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31 Aug 2025
BTS

Woman arrested for attempting to break into BTS Jungkook's home

A woman in her 40s has been arrested for allegedly attempting to break into BTS member Jungkook's residence in Seoul.

29 Aug 2025
World

South Korea's former first lady indicted on bribery charges

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea and wife of ousted ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been indicted on bribery charges.

28 Aug 2025
Seoul

Did K-pop star PSY abuse medical drugs? Agency denies wrongdoing

South Korean singer Park Jaesang, popularly known as PSY, has been booked by the Seodaemun Police Station for allegedly violating the Medical Service Act.

27 Aug 2025
Social Media

South Korea bans mobile phones in classrooms

South Korea has passed a bill banning mobile phones and smart devices during class hours in schools.

27 Aug 2025
Apple

Here's what Samsung's new Android XR headset may cost

Samsung's highly-anticipated Android XR headset, referred to as "Project Moohan" or "Project Infinite," could come with a hefty price tag.

25 Aug 2025
Amazon

India to use Amazon and Flipkart prices for inflation measurement

India is planning to revamp its inflation measurement system by directly sourcing price data from e-commerce giants like Amazon and Flipkart.

20 Aug 2025
Space News

Watch: Over 60 new luminous quasars found by astronomers

A team of astronomers from Seoul National University and other institutions has discovered 62 new luminous quasars.

13 Aug 2025
World

How South Korea's ex-first lady will spend time in jail  

Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, has been arrested and is currently being held at the Seoul Nambu Detention Center.

13 Aug 2025
Cryptocurrency

Crypto mogul Do Kwon guilty of fraud over $40B meltdown

Do Kwon, the former CEO of Terraform Labs and a key figure in the 2022 cryptocurrency crash, has pleaded guilty to two counts of fraud.

13 Aug 2025
World

South Korea's former first lady arrested on corruption charges 

Kim Keon Hee, the wife of impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, has been arrested on corruption charges.

10 Aug 2025
China

India's stainless steel industry seeks anti-dumping duties on imports

The Indian stainless steel industry is pushing for anti-dumping duties on cheap imports, mainly from China, Vietnam, and Indonesia. The move comes as these imports are hurting domestic players.

10 Aug 2025
North Korea

South Korea's military manpower drops 20% amid birthrate crisis

South Korea's military has seen a major reduction in its manpower, shrinking by a whopping 20% over the last six years. The current troop strength stands at around 450,000 soldiers.

08 Aug 2025
Google

Will Google Maps finally work properly in South Korea?

South Korea, one of the world's most technologically advanced countries, has a unique problem for its tourists: Google Maps doesn't work well.

07 Aug 2025
China

Trump's 100% tariff on chips—Will your next smartphone cost more?

US President Donald Trump has announced a major trade move, proposing a sweeping 100% tariff on semiconductor chips imported from countries that don't manufacture them in the US or have plans to do so.

06 Aug 2025
Celebrity

Korean singer Lee Min (46) dies; investigation underway

Lee Min, a member of the renowned Korean-American R&B duo As One, has passed away. She was 46.

05 Aug 2025
Donald Trump

Will Trump's tariffs force K-beauty products out of US?

The United States has imposed a 15% import tax on South Korean goods, including popular K-beauty products.

05 Aug 2025
Netflix

Master filmmaker Lee Chang-dong returns after 8yrs; Netflix bags relationship-drama

Acclaimed South Korean director Lee Chang-dong is making his much-anticipated return to feature films with a new project titled Possible Love (working title), reported Variety.

04 Aug 2025
Celebrity

'Big Bet' actor Song Young-kyu (55) found dead; investigation underway

Veteran South Korean actor Song Young-kyu, known for his roles in Big Bet, Hwarang, and Hot Stove League, was found dead inside a vehicle on Sunday.

01 Aug 2025
Brazil

Trump releases new tariff rates for 69 countries; India's unchanged 

United States President Donald Trump has signed a new executive order stating that items imported from all countries will be subject to a 10% tariff, with the exception of goods from 92 countries that will face higher tariffs.

