June 12
Busan resident apologizes for displaying Rising Sun flag on Memorial Day
Hotels embrace local flavors with unique shaved ice desserts
Rio’s most famous landmark lights up in Korean hanbok
Victim of Miryang gang rape never consented to revealing suspects' identities
Gucci, Chanel, Hermes are eager to support Korean cultural heritage for this reason
Outrage in Busan as rising sun flag appears on Memorial Day
G-Dragon appointed as visiting professor at KAIST
Five Korean universities make top 100 of QS World University Rankings
Video of elementary student slapping vice principal in Jeonju sparks outrage
Seoul launches 100% recycled plastic bottles for its branded drinking water Arisu
China’s Chang’e-6 probe lifts off with samples from moon’s far side in historic first
Chaos on highway as cash flies through the air
Baemin, South Korea’s top food delivery app, to impose fees for takeout orders
Illegal outdoor restaurants cause traffic chaos in Seoul's popular areas
Donors raise $233,000 to give 90-year-old American cart pusher a chance at retirement
Ador CEO Min Hee-jin keeps job, offers olive branch to HYBE
NewJeans makes Billboard's 21 Under 21 list for 2024
Foreign diners in Korea profess their new-found love for one of Korea’s oldest comfort foods
Court sides with NewJeans label ADOR's CEO Min Hee-jin in dispute with HYBE
Why young people are ditching spicy snacks for slow-aging diets
Startup claims it has created AI head transplant system, plans to perform first procedure within the decade
Demand for corkage-free restaurants rising as prices soar
Cocaine usage on the rise in Korea's wastewater analysis
Study reveals surprising amount of urine in public pools
Most office workers say they support a four-day workweek
Korea develops first artificial cultivation of rare morel mushrooms
Actress Han Ye-seul says encountered 'discrimination' during honeymoon in Italy
Dog trainer Kang Hyung Wook gets emotional as he tries to clarify the allegations against him
Haeundae district hosts rendezvous to unite young singles
Ryu Jun-yeol says 'commenting on personal controversies only make it worse... silence is best'
Michael Schumacher’s family wins case against publisher over fake AI interview
Monkeys ‘falling out of trees like apples’ in Mexico amid brutal heatwave
“Eraser Service” helps young people clean up their digital past
Passengers on Singapore Airlines flight describe nightmare at 37,000 feet
Vietnam cracks down on TikTok-inspired road dances and yoga
Animal rights activists protest taxidermizing 5-year-old tiger Taebaek
Scarlett Johansson says OpenAI stole her voice
The rise and spread of apartment breakfast services: From Gangnam to everywhere"
Kang Hyung-wook's Bodeum Company accused of 'continuous gaslighting' in viral reviews
Japanese world eating champion retires because he can no longer feel hunger
Forgiven: American returns stolen beer mug to German beer hall after 52 years
Popera singer Kim Ho-joong admits to drunk driving
“Psick University” comedians apologize days after insulting video causes nationwide criticism
75-year-old fan of IU and K-dramas invited to Korea by Ministry of Culture
Kim Ho-joong involved in hit-and-run scandal claims he didn't drink amid alleged agency cover-up
Sungsimdang’s future at Daejeon Station uncertain amid rising rent demands
No more missing flights due to mistakes in passport English names
Trot singer Kim Ho Joong under police investigation for a Hit-and-run accident, surveillance footage revealed
'The Roundup: Punishment' surpasses 10 million viewers, becoming 24th Korean film to achieve milestone
Unusual mid-May heavy snow advisory issued in Gangwon mountains
Oriental mayfly covers Seoul in Early Heats.
Oldest student at Howard University graduates.
Türkiye emerging as a mecca for people with hair loss.
Global birth rates are also at a red light.
How the American MZ generation shops for affordable wedding dresses.
Seoul Metro Corporation in battle against pigeons flying into subway trains.
94th Chunhyang Festival receiving positive reviews for cheap but quality food.
Man escapes prison, but repatriation remains difficult even if caught.
50,000 gathered for the Seoul Lotus Lantern Procession.
Korean YouTuber accused of stabbing YouTube rival to death on stream
Dog goes on incredible journey to make it back home, 41 days after going missing
Seoul’s ‘Haechi Bus’ attracts over 160,000 riders in first month with fun design
District office mistakenly warns of 70 fierce dogs breaking loose in Daejeon
Amid worker shortages, Toyota raises the maximum retirement age to 70
The Olympic flame arrives in Marseilles
Universities compete to book top celebrities as students question festival spending priorities
South Korean ‘German Village’ unveils European-style boutique hotel
New research confirms that Beethoven had lead poisoning
AI announcers are increasingly adopted in South Korean broadcasting as cost-effective alternatives.
Historic South Korea-Nepal friendship expedition conquers unexplored Himalayan peak
Busan father on welfare leaves box of snacks and money at police station for underprivileged family on Children’s Day
Subtitles increasingly used in South Korean media to accommodate changing viewer habits
Debate rages over ‘overly fatty’ samgyeopsal
ARMY enraged over ongoing HYBE-Ador feud
Motion picture academy celebrates Youn Yuh-jung's films with special screenings
Hybe and Dahn World deny connection rumors, take legal action against cult association allegations
Scientists identify a gene in tiny flies that regulates social network behavior, names it after actor Kevin Bacon
Matthew Bourne's raw, unconventional ballet 'Romeo and Juliet' to hit Seoul this month
A 98-year-old Ukraine woman walks 10 km under shelling to escape Russians and to reunite with her family
‘Monsters’ behind wall in toddler’s bedroom discovered to be massive hive of 50,000 bees
Korea’s booming medical tourism: Skin care, plastic surgery in demand
‘Moon of Seoul’ set to rise in June, offering night views of Seoul from 150 meters above
Student finds lost earphone in just 10 minutes using a math formula
Han River Festival 2024 kicks off in May; the goal is to attract 3 million visitors by year-end
Kansong Art Museum returns to its regular exhibition schedule in a decade, revisits its origins
Airline keeps mistaking 101-year-old woman for a baby
NewJeans’ new music video surpasses 10 million views less than 2 days after its release
Oxford University's Hallyu Academy brings Korean culture to life with hands-on kimchi class
Koreans' number one favorite seafood is this
Hundreds of university students arrested across US campuses as Gaza protests continue
Newly-introduced Venice entry fee sparks confusion and protests on day one
Convenience stores become popular sales platform for small gold bars
South Korean kimbap franchises raise prices amid soaring seaweed costs
Japanese ramen restaurants under pressure from new yen banknotes
South Korean campers clash over prime spots as 'staking tents' increase
America is obsessed with a spicy South Korean ramyeon product with bright pink packaging
Uk scientists develop a non-alcoholic beverage that mimics the buzz of alcohol
Restaurant staff rally on their day off, boosting sales and earning owner's praise
Restaurant publicly boycotts doctors on medical strike
Doctors save baby of pregnant woman killed in Israeli airstrike on Rafah
Movie on the special bond between Fu Bao her keepers set for fall release
JYP's Park Jin-young champions a culture of giving with 2 billion won donation
Jeon Hyun-moo tops the list for most TV appearances in South Korea
Cicadas incoming: Billions of insects poised to emerge in double-brood invasion
Park Chan-wook working on English-language TV adaptation of 'Oldboy'
Post-election disposal of political banners raises environmental concerns
Seoul to remove 'The Host' monster sculpture along Han River amid aesthetic concerns, taxpayer backlash
Korean Muslim YouTuber says he is determined to build a mosque in Incheon
The Beatles’ ‘Let It Be’ film will be available for the first time in over 50 years
“Gastroenteritis Man” extorts restaurants with fake illness claims
Inaugural AI beauty pageant to score contestants on appearance and online influence
Will Smith surprises Coachella with ‘Men in Black’ performance
High school students perform uninvited at teacher's wedding, prompt online debate on proper etiquette
Korea marks 10 years of Sewol tragedy with memorials and safety awareness programs
Billboard CEO champions K-pop's global impact as Billboard Korea gets ready to launch
Extra charge for asking to remove ingredient from a dish sparks debate among social media users
British online casino company draws criticism for featuring Korean naval war hero
1,000-won bakeries become popular amid high inflation
Survey shows ignorance is bliss when it comes to romantic partners' ex4
Park Chan-wook's "The Sympathizer" wins over U.S. critics ahead of HBO premiere
Chechnya bans dance music that is either too fast or too slow; one favorite children's song has made the cut
Commercial featuring nuns taking potato chips for communion sparks outrage in Italy
HYBE set to become the first entertainment firm on FTC's 'large business group' list
Hwang Sok-yong's novel shortlisted for 2024 international Booker Prize
Seven Korean restaurants ranked in 2024 New York Times’ 100 Best list
Burger King's controversial marketing stunt sparks confusion over Whopper's fate
To battle wartime hunger, Gazans turn to a humble leafy green vegetable
94-year-old Ohio grandma sets out to visit all 7 continents with her grandson
BoA hints at retirement amid online criticism
Ministry of Justice extradites Albanian fugitive who committed murder and acquired citizenship under false identity
Cheongju City launches public restroom locator service
Broadcasters turn to AI, upgraded prediction systems for election night coverage
Russia condemns IOC chief Bach for discrediting international sport
Taipei 101's stability during earthquake attracts global attention to its design
Koreans bid tearful farewell to beloved giant panda Fu Bao
Goyang City ranks high in 2023 Global Destination Sustainability Index
National Gwacheon Science Museum to host the world's largest Tyrannosaurus Rex exhibition
Baby Shark and Bebefinn make a splash at White House Easter Egg Roll
Exhuma: Breaking records and bridging cultures as Asia's favorite Korean occult hit
South Korea seeks UNESCO listing for the art of traditional papermaking
Cherry blossom season begins in Seoul with the warmest temperatures so far this year
New study shows that dogs can associate words with corresponding objects
20-year-old Porsche driver's escape exposes drunk driving loopholes
Tongyeong International Music Festival continues to embody diversity across music and culture
Cross-industry brand licensing shapes South Korean apparel market
A near miss at Seventeen’s Incheon concert due to network disruption
Seoul becomes first city to earn carbon credits from public bike sharing program
UN report shows the world wastes more than 1 billion meals daily in a world where hundreds of millions go hungry
Leonardo Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa voted the most disappointing work of art in the world
Trump’s Truth Social is now a public company with a multi-billion dollar valuation
Annual 'super cop' competition held to boost police response skills in Seoul
An ostrich runs loose in Seongnam City before its capture
Major annual queer festival to be denied use of Seoul Plaza, again
Officials alert schools to growing trend of hierarchical bullying games
Barcelona’s famous Sagrada Familia will finally be completed in 2026
Four generations of lighthouse keepers: one family's century-long legacy
Worldwide support pours in for the Princess of Wales, after unexpected cancer reveal
Russian YouTuber goes viral over her unwavering love for sick husband
Unexpected cold snap puts national cherry blossom festivals on alert
Postal worker gets suspended sentence for discarding over 16,000 pieces of mail
Man pays for the books he stole years ago by leaving envelope full of cash at bookstore
Survey reveals kids' increasing reluctance to eat kimchi and consumer demand for detailed labeling
Second royal photo controversy emerges over digital alterations
South Korea launches cultural arts pass for 19-year-olds to boost engagement with performances and exhibitions
South Korea's national football team unveils new uniforms blending tradition with sportswear technology
International students seek South Korea as 'learncations' emerge as new trend
News anchor appears on TV show with her baby to highlight South Korea's ever declining birth rate
Historic Korean artifacts are returned to Korea as 'Exhuma' renews interest in burial traditions
Han So-hee shuts down blog amid backlash over relationship with Ryu Joon-yeol
Olympic archery champion causes stir for calling a Japanese-themed restaurant 'pro-Japan'
Fans are excited as season 2 of two highly acclaimed TV shows are set to return after many years
Rise in celebrity impersonation scam ads on MS Start and social media prompts calls for regulatory measures
Emergence of 'zero round' culture among youth prioritizes efficient use of wait times at popular venues
Public backlash erupts over bid to designate bullfighting as cultural heritage
Public museums to host weddings to help couples cut down on wedding budget
Shohei Ohtani reveals who his wife is ahead of the Dodgers' trip to Seoul and fans are delighted
Miss Chunhyang beauty pageant accepts foreign candidates for the first time in 75 years
'Mom's Table' initiative celebrates a decade of delivering free lunch boxes to hungry children
'The man in iron lung' dies after living in a cylinder for more than 70 years
Seoul prepares for 2024 MLB World Tour Series with upgraded facilities
Vinyl records return to UK inflation basket for first time since 1992
Eric Carmen, singer of hits like Hungry Eyes and All By Myself, dies aged 74
Oscars 2024 roundup
10-year-old Palestinian boy, who has become the face of starvation in Gaza, dies of malnutrition
Actors' personal touch boosts box office amid theater struggles
The rise of supersized foods and beverage products amid soaring food prices
Banksy may be forced to reveal his name in a new lawsuit over ‘Monkey Queen’ print authentication
K-pop idols take center stage at Paris Fashion Week
Incheon fish market faces backlash once again over pricing scandals and rude behavior
Seoul city to create 1,000 gardens by 2026
aespa Karina makes a public apology for dating but fans are still angry
