KB News DeskCabinet approves bill ending prosecutors’ investigative powers
Lee urges safeguards for fair and effective investigations amid concerns over unchecked police power South Korea’s Cabinet on Tuesday approved a landmark bill stripping prosecutors of their investigative powers, clearing…
US-Japan yen intervention raises hopes for stronger won
Analysts see return to W1,300 range, though carry-trade unwinding could fuel volatility A rare instance of US-Japan intervention to support the battered yen is giving the Korean won renewed tailwind,…
Korea wants young immigrants, but overlooks those raised here
Survey finds 8 in 10 foreign-national youth raised in Korea received no integration support Foreign-national young adults who grew up in South Korea lack adequate support as they transition into…
Lee Han-beom joins Club Brugge
South Korea international defender Lee Han-beom has officially joined Belgian champion Club Brugge. Club Brugge announced the signing on its website Monday, saying, “Welcome to Club Brugge, Lee Han-beom.” The…
North Korea denounces South Korea-US-Japan military, cyber cooperation
North Korea on Tuesday denounced growing security cooperation among South Korea, the United States and Japan, warning that their participation in a major multinational naval exercise would prompt Pyongyang to…
Struggling private universities face closure under new rules
The government will soon be able to suspend admissions or order the closure of financially distressed private universities struggling with persistent enrollment shortfalls, following the Cabinet’s approval Tuesday of an…
Chelsea lands veteran Jordan Henderson on 2-year deal
Chelsea signed veteran England midfielder Jordan Henderson to a two-year contract on Monday following his departure from Brentford last week. The 36-year-old Henderson is Chelsea’s oldest signing since BlueCo took…
Busan revokes unauthorized international school’s registration, says teachers will not be investigated
The Busan Metropolitan City Office of Education has revoked the academy registration of Busan Logos International Christian School for allegedly operating unauthorized elementary and secondary school programs. The education office…
Lee Seo Jin And Kim Kwang Kyu’s Variety Show Returns With New Season Titled “My Genie Secretary” + Confirms Premiere Date
Lee Seo Jin and Kim Kwang Kyu’s variety show “My Grumpy Secretary” is returning with a new season! On August 4, SBS announced that the new season, now titled “My…
Lee Seo Jin And Kim Kwang Kyu’s Variety Show Returns With New Season Titled “My Genie Secretary” + Confirms Premiere Date
Lee Seo Jin and Kim Kwang Kyu’s variety show “My Grumpy Secretary” is returning with a new season! On August 4, SBS announced that the new season, now titled “My…
