Amorepacific replaces heads of regional offices to bolster overseas sales Amorepacific appointed a new chief for its European office in France, completing its reshuffle of the leadership at all four of its regional offices worldwide to bolster its overseas sales, accordin...
LS Cable to supply bus ducts to NextStar Energy LS Cable & System will supply its latest power cables to NextStar Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) battery maker jointly launched by battery firm LG Energy Solution and carmaker Stellantis, accordin...
LG Innotek gears up to turn vehicle sensor unit into $1.4 bil. business by 2030 LG Innotek is looking to grow its automotive sensor business to have a 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion) annual revenue by 2030, the company said Monday.
Shinsegae's personnel reshuffle of e-commerce units unlikely to turn tide, employees say Shinsegae Group is unlikely to take a drastic turn for the better with the latest reshuffle of top management, as the firm's struggling e-commerce units still require fundamental reforms to compete ...
CanCham celebrates Canada Day The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea is celebrating Canada Day early this year, with a party planned for Thursday at the Garden Terrace of the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.
ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, BTS' Jimin: K-pop icons gear up for July releases Amid an unrelenting heat wave, a host of top-tier K-pop acts are gearing up for their new summer bangers to cool people off with their music. Included in the lineup are boy bands ENHYPEN and Stray K...
Daejeon mayor embarks on overseas trip to foster economic ties Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo has embarked on a seven-day overseas trip from June 23 to 29, visiting Montgomery County and Seattle in the United States and Canada's Calgary, the city government said in...
Composite sketch of suspect in Goo Ha-ra's safe robbery released A composite sketch of the suspect who robbed the safe at the home of the late Goo Ha-ra of the girl group KARA has been released, drawing keen public attention.
K-9 trainer proud to build on customs agency's sniffer dog training expertise And building such partnership did not happen overnight,” Jung underlined, stressing it owes to nearly 40 years of skills and expertise passed on through generations of detector dog trainers after Ko...
Ha Jung-woo responds to marriage rumors: 'Just my father's wishful thinking' Actor Ha Jung-woo, who starred in the recently released film, 'Hijacking,' candidly shared his thoughts on life, marriage and his artistic pursuits during his appearance on JTBC's 'Newsroom' on Sund...
'Uncle Samsik' sparks fresh passion in actor Song Kang-ho As one of Korea's most acclaimed actors, Song Kang-ho might not have much left to prove on stage.
Former gymnast Son Yeon-jae buys $5.2 mil. luxury home in Itaewon with cash Former national rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae bought a luxury single-family home in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, for 7.2 billion won ($5.2 million) in joint ownership with her husband, the Maeil Economic Da...
MetLife Korea declares ambition to join top 5 in next 5 years MetLife Korea said it will leap up to No. 5 in the industry in the next five years with a steadfast focus on customers, marking its 35th anniversary.
Korea names 18 more King Sejong Institute centers Korea has designated 18 educational and cultural institutions overseas as King Sejong Korean-language learning centers eligible for state support, as part of efforts to help more people learn about ...
KBO to show games at CGV theaters The top Korean baseball league announced Monday it will start showing key games on big screens run by the country's largest multiplex operator.
Police probe into Marine's death in 'finalizing' stage: official The police investigation into the death of a Marine conscript during a post-flood search operation last year is in its final stage, a senior police official said Monday.
4 SNUH doctors, 1 private practitioner under investigation over collective walkout Five doctors, including four affiliated with Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), are currently under investigation for alleged medical law violations in connection with collective medical wal...
PPP agrees to accept 7 parliamentary committee chairs set aside by DPK The ruling People Power Party (PPP) agreed Monday to chair seven standing parliamentary committees, ending a weekslong boycott of all parliamentary proceedings in protest of the main opposition Demo...
Pastor at center of luxury bag scandal questioned over alleged illegal electioneering A Korean American pastor at the center of a luxury bag scandal involving the first lady appeared before police on Monday for questioning over alleged defamation and illegal electioneering.
Outspoken Canadian punk band to tour Korea Canadian punk band We Outspoken is embarking on a tour of Korea and Japan with the U.S. band Urethane and Japanese band Stone Leek.