Seoul considers introducing new Haechi character to pedestrian traffic lights
Colin Firth’s iconic wet Mr. Darcy shirt from ‘Pride and Prejudice’ sells for tens of thousands of pounds
Ukrainian Embassy in Seoul slams Bolshoi Ballet tour in South Korea
Digital kiosks get a senior-friendly update with simplified language guidelines
Singapore plays down payment to Taylor Swift amid complaints from neighboring countries in SE Asia
Middle school student's family heirloom Valued at 1 billion won on TV appraisal show
KBS faces backlash for abruptly replacing Kim Shin-young with Nam Hee-suk as 'National Singing Contest' host
Korean stars ditch wireless earbuds for old-school earphones
YouTube account-sharing scams surge following premium service subscription fee hike
Let them eat Flakes: Kellogg’s CEO draws scorn after suggesting poor families should consider eating cereal for dinner
100 grape vines go missing in a bizarre theft in Daejeon
‘Past Lives’ wins two of the biggest honors at the 2024 Independent Spirit Awards
CJ CheilJedang's instant rice sets sales record on overseas demand
Na Hoon-ah hints at retirement with announcement of a final Concert
Bibi sweeps music charts with 'Bam Yang Gaeng'
Vending machine in Yokohama sells leftover baked goods, helping reduce city's food waste
Neighbors' heartfelt farewell: A decade of kindness remembered
Director Hong Sang-soo wins Berlin Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize with new film, 'A Traveler's Needs(여행자의 필요)'
New medical drama series’ prospects hit as doctors lose public sympathy over collective walkout
Bereaved family of Seohyeon Station stabbing victim thanks police
Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-soo to star in Simon Stone's play 'Cherry Orchard'
Eating bananas ‘is more effective at reducing blood pressure’ than cutting down on salt
South Korea considers remote work on high pollution days to combat fine dust
AliExpress under fire for reckless sales practices in South Korea
Son Heung-min asks fans to forgive Lee Kang-in after Asian Cup beef
Filmmaker Sam Mendes to direct four Beatles films - one about each band member
Gangnam district launches “Goodbye Nicotine Project” to support residents’ new year’s resolutions
Coca-Cola releases K-pop inspired flavor with Stray Kids and ITZY
Timothee Chalamet arrives in Seoul to warm fan welcome, scheduled to appear on local TV shows
K-culture fans in Cuba welcome the establishment of diplomatic ties between S.Korea and Cuba
Over 20 poll workers die of exhaustion in Indonesia’s General Elections
Two controversial sculptures removed from tourist complex in Gyeongju
Universities reevaluate welcome kits for freshmen amidst post-pandemic return to campus life
Paul McCartney’s stolen bass guitar has been returned half a century later thanks to the help of devoted Beatles fans
Geek chic: The rise of nerd-inspired fashion in 2024
Kyung Hee University's locale adapts to growing Chinese demographics
South Korean scientists invent new hybrid food by growing beef inside grains of rice
Foreign tourists to Bali must now pay 10-dollar entry tax
Son Heung-min dislocated finger in physical altercation with Lee Kang-in on the eve of S. Korea’s shock Asian Cup exit
Korea sees warmest-ever February morning temperatures
Lee Hyori inspires at Kookmin University with heartfelt commencement speech and live performance
The number of Korean cultural heritage overseas totals more than 246,000 pieces, a bulk of them in Japan
Less and less 20-somethings read books while their social media use surges in the last 10 years
AI Anchors host entire Chinese New Year news program while the actual hosts enjoy a break
Dialect-based social media content is all the rage among Korean millennials and gen-Z
Kansas City Chiefs win 2024 Superbowl, Taylor Swift celebrates boyfriend Travis Kelce's 3rd NFL win
Mount Everest climbers told to carry poo-bags, bring own waste back to base camp
Popular mukbang Youtuber publicly apologizes for racist content
Professor faces salary cut over controversial remarks on 'comfort women'
An elderly man, whose education was interrupted by war, receives his high school diploma at age 90
Medical school enrollment enquiries grow amid government's quota expansion
Vaccines may work better if arms are alternated for each shot
Samsung chief's youngest daughter interns at Chicago NGO
Booyoung Group introduces radical incentives to encourage childbirth among employees
South Korean couples hit by sneaky wedding fees
Children of chaebol families pursue careers in showbiz
Drunk man goes into wrong home and commits murder
Taylor Swift makes Grammy history with fourth album of the year win
Fans boo and call for refunds at Inter Miami match in HK after Lionel Messi fails to show
Voters say they are irritated by excessive election-related phone calls and text messages
Choi Tae-won takes part in the 'Bye Bye Plastic Challenge' (BBP Challenge), a nationwide initiative to reduce plastic usage
Seoul's "Haechi" gets a makeover
KakaoTalk to remove all free character emojis as part of its “internal restructuring”
Jeju's decline: Net outflow of residents higher than ever as rising costs and infrastructure strain dampen island living appeal
Woman ends engagement over fiance’s questionable spending habits which she shares on social media
Lee Young-ae to star in sequel to legendary drama series 'Jewel in the Palace'
Fake news frenzy: Concerns grow over website designed to craft and spread deceptive stories
Tech workers are filming their layoffs and sharing them on social media as “part catharsis, part transparency”
Late actor Lee Sun-kyun's 'Sleep' wins best picture at French horror film festival
Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva given four-year ban for doping
Quick-thinking detective catches credit card thief at local convenience store
Amid controversy, Nongshim removes Chinese term for kimchi from instant noodle packaging
X blocks searches for Taylor Swift after fake explicit images of her go viral on the site
Convenience stores target "Solo Lunar New Year" population with affordable ready-to-eat meals
Plum blossoms, a harbinger of spring, bloom 46 days earlier than in previous years on Jeju
Agriculture Ministry announces major discounts on Korean beef ahead of Lunar New Year
David Beckham returns to Seoul for the first fan event in four years
National Museum of Korea digitally resurrects mammoth 5th-century gravestone of King Gwanggaeto(광개토) the Great
Nearly 18 million won saved in mattress almost thrown away
Tom Hollander was mistakenly sent huge ‘Avengers’ bonus meant for fellow British actor Tom Holland
Celine Song's 'Past Lives' picks up two Oscar nods, including Best Picture
Terms associated with narcotics, including ‘narcotic gimbap’, to be banned in food marketing starting in July
Ukrainian-born model wins Miss Japan, re-ignites identity debate
Beloved giant panda Fu Bao set to return to China in early April
Deep-fried toothpicks, a trending “weird snack” gaining popularity with children
Reese Witherspoon's frozen TikTok recipe video sparks heated debate
Gimhae strawberry burglar finally caught, turns out to be neighbor
3,000 free condoms distributed at the Gangwon 2024 Winter Youth Olympics
68-year-old Chow Yun unsatisfied with second half marathon timing; jokes wife will cut his allowance
Heavy snowfall over the weekend in Daegwallyeong(대관령) creates winter wonderland
Fire authorities say ‘shut the front door’ to save lives in apartment fires
Delivery company AI chatbot follows customer prompt, curses and calls itself “useless”
Rare mandarin duck flock spotted in Seoul
Korean cuisine makes a splash at UN cafeteria in Bangkok, a first for major global organization
Italian province orders all dogs to be DNA tested in poop crackdown
Study shows weight gain in children and adults linked to 100% fruit juice
Efforts under way to rescue baby dolphin caught in waste net off Jeju
Guinness World Records reviews 'world's oldest dog' title
Beef’ sweeps top Emmy categories, including outstanding limited or anthology series or movie
Only 2 out of 10 in Seoul hail cabs the old fashioned way
A woman sick with cancer returns stones stolen from Pompeii due to an alleged “curse”
Nearly 2 tons of strawberries disappear in Gimhae amid price hike
Nostalgic Chinese people scramble to buy calendars from 1996 in 2024
Major French museums, including the Louvre, open their doors wide to Twitch and YouTube stars
Social media abuzz over false rumors of 'politically correct' skirt-wearing fire exit signs
Women without immediate pregnancy plans are turning to YouTube for information on infertility
Surfer sculptures and coastal murals: 8 revamped post offices reflect local flair
Record-high selling price for Seoul apartment: over 100 million won per 3.3㎡ on Han River's north bank
Zuckerberg mocked for his ‘high quality beef’ ranch where cows are fed macadamia nuts and beer
Korea Grand Sale marks start of 2024 Visit Korea Year, lures tourists with K-pop, gimbap and more
Goryeo bronze bell at Naesosa made National Treasure
Government regulates the thickness of fat on Koreans' favorite meat
Man fined for erasing over 4,000 company files before quitting
Gangwon-do Province ready to host 2024 Youth Olympics, more than 200,000 seats sold already
South Korea’s ‘godmother’ of bedbugs emerges as unexpected hero in the battle against global scourge
Mouse secretly filmed tidying man’s shed every night
Ali Wong and Steven Yeun make Golden Globes history with ‘Beef’ wins
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival attracts over 180,000 visitors in just two days
Study shows nearly half of young Korean women with normal, low weight try to shed even more
NYT critic recommends Teo Yoo as a strong candidate for the Best Supporting Actor Oscar
From 'Hedwig' to 'Aladdin,' much-awaited musicals to hit stage in 2024
Jodie Foster says generation Z can be ‘really annoying’ to work with
Total cost for Gyeongbokgung Palace wall restoration could amount to 100 million won
Chinese astronauts enjoy an abundant meal prepared with space-grown veggies to greet new year
American teen becomes first to beat 'unbeatable' Tetris – by breaking it
Everland's 6-month-old twin pandas make public debut today
Taylor Swift breaks Elvis Presley’s record for most weeks at No 1 on US album chart
Seoul to get Climate Cards, river buses, hot-air balloon in 2024
Visiting pop-up stores become regular pastime for young Korean consumers
French news channel comes under criticism after airing erroneous S. Korean flag reminiscent of Japanese flag
Kevin Oh quietly begins his mandatory military service
“Higher wages” tops workers' New Year wishes
Retail companies embrace Year of the Dragon with dragon-themed marketing campaigns
Discarded oyster shells transform into safe school walking paths
Korail to open online and phone reservations for Lunar New Year train tickets from January 8
First sunrise of 2024 to be visible in most regions of S.Korea except for the east coast and Jeju island
Chilly winter days lead to an uptick in low-temperature burns
Actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead amid investigation into drug use allegations
Israeli Embassy in Seoul removes footage depicting hypothetical Hamas attack on S. Korea
Chungju city "PR man" promoted from 9th to 6th grade in just 7 years
500 won restaurant: nourishing children with dignity and community support
Seoul subway to receive first new map in 40 years
More strollers sold for pet companions than infants
G-Dragon donates 300 million won to create foundation to fight drug abuse
Tourists beware: unlicensed artists in Paris' famed Montmartre rip off tourists with sub-par portraits
WHAM!’s ‘Last Christmas’ finally reaches Christmas No. 1, 39 years after release
Here’s how to track Santa around the world today, in real time
In this village in Germany, children’s letters to Santa get a reply from angels
Report shows daily commute in greater Seoul takes 83 minutes on average
New study shows the practice of fact-checking fake news is making some people believe it
Actors Lee Byung Hun and Lee Min Jung welcome home a baby girl
Attrakt sues three former FIFTY FIFTY members for a hefty 130 billion KRW
Chaos at a self-service store in Wonju: vandal caught on CCTV, and a surprising act of kindness follows
Couple miss out on $232 million fortune due to banking oversight
NewJeans to perform at ‘New Year’s Rockin’ Eve’
“Neighborhood Bathhouse” magazine chronicles Korea’s bathing culture
A bizarre “woke” row erupts after a Miss France contestant with a pixie cut wins the pageant
Police investigate after Gyeongbokgung walls vandalized, experts begin removing spray paint from palace walls
KTX train window shatters in cold snap, no injuries reported
Seoul City merchandise sells out
NYT names Korean dweji gomtang a top New York City dish of 2023
BTS hits no. 1 on iTunes, but they didn’t release anything new
36th polar bear festival takes over Haeundae Beach this weekend
Ban on wild animal cafes to take effect starting today
Foreigners choose to use Korean proper nouns for Korean food names over translated equivalents
Tanghulu store caught dumping sugar syrup into nearby gutter
Bibimbap was the most searched recipe on Google this year
Bonghwa County ready to welcome visitors to its very own Santa Village this Christmas
Blind app marks 10 years of enhancing anonymous professional conversations
Apps that use AI to undress women in photos soaring in use
Ateez soars to No. 1 on Billboard main albums chart
All BTS members begin military service
The four-character idiom to sum of 2023 is '견리망의': 'forgetting Righteousness in Pursuit of Profit'"
Busan fish cake shop visited by business leaders sees '1 billion won promotional effect'
Thousands of tons of dead sardines wash ashore in northern Japan
‘12.12: The Day’ sparks smartwatch challenge trend
Seoul launches free Arisu vending machines to provide clean water for the homeless
5G WiFi now available on all intra-city buses in South Korea
Police in China fine woman for riding electric suitcase down busy Shanghai street
NYT picks President Yoon, NewJeans among 71 'most stylish' people of 2023
Blackpink sign new contract ensuring K-pop group will stay together
A boy badly burned in Russian attack slowly returns to life in his native Ukraine
National Theater of Korea's 50th year to close with 'Song of King Sejong'
Army barracks turned upside down by early morning disaster alert
A woman gave her number to a man sitting at the next table while she was on a blind date. Yay or nay?
