KB News DeskGovt. calls for customized, phased approach to possible social media ban for children
President Lee Jae Myung called for public discussion on whether South Korea should restrict children’s access to social media, as the country weighs safeguards against minors’ smartphone use. Kim Jong-cheol,…
Gong Yoo plans first-ever Asia fan meeting tour
Six-city tour set to begin in Yokohama in October Actor Gong Yoo is set to embark on his first-ever Asia fan meeting tour since his debut in 2001. His agency,…
Britain's Princess Anne calls for stronger support for women leaders in Korea
Britain’s Princess Anne said highly qualified women in South Korea need greater confidence, stronger networks and sustained support to move into leadership roles, as she attended the launch of a…
LG Electronics maps H2 strategy around AI, robotics
LG Electronics convened about 300 executives from Korea and overseas on Thursday to review its second-half strategy and accelerate growth in robotics, AI data center cooling and other future businesses.…
BOK lifts base rate in first hike in over 3 years
Central bank pivots to monetary tightening to curb inflation, signaling more hikes ahead South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate for the first time in more than three…
Inside Riot Games' long bet on Korea's cultural heritage
The gaming giant’s heritage work spans repatriation, restoration and cultural collaborations One of the largest corporate supporters of Korean cultural heritage preservation is not a museum or a cultural institution,…
Trump opens door to expanded US Navy partnership with Korean shipbuilders
Washington’s push to rebuild naval capacity could expand opportunities for Hanwha, HD Hyundai, Samsung Heavy Industries US President Donald Trump has raised the possibility of purchasing ships built outside of…
British Open issues fan code
SOUTHPORT, England (AP) — More than 300,000 fans will attend the British Open at Royal Birkdale this week, making it a record crowd for golf’s oldest major championship. They’ll need…
Supreme Court postpones Kim Keon Hee ruling after conflicting lower court verdict in Yoon case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday postponed its ruling on former first lady Kim Keon Hee from Thursday to July 24, after the special counsel asked it to consider a lower…
There is no 'England curse': Tuchel
ATLANTA (Reuters) — England’s long wait to win a Cup or even reach the final goes on after a loss to holders Argentina on Wednesday, but manager Thomas Tuchel prefers…