31 Jul 2025
Donald Trump

How Trump's tariffs on other countries are hurting Americans

A new study from Yale University has warned that US President Donald Trump's high tariffs on countries like India and South Korea will have a major economic impact.

31 Jul 2025
Donald Trump

How world is navigating US President Donald Trump's trade tariffs

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on all imports from India. The move is set to take effect from tomorrow.

28 Jul 2025
Japan

Why has India lost its East, Southeast Asian tourists?

India's post-pandemic tourism recovery has been uneven, with a sharp decline in arrivals from East Asia (excluding China) and Southeast Asia.

28 Jul 2025
Donald Trump

South Korea proposes MASGA plan to dodge Trump tariffs

In a bid to avert a potential 25% tariff rate, South Korea has proposed a shipbuilding partnership with the US.

28 Jul 2025
Elon Musk

Tesla signs $16.5B chip supply deal with Samsung

Tesla has signed a major chip supply deal with Samsung Electronics, worth an estimated $16.5 billion through 2033.

22 Jul 2025
Mohit Suri

'Saiyaara' copied 'Moment to Remember'? All about the Korean classic 

Mohit Suri's latest directorial venture, Saiyaara, featuring Ahaan Panday and Aneet Padda, has been a commercial success since its release last Friday.

21 Jul 2025
China

Typhoon Wipha grounds 400 flights; batters Hong Kong, southern China

Typhoon Wipha has wreaked havoc in Hong Kong and southern China, canceling over 400 flights and forcing hundreds into shelters.

21 Jul 2025
World

Jeju Air crash that killed 179 linked to pilot mistake 

South Korean aviation officials have determined that pilot error was the main cause of the Jeju Air crash that killed 179 people last December.

17 Jul 2025
Samsung Electronics

Samsung chair cleared of fraud by South Korea's apex court

The Supreme Court of South Korea has acquitted Lee Jae-yong, the de facto head of Samsung Group, in a fraud case stemming from a 2015 merger deal.

14 Jul 2025
Celebrity

K-drama actor Kang Seo-ha (31) dies after cancer battle

The South Korean entertainment industry is mourning the untimely demise of actor Kang Seo-Ha, who passed away at 31 after a battle with cancer.

08 Jul 2025
China

US 'very close' to finalizing trade deal with India: Trump

US President Donald Trump has announced that his administration is "very close" to finalizing a trade deal with India.

04 Jul 2025
Technology

SK Telecom fined $22,000 over massive data breach affecting millions

South Korea's largest mobile carrier, SK Telecom, has been penalized by the government over a major data leak incident.

02 Jul 2025
Social Media

'Pay with body': Cabbie makes disturbing offer to Thai tourist 

A South Korean taxi driver has sparked outrage after he made inappropriate comments to a Thai tourist.

02 Jul 2025
Instagram

Who was Lee Seo-yi? Exploring actor's life amid her demise

South Korean actor Lee Seo-yi, best known for her role in the SBS drama Cheongdam-dong Scandal, has died at age 43.

20 Jun 2025
Amazon Web Services

SK Group, AWS to build South Korea's largest AI center

South Korea's SK Group and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are joining hands to build the country's largest artificial intelligence (AI) data center.

19 Jun 2025
K-Pop

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.

16 Jun 2025
Ashwini Vaishnaw

India's semiconductor era begins: Inside Tata's first chip plant

Tata Electronics is establishing India's first semiconductor fabrication facility in Dholera, near Ahmedabad.

11 Jun 2025
BTS

BTS's Jimin, Jungkook discharged from military; duo gets camera shy

BTS's Park Jimin and Jeon Jungkook have been officially discharged from the South Korean military after completing their mandatory service. They become the fifth and sixth members of BTS to finish this duty.

10 Jun 2025
China

World fertility rates in 'unprecedented decline': UN report 

A recent United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) report has revealed that the world is witnessing an "unprecedented decline in fertility rates."

