KB News DeskPark Jeong Min, Seolhyun, Lee Sang Yi, Lee Kwang Soo, And More Confirmed For New Drama
Upcoming drama “A Man’s Man” (working title) has unveiled its cast lineup! On July 28 Disney+ confirmed production of its new original series “A Man’s Man” and announced its cast…
South Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law
South Korea’s Defense Ministry is moving to prohibit nuclear fuel intended to power submarines from being diverted to nuclear weapons — an apparent move to address proliferation concerns surrounding the…
Korean art market rebounds in first half, but growth remains concentrated: report
South Korea’s art market nearly doubled in value in the first half of this year, but growth was driven more by sizeable sales than a broader recovery, according to a…
AI weathercaster's outfit reignites debate over sexism in broadcasting
Debate intensifies as AI transforms broadcasting, from virtual weathercasters to synthetic news voices An AI-generated female weathercaster delivering a forecast has sparked widespread debate in South Korea over the portrayal…
Carlyle’s W1tr bet puts Korean water purifiers in spotlight
Coway leads overseas push, with foreign markets generating 40% of sales Carlyle’s 1 trillion won ($683 million) bet on Chungho Nais has put fresh attention on an unlikely Korean export…
Altman eyes Korea as testbed for OpenAI’s first device
Korea’s presidential office points to first-quarter launch as OpenAI keeps hardware plans under wraps OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told President Lee Jae Myung that the company hopes to use Korea…
SK hynix scouts sites for Seoul headquarters
SK hynix is considering establishing a new office in Seoul — potentially in the Gangnam district — as the world’s leading memory chip maker expands its operations amid an artificial…
Jungkook finally watched 'Hope.' Here's his verdict
The shout-out lands as the 50 billion won epic heads into its toughest week yet “Hope” might have just picked up its highest-profile fan yet. BTS member Jungkook gave Na…
Defense Ministry begins return to former headquarters after 4 years
South Korea’s Defense Ministry has begun moving back into its former headquarters, marking a U-turn on one of the most visible changes made under former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The…
2026 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) Announces First Artist Lineup
The first performer lineup has been revealed for this year’s Asia Artist Awards! Hosted by Ji Chang Wook and Jang Won Young, the 2026 Asia Artist Awards will take place…
