KB News DeskDisability rights group ends 5-year rush-hour subway protests in Seoul
A disability rights group in Seoul ended nearly five years of rush-hour subway protests Monday after reaching an agreement with Democratic Party of Korea members of the Seoul Metropolitan Council.…
‘We’ll perform when we’re 88’: Big Bang vows to keep going
Big Bang, now a 3-member act, promises ‘more music and performances’ ahead GOYANG, Gyeonggi Province — Big Bang kicked off its 20th anniversary world tour over the weekend with its…
Can Choi Min-sik and Han So-hee make 'The Intern' work in Korean?
Pairing of screen legend and one of country’s most-watched stars anchors homegrown take on 2015 Hollywood charmer, coming for Chuseok What says the Chuseok holidays quite like a family with…
Eximbank backs LS Cable’s US subsea plant with W300b
The Export-Import Bank of Korea will provide 300 billion won ($218 million) in financing for LS Cable & System’s subsea cable plant in the United States, stepping up support for…
EcoPro BM upgrades Hungary cathode plant for German EVs
EcoPro BM has begun upgrading its cathode production lines at its facility in Debrecen, Hungary, to produce high-nickel cathodes for a German luxury electric vehicle maker, signaling an aggressive push…
Brokerages cut Kakao targets as split raises valuation concerns
Kakao’s plan to split into two listed companies, Kakao AI and Kakao X has prompted a streak of target price cuts from brokerage houses, citing concerns over a potential holding…
Japan’s rightward shift tests Korea-Japan ties as Takaichi marks first year
Seoul and Tokyo’s effort to keep historical disputes from derailing broader cooperation is facing a fresh test as Japan’s rightward political shift brings long-standing flashpoints back to the fore. An…
20 colleges, universities face state-funded student aid restrictions in 2027
Aid eligibility list also gives prospective students measure of universities’ accreditation status, financial health South Korea will restrict state scholarships and student loans for incoming students at 20 universities and…
YouTuber Park Wi apologizes after backlash over accident footage
A YouTuber with more than 1 million subscribers has come under fire after posting footage of a fall at a railway station that showed a social service worker trying to…
Coway expands B2B push with tailored appliance care
Coway is expanding its business-to-business operations with customized product recommendations, installation and maintenance services. The home appliance rental company is targeting growing demand from hotels, offices, schools and other commercial…