Korean ballerina Park Sae-eun receives French order of merit
A series of iphone fires spook users
Oxford University Press has named 'rizz' as its word of the year
Seoul set to become first in the world to operate self-driving nighttime buses
Harvard University to offer "Taylor Swift and Her World" course
Ai Bao and her adorable twin cubs make TIME’s Top 100 Photos of 2023
Cheonji, known as “the dog pierced by an arrow”, is on his way to New York to start a new life with a new family
Dessert cafe part-timer reveals fruits used for cakes are not washed at all
How would you feel if a friend brought “the other man” as her plus one on your wedding day?
Merriam-Webster chooses ‘authentic’ as word of the year
A pediatrician-slash-boxing champion has her eyes set on the World Title
The sound of crunching chips is annoying. Doritos has made a silencer.
Winter Festa 2023 to turn Seoul into a city of dazzling lights
The soaring price of strawberries reflected in the price of strawberry buffets at Seoul’s major hotels
15-year-old girl saves 5 lives with organ donations after death
Black Friday sees record online sales of close to 10 billion dollars
Man to get commendation for rescuing taxi driver from burning EV
True to his promise, LG Twins’ Oh Ji-hwan officiates wedding of a fan
Legal storm sweeps Pohang as earthquake damages ruling triggers a flood of lawsuits
A majority of self-photo studios fail to return change customers are owed for payments made in cash
Local government orders restoration of trees cut down for blocking signage
Chinese fans’ appalling behavior sparks outrage: Son Heung-min and Lee Kang-in face laser attack
Police refer three Russians to prosecutors for pickpocketing wallets inside Seoul subways
Blackpink receive MBE honors from King Charles at Buckingham Palace
Global instant noodle demand marks record on food inflation
Climate change: tropical fish are increasingly appearing in the waters around Ulleungdo Island
State agency forecasts that fine dust this winter will be worse than last year
Paper straw makers are on verge of bankruptcy due to government’s U-turn on plastic regulations
Samsung Medical Center carries out S.Korea’s first successful uterus transplant
Generation MZ drives shift in alcohol consumption trends
LG Twins fans scramble for keepsake newspapers celebrating historic championship win
Korea’s 'insane' new dating trend: Airdropping photos in bars
Inflation: A bakery in France lets its customers choose the price of the baguette
International Military Cooking Competition determines which team can get the most creative with the classic hamburger bun
From Itaewon to Hollywood, Park Seo-joon enters Marvel universe
Jungkook appears on 'Tonight Show,' eats pizza, teaches Fallon dance moves
Gwanghwamun's 'Woldae' to be unveiled this week after restoration
Daegu’s iconic opera festival set to attract opera goers with five tragic operas
Everland discloses twin baby pandas' names
Nobel Prize in economics awarded to Claudia Goldin for her work on women in the labor market
Number of unmarried women freezing eggs surges in S.Korea
Financial watchdog makes public the voices of voice phishing criminals
Nobel chemistry prize winners' names leaked hours before announcement: report
2030 World Cup: Tournament to be held across six countries in three continents
Mother and daughter being investigated for stealing gravel from a public beach
Fall festivals to take place across Seoul
Gyeonggi-do Province introduces emergency vehicle priority system for quick and efficient response
With little money to spare and too much time on their hands, S. Korea’s elderly find solace in subways
“Underprivileged patients are a gift” says a doctor who has provided 15,000 free medical consultations over the past 50 years
At LOVE RE:PAPER upcycled art meets elderly empowerment
Seoul unveils lineup for Art Festival Seoul 2023
US military ridiculed for temporarily* losing 80-million-dollar fighter jet and asking the public to help find it
The Restaurant of Mistaken Orders, where all of the servers have dementia
2. Stolen Van Gogh handed to Dutch art sleuth in Ikea bag
New Youtube series introduces Seoul's 2,000-year history
Daegu Chimac Festival celebrates a favorite culinary pairing for the 11th year
Exploitative marketing targets Korean public’s fear of radiation exposure
Government turns to catering services to boost seafood consumption
Court rejects FIFTY FIFTY's request for provisional injunction to suspend exclusive contract with ATTRAKT
In Japan, you can now take naps while standing up at work
Everland announces twin panda naming contest\
Chinese tourists thank South Koreans for their warm hospitality
Sookmyung Women's University cleaner donates half of his severance pay to university
Community rallies to help zoo animals amidst controversies and closure
Invasive blue crabs threaten economy of whole regions of Italy
Spotless giraffe, thought to be only one in world, born at Tennessee zoo
Oldboy remastered re-release in the U.S. outgrosses its original run
Pakistan cable car: all 8 passengers brought to safety
Korea goes dark for Energy Day
Father of child prodigy says his son dropped out of high school due to bullying
Seoul Metro to offer unlimited 1-day, 3-day travel passes
The red Lahaina house that survived Maui fires
Autistic character joins EBS children’s show in a first for Korea
AI used to reproduce music by reading minds
Volunteer fighter gets suspended prison term for illegally entering Ukraine
'Seoul, My Soul' becomes city's new brand slogan
Latest fare increase for buses in Seoul prove to be a burden for intercity commuters
Village in Taean-gun County celebrates the birth of the first baby in two years
Actress Song Hye-kyo donates guide books introducing Korea's historic sites in Hawaii
Afghan refugee wins emotional taekwondo gold at European Para Championships
Seoul city expands forests to introduce wind paths for cleaner air
Survey shows one in four young Koreans do not know what 'Gwangbokjeol' is
Old money aesthetic gains popularity among Korean youth
United Airlines pilot named "hero" after volunteering to fly plane from Maui to mainland during vacation
Last surviving independence fighter returns home from Japan
Kind stranger secretly covers dinner bill of soldiers on holiday
Bus driver in Chuncheon receives 300 bottles of drinks as a ‘thank you’ from the parents of a local teen
Cafe owners resort to extreme tactics to keep ‘cagongjok’ away
Spectacular night sky full of shooting stars to follow Typhoon Khanun
Jeju to endow legal rights to Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins
K-pop concert on the final evening of Jamboree to take place at Seoul World Cup Stadium
Passengers with the ‘PASS App’ can now board domestic flights without ID and boarding pass
Five-hundred-pound bear caught after 21 home break-ins in California
Sales of self-defense gadgets soar after recent stabbing incidents
Airport terminals transform into spaces filled with Korean contemporary art
South Korea aims to expand King Sejong Institute Centers worldwide to 350 by 2027
Yoon Hankyeol wins prestigious Herbert von Karajan Young Conductors Award
New Jeans make history, becoming the first female K-pop act to appear at Lollapalooza
Beloved elephant ‘Bokdongi’ dies in Daegu from old age
Heatwave sees hundreds fall ill at World Scout Jamboree
Melting road median in Daegu + how local zoos are keeping animals nourished and hydrated in the summer heat
TikTok prankster appalls Italians with blasphemous food faux pas
Seoul's biggest summer festival kicks off on Friday
Justin Trudeau thanks S. Korea’s firefighting team dispatched to fight Canada’s wildfires
Man who visited every country without flying has finally returned home
25th World Scout Jamboree - Korea 2023 kicks off
Popular Korean webtoon artist is under fire for filing a complaint for alleged child abuse
Rogue reptiles a major problem of pet abandonment in South Korea
Costco faces public backlash for cart pusher death
The Washington Post introduces Korean spas, candied bacon ice cream and 6 other ways to beat the heat
U.S.-based start-up offers extreme temperature insurance as heatwaves change travel habits
Hanwha finalizes deal to open Seoul branch of Le Centre Pompidou
Lost for centuries, Emperor Nero’s theater is discovered in Rome, a stone’s throw from the Vatican
Amid Hollywood strike, Netflix offers high-paying AI positions
Respected child psychiatrist under fire on social media following teacher suicide
Indian cop suspended for extorting money from Korean YouTuber on a road in Delhi
Dynamic Duo’s 2014 song suddenly blows up worldwide — all thanks to TikTok
This year’s summer monsoon season ends after 3rd-heaviest rainfall on record
Seoul facility managers reveal city's best hidden gems to visit
Jimin responds to surprise gift from Ryan Gosling
Seoul Summer Beach 2023 water festival to kick off in Gwanghwamun Square
An American becomes the youngest player to debut in the Women's World Cup — for South Korea
Scientists decode a 2,000-year-old curry recipe
Jung Kook’s ‘Seven’ claims the title of the biggest song in the world
Covid-19 cases in South Korea on rise with increased summer activities
Elemental' becomes most-viewed Pixar movie in Korea
BTS' 'Beyond the Story' becomes first Korean book to top New York Times bestseller list
New Jeans’ new music video features two bombshell cameos including one Hong Kong super star
10-year-old girl raises $20,000 for charity with a single potato chip
Witnesses say an American soldier reportedly cackled ‘HA-HA-HA!’ while willfully crossing over to North Korea
Robots to prepare meals in public schools
Australian sailor and his dog survive after being adrift for two months in the Pacific Ocean
1,500-year-old fortress flooded, damaged by downpours
Holiday accommodation in Gongju blasted for refusing to refund customer who was forced to cancel booking due to severe rain
Celebrities donate to flood victims affected by the recent heavy rain
3 more bodies pulled from a flooded road tunnel in Cheongju, raising the number of confirmed casualties to 12
Threads user addition slows down after the initial spurt
Cardboard beds to be used at Paris 2024 after going viral at Tokyo 2020
Giant panda Ai Bao gives birth to twin cubs in South Korea
South Korea calls for IOC investigation into Sochi 2014 gold medallist Sotnikova's doping comments
Paris to reopen Seine for public swimming after century-long ban
Incheon International Airport to begin face scans at departure gates
Original props from Indiana Jones movie on display in Seoul
AI robot gets snarky when asked whether it would rebel against its human creator
2. South Korea braces for weeklong rainy spell
South Korean doctors flee pediatrics as low birth rate bites
Koreans express anger over Russian figure skater’s belated acknowledgement that she tested positive for doping
Seoul city launches international design contest to make Jamsu Bridge Han River’s first pedestrian-only bridge
Foreign tourists turn their backs on Myeong-dong due to pricey food
Former football player Lee Chun-soo catches hit-and-run drunk driver on foot
Tourist from England accused of carving name in Colosseum says he did not realise its age
'The Roundup: No Way Out' draws 10 million viewers in 32 days
100 single men and women participate in mass blind date organized by Seongnam City
Wimbledon are relaxing their all-white dress code to ease the stress of women’s periods
SNU study shows humans pump so much groundwater that the Earth’s axis has shifted
Lim Ji-yeon's 'jajangmyeon mukbang' goes viral
Oscars invite actor Park Hae-il to join Academy
Seoul subway to scrap extra fees for quick bathroom visit, platform change
FIFTY FIFTY members file lawsuit to suspend exclusive contracts with agency Attrakt
Customer comes under fire for trying to capitalize on the craze for Five Guys on used market platform
Korea Craft and Design Foundation to promote hansik with 'food culture box'
Japanese child riding a surfboard adorned with the rising sun at a surf park faces protests by Korean surfers
Korea’s first robotic conductor to lead national orchestra performance
Travel authorities vow to tackle overcharging at rural festivals
Love bugs resurface in Seoul: Residents express frustration
Old malnourished lion at Gimhae zoo to spend his remaining days getting better care at a new home in Cheongju
Swords that once belonged to Admiral Yi Sun-shin to be designated as national treasures
Korea's monsoon season to begin next week
82-year-old Seoul Paik Hospital to permanently close its doors
Banging sounds heard in search for lost sub Titan
YouTube Korea to launch first official shopping channel in the world
Everland shares photo of 20-day-old baby giraffe Maru
Kang Mi-sun wins best female dancer at Benois de la Danse
High-earning cram school lecturers face chilly public reaction for slamming Yoon's mention of CSAT
Emart24 propels Korean food craze in Singapore
Passenger attempts to open plane door on Jeju Air flight to Incheon
Korean Culture Days attract locals and businesses to Brussels
Koreans tighten their purse strings, postpone summer travel plans due to soaring prices
RM turns radio DJ for grand finale of '2023 BTS Festa'
Temperatures soar above 30 degrees as Seoul gets first heatwave advisory this year
Koreans tighten their purse strings, postpone summer travel plans due to soaring prices
Goryeo-era transcription of a Buddhist text returns home from Japan
The words of disabled lawmaker during plenary session resonates with many
Beyoncé concert in Stockholm blamed for unexpectedly high Swedish inflation
Korean maintenance technology employed to preserve one of the world’s oldest religious monuments
Seoul City introduces unmanned robot charger for EVs
