KB News DeskKorea University tech holding firm clears losses, plans first dividend
Korea University’s technology holding company plans to pay dividends for the first time after wiping out accumulated losses with gains from startup investments. The move marks a milestone in the…
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[Key Points] Ruling party resets opposition ties, eyes liberal alliance
Reconciliation push: Democratic Party chair Kim Min-seok called for frequent, informal talks with People Power Party leader Jang Dong-hyeok, signaling a softer approach than his predecessor. Tone shift: Kim praised…
Lee Jung Eun And Byun Yo Han Face Off As Grieving Mother And Her Daughter’s Killer In “The Journey To Gyeongju”
The upcoming film “The Journey to Gyeongju” has unveiled new posters featuring the intense confrontation between Lee Jung Eun and Byun Yo Han. “The Journey to Gyeongju” is a family…
Korea’s giant bakery cafes are booming. Now comes the tax crackdown
Some cafes may have been built around inheritance-tax benefits, but many are distinct destinations, drawing tourists and boosting communities, insiders say Tall trees, a long staircase and rows of tables…
President accepts justice minister's resignation
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho’s resignation has been confirmed, weeks after the liberal bloc pushed through a controversial overhaul of the criminal justice system that strips the prosecution of its investigative…
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[Key Points] Japan’s rightward shift puts Korea-Japan ties to the test
Ties face stress: Japan’s rightward political shift under Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi is putting renewed pressure on Seoul and Tokyo’s effort to keep historical disputes separate from security and economic…
Korea, Mexico seek wider ties in AI, role as middle powers
South Korean Foreign Minister Cho Hyun met his Mexican counterpart Roberto Velasco in Seoul on Monday to discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and strengthening coordination between the two middle powers. During…
Kim Soo-hyun makes first TV appearance in a year amid controversy
Kim joins Indonesian broadcaster RCTI’s anniversary special Actor Kim Soo-hyun has made his first on-air television appearance in roughly a year, following his 2025 hiatus. Kim appeared as a special…
Check in on your mental health with this free Seoul program
Yeonnam Global Village Center will offer a free mental health education and screening session for foreign national residents and other center users in Seoul. Led by a psychiatrist, the session…
Hanwoo producers oppose market opening to Brazilian beef
The Hanwoo Association has launched a campaign opposing the government’s push to expand beef imports through a possible Korea-Mercosur free trade agreement and the opening of the Brazilian beef market.…