ENHYPEN, Stray Kids, BTS' Jimin: K-pop icons gear up for July releases Amid an unrelenting heat wave, a host of top-tier K-pop acts are gearing up for their new summer bangers to cool people off with their music. Included in the lineup are boy bands ENHYPEN and Stray K...
Korea names 18 more King Sejong Institute centers Korea has designated 18 educational and cultural institutions overseas as King Sejong Korean-language learning centers eligible for state support, as part of efforts to help more people learn about ...
Former gymnast Son Yeon-jae buys $5.2 mil. luxury home in Itaewon with cash Former national rhythmic gymnast Son Yeon-jae bought a luxury single-family home in Itaewon-dong, Seoul, for 7.2 billion won ($5.2 million) in joint ownership with her husband, the Maeil Economic Da...
Outspoken Canadian punk band to tour Korea Canadian punk band We Outspoken is embarking on a tour of Korea and Japan with the U.S. band Urethane and Japanese band Stone Leek.
Composite sketch of suspect in Goo Ha-ra's safe robbery released A composite sketch of the suspect who robbed the safe at the home of the late Goo Ha-ra of the girl group KARA has been released, drawing keen public attention.
K-9 trainer proud to build on customs agency's sniffer dog training expertise And building such partnership did not happen overnight,” Jung underlined, stressing it owes to nearly 40 years of skills and expertise passed on through generations of detector dog trainers after Ko...
Ha Jung-woo responds to marriage rumors: 'Just my father's wishful thinking' Actor Ha Jung-woo, who starred in the recently released film, 'Hijacking,' candidly shared his thoughts on life, marriage and his artistic pursuits during his appearance on JTBC's 'Newsroom' on Sund...
Pastor at center of luxury bag scandal questioned over alleged illegal electioneering A Korean American pastor at the center of a luxury bag scandal involving the first lady appeared before police on Monday for questioning over alleged defamation and illegal electioneering.
'Uncle Samsik' sparks fresh passion in actor Song Kang-ho As one of Korea's most acclaimed actors, Song Kang-ho might not have much left to prove on stage.
Shinsegae's personnel reshuffle of e-commerce units unlikely to turn tide, employees say Shinsegae Group is unlikely to take a drastic turn for the better with the latest reshuffle of top management, as the firm's struggling e-commerce units still require fundamental reforms to compete ...
CanCham celebrates Canada Day The Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Korea is celebrating Canada Day early this year, with a party planned for Thursday at the Garden Terrace of the Four Seasons Hotel Seoul.
LG Innotek gears up to turn vehicle sensor unit into $1.4 bil. business by 2030 LG Innotek is looking to grow its automotive sensor business to have a 2 trillion won ($1.4 billion) annual revenue by 2030, the company said Monday.
4 SNUH doctors, 1 private practitioner under investigation over collective walkout Five doctors, including four affiliated with Seoul National University Hospital (SNUH), are currently under investigation for alleged medical law violations in connection with collective medical wal...
PPP agrees to accept 7 parliamentary committee chairs set aside by DPK The ruling People Power Party (PPP) agreed Monday to chair seven standing parliamentary committees, ending a weekslong boycott of all parliamentary proceedings in protest of the main opposition Demo...
Amorepacific replaces heads of regional offices to bolster overseas sales Amorepacific appointed a new chief for its European office in France, completing its reshuffle of the leadership at all four of its regional offices worldwide to bolster its overseas sales, accordin...
Daejeon mayor embarks on overseas trip to foster economic ties Daejeon Mayor Lee Jang-woo has embarked on a seven-day overseas trip from June 23 to 29, visiting Montgomery County and Seattle in the United States and Canada's Calgary, the city government said in...
MetLife Korea declares ambition to join top 5 in next 5 years MetLife Korea said it will leap up to No. 5 in the industry in the next five years with a steadfast focus on customers, marking its 35th anniversary.
LS Cable to supply bus ducts to NextStar Energy LS Cable & System will supply its latest power cables to NextStar Energy, an electric vehicle (EV) battery maker jointly launched by battery firm LG Energy Solution and carmaker Stellantis, accordin...