Starbucks ordered to pay $25m to ex-employee in racial discrimination case
UNDP survey shows gender bias issues worsen in Korean society
2023 Seoul International Book Fair to kick off with theme 'nonhuman’
Sir Paul McCartney says artificial intelligence has enabled a 'final' Beatles song
Gwanghwamun's moonlight yoga aims to help ease stress experienced by citizens
The world’s biggest sporting event is coming to Paris for the first time in 100 years but not everyone’s happy
Man caught 72 floors up trying to climb Lotte World Tower
Korea sea salt demand grows ahead of Japan's Fukushima contaminated water release
An idyllic Swiss village is cashing in on K-drama, imposes fee to pose on Netflix-famous pier
Female flight attendants will no longer have to wear high heels and male crew can wear makeup after an OZ airline updates its rules
‘Maru and Ara’ selected as names for exoplanets to be observed by the James Webb Space Telescope
Canada wildfires envelope New York in apocalyptic haze
See-through structures now required to include patterns to prevent bird collisions
College students rush to delete tutor-matching apps after Busan murder
Pride parade 2023 to take to Euljiro streets after Seoul Plaza refusal
Han River unlikely to be designated as prohibited drinking zone anytime soon
YouTuber's unauthorized disclosure of suspect's identity stirs controversy
Local governments prepare to welcome summer vacationers as Covid enters endemic phase
‘Barbie’ movie’s pink paint splurge partially caused a global supply shortage
National Museum of Korea presents artworks from Britain's National Gallery
Baby panda at Everland is tourist magnet
Transgender cyclist looks to spark wider social debate in a historic appearance
Sirens, alerts stun residents in chaotic Seoul morning
Luxury fashion houses join hands with street brands to target teen consumers
Local governments appeal to young generations through YouTube
Study shows under-40 women most are frequently victimized by ‘romance scams’
Taipei’s hottest new menu item is a 14-legged giant crustacean
Korean travelers return home from typhoon-hit Guam
Children run for charity in a Busan marathon on the final day of the long weekend
American lawyer uses ChatGPT in federal court and it goes horribly wrong
Asiana Airlines: Passenger arrested for opening plane door during South Korea flight
Exhibition explores Korea's deep affection for seafood
Celine Dion cancels upcoming shows and ‘will likely never tour again’
Brain implants help paralyzed man to walk again
A joke ends up rescuing a man stranded out at sea in Jejudo
One scoop of the world’s most expensive ice cream will set you back nearly $7,000
Yoon gives school children tour of presidential office as launch of Nuri gets postponed
Month-Long ballet fest to be staged in June
Man gets jail time for 'playing doctor' for 27 years
South Korean garden designer wins gold medal for her Jirisan-inspired design at the 2023 Chelsea Flower Show
Seoul offers same-day luggage delivery service
Johanna Spyri and Heidi archives included in Memory of the World Register of UNESCO
Ukraine publishes school textbooks that include 'Miracle on Hangang River' for the first time
FIFTY FIFTY breaks K-pop girl group record on Spotify
Once-in-a-century floods ruin crops and drown livestock in one day in Italy’s prized food valley
10,000 cyclists to descend on Seoul for annual bike festival on Sunday
Seoul city to turn purple in celebration of BTS' 10th anniversary in June
Video of Cambodian athlete finishing 5000m race in torrential rain goes viral
1. Bank of Korea employee caught after twin brother fakes job test
2. People in Japan are taking lessons to relearn how to smile
Foreigners now can report emergencies in five different languages
Martha Stewart, 81, becomes oldest Sports Illustrated swimsuit cover model
Italian man fined nearly €900 for fixing a pothole hits out at ‘injustice’
Gucci to stage long-awaited Cruise 2024 Show at Seoul’s Gyeongbokgung Palace today
Cheap barbecue attracts deluge of visitors to the industrial Chinese city of Zibo
Five Korean films head to this year’s Cannes Film Festival
World-famous baguettes, but no wine: Olympians to eat gourmet at Paris Games
A North Korean school asks students, ‘Do you wanna build a snowman?’
First-time home buyer finds at least 10 snakes living inside walls of her Colorado home
A cluster of earthquakes hits East Sea
FIFTY FIFTY becomes first K-pop girl group to break Billboard Hot 100’s Top 20
KORAIL to offer jobs to homeless people at subway stations
‘No senior zone’ establishments spark controversy
Controversy after biz owner reveals identity of children who stole snacks from his unmanned store
Korean War veteran from Luxembourg dies, asks for Arirang to be played at his funeral
School parents worry as popular stars appear on Youtube with a drink in hand
Fans at home and abroad are furious at the surging prices of K-pop concert tickets
Soprano Jo Sumi congratulates Kim Min-jae on Napoli's first Serie A win in 33 years
Gov’t mulls new set of laws that would allow children to have the right to delete private records of their past
Hangang Moonlight Market returns
Robots begin to replace humans in F&B industry
Survey: Children most want to hear parents say ‘I love you’ on Children’s Day
Seoul city denies LGBTQ community permission to use Seoul Plaza for pride parade 2023
Italian historian claims to have identified bridge in Mona Lisa backdrop
Daechi-dong students rely on “study drugs” to enhance their study performance
Korea Museum Week kicks off promoting sustainability and well-being
Injured stray cat gets treatment via donation by Gwangju community
Broadway musical “KPOP” earns 3 Tony Award nominations
Michael J. Fox calls Parkinson’s disease ‘the gift that keeps on taking’ in a new interview
Policeman finds lost bag after relentlessly inspecting hours of CCTV footage
Dining out is becoming less affordable for most Koreans in the 'family month' of May
Classical music returns to Gyechon Village with world-class performances
Beloved Starlite Deli in Times Square closes after 39 years in business
Louis Vuitton’s pre-fall show turns Seoul bridge into massive runway
K-pop concert opens 8-day ‘Seoul Festa 2023’
Art student eats Maurizio Cattelan's fresh artwork at Leeum Museum of Art
South Korean president sings American Pie at state dinner with Biden
Jeonju film festival opens for first time since pandemic with Dardenne brothers in attendance
BTS' Suga begins first solo world tour in US
Seoul to run ‘booknic’ sites at Han River
'Yongsan Children's Garden' opens May 4
Seoul subway app for foreigners to go into service this week
Braised ribs, crab cakes to be served at state dinner for Yoon
Seoul city plans cultural events at public parks in May
'Yongsan Children's Garden' opens May 4
Seoul, Busan to host 2023 LoL World Championship
No-frills service and decor, affordable and seasonal home cooking-style meals trending among MZs in Seoul
Don Lemon says he has been fired by CNN: ‘I am stunned’
Official K-pop Twitter accounts among those that lost 'legacy' verifications
Korean bands to perform at New York’s Lincoln Center
Italy’s new tourism ambassador is Botticelli’s Venus
Prominent AI specialist Gary Marcus digs deeper into AI and explains how it will reshape the future of humanity.
Blackpink dazzles Coachella and social media with outfits inspired by tradition
Jeju seeks to charge entry fee for tourists
Cloudy day and warm temperatures forecast for Gokwoo
50 people who live alone in Seoul invited to promote city services
Statue of King Sejong the Great erected at LA City College
BLACKPINK sets Guinness record for most-viewed music channel on YouTube
Archives of grassroots revolutions nominated for UNESCO Memory of World inscription
Study: More than half of Korean children aged 3-5 introduced to digital devices before 24 months
South Korea confirms three more mpox cases through local transmission
Lineup announced for Woodstock Music and Art Fair 2023 rock festival
South Korea is paying young social recluses $500 a month to re-enter society
Elite athlete emerges from a 230-feet deep cave after 500 days of solitude as part of social experiment
Seoul movie theater chain swaps screens for climbing walls to lure young Koreans
Panic disorder most common among people in 40s
Illegal streaming site noonoo TV terminates service
Korean culture to be highlighted in three Italian cities
Moroccans launch criticism at Korean star restaurateur
Korean Amb. in Cairo following Matareya Iftar: "Ramadan in Egypt unforgettable experience"
'Jikji' to be shown to public in France for 1st time in half-century
Gangneung wildfire threatens safety of cultural assets
Hangang River fountains in Seoul illuminate the city at night starting this month
Returned paintings shed light on golden age of Joseon art
Korean independence fighter's remains return home 100 years after death
AI speaker calls 119 in life-threatening health emergency
The 14th Gwangju Biennale opens today
‘Moonlight Tour’ at Changdeokgung to resume with foreign language guide
Hawaii governor wants to charge tourists an entrance fee as more people opt to hike parks, trails
Syrian refugee elected mayor of German city, years after fleeing war
CJENM apologizes for rehiring disgraced TV producer
Students drugged in Daechi-dong cram-school blackmail scheme
'60s Korean pop diva Hyun-mi dies at age 85
Indigenous tattooist becomes Vogue’s oldest ever cover star at 106
Foreign tourists flock back to Myeong-dong
A rare Joseon-era map returns home from Japan
Seoul Museum of Art to open Korea's first public art archive
Leslie Cheung’s life, work on display in Hong Kong marking 20th anniv. of his passing
Actor Yoo Ah-in apologizes to fans after 12-hour questioning by police
Overwhelming no. of residents happy with “essential repair services” provided by Busan district office
South Koreans scrambling to book Europe getaway well ahead of Chuseok 2023
1.BTS’ Jimin sells over 1 Million copies of ‘Face’ worldwide for record-breaking 24 hours in Korea
Xita Market in Shenyang a bustling Korean cultural hub
'Idiot' jumps off building into Venice canal; mayor wants to give him 'certificate of stupidity'
Kakao shuts down glitchy AI chatbot service after just one day
Micro-apartments are the architectural answer to soaring rents in Japan
Doggie mansions and Tiffany bowls: lifestyles of rich and famous pets
Warmth, empathy, lightheartedness at 2023 fall-winter Seoul Fashion Week
Japanese-style 'maid cafe' in Seoul stirs up debate
Gwyneth Paltrow called an 'almond mom' in response to her controversial wellness routine
Seoul City opens colonial-era tram tracks to the public
Proposals for world’s first octopus farm in Spain alarm scientists
Elderly penguins receive custom lenses in "world-first" cataract surgery
S.Koreans will get extra day off if Buddha's Birthday, Christmas fall on weekend
Grandson of ex-president Chun Doo-hwan slams his family on social media
More than a third of UK workers ‘would quit’ if told to return to office full-time
Cheon Myeong-kwan's ‘Whale’ longlisted for 2023 International Booker Prize
Lotte World Tower to host world's highest international vertical marathon
Plum blossoms are in full bloom in Gwangyang
‘Everything Everywhere All at Once’ triumphs at this year’s Oscars
Not everyone was happy about the new carpet at the 2023 Oscars
Paris Opera Ballet announces its first Black 'etoile' in Seoul
“The Glory” director Ahn Gil Ho admits to school bullying, apologizes to victims
200 dogs rescued from slaughter in win-win program with farm owners
Hanbok parade held in Sao Paulo to celebrate 60 years of Korean immigration to the country
Seoul City announces sweeping Han River development plans
Oldest Hangeul letter designated as an official treasure
Scientists create mice with two fathers after making eggs from male cells
Exhibitions on savings, education boom in Korea paints an uneasy future
South Korea ranks bottom of glass-ceiling index for 11th year
Newly discovered chemicals are so deadly they are named after Keanu Reeves
Military to make menus more flexible to suit soldiers’ tastes
Inter-floor noise? Not a problem for this elderly couple who insists children should have fun
Toblerone: Swiss rules mean chocolate bar to drop Matterhorn from packaging
Suspect in massive Incheon market fire served 10 yrs in jail for randomly starting fire 24 times
Three must-have “housework assistants(이모님)” popular among Korean newly-weds
Hawaii snorkeling company allegedly abandoned couple in the ocean
Musinsa joins list of world's most innovative companies for 2023
Billie Eilish among top celebrities that have deleted their social media apps
Woman stabs 3 fellow passengers on subway for calling her ‘ajumma’
The only student in his first-year elementary class says he is happy to be starting school
Hyundai Motor hiring first production line workers in a decade
KTO launches dog-friendly full package tour to Jeju
Residents of apartment complex in Sejong city outraged over Japanese flag hung outside neighbor’s window
Leeum presents special exhibition on Joseon white porcelain
FIFA's choice of Adriana Lima as ambassador called 'tone deaf'
Seoul City takes a big step forward to phase out cash payments on public buses
South Korean diplomats capture Indian hearts with ‘Naatu Naatu’ viral video
Thai drug dealer disguises himself as a ‘Korean man’ with plastic surgery
Hwang Young-woong from ‘Glowing Trotmen’ apologizes for past misconduct
‘New Jeans’ mastermind Min Hee-jin chosen as Billboard ‘Women in Music’
Dozens of cats on Marado to be removed from the island to save critically endangered birds
Only 4% of unmarried Korean women think marriage, childbearing essential
Food packages get a lot smaller for customers weary of rising food prices
