KB News DeskBlackpink’s 10th anniversary plans spark debate among fans
Merchandise and online events leave some fans hoping for more group-focused celebrations ahead of milestone anniversary With just days remaining until Blackpink’s 10th anniversary, a growing number of fans have…
Nearly 70% of older Koreans want to work into their 70s
Workforce aged 55-79 tops 10 million for first time, with living costs the leading reason for staying employed: report The number of working South Koreans aged 55 to 79 has…
Suneung could get essays, absolute grading in AI era
South Korea is considering major changes to the College Scholastic Ability Test, commonly known as Suneung, amid concerns that the college entrance exam is ill-suited to the age of artificial…
AI-assisted music now eligible for copyright registration in South Korea
The Korea Music Copyright Association announced Monday that creators may now register songs developed with artificial intelligence if they played a substantial and leading role in writing lyrics, composing or…
17 Michelin-listed restaurants violated food safety laws: report
Seventeen restaurants in Korea listed in the Michelin Guide were found to have violated the Food Sanitation Act over the past three years, according to government data released Wednesday. The…
40 million tourists, new multipurpose domes among Culture Ministry's new goals
South Korea’s Culture Ministry set an ambitious new target for inbound tourism in a presidential briefing Wednesday, and confirmed it is moving on a long-discussed domed arena for K-pop concerts…
President calls on agencies to review mail or e-voting for overseas Koreans
President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday raised the possibility of using mail and electronic ballots for overseas Koreans. Speaking at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs’ policy briefing, Lee referred to…
SM Announces Comeback Lineup For Remainder Of 2026
SM Entertainment has announced its artist lineup for the second half of 2026! On August 5, SM Entertainment shared its business results for the second quarter of 2026, which includes…
Namkoong Min Coldly Confronts His Father-In-Law In “The Husband”
Namkoong Min is finally confronting his father-in-law in the next episode of “The Husband”! “The Husband” is a thriller that follows Kang Tae Joo (Namkoong Min), a man who becomes…
Yeongdeungpo invites recent arrivals to explore the area
The Yeongdeungpo-gu Family Center is recruiting 20 foreign nationals who recently moved to Korea after marrying a Korean citizen for a free program designed to help them settle into the…