KBO to show games at CGV theaters The top Korean baseball league announced Monday it will start showing key games on big screens run by the country's largest multiplex operator.
Police probe into Marine's death in 'finalizing' stage: official The police investigation into the death of a Marine conscript during a post-flood search operation last year is in its final stage, a senior police official said Monday.
Yoon calls for firm readiness amid deepening NK-Russia defense ties President Yoon Suk Yeol ordered tight vigilance Monday in response to rising security concerns over the deepening military cooperation between Russia and North Korea.
Campbell expresses 'strong' support for 'any measures' taken by S. Korea against Russia-NK military cooperation U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell expressed 'strong' support for 'any measures' taken by South Korea in response to the expanding illegal military cooperation between ...
About 20 bodies found at battery plant fire site: firefighters About 20 bodies were found at the site of a lithium battery plant fire in Hwaseong, south of Seoul, on Monday, firefighters said, after the blaze had already left one worker dead...
Hyundai Motor strengthening battery supply chain, manufacturing capacity to ensure longer driving range of EVs Hyundai Motor Group is strengthening its electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chain and internal production capacity, as the world's third-largest auto group seeks to present pri...
Big firms' R&D spending hits record high in 2023 despite lower earnings Research and development (R&D) expenditures by major Korean companies hit an all-time high last year despite their falling sales amid an economic slowdown, data showed Sunday.
Tzuyang named Korea's favorite YouTuber With over 10 million subscribers, 'mukbang' (eating broadcast) YouTuber Tzuyang has been named the most popular YouTuber among Koreans.
INTERVIEW Cheyul puts 21st-century luxury spin on Korean craftsmanship Lee Jeong-eun was in New York City when she saw the news footage of Sungnyemun engulfed in raging flames in 2008. The 600-year-old landmark, once the grand southern entrance to t...
Seoul Int'l Book Fair to explore vision of better future through 'Gulliver's Travels' To get a glimpse of this year’s Seoul International Book Fair (SIBF), the largest annual book and publishing trade show in Korea, one needs to start by picking up a classic: Jona...
S. Korea says parasites detected in trash-filled balloons from N. Korea Parasites have been detected in some of the trash-filled balloons sent by North Korea to South Korea, but no harmful substances were found, Seoul's unification ministry said Mond...
N. Korean leader exchanges greetings with Laotian president to mark 50th anniversary of diplomatic ties
Number of firms suffering losses rises 3.2% in 2023 The number of companies that reported operating losses rose 3.2 percent on-year last year amid an economic slowdown, the tax agency said Monday.
Economic Essay Contest Breaking banking gridlock: transforming services for foreign customers in Korea
LPGA veteran Amy Yang overcomes self-doubt with self-talk to win 1st major title She has been on the LPGA Tour since 2008 but Amy Yang, the 34-year-old Korean veteran, still battles nerves before rounds.
LG chief visits US to seek AI, bio, clean tech growth engines LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo visited the United States to seek future growth engines in artificial intelligence (AI), bio and clean technologies, a preemptive move to boost the...
NewJeans as gateway drug: The past and future of K-pop The latest B-side from NewJeans is not mean to appeal to a wrinkled old raver like me. I’m not going to learn the names of the girls in the video, be sucked in by the girl crush ...
Skate punk band Urethane prepares to boardslide across Korea for 4 shows The San Diego pop punk band Urethane is touring Korea's music venues and one skate park this week. This is the first stop on a Korea-Japan-Hawaii tour for the band. For at least ...
Netanyahu says Israel winds down Gaza operations but warns Lebanon war could be next Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Sunday that the current phase of fighting against Hamas in Gaza is winding down, setting the stage for Israel to send more troops t...
Apple and Meta have discussed AI partnership: WSJ Facebook parent Meta Platforms has discussed integrating its generative AI model into Apple's recently announced AI system for iPhones, the Wall Street Journal reported on Sunday...
EU seeks defense industry partnerships with Japan, South Korea, says Nikkei The European Union is seeking security and defense industry partnerships with Japan and South Korea aimed at joint development of military equipment, the Nikkei reported on Sunda...