Dilbert cartoon dropped by US newspapers over creator’s racist comments
KakaoTalk works to introduce new feature that allows users to exit group chats discreetly
Handwritten English translation of Declaration of Independence discovered after 104 years
Ice cream giant developing ice cream that won’t melt
Google Arts & Culture project offers users a chance to explore Korea's DMZ virtually
NewJeans is the new ambassador for 2023 F/W Seoul Fashion Week
Iconic gondola rides halted as Venice canals run dry
Number of Facebook users on a steady decline in South Korea
Spring flowers expected to bloom up to a week earlier
Spain spends €258 million on trains that are too big for its tunnels
Lego x BTS deal puts the K-pop sensation’s global marketability to the test
Roald Dahl books controversially rewritten to remove language deemed offensive
Visitor knocks over and breaks iconic Jeff Koons Balloon Dog sculpture in Miami
A thank you letter from a Turkish boy “I will be a good person and visit your country”
Jeonju culture center's staff uniform raises controversy over 'Japanese-style' design
Dad in China runs 60 marathons with disabled son in special stroller – next stop Boston Marathon
'Jikji' to go on display in France for first time in 50 years
2023 National Brand Up Exhibition opens featuring ancient 'hallyu' stars
Herd of cows swim to safety in flood waters by following farmer’s voice
Women's priority parking spaces will disappear starting this year
Retail industries make move to cut ties with Yoo Ah-in
Tens of millions found under home kitchen sink returned to one of several former tenants
Photos of Korean War heroes to be restored
False social media posts hinder earthquake relief efforts in Turkiye
Daughter posts TikTok of dad’s slow-selling book. Now it’s a bestseller on Amazon
‘Brotherly country’ Turkiye tears up after Korean artist shares illustrations on social media
Rihanna reveals she's pregnant at Super Bowl half-time show
Taxi driver reports not-so-discreet thief to police after overhearing phone conversation
Fashion industry turns to beloved vintage cartoons for inspiration in times of recession
Korean students' exchange visit to US thwarted over dog meat issue
American cacti are rapidly colonizing the slopes of the Swiss Alps as snow disappears
Volleyball star Kim Yeon-koung appeals for aid to help quake victims in Turkey
Seoul to turn Han River islet into new city landmark as part of its city design innovation
‘Sushi terrorism’ prank videos hurting Japan’s world-famous conveyor belt restaurants
Japanese wins “Rookie of the Year Award” in major translation contest but there is a catch
Earthquakes damage historic sites and antiquities in Turkey and Syria
Video of postman folding the laundry of an elderly woman goes viral
Buffalo couple who sheltered Korean tourists during severe snow storm invited to Korea
Newborn baby pulled alive from rubble of Turkey earthquake
Transgender rights protected in a landmark Hong Kong court ruling
Korea to erect statue of British journalist to honor his activism for Korea's independence
TXT Secures First No. 1 on Billboard 200 for ‘Temptation’
Beyoncé officially has the most Grammys of any artist
When it comes to young female N.Korean YouTubers, there is more than meets the eye
With 50 days to go, Suncheon makes final preparations to host 2023 Int'l Garden Expo
18-year-old Canadian wins 48M dollar lotto jackpot on her first try
‘L’Italia è di Moda’ exhibition showcases Italian high fashion
Lipstick sales surge amid eased indoor mask rules
Hong Kong plans to woo back visitors with free flights in a major tourism promotion campaign
Remains of ‘Mr. Sunshine’ to return home after 100 years
Study shows dreamy haze in Monet’s impressionist paintings was due to industrial air pollution
Boy band Stray Kids to headline 2023 Lollapalooza Paris
Musicians hope to revive love in Itaewon through music
Amore Pacific Museum of Art brings Joseon-era folding screens to center stage
One of YouTube’s biggest stars helps 1,000 blind people see again
Koreans remain cautious over eased mask rules
Korean heritage takes center stage as London borough declares International Kimchi Day
Song Joong-ki is married and expecting baby with British wife
Amateur marathoners brave sub-zero temperatures in bare skin and short-sleeved tees
Busan police apologizes after shooing off an elderly looking for temporary shelter for the night
AP deletes ‘the French' tweet and apologizes after it is widely mocked
Netflix's real-life 'Squid Game' players face frigid temperatures, three reportedly wounded on set
Disney World closed Splash Mountain after allegations of racism
Solo seniors report having a higher sense of life satisfaction when living with pets
Phone-phobia grips Gen-Z as texting hampers communication skills
Experts say extreme cold gripping East Asia is the 'new norm'
Italian brown bear famous for bakery break-in dies after being hit by car
A new breed of female characters takes center stage in Korean dramas
Customers to receive 300 won in cashable points for every beverage bought in reusable cups
An elderly couple say ‘free jajangmyeon mondays’ is their way of paying it forward
Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival attracts more than a million visitors since opening
British Museum sparks controversy for using the term “Korean Lunar New Year”
Argentine pizzeria challenges angry customer on social media to overwhelming response
Pyeongyang passes law to protect standard N.Korea language against inflow of S.Korean expressions
Argentinian farmer celebrates World Cup victory by depicting Lionel Messi's face with corn crop
29-year-old woman awarded for her bravery in taking down robber
Holiday gift sets wildly popular on second-hand online markets
Overseas travel surges 9,000 percent over Lunar New Year
Drunk driver caught through automatic phone call function
Mountaineer Kim Young-mi reaches the South Pole unassisted, a first for S. Korea
Palaces and royal tombs to offer free admission, cultural events for Lunar New Year
Seoul City launches the world’s first metaverse platform for city services
South Korea's exports of K-pop albums hit record high in 2022
Korean-language works win Critics Choice Awards for 4 consecutive years
Park Hang-seo’s 5-year coaching stint in Vietnam comes to an end
Heavy snow in Gangwon Province causes over 100 traffic accidents, leaves dozens of vehicles stranded
South Koreans are the world’s biggest spenders on luxury goods
Gen-Z finds new-found charm in old-school digital cams
1. Hyundai Motor Group chief named ‘MotorTrend’ Person of the Year
2. Jeff Beck: British guitar legend dies aged 78
3. Artificial intelligence-driven chats are all the rage
1. A farm on Jejudo Island produces 1,120-kg “super hanwoo cow”
2. Police say missing teenage girls in Pakistan ran away to meet BTS
3. Popular Thai actor apologizes for his bullying past; people are calling it “The Glory” effect
1. Data shows marriage in the 30s is the new normal for South Korea
2. Five Russians fleeing war stranded in Seoul's Incheon Airport
3. Onions are so expensive in the Philippines they’re being smuggled into the country
1. 745 of forced Korean laborer are verified through three of 'Korean Tobacco Distribution List'
2. YouTuber successfully apprehends 100 drug offenders with help of volunteer assistants
3. Prince Harry’s memoir hits No 1 on Amazon, predicted to be one of year’s bestsellers
1. Local governments intent on rebranding city image in the new year
2. South Korea’s air quality reaches worst level this winter
3. New Jeans comes under attack from Chinese social media users for promoting hanji paper
1. ‘The Glory’ and ‘Reborn Rich’ latest victims of illegal distribution and sales in China
2. Fried chicken franchise to offer American couple 1-year voucher for helping stranded Korean travelers
3. Historian reveals on TV show that Pocahontas is Edward Norton’s 12th great-grandmother
Large-scale venues designed for K-pop concerts to open in Seoul metropolitan area
Mainland China music fans willing to pay a fortune to see Blackpink concert in Hong Kong
Winter heat records smashed all over Europe
Relics believed to be from the Goyreo Dynasty identified in the Cheong Wa Dae grounds
Danuri sends back stunning black-and-white photos of the moon's surface and Earth
Egypt repatriates looted ancient Green Coffin sarcophagus from US
1. Chilgokhalmae font trends thanks to President Yoon's new year's greeting card
2. IU, Jung Kook among Rolling Stone's 200 greatest singers of all time
3. 16th century French astrologer's gloomy predictions for 2023
1. New Year’s celebrations: How the world rang in 2023
2. Mother in Gwangju gives birth to triplets at the stroke of midnight 2023
3. Notable deaths in final hour of 2022: celebrated photographer Kim Jung-man, trailblazing U.S. news anchor Barbara Walters
Lee Seung Gi donates 2 billion KRW to Seoul National University Children's Hospital
Pelé, Brazil’s king of ‘beautiful game,’ has died
Kabul professor tears up diplomas on live TV to protest Taliban ban on women’s education
1. Translation app gets Korean restaurant menu upgrade
2. NCT 127 to ring in the new year on CNN’s “New Year’s Eve Live”
3. A mother’s heartwarming story about Messi meeting her son shows why Messi is the G.O.A.T
Another victim of Japan's wartime atrocities dies, reducing the number of surviving "comfort women" to 10
'Squid Game' director, lead actor receive cultural merit award
Rishi Sunak mocked for ‘excruciating’ exchange with homeless man
S. Korean travelers get invited into a stranger’s home on Xmas eve after being stranded in snow storm
S. Korea reports first case of brain-eating amoeba infection
Maya Ruiz-Picasso, the eldest daughter of Picasso and keeper of his legacy, has died
New Year’s bell-ringing ceremony returns for the first time in 3 years
Int’l flight passengers exceed domestic travelers for first time since pandemic
Argentina fans hit back at France by starting their own “France stop crying” petition with 700,000 signatures
‘Decision To Leave’ and ‘Return To Seoul’ make Oscar shortlist
Good Samaritan donates truckful of instant noodles to local welfare center under condition of anonymity
Jacinda Ardern's offensive MP comment transcript sells for NZ$100,000
2022 Winter solstice brings the longest night of the year to the Northern Hemisphere
Seoul City to reopen skating rink after almost 3 years
Justin Bieber close to a $200 million deal to sell music rights
1. Lawmakers push for alternative holiday for Christmas falling on weekends
2. Research shows whales can have an important but overlooked role in tackling the climate crisis
3. As ‘Mr. Christmas’ fights cancer, his former highschool students bring the holiday to him
1. Myeongdong street vendors to close on Christmas Eve
2. Gwanghwamun Square lights up with lanterns and media art shows through the holiday season
3. Family gets call of a lifetime: cat missing for 10 years found alive across the ocean
Reuters: 10 memorable impressions from the Qatar World Cup 2022
“Avatar: The Way of Water” tops 2.4M admissions in five days
Angelina Jolie leaves role as UN refugee agency ambassador
The first sunrise of 2023 expected to be seen at 7:26am in Dokdo
Funeral homes operating around the clock in COVID-hit Beijing
Fire at a local kindergarten demonstrates why teaching fire drills to children is important
'Godsaeng' is Instagram's keyword of the year in Korea
France defeats Morocco, Les Bleus to face Argentina
Myeongdong is bustling again with locals and foreigners with Instagram-friendly holiday attractions
Korea's only university department teaching 'Go' faces closure
New Zealand passes legislation banning cigarettes for future generations
Han River parks to open sledding slopes for first time since pandemic
Ballet troupes present different versions of timeless classic 'The Nutcracker'
Jin begins military service later today, shares selfie of his new buzz cut on social media
Rare first edition sheet music of Jingle Bells published in 1859 to go under the hammer
A community of professors pick ‘four-letter idiom of 2022
NGO publishes English map of Korea and world cultural heritage
Morocco’s World Cup magic potion: Football parents and fans
Freedom of Expression Film Festival to screen once blacklisted films
Hwang Hee-chan returns home, presents his Player of the Match trophy to his grandparents
The world’s largest Christmas tree is lit in a small medieval town in Italy
Event held at US Library of Congress celebrating Kimchi
N.Korean state TV introduces Son Heung-min for the first time while broadcasting S.Korea-Brazil match
Volodymyr Zelensky and 'the spirit of Ukraine' named Time's 2022 'Person of the Year'
BLACKPINK becomes first girl group to be named TIME Magazine’s 'Entertainer of the Year'
BBC reveals 100 Women list 2022, including 2 South Korean women
Naver reveals top search words for 2022
South Korea puts up a good fight against Brazil but ends their journey in Qatar
S. Korea, U.S. and other countries begin 'Christmas Drop' operation
‘Goblin mode’: new Oxford word of the year reflects the times
T’is the season: ski slopes operating in full swing, winter festivals attract weekend travelers
‘Harry & Meghan’ docuseries trailer is revealed
Ukraine authorities detain eight people over theft of Banksy mural outside Kyiv
1. Chinese residents in Seoul join 'white paper' protests against Beijing's COVID policy
2. Leaders of New Zealand and Finland hit back at reporter’s question on age and gender
3. Kim Jong-un’s 10-year-old daughter "leads fashion wave" in North Korea
Korean talchum mask dance becomes UNESCO intangible cultural heritage
UNESCO lists French baguette as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity
