Nuri rocket erected on launchpad on eve of fifth launch

South Korea’s homegrown Nuri rocket was moved to a launchpad and raised into a vertical position Tuesday, a day before its scheduled fifth launch, the country’s space agency said. The…

Son Heung-min becomes all-time S. Korean men's goals leader

Son Heung-min became the all-time male goals leader in South Korean football Tuesday, netting his 59th marker in a friendly against Uzbekistan. Son scored a free kick goal in the…

Film fest lights up Busan

The 31st Busan International Film Festival opened Tuesday at the Busan Cinema Center, with actors and filmmakers walking the red carpet to kick off the 10-day event. Running through Oct.…

Busan's celebrity shark Bukang-i turns out to be endangered species

Researchers identify beloved sea creature as 3-meter female dusky shark Bukang-i, the shark that has spent nearly three weeks in a canal at Busan’s North Port Waterfront Park, has been…

Kim Kang Woo Rises From Politician Fighting For Survival To Powerful King In “The Great King Munmu”

The upcoming drama “The Great King Munmu” has unveiled new stills featuring Kim Kang Woo as Kim Chun Chu! Directed by Kim Yeong Jo of “Hwarang: The Poet Warrior Youth,”…

Defense ministry considering scrapping military exemption for athletes, artists amid controversy

The defense ministry said Tuesday it is considering scaling back or abolishing the country’s military service exemption system for athletes and artists amid controversy over inappropriate remarks about military exemptions…

N. Korea warns of 'powerful counteraction' if S. Korea intrudes 'even a millimeter' into its territory

North Korea on Tuesday warned of an “immediate and powerful counteraction” if South Korea intrudes even “a millimeter” into its territory, after Seoul signaled corresponding measures over a recent land…

Watch: CRAVITY Takes 1st Win For “LOUDER” On “The Show”

CRAVITY has won their first music show trophy for their new title track “LOUDER”! On the October 6 episode of “The Show,” the candidates for first place were CLOSE YOUR…

Yoo Hae-jin gets police protection amid growing backlash against 'The Assassin(s)'

Seoul police began protective measures for actor Yoo Hae-jin on Tuesday after protests outside his home and online threats over his role in “The Assassin(s),” a film accused by conservatives…

Jung Yong Hwa Mistakes Hong Seung Hee For A Thief At Their First Meeting In “Oh! My Guard”

Upcoming drama “Oh! My Guard” has unveiled new stills capturing the first meeting of its two leads! “Oh! My Guard” is a romance drama that tells the unpredictable love story…