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Former NCT member Taeil gets 3.5-year sentence in rape case
Moon Tae-il, aka Taeil, a former member of the popular K-pop group NCT and its subunit NCT 127, has been sentenced to three years and six months in prison for aggravated sexual assault.
K-pop star Ju Haknyeon accused of prostitution, police complaint filed
Ju Haknyeon, a former member of the popular K-pop group The Boyz, has been accused of prostitution.
Kim Soo-hyun wins court case to seize Garosero's properties
In one of Korean entertainment's biggest scandals, Kim Soo-hyun's agency, Gold Medalist, has secured a court order to temporarily seize two luxury properties.
South Korea's ex-President Yoon to face trial for martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol goes on trial on Monday, over charges of insurrection.
Samsung's new AI refrigerators can locate your misplaced phones
Samsung Electronics recently unveiled a new line of AI-powered refrigerators, promising advanced features for its customers.
South Korea's birth rate rises for 1st time in decade
South Korea saw its birth rate increase in 2024, the first such rise in a decade.
4 killed, 6 injured after bridge collapses in South Korea
A bridge under construction on the Seoul-Sejong highway in Cheonan, South Chungcheong Province, South Korea collapsed on Tuesday.
South Korea's First Lady plagiarized her master's thesis, university finds
A university in South Korea probing claims of alleged plagiarism against first lady Kim Keon-hee has concluded that she plagiarized her master's thesis.
North Korea fires ballistic missile amid Blinken's South Korea visit
North Korea fired a ballistic missile into the East Sea on Monday, as US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited Seoul.
South Korea: Audio reveals impeached President Yoon ordered removing lawmakers
South Korea's President Yoon Suk Yeol, who is facing impeachment proceedings, had ordered military officers to break down doors and drag out lawmakers from the National Assembly, an audio recording revealed.
Attempt to arrest South Korean president suspended after high-drama standoff
South Korea's authorities have temporarily halted efforts to arrest suspended President Yoon Suk Yeol after a high-tension standoff at the presidential compound in Seoul.
Standoff in South Korea as investigators try to arrest president
South Korean authorities tried to arrest the country's impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol from his residence on Friday over his failed attempt to impose martial law on December 3.
South Korea investigators extract data from Jeju Air black box
South Korean investigators have managed to extract data from the cockpit voice recorder (CVR) of the Jeju Air plane that crashed on Sunday.
South Korea's president impeached over attempt to impose martial law
South Korea's President Yoon Suk-yeol has been impeached by the National Assembly over his controversial attempt to impose martial law.
K-pop: ADOR files lawsuit against NewJeans
Popular K-pop girl group, NewJeans, recently announced the termination of their contract with ADOR, a sub-label of HYBE.
South Korea reverses martial law hours after president's shock decree
South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has revoked a martial law order just hours after its surprise announcement.
South Korea: Subway conductor's toilet break delays over 120 trains
A subway conductor's desperate need for a toilet break led to massive delays on Seoul's Line 2 in South Korea.
Seoul experiences heaviest November snowfall in over 100 years
Seoul, South Korea's capital, has recorded its heaviest November snowfall since 1907 when records began.
South Korean man binge eats to avoid mandatory military service
In a bizarre case, a South Korean man has been convicted for deliberately putting on weight to avoid the country's mandatory military service.
'Screams, eerie laughter...': North Korea's new weapons against South Korea
South Korea's Ganghwa Island has been facing nightly disturbances from North Korea, which has been broadcasting unsettling noises across the border since July.
North Korea's Kim Jong-un orders mass production of 'suicide drones'
North Korea's leader Kim Jong-un has ordered the mass production of suicide drones, state media reported.
South Korean actor Song Jae-rim found dead at 39
South Korean actor Song Jae-rim, who most recently starred in the K-drama Queen Woo, was found dead at his Seoul apartment on Tuesday. He was 39.
North Korea's constitution changed, it now calls South 'hostile state'
North Korea has officially amended its constitution to designate South Korea as a "hostile" state.
Explained: Why tensions are escalating between North and South Korea
Tensions between North and South Korea have escalated after Pyongyang accused Seoul of flying drones over its capital.
North Korea blows up roads linking it with South
South Korea's military fired warning shots close to its heavily fortified border with North Korea after Pyongyang destroyed parts of the roads linking the two countries.