Maroon 5 performs in Seoul for the first time in 5 years
1. One area of Seoul will see trams again after 57 years
2. Ghana team official faces backlash for trying to take selfie with crying Son Heung-min
3. Driven by demand, Cyber Monday online sales hit a record $11.3 bil.
1. Piano prodigy Lim Yunchan releases live album 'Beethoven·Yun Isang·Barber'
2. Violent riots after Morocco defeats Belgium at World Cup
3. Mauna Loa: World's largest active volcano erupts in Hawaii
Korean ancient book, women's poetry listed on regional list of UNESCO Memory of the World
Freezing temperatures expected to follow rain nationwide on Monday
'Fame' and 'Flashdance' singer Irene Cara has died at 63
26,000 football fans gather at Gwanghwamun Square amid stricter security measures
Hyundai to revive Pony Coupe with legendary car designer Giorgetto Giugiaro
BTS Jin confirmed to join front-line boot camp in one of the coldest regions in S.Korea
Seoul City approves street cheering for World Cup, individuals prefer to gather in small groups
Dubai emerges a big winner in tourism from Qatar’s World Cup
What is the appropriate amount for a cash gift at weddings?
Seoul City approves mass cheering on the street in Gwanghwamun Square
National Museum of Korea opens "The Jade Hues of Goryeo"
'The King's Affection' wins first-ever International Emmy honor
The name of another unknown Korean War soldier is identified
Bangladeshi couple backs team South Korea with 3.5-kilometer flag in their hometown
A late start, but never too late: a group of women one step closer to realizing their dreams
BTS’ Jung Kook performs at the 2022 World Cup Opening Ceremony in Qatar
At least 3 dead as dangerous lake-effect storm paralyzes upstate New York
Angela Alvarez wins Latin Grammy and makes music history: 'It's never too late'
Students look forward to R&R while retailers and food industry cash in on post-CSAT season
Seoul crowned smart city of the year at Barcelona Expo
14th annual Seoul Bike Festival set to kick off over the weekend
The Covid generation takes the CSATs today
Qatar World Cup: Son Heung-min says face mask “less uncomfortable” than he had initially thought
“The magic of 1000 won”: Jejudo Island reports significant drop in the use of plastic take-out cups
Global population hits 8 billion posing more challenges for the planet
More interactions between humans, polar bears likely as sea ice melts due to climate change
Brave passersby jump to the rescue, saves man from car engulfed in flames
The Smithsonian says it hopes to show Lee Kun-hee collection
Korean pianist Lee Hyuk wins first prize at Long-Thibaud International Competition
Can football fans drink alcohol at the World Cup 2022 in Qatar?
BTS’ Jung Kook to perform 2022 FIFA World Cup song during opening ceremony
Banksy unveils on social media mural in Ukrainian town liberated from Russians
Iranian refugee who inspired movie ‘The Terminal’ dies inside Paris airport
S. Korea to hold memorial event in Busan for UN war veterans
Son Heung-min says he will be playing at World Cup with protective mask
Gordon Ramsay: Seoul’s discerning consumers key reason for opening premium street food brand in Korea
Fmr. president hands over dogs gifted by Kim Jong Un to the presidential archives
Fine dust returns as Covid nears its end
Saudi crown prince bin Salman books 400 rooms at Lotte Hotel
Seoul tries more methods to get taxis out at night
Qatar FIFA World Cup amb. slammed for saying homosexuality is ‘damage in the mind’
California ticket holder wins 2 billion-dollar jackpot in biggest lottery payout ever
Danuri lunar orbiter sends photos, BTS song 'Dynamite' to Earth
Full moon to turn eerie red during total lunar eclipse tonight
Sales of coffee mix up after rescued miners say it helped them stay alive
NCT 127’s Indonesia concert partially halted after 30 fans faint in crush
Twitter employees receive blunt termination notices, workers 'in limbo'
American singer and rapper Aaron Carter dies aged 34
As cancellation of concerts continue, artists say 'Music can also help us mourn'
Korea’s ‘talchum’ mask dance could be next Unesco intangible cultural heritage
BTS’ RM opens up about his experience with anxiety in Rolling Stone interview
Amid tragedy, heroic, heart-warming stories shared online
Liverpool legend Jamie Carragher blasts Qatar World Cup in explosive TV rant
Itaewon crowd surge: First emergency call came hours before crush
Families of Halloween crush victims identify lost items
Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10
Public mourns casualties of Itaewon Halloween tragedy
Can a lay rescuer give CPR without fear of legal action?
Brazil: Lula pledges to end deforestation in the Amazon after election victory
Foreign media cover Halloween tragedy as headline news
South Korea mourns victims of Halloween crush
Festivals, parties canceled in aftermath of Itaewon tragedy
BTS Jin arrives in Buenos Aires, rehearses with Coldplay ahead of Sat. concert
Price of beloved winter street snacks continue to go up as food prices soar
Small rural elementary schools come together to host joint sports day
Habsburg collection of 600 years comes to Korea
‘Deepfakes’ of celebrities have begun appearing in ads, with or without their permission
Emperor penguins to receive endangered species protections
Sejong Center for the Performing Arts to build theater exclusively for opera
Corporate America moves to cancel Kanye West
Fossil fuel protesters cover King Charles III waxwork with chocolate cake at Madame Tussauds
Getty Images labels Korean hanbok and fan dance as “Chinese”
Korean Air flight with 162 passengers suffers runway overrun in Cebu
Salman Rushdie has lost sight in one eye, use of one hand
Kim Yuna and Ko Woo Rim say “I do”
Seoul city to push smoking, drinking ban at Han River parks, strong backlash expected
Turbulence on “nightmare flight” injures 12 when 'everyone just went flying'
S. Koreans furiously boycott SPC Group products after shocking death of a factory worker
New data shows the next pandemic may come from melting glaciers
Where have all the men in Moscow gone?
Iranian climber who competed without hijab met by jubilant crowds in Tehran
Illegal gamblers fail to get alert memo, get caught during KakaoTalk fire outage
Red Velvet Irene lookalike virtual model causes controversy over ownership of personality rights
New movie on Kim Jong-un: “Let them eat spaghetti, cheese and champagne”
Polish mother-daughter biz duo create buzz with homemade kimchi products
Drought-hit Mississippi River reveals 19th-century trading ship
BTS members to embark on mandatory military service
The inspiration for Pixar’s ‘Mamá Coco’ dies at 109
Helen, world’s second oldest gorilla, dies at 64
BTS takes the stage in Busan, dazzles global audience
Blackpink’s ‘Born Pink’ world tour opens in Seoul with surprise performances, unreleased track
K-pop concert in LA disrupted by lineup changes, leaves venue largely empty of fans
World's first-ever gummy bears themed media art show arrives in Seoul
A pair of Levi's from the 1880, found in an old mine, sells for $76,000
Wild boar sighting in secret garden of Changdeokgung Palace forces cancellation of "Moonlight Tour"
Daesang to promote its kimchi in Times Square through Nov. 6
Ukraine beauty queen slams pageant for making her share room with Russian rival
Automaker Nissan exists Russia, sells its business for less than $1
Over 30% of int’l schools in Korea use textbooks using the term 'Sea of Japan'
Seoul Fashion Week, the largest in scale yet, brings festive vibe to DDP
S. Korean travelers grab first chance to travel to Japan
Harvard to rectify multiple distortions of Korean history in textbook
Hanwha Eagles fans fiercely loyal in spite of team’s unfortunate history in losing
William Shatner says space trip filled him with sadness, climate anxiety
Webcomic 'Lore Olympus' wins prestigious Harvey award
Farmed fish feel pain and stress, must be killed humanely: global regulators
Elementary school student awarded for his selfless act by district office chief
Seoul city to open to the public the expansive green lot next to Gyeongbokgung Palace for the first time in 100 years
Swedish politician cuts off hair in solidarity with Iranian women
Tottenham assistant coach Gian Pietro Ventrone dead at 61
Changwon coastal waters inundated with dead adolescent herring
The five scientists who won two Nobel prizes
Angelina Jolie share details of abuse by Brad Pitt on private plane
BIFF opens to pre-pandemic scale showcasing 243 films
High school student’s cartoon ignites public debate on freedom of expression
‘Ordinary’ Chinese vase valued at 2,300 dollars sells for almost 9.2 million dollars after bidding war
YG Entertainment requests investigation into leak of Blackpink Jennie's photos
Mobile food trucks that sell prepared meals become increasingly popular in North Korea
'Butter board' is the latest food trend on TikTok
All five members of g.o.d to reunite for year-end concert in Seoul
Federal Aviation Administration deliberates setting new regulations for airplane seat sizes
Wild baby boar adopted by a herd of cattle in Germany
'Squid Game' star Jung Ho-yeon makes Time's 100 Next List of the world’s rising stars
Coolio, US west coast rapper of Gangsta’s Paradise fame, dies aged 59
Seoul Street Arts Festival to fill streets of Seoul with artistic imagination
2022 Seoul Gourmet Week presents 100 restaurants for gourmands
Foul smelling ginkgo nuts prompt Seodaemun District to take action
Millions of pine trees infected with pine wilt disease
Hanbok designed by Kim Yuna to be showcased during London fashion show
NASA crashes spacecraft into asteroid in world's first planetary defense test
Dubai sets up vending machines baking free hot bread for low-income residents
Cabbage prices soar as famed highland cabbages succumb to extreme weather
Was that Kim Jong-un’s daughter on TV?
Study suggests fetuses smile for carrots but grimace over kale
BLACKPINK becomes 1st K-pop girl group to top Britain's Official Albums Chart
Farmers’ markets are back this fall to entice environmentally conscious consumers
67-year-old surfer inspires with zest for life
MMCA Gwacheon transforms into 19th-century Paris
Seaside train tour offers epic coastal views, heritage sites in Gangneung
Mexico earthquake triggers ‘desert tsunami’ 2,400 km away in Death Valley cave
Actor O Yeoung-su: “Daehangno has potential to grow as a world-class destination for shows and theater”
California clears the way for greener burial
A cache of Hemingway materials unveiled for the first time in 80 years
Government to allow baseball fans to watch games without mask at stadiums
Busan's efforts to promote English as 'common language' rolls on despite protests
Brad Pitt makes surprise debut as a sculptor at Finnish art gallery
The lone bagpiper who woke the Queen up every morning plays her to rest
40th anniversary of the world’s first digital emoticon
KARA confirmed to make comeback for 15th anniversary
Financial Group harvests honey in Yeouido after months-long bee-saving campaign
Gov’t buses to help with funerals of the deceased without family
Armed with wisdom and fierce hugs, ordinary senior citizens help and inspire members of the local community
Paik Nam-june’s monumental installation at MMCA is restored and plugged once again
BTS leader RM makes donation for preservation of overseas Korean cultural assets
2022 Jeongseon Arirang Festival kicks off in Jeongseon county
Suriname gov’t vows legal action against ‘Narco-Saints’ producers over unfair portrayal of country
Weolmido fish restaurant apologizes for ripping off customer with underwhelming takeout order
Queen Elizabeth’s final journey sets record for most tracked flight in history
‘Squid Game’ makes history multiple times over at the 2022 Emmys
Royal ceremonial music performance dazzles audience members in Berlin
Canadian parents take their four children on year-long world trip before three go blind with rare genetic disease
Frequently used English dictionaries contain serious distortions of Korean history
Less than 2 months into debut, NewJeans sets new records on Spotify
Lee Jung-jae to star in new ‘Star Wars’ series
For Koreans, Chuseok has always been one of the most important holidays of the year. Family and tradition have always been at the heart of the holiday, but social changes have led to a shift in perceptions on how the holiday should be observed.
