KB News DeskSpecial counsel seeks 7-yr prison term for ex-spy chief in perjury appellate trial
A special counsel team on Monday requested a seven-year prison term for former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong in his appellate trial on charges of giving false testimony…
Igis completes W900b acquisition of Doosan Tower
Deal completed after failed 2025 bid, with NH Investment and Hana Bank providing financing Igis Asset Management has completed its acquisition of Doosan Tower in central Seoul in a deal…
Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, NK-US dialogue
BRASILIA — President Lee Jae Myung pledged to make every effort to create diplomatic conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue with North Korea, as well as talks between the…
PPP at risk of losing W40b won after Yoon's election law conviction
A Seoul court convicted former President Yoon Suk Yeol of election law violations Monday, putting the main opposition party at risk of returning nearly 40 billion won ($27.3 million) that…
Not YouTuber or doctor: Athlete, teacher top Korean students' dream jobs
Forget YouTuber or doctor. South Korean teenagers still dream most of becoming teachers, while younger children are setting their sights on careers in sports. Teacher was the top dream job…
Coupang makes won stablecoin push with Woori Bank
Coupang has teamed up with Woori Bank to test real-time settlement using won-backed stablecoins, positioning its commerce and delivery network as a potential launchpad for the digital currency. The two…
3 Things To Look Forward To In Kong Hyo Jin’s New Drama “A Bona Fide Killer”
Kong Hyo Jin’s upcoming MBC Friday-Saturday drama “A Bona Fide Killer” has shared three key reasons to tune in ahead of its premiere! Based on the hit webtoon of the…
New U.S. Ambassador Steel to arrive in S. Korea this week amid pileup of bilateral issues
New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel is set to arrive in Seoul this week to assume her post, sources said Monday, which has remained vacant for about 1…
“Agent Kim Reactivated” Cast Shares Gratitude And Reflects On Drama’s Successful Run
The cast of “Agent Kim Reactivated” has shared their thoughts as the hit drama came to an end. Based on a popular webtoon, “Agent Kim Reactivated” is an action revenge…
Korea eyes global fandom leadership with 11-day mega event launching in 2027
Korea’s next big K-culture bet is building an award show for fans, not stars An 11-day K-culture festival built around fandoms will debut in December 2027. The Presidential Committee on…