'Nuclear attack will mark Kim Jong-Un's regime's end': South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has sent a clear message to North Korean leader Kim Jong Un: any nuclear attack on South Korea would lead to the collapse of Kim's regime.
BTS's SUGA heavily fined for drunk driving electric scooter
Min Yoongi, better known as SUGA from BTS, has reportedly been slapped with a fine of KRW 15M (around $11,194) for riding an electric scooter while under the influence of alcohol.
Viral Korean Olympic shooter lands first acting role as assassin
South Korean Olympic shooter Kim Ye-ji, who became an internet sensation during the 2024 Paris Olympics, has secured her first acting role.
BTS's Jin to join Coldplay's Seoul concert? ARMYs speculate
Coldplay recently announced the dates for their 2025 Asia tour, which includes performances in India, Abu Dhabi, and Seoul.
North Korean trash balloon sparks fire in Seoul
A trash balloon sent from North Korea to South Korea landed on a building rooftop in Seoul, sparking a fire that took nearly 20 minutes to extinguish.
BTS member SUGA under investigation for alleged drunk scootering
BTS band member Min Yoongi, popularly known as SUGA, is currently under police investigation for allegedly violating the Road Traffic Act.
Shocker! 21-year-old South Korean rapper fakes his death
South Korean underground rapper Jung Joon-hyuk, known by his stage name Ch1tkey, recently shocked the online community with reports of his death.
How YoonA turned her Gangnam building into $10M profit machine
South Korean singer and actor YoonA, a member of the K-pop group Girls' Generation, has reportedly earned a profit of KRW 15B ($10M) from her real estate investment in Gangnam, Seoul.
After Waterbomb Seoul festival, Ryan Reynolds-Hugh Jackman co-host Korea's 'Inkigayo'
Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman are set to dominate the box office with their next, Deadpool & Wolverine, slated for release on July 26.
North Korean trash balloons disrupt Seoul's Incheon airport operations
Operations at South Korea's Incheon International Airport were temporarily halted for approximately three hours due to refuse-filled balloons launched by North Korea, as stated by an airport spokesperson.
US expresses concern over Russia-North Korea defense pact
The United States has voiced concner over Russian President Vladimir Putin's indication that Russia might supply weapons to North Korea.
India trip row: Ex-South Korean First Lady files defamation suit
Kim Jung-sook, the former First Lady of South Korea and wife of ex-President Moon Jae-in, has lodged a defamation lawsuit against People Power Party (PPP) lawmaker Representative Bae Hyun-jin.
BTS's Jin nears end of military service, HYBE announces guidelines
BIGHIT MUSIC officially announced on Tuesday that BTS's Jin is nearing the end of his active military service and will soon be discharged.
Female cop illegally accesses Korean singer's address, visits residence; suspended
A female police officer, known only as 'A,' has been suspended by the Chungnam Police Department in South Korea following allegations of illegally accessing a famous trot singer's personal information.
South Korean business tycoon to pay record $1B divorce settlement
South Korean business magnate Chey Tae-won has been ordered by the Seoul High Court to pay his ex-wife, Roh So-young, a whopping 1.38 trillion Korean won (KRW) or nearly $1 billion, in cash.
Seoul court upholds Min Hee-jin's injunction against HYBE
Min Hee-jin, CEO of ADOR, has successfully secured an injunction against entertainment giant HYBE.
SEVENTEEN's Hoshi treats himself to luxurious apartment: Check price tag
Hoshi, a member of the popular K-pop boy band SEVENTEEN, has reportedly purchased a luxury apartment in Gangnam, Seoul.
A comedian, a rapper linked to Kim Ho-joong's hit-and-run case
Comedian Jeong Chan-woo and rapper Gil have been revealed as the companions of South Korean singer Kim Ho-joong during his hit-and-run accident.
Leaders, tech companies commit to AI safety at Seoul summit
Global leaders and top executives from the artificial intelligence (AI) industry gathered this week at an AI safety summit in Seoul.
Korean trot singer Kim Ho-joong under investigation for hit-and-run accident
On the evening of May 9 (last Thursday), around 11:40pm, trot singer Kim Ho-joong reportedly collided with a taxi in Sinsa-dong, Seoul.
Stray Kids booked for 'Good Morning America' post-Met Gala controversy
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North Korea shifts propaganda tactics to engage youth
North Korea is reportedly altering its propaganda approach, moving away from themes of authoritarian grandeur and military might.