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Gucci to hold fashion show at royal palace as planned
LA designates September 17 as 'Squid Game Day'
Runaway chimpanzee returns home after coaxing from zookeepers – with help from a raincoat and a bicycle
Lebanese-born French author named recipient of 2022 Park Kyung-ni Prize
2022 Busan International Film Festival to resume in full capacity next month
Oklahoma news anchor suffers 'beginnings of stroke' while reporting live on TV
Shanghai fines Paris Baguette for selling bread during lockdown and people are angry
Ahn Sook-sun named master of National Intangible Cultural Heritage for 'Chunhyangga'
Amazing new footage of the Titanic is the highest quality we’ve ever seen
European buyers eye innovative Korea-made appliances at IFA 2022
Squid Game: Lee You-mi becomes first Korean actress to win an Emmy
Traditional Korean lacquerware exhibition dazzles Paris
BTS: Defense Ministry backs out from a public opinion poll regarding military service
AI won an art contest, and artists are not happy about it
Barack Obama wins Emmy for narrating Netflix documentary
Seoul's art market reaches new heights with inaugural Frieze fair
Literacy skills among younger Koreans falling, gov’t addresses issue in its latest revised curriculum
Mikhail Gorbachev's 1998 Pizza Hut ad resurfaces after his death
Seoul International Fireworks Festival to be held on October 8
Government to pay parents of infants a monthly 700,000-won stipend starting next year
New and upgraded Gwanghwamun Square to put on Taekwondo demonstrations and martial arts performances to attract tourists
Confusion and panic over malfunction of anti-virus software with 16 million users
Seoul city begins trial of multi-use containers for food delivery
Government bans use of thundersticks at sports facilities
Kim Shin Young to take over as the new emcee of 'National Singing Contest'
Blackpink, BTS, Seventeen sweep prizes at 2022 MTV Video Music Awards
Seoul city is banning cars on Jamsu Bridge every Sunday until October
Busan hotels come under fire for overcharging rooms for BTS concert
Summer snow hits Xinjiang mountains, cools temperatures to below zero
Nothing but love for ‘Baechu’ the police dog at a local police station in Pyeongchang-gun County
Cyworld hands over digital assets of 25 soldiers who perished in ROKS Cheonan sinking to families
“Quiet quitting” is the new buzzy catchphrase taking over work culture conversations
Iran allows women to attend football game in Tehran
'Kayak, deed'…dubbed version of 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo,' to be released next month
Annual firefly festivals to light up autumn night skies
NASA shares sounds of the black hole and it is eerie
Critics say Vogue editorial at Cheongwadae “lacks class”
Study shows dogs' eyes well up with tears of joy when reunited with their owners
Han River hosts ‘hitting mung’ competition for the first time in 3 years
KCON returns, concludes its three-day run in LA
La Repubblica: “South Korea, K-culture drives the world crazy”
Dad photographs sick son for review by doctor, gets caught by Google's anti-child abuse AI
Receding waters of European rivers reveal ancient stones and World War II relics
One-off facial masks recycled into coat hangers
People order in different food items through delivery apps based on day of the week
S.Korean army bans men from taking “body profile” photos in military uniform
Eating small portions is the new trend in 'mukbang' eating shows
Mariah Carey’s move to trademark ‘Queen of Christmas’ angers fellow holiday music singers
TikTok challenge sparks car thefts and class-action lawsuit against Korean carmakers
Is it legal to resell an uneaten box of fried chicken on second-hand trading platforms?
At a Chinese restaurant in Incheon, a delicious bowl of noodles costs less than 2 dollars
Male passenger lashes out at parents of a crying child on an airplane
Man arrested for suspicion of counterfeiting currency
Graeme Souness criticized for ‘man’s game’ comment
Director apologizes for plagiarism in Girls’ Generation’s 'Forever 1' music video
Norway euthanizes beloved 600kg walrus named Freya
Tom Holland announces social media break: “I spiral when I read things about me”
Independence fighters' descendants given Korean citizenship
‘Decision to Leave’ selected as S. Korea’s 2023 Oscar entry
Drought forces France to halt production of 2,000-year-old cheese
Vacationers warned about exposure to marijuana-laced food in Thailand
Customer served a side of deep-fried cigarette butt with their order of fried chicken
Qantas asks executives to work as baggage handlers for three months
90 pieces of Lee Jung-seop’s artwork to go on display as part of Lee Kun-hee collection
2022 World Heritage Festival to kick off on September 3
2022 Seoul flood: selfless acts of heroism by ordinary citizens go viral on social media
Nearly 5,000 vehicles flooded, insurance companies inundated with claims
Seoul City to build sunset-viewing infrastructures along Han River
World’s No.1 pizza franchise shuts down in Italy
Record-breaking rainfall causes severe flooding in Seoul
South Korea nabs 14 medals at 2022 World Taekwondo Junior Championships
Train passenger repays old debt from 30 years ago
The new Gwanghwamun Plaza opens to the public
One of world’s largest dolmen sites in Gimhae found damaged
Top French scientist admits 'Webb Space telescope image' was actually a slice of chorizo
S.Korea’s Air Force becomes first non-Egyptian aerobatic team to fly over Giza pyramids
Scientists partially revive dead pig organs in stunning new research
Scientists say 99% of sea turtle babies are now born female
Sinkhole in Yangyang destroys adjacent building, 97 people evacuated
South Korea’s last captive Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphin to be released into the wild
Blackpink’s Lisa 1st female pop act to top Billboard‘s new chart
Number of people belonging to non-family households exceeds 1 million for the first time
‘Bikini biker couple’ under police investigation for indecent exposure
Body cam captures Arizona officers rescuing woman trapped in flood waters
Busan named as Baby Shark's official hometown
BTS may be allowed to perform while serving in the military
Seoul offers free hiking gear rental as mountains lure foreign tourists
Travelers can now complete customs declaration through mobile app
Whirlwind phenomenon sighted in Jeju
Marvel Comics introduces seven Korean heroes /01) Social Media Minute with Yerica Park
Repeat prank caller places order for 40 portions of kimbap and pulls a no-show
Seoul Zoo goes all out to help animals survive heat wave
Every woman's body is beach ready, says Spanish government campaign
1. 2 highschool students caught hacking into teachers' laptops to steal exam papers
BTS nominated for 4 categories in this year's MTV Video Music Awards
Family sues NJ funeral home for $50 million after they put the wrong body in the casket
Generation MZ take on ‘no-spend challenge’ on social media to save money
‘Woo Young-woo’ character based on world-renowned zoologist
Demand for frozen pizzas, fried chicken rise as delivery food prices soar
Figure skating queen Kim Yuna announces engagement to singer Kim Woo-rim
Hackberry tree in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' to be considered for natural monument designation
Researchers discover adults around the world speak and sing to babies in similar ways
Human rights watchdog says mandatory church services at university violate freedom of religion
Han River Summer Festival awaits visitors at riverside parks this week
Italian thieves return watch to victim after realizing it was fake
Urban Break art fair becomes playground for graffiti, webtoon, tattoo enthusiasts
North Korea employs child Youtuber in its social media charm offensive
Amateur football team helps S.Korea embrace women's football
Florida’s first openly autistic lawyer says we need more of ‘Extraordinary Attorney Woo’
Le SSERAFIM Kim Garam’s contract with HYBE officially terminated over bullying controversy
Quidditch is changing its name to quadball to cut ties with J.K. Rowling
Luxury apple mango bingsu see sales boost despite exorbitant prices
Major cleaning project in store for Gwanghwamun statues
100 million-year-old dinosaur footprints found at restaurant in China
Prosecutors put on hold euthanasia of dog that mauled 8-year-old boy in Ulsan
“Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook” to come to an end after 13 years
Video of Indian couple that signed 'one pizza a month' wedding contract goes viral
Camino de Santiago, Jeju Olle pilgrimage trails sign friendship agreement to boost tourism in Spain and South Korea
South Korean students finish second at international youth math competition in Norway
Seoul City to offer tumbler owners free water at participating vendors
Yongin City sets up ‘smombie’ prevention system near school zones
Hankook Tire to produce more limited-edition footwear after first batch sells out
Frequent snake sightings at Gimpo apartment complex spook residents
Apple map falsely lists Baekdusan Mountain’s entire Cheonji crater lake area as part of Chinese territory
BTS reveals their favorite artworks with Google Street View collaboration
Texas schools consider clear backpack mandate for school safety
Seoul Festa 2022 set to attract tourists with EV race, K-pop concert
Emmys nominations 2022: ‘Squid Game’ makes history
Goesan Red Chili Pepper Festival introduces 130 varieties of Korea’s beloved staple
Son Heung-Min welcomes his Tottenham teammates to Korea, and then gives them all a gift
Weather drives people to higher, cooler places to fight heat
More and more young Koreans turn to blogs to share personal stories
Parisian food festival whisks visitors away to South Korea
NBC's 'Today' show mocked for using Korean flag to report Abe's death
Korean sculptor’s work featured at Andrea Bocelli’s hometown concert
Seoul City promotes veganism to fight climate crisis
Select convenience stores start drone deliveries in pilot programs
Video interview with 90-year-old British war veteran goes viral on YouTube
Legendary band Songgolmae returns to rock on stage for the first time in 40 years
Daegu Chimac Festival kicks off for first time in three years
Eiffel Tower is riddled with rust and in need of repair
2. Price-conscious consumers flock to fresh food sales amid 24-year-high inflation
Maroon 5's world tour promotional image with Rising Sun design causes stir
Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul set to reopen soon
Power vlogger grandma loses subscribers due to controversy over granddaughter's fiancé
South Korean women nab first-ever gold medal at World Military Parachuting Championships
‘Napalm girl’ receives final burn treatment after 50 years
More American men get vasectomies after Roe v. Wade ruling
Youth art group stages ‘surprise’ performance to prevent traffic accidents
Seoul City to provide free online Korean education for foreign residents
Motorists and passers-by roll up sleeves to help clean up spilled cargo in Chuncheon
CJ Cheiljedang passes S. Korea’s first certification of biodegradable plastic
Hairdressers threatened with fines for multiple shampooing amid record-breaking drought in Italy
Air New Zealand to install world-first economy bunk beds on long-haul flights
I.Seoul.U city slogan to be scrapped
Climate Clock sends warning in Jeonju
Airbnb makes its global party ban permanent
How to enjoy amusement parks completely free of charge this summer and onwards
Far-right S. Korean protest of comfort women statue met with counter-rally in Berlin
Mr Happy Face crowned winner of 2022 World's Ugliest Dog Contest
Popular West Sea mudflat enters one-year-long restoration period
Seoul district introduces pet-sitting service for single-person households
Beloved naengmyeon restaurant shuts its doors as developers move in
Wandering half-moon bear ‘Osami’ found, this time, in Okcheon
Eccentric pet snacks gain popularity among pet lovers
Swiss 'zero-star hotel' offers sleepless nights to ponder world's crises
Early Joseon-era painting of a gathering of government officials unveiled
HK to include Korean in the foreign language category of university entrance exam
PSY's 'Water Show' to provide 4 waterproof masks to all participants
Return of the queen: Kim Yeon-koung rejoins the Pink Spiders
Young S. Koreans rank small reliable pleasures in private and work life
Moms banned from entering female sauna with male children aged four years and older
S.Korean teen swimmer reaches next level in promising career with World Championships silver
BTS achieves sixth No. 1 debut on Billboard 200 with 'Proof'
Tom Cruise thanks Korean fans, says there was “tremendous amount of pressure” making Top Gun sequel
South Korean takes gold medal in ‘Olympics of Piano,’ finals of Cliburn competition
KCC releases app that notifies parents of possible digial sex crimes
Early vacationers head to the beaches and mountains as summer heat sets in
Swimming pools along Han River to reopen for the first time in 3 years
Seoul queer culture festival to resume for the first time since 2019
LG Household installs playground for endangered otters at Han River
Government okays taxi sharing service, but only for passengers of same gender
Incheon launches sunset guided double-decker bus tours
Hong Kong's famed floating restaurant is sunk by Covid-19, towed away after half a century
Seoul ranks 10th best city for startup ecosystem in 2022 Startup Genome report
Netflix announces real-life Squid Games with the biggest cash prize ever
BTS is going on a break but promises to return
Korean golf wear market enjoys boom driven by MZ generation
Beach businesses booming as pandemic restrictions lifted
Cow in Hapcheon gives birth to rare triplet cows
‘The Roundup’ becomes 1st film to surpass 10 million moviegoers since 2019
Bots delete accounts of 30 instagram users with same name as celebrities
Canada, in a world first, proposes health warnings on individual cigarettes
Seoul is the world’s 10th most expensive city
Aviation industry faces criticisms for poor inflight service post-Covid
