KB News DeskGyeonggi education official found dead at Yongin apartment complex
A Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education official was found dead at an apartment complex in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, on July 23, prompting a police investigation, authorities said Wednesday. According to…
Bill Gates planning to visit S. Korea next month: industry sources
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates is planning to visit South Korea as early as next month for meetings with Prime Minister Han Seong-sook, industry sources said Wednesday. According to the sources,…
Hospital left with W840m bill after treating unconscious patient for 6 years
A South Korean hospital that had treated an unconscious Chinese patient for more than six years was left with over 800 million won ($550,000) in unpaid medical bills after the…
Watch: fromis_9 Takes 1st Win For “Vitamin ME” On “Show Champion”
fromis_9 has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “Vitamin ME”! The July 29 episode of “Show Champion” was a special episode instead of the usual…
Nat'l team shooter under police probe over allegedly keeping excessive live bullets in car
A South Korean national team trap shooter bound for the upcoming Asian Games in Japan has been under police investigation for allegedly keeping an excessive amount of live ammunition in…
Chief regulator expresses regret over leveraged ETF-led volatility
The chief financial regulator on Wednesday expressed regret over recent extreme market volatility, saying the authorities take responsibility for the turmoil amid criticism that single-stock leveraged ETFs had amplified the…
SK hynix rejects peak fears after record quarter
Five-year supply deals, sustained Big Tech spending underpin W40tr-plus investment plan SK hynix pushed back Wednesday against concerns that the AI memory boom is nearing its peak, citing five-year supply…
Watch: Ahn Bo Hyun’s Overseas Mission Takes A Dangerous Turn In “Flex x Cop 2” Preview
Ahn Bo Hyun and the Violent Crimes Unit 1 team are taking their investigations overseas in “Flex x Cop 2”! In “Flex x Cop 2,” Ahn Bo Hyun reprises his…
UNESCO committee session in S. Korea closes with 25 new heritage sites
The first UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting held in South Korea wrapped up Wednesday after a 10-day session that added 25 new sites to the global heritage list, including Japan’s…
Victim and perpetrator of sexual harassment end up at same Coast Guard workplace
The Korea Coast Guard came under controversy Wednesday for allowing one of its members to return to his original workplace after being transferred for sexual harassment, resulting in him working…