10 Jun 2025
World

South Korea court fines woman ₹1.7L for 'pantsing' male colleague

A South Korean court has imposed a fine on a woman for sexual misconduct, following an incident where she pulled down a male colleague's trousers and underwear in front of their colleagues

10 Jun 2025
BTS

BTS's RM, V complete military service, promise stage return

BTS's leader, Kim Namjoon aka RM, and Kim Taehyung aka V were discharged from the South Korean military on Tuesday, after they completed their mandatory service.

09 Jun 2025
China

World's largest container ship docks at Kerala's Vizhinjam port

In a historic first for South Asia, the world's largest container ship, MSC IRINA, has docked at the Vizhinjam International Seaport in Kerala.

05 Jun 2025
North Korea

Who is stabbing survivor Lee Jae-myung, South Korea's new president? 

Lee Jae-myung, the newly elected president of South Korea, has had a tumultuous journey to the top.

04 Jun 2025
Abhishek Banerjee

Malaysia rejects Pakistan's plea to block India's Operation Sindoor events  

Malaysia rejected Pakistan's request to cancel all outreach programs of the Indian delegation under Operation Sindoor, sources told India Today and NDTV.

02 Jun 2025
K-Pop

Why K-pop stars are avoiding 'V' sign ahead of elections

As South Korea prepares for its presidential election on Tuesday, K-pop idols are being extra cautious with their hand gestures and poses.

01 Jun 2025
China

South Korea to hold snap polls on June 3

South Korea is set to hold a snap presidential election on June 3, 2025.

29 May 2025
World

South Korean navy patrol plane crashes in country's south  

A South Korean patrol plane, with four crew members on board, crashed during a training flight on Thursday.

26 May 2025
ChatGPT

ChatGPT is booming in this country—so OpenAI is establishing office

OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, has announced plans to open its first office in Seoul, South Korea.

14 May 2025
Research

Working 52+ hours weekly? It could alter your brain structure

A recent study has revealed that working long hours can significantly change the brain's structure.

07 May 2025
Trending News

New recording: Sae-ron CONFIRMS sexual relationship with Soo-hyun as minor

Another press conference in Gangnam has sparked public outcry after an audio recording related to late South Korean actor Kim Sae-ron was released.

07 May 2025
Thailand

South Korea reports 52 measles cases, highest in 6 years

South Korea has reported a sharp increase in cases of measles, the highest in six years.

25 Apr 2025
Netflix

Netflix cancels K-drama's second season despite huge popularity

Fans of Hospital Playlist were hopeful when Netflix launched Resident Playbook, a spinoff set in the same medical universe.

25 Apr 2025
China

China quietly reduces retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors

China has slashed retaliatory tariffs on some US-made semiconductors. The move was confirmed to CNN by three import agencies in Shenzhen, China's southern technology hub.

24 Apr 2025
Lifestyle

Discover South Korea's tea-drinking traditions

South Korea's centuries-old tea-drinking traditions are deeply embedded in its culture, providing a glimpse into the nation's heritage.

21 Apr 2025
Japan

Trade deals: China warns countries against 'appeasing' US

China has warned countries considering trade deals with the United States of America that would harm its interests.

15 Apr 2025
Samsung Electronics

Samsung will make employees work longer hours—But why?

Samsung Electronics has received government approval to exceed its employees' working hours beyond the legally mandated 52-hour workweek in South Korea.

15 Apr 2025
Donald Trump

South Korea pledges $23B for chip industry as tariffs loom

South Korea has announced a whopping 33 trillion won ($23.25 billion) support package for its semiconductor industry.

13 Apr 2025
Seoul

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.

08 Apr 2025
World

South Korea sets date for snap election after president's ouster  

South Korea will hold a snap presidential election on June 3, after the impeachment and removal of President Yoon Suk Yeol, Prime Minister Han Duck-soo announced.

04 Apr 2025
Donald Trump

White House tweaks 14 tariff levels, including India's, after confusion 

The White House has amended reciprocal tariff rates for 14 countries after inconsistencies with its figures and the ones quoted by President Donald Trump during his "Liberation Day" announcement.