Patent office cracks down on unauthorized use of celebrities’ faces and names
S.Korea’s beloved TV host Song Hae dies at 95
President Yoon posthumously awards top cultural order to late Song Hae
Large polar bear appears on a billboard in downtown Seoul
Seoul City to sell naming rights for bus stops and subway stations
Duty-free shops see customers return as tourism normalizes
Online shopping platform creates ‘11 Kitties’ pop group in a bid to promote animal adoption
Washington, D.C. to legislate Kimchi Day
Psy under fire for summer concert that will 'waste' 300 tons of drinking water per show
Over 33 tons of trash collected from 4 mountains in Nepal
1.Choi Ha-young becomes first Korean cellist to win prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition
Rain to perform at Cheong Wa Dae
Tom Cruise is coming to South Korea
2. Seoul City holds ‘book talks’ in June to bring together celebrated writers and readers
3. Iconic Korean dish featured on long-running Spanish cooking show, boasts 15% viewership rating
Weeks-long defamation court battle between Johnny Depp and Amber Heard comes to an end as jury reaches verdict
BTS draws massive crowd to White House press briefing ahead of meeting with Biden
Yoga and meditation program coming to Busan’s Haeundae Beach
BTS' Jungkook deletes all Instagram posts hours before White House visit
Digitally resurrected late-comedian appears in 2022 remake of iconic anti-smoking PSA
Moms are pumping breast milk to help other moms as formula shortage continues
Brazilian football team checks out the sights in Seoul ahead of soccer friendly
S. Korean violinist Yang In-mo becomes first Korean to win prestigious Sibelius competition
Flight attendants no longer required to wear protective suits on international routes
Song Kang Ho makes history at Cannes Film Festival by winning Best Actor + Park Chan-wook wins Best Director
Beloved Winnie the Pooh characters featured in horror film as they enter Public Domain
Koreans return to noraebang amid lifted restrictions
BTS are headed to the White House to discuss anti-Asian hate crimes
Supreme Court upholds Seungri’s 18-month jail sentence
University festivals are back in full swing
Park Chan-wook’s ‘Decision to Leave’ premieres at Cannes, receives positive media reviews
CNN predicts makgeolli could be part of Korea’s “soft power” riding the wave of global expansion
Ken Rhee’s latest social media post shows he has returned to Korea from Ukraine
BLACKPINK is on the cover of Rolling Stone
Seoul Sillim Line opens this week, cuts down travel time from Yeouido to Seoul National Univ. to 16 minutes
Last call: NYC bids farewell to its last public pay phone
President Yoon Suk-yeol among TIME Magazine's 100 Most Influential People of 2022
Night markets in Seoul set to reopen after 2 years
S. Korea's first lunar probe named ‘Danuri’
Korean food, inspired by royal court cuisine, served at banquet for U.S. president
Yoon and first lady gift Biden with traditional scholar’s desk and vanity
Taxi driver recognized for going above and beyond to return lost wallet to its owner
'The World of Tim Burton' in Seoul turns the DDP Burtonesque
Accidentally Wes Anderson Exhibit Underway in Seoul
South Korean tech companies introduce three-day work week
Increasing number of S.Korean children quit elementary and middle school to ‘learn what they like’
Newly planted palm trees on Gangneung beaches draw criticism
African Youtube creators gain traction by 'singing' video messages in Korean
Cyber diplomatic group launches campaign in a bid to correctly change the name of S.Korean islands on Google Maps
Seoul City's suicide prevention kit wins iF Design Award 2022
Veteran entertainer Song Hae considering leaving 'National Singing Contest'
Korean Buddhist temple food wows at French gourmet festival in Paris
Child psychiatrist extraordinaire faces criticism for her one-sided view on children’s rights
'Is Homeplus Open?' website turns one-note joke into charity
The Guardian takes notice of the “stylish senior citizens of Seoul”\
Volunteers and their dogs help reforest barren mountains destroyed by fire
Barbie unveils first doll with hearing aid as part of its push for inclusivity
First image of black hole at the heart of Milky Way shared by astronomers
Mother of three climbs Everest for record 10th time
A passenger with no flying experience lands a Cessna after the pilot went down
Seoul opens metaverse-based city hall
Human rights watchdog recommends steps to ensure inmates receive proper vegetarian meals
Government to regulate reckless street pruning
Thousands visit Cheong Wa Dae on the first day of public opening
Busan Food Film Festa 2022 to open in July
Warhol Marilyn sells for $195 million, most ever for U.S. artist
Burberry tells Korean schools trademark check pattern “has to go”
Cooking oil most-sought-after item in online resale market
See U2’s Bono and the Edge play surprise acousitc set in Kyiv bomb shelter
Kang Soo-yeon, Veteran Korean Actress, Dies at 55
Poet and democracy activist Kim Ji-ha dies at 81
Korean entrepreneurs win $1 mil. investment offer from billionaire businessman Mark Cuban on ‘Shark Tank’
S.Korea's “kidult” trend is bigger than ever before
Traditional Korean musicians protest government's proposed new music curriculum
S.Korea’s leading music festivals return to the stage
Human rights watchdog says newly coined term containing the suffix “rini” demeans children
Tottenham star Son Heung-min ‘excited’ to at last join Twitterverse
Lab-grown 'human milk' may be just three years away
Festivals abound in the month of May as Covid restrictions are lifted
Two sisters who fled Yugoslavia in 1999 find the woman who gifted them with a $100 bill on a plane and forever changed their lives
Internet trolls Thai conference dress code: “No pants for women”
Espresso bars are a new addition to S.Korea’s coffee scene but will they stay?
National museums hold special exhibitions for Children’s Day
U.S. professional baseball team wears uniforms with ‘Kimchi’ written in Korean… why?
Psy returns with single ‘That That’ produced by BTS' Suga
Angelina Jolie make surprise visit to Lviv, trip interrupted by sirens
Orange, layered cuts, bohemian braids headline 2022 spring-summer hair trends
Court rules in favor of visa refusal for Korean-American singer Steve Yoo
Jeonju International Film Festival opens with 217 films from 52 countries
Samsung ad featuring woman running alone at 2am criticized as ‘naive’
National Museum of Korea hosts ‘A Collector’s Invitation’, offers an intimate look at identity of Korean culture
Children's Day only for Korean children?
Wheelchair ramps mandatory at new or renovated cafes and restaurants
Korean food company distributes free tofu to residents in Shanghai amid dire lockdown conditions
Warren Buffett will auction off his last million-dollar annual charity lunch after two decades
Outrage in the UK after Conservative Party lawmakers accuse opposition deputy leader of “Basic Instinct ploy” to distract PM
Popular novelist Lee Oi-soo dies at 75
Cheong Wa Dae to open to public on May 10 at noon
Owners who starve their pets to death could face jail time
S.Koreans complain of “endemic blues” as Covid restrictions eased and life returns to normal
Hangang Park named third most picturesque park in the world
Aespa makes live stage debut at Coachella
Iconic local pub demolished after more than 4 decades in business
S.Korean venture startup 'Laundrygo' to open world’s largest laundry facility in Gunpo City
World weather agency adopts Gaenari as new typhoon name to replace Goni
Music insiders say legendary singer Cho Yong-pil is working on a new album
All South Korean Winter Olympics medalists to receive chicken ‘pension’
Taiwan TV station apologizes to S. Korea over 'improper image'
Mobile phone saves Ukrainian soldier's life by stopping a bullet from hitting him
Meet Patron, a 2-year-old dog that sniffs out explosives in Ukraine
This 100-year-old man holds a world record for the longest career working for the same company
Harrowing tales of Ukraine war by Ukrainian illustrator and writer published for the first time in S.Korea
Dollar store “princess accessory” worn by actress Han So-hee is flying off the shelves
Freddie Mercury statue to be set up on Jeju Island
2NE1 reunites to perform at Coachella 2022
Tongyeong: Come for the cherry blossoms, stay for the art festivals
Fast Food chains continue to be plagued by shortage of french fries
Park Chan Wook and Koreeda Hirokazu to compete for Palme d’Or At 75th Cannes Film Festival, Lee Jung Jae’s directorial debut invited to screen
Newly coined online terms fun for young Koreans, puzzle for their parents
Foreign media highlight the central role of Korean food plays in the story of Pachinko
Tech companies come up with creative ways to lure workers back to their desks
With warm weather approaching, Seoul City is set to operate cooling road systems to reduce fine dust
Amid a food crisis in Covid-hit Shanghai, a Korean food company rushes to the aid of Korean students
Customers, restaurants move to boycott Baemin, Coupang Eats over soaring delivery fees
‘Moonlight tours’ at Changdeokgung Palace to begin next week
Koreans may get year or two younger as incoming president Yoon seeks to ditch ‘Korean age’
Food companies on high alert after kimchi feud resurfaces online
Manhole explosion in New York's Times Square sends terrified crowd running
Renowned nuclear fusion scientist donates 60 artworks to Korean War Veterans’ Digital Memorial
Pink Floyd reunite for Ukraine protest song
The Academy has spoken: Will Smith is banned from Oscars for 10 years over slap
Army tells S.Korea’s incoming president not to politicize BTS
Rosé sauce continues to excite Korean taste buds
Demand for vegetable garden boxes designed for home farming grows as food prices soar
Cabinet passes bills to allow single people to adopt
Forbes list: The cities with the most billionaires in 2022
Korea’s first locally manufactured TV set to be auctioned
Han river fountains flow once again as life in Seoul returns to normal
Scientists discover the one smell humans universally prefer over all others
"100-won breakfast project" provides quality meals for Incheon National University students
Zelensky gives moving speech about the power of music in war
Kakao to build large-scale K-pop performance venue in Seoul
Art Busan unveils world-class lineup for 2022 edition
Baseball season kicks off in S. Korea with stadiums returning to full capacity
Weeknd’s new MV, featuring Jung Ho-yeon, to drop this week
Ulju Mountain Film Festival kicks off 10-day run in Ulsan
HYBE, Pinkfong listed on TIME's 100 most influential companies
'KPOP' musical set to debut on Broadway later this year
'Crash Landing on You' stars get married
A group of Koryoin flees war in Ukraine, arrives home in S. Korea
Stray Kids react to ‘Oddinary’ reaching No. 1 on Billboard 200
Exhibition connecting sports and art to open in Seoul
Cyworld returns later this week with launch of cryptocurrency ‘DTR’
Soaring cost of flour spells bad news for local bakeries and noodle restaurants
Legoland to open in Chuncheon on Children’s Day
Will Smith smacks Chris Rock on Oscar Stage after Jada Pinkett Smith joke
The finer moments of the 2022 Oscars: Coda’s history-making Oscar win, Youn Yuh-jung presents in sign language
BTS leaves for Las Vegas to attend Grammy Awards and to hold concerts
NFTs of Kim Whan-ki's landmark abstract artwork fetches 730 mil. won at Seoul auction
Cardi B to appear as guest shark on 'Baby Shark's Big Show'
Speed limit of 20 roads in Seoul, including the Hangang Bridge, to be raised from current 50km to 60 km per hour
Hanbok wearing custom to be named S.Korea’s intangible cultural asset
S.Korea defeats Iran 2-0 in World Cup qualifying match Thursday
Marking its 20th anniversary, Tongyeong International Music Festival returns this week
Books by award-winning illustrator Suzy Lee flying off the shelves
52 Seoul schools remove regulations on students' underwear
Steven Spielberg’s ‘Squid Game’ comments derided as “ignorant,” spark online backlash
Cherry blossom street in Yeouido to welcome visitors this year but without festival
'She's Gone' Miljenko Matijevic sings in Hanbok for peace between North and South Korea
The return of 'dumbphones'
David Beckham hands control of his Instagram account to Ukrainian doctor to highlight the difficulties during the Russian invasion
South Korea’s ‘November quintuplets’ are well and healthy four months into birth
Ewha University professor and students to kick off a series of peace concerts in front of Russian Embassy this week
Jeongseon Arirang Market welcomes visitors with a bounty of herbaceous spring greens
Where’s the groom? An unlikely sort of wedding in the Covid era
Ewha University professor and students to kick off a series of peace concerts in front of Russian Embassy this week
S. Korea eases travel restrictions for international tourists starting this month
British-Iranian charity worker released after 6 years' detention in Iran
‘Pachinko’ receives rave reviews from foreign critics
Zelensky urges leaders to fight for the "right to die when the time comes"
'Money Game' becomes first Korean webtoon adapted for U.S. reality show
Popularity of Korean content leads to more people wanting to learn Korean language
Russian journalist protests war in Ukraine during Channel One live TV broadcast
University in Seoul opens gender-neutral restroom
Coffee grounds now recyclable without permit
Mother reunites with her missing daughter after 43 years thanks to DNA analysis
Seoul Fashion Week to make YouTube fashion vertical debut in Asia’s first
BTS wins 10 awards at Japan Gold Disc Awards and sets two records
National Library transforms into ‘immersive space’ for visitors, not just to read but to experience
Two Korean novels in the running for 2022 International Booker Prize
BTS' Seoul concert shown, live, in 3,700 theaters in 75 countries
Atlanta community rallies together to remember Atlanta spa shooting victims ahead of anniversary
From 'Chunhyang' to 'Prince Hodong,' ballet and opera incorporate traditional Korean sounds