04 Apr 2025
World

South Korean president removed from office after court upholds impeachment 

Suspended South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol has been officially dismissed from office.

31 Mar 2025
World

South Korean police believe they know what started 'worst-ever' wildfires  

A middle-aged man tending to a family grave on a hillside in Uiseong County, North Gyeongsang province, is suspected of starting one of South Korea's worst wildfires, according to the National Police Agency.

30 Mar 2025
Japan

Trump tariffs are uniting South Korea, Japan, and China

In a major diplomatic move, South Korea's Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun met his Japanese and Chinese counterparts to discuss a free trade agreement in Seoul today.

26 Mar 2025
World

World's largest 'baby exporter' admits adoption fraud to meet demand  

An investigation has found that the South Korean government committed human rights violations during its postwar frenzy of sending babies overseas for adoption.

26 Mar 2025
World

South Korea battles worst-ever wildfires: 18 dead, thousands evacuated 

South Korea is battling its deadliest wildfire crisis ever.

25 Mar 2025
Columbia University

Columbia student sues Trump administration over attempt to deport her 

Yunseo Chung, a 21-year-old junior at Columbia University, has filed a lawsuit against the Donald Trump-led administration.

25 Mar 2025
World

South Korean man jailed after washing machine reflection catches rape  

A 24-year-old South Korean man has been sentenced to seven years in jail for rape, indecent assault, and unlawful confinement, among other charges.

24 Mar 2025
World

South Korea's impeached PM Han Duck-soo reinstated as acting president  

South Korea's Constitutional Court has overturned the impeachment of Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, reinstating him as acting president.

18 Mar 2025
Celebrity

Did biggest K-drama star really date a 15-year-old? Agency responds

Once Korea's highest-paid actor, Kim Soo-hyun's agency GOLDMEDALIST has released a detailed statement denying allegations made by the family of late actor Kim Sae-ron.

07 Mar 2025
World

South Korean court orders release of impeached President Yoon  

The Seoul Central District Court has ordered the release of Yoon Suk Yeol, the impeached President of South Korea.

06 Mar 2025
COVID-19

North Korea suspends tourism less than a month after reopening

North Korea has suddenly stopped foreign tours to its special tourist city of Rason, weeks after reopening the city for the first time since imposing a COVID-19 ban on arrivals in 2020.

06 Mar 2025
North Korea

South Korean military accidentally drops bombs on village, 7 injured

A South Korean military aircraft accidentally dropped eight bombs outside a designated firing range during a training exercise on Thursday.

04 Mar 2025
Philippines

Philippine fighter jet disappears during anti-insurgency mission

A Philippine Air Force FA-50 fighter jet, carrying two pilots, has mysteriously disappeared during a night combat mission.

28 Feb 2025
COVID-19

Will Japan go extinct? 

Japan's birth rate has reached a historic low, with just 720,988 births recorded in 2024.

28 Feb 2025
BTS

Japanese woman faces legal action for kissing BTS's Jin

South Korean authorities have summoned a Japanese woman in her 50s for questioning over allegations that she kissed Kim Seok-jin aka Jin—a member of K-pop sensation BTS—without his consent.

26 Feb 2025
Seoul

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.

25 Feb 2025
World

South Korea's Yoon impeachment trial concludes; what happens next

The Constitutional Court of South Korea has wrapped up the impeachment trial of President Yoon Suk Yeol after his controversial declaration of martial law on December 3, 2024.

25 Feb 2025
Seoul

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.

17 Feb 2025
DeepSeek

Why DeepSeek AI is facing download ban in South Korea

South Korea's data protection authority, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC), has temporarily stopped new downloads of the Chinese AI app DeepSeek.

14 Feb 2025
Donald Trump

Trump announces reciprocal tariffs, targeting allies and adversaries 

United States President Donald Trump has unveiled a new "reciprocal tariffs" policy, aimed at both allies and adversaries.