KB News DeskS. Korea's wage jobs rise 292,000 in Q1, led by welfare, hospitality sectors
South Korea added 292,000 wage jobs in the first quarter of 2026, driven by gains in the health and social welfare, accommodation, and food service sectors, while manufacturing and construction…
Hanmi signs record $2.3b obesity drug deal with Genentech
Hanmi Pharmaceutical said Monday it has inked an exclusive licensing agreement with Genentech for its obesity drug candidate HM17321 in a deal that could be worth up to $2.3 billion,…
Samsung moves heat pump boiler production to Korea
New Gwangju line to produce more than 100,000 units annually for domestic market Samsung Electronics said Monday it is moving production of its eco heating system heat pump boilers to…
Democratic Party leader orders launch of task force to promote political unity
Ruling Democratic Party (DP) leader Kim Min-seok ordered the launch of a task force Monday aimed at achieving broader political unity and expanding cooperation with other parties. Kim made the…
Hidden tunnel beneath Seoul Plaza reborn as K-culture venue
A 335-meter-long underground passage that remained closed beneath central Seoul for more than four decades opened Monday as a cultural venue, launching with an immersive exhibition to celebrate Big Bang’s…
Exclusive: NCT 127 Reflects On 10th Anniversary, How They’ve Changed, World Tour, And More At “BLINGY” Press Conference
NCT 127 is gearing ready for their highly-anticipated comeback! On August 24, NCT 127 held a press conference for the release of their seventh studio album “BLINGY” in celebration of…
A former K-pop idol wanted a union. Nobody came forward
Former Teen Top member Bang Min-su saw a way to give idols more power against agencies, but fear, stigma and a lack of support stalled his efforts Bang Min-su, better…
Yoon Kyung Ho Reveals How He Helped Shape His Ruthless Fixer Character In “Tazza 4: The Song Of Beelzebub”
Yoon Kyung Ho has shared insights into his upcoming movie “Tazza 4: The Song of Beelzebub”! Returning with a new chapter after six years, “Tazza 4: The Song of Beelzebub”…
Korea freezes fuel price caps for another four weeks
The South Korean government will keep fuel price ceilings unchanged for another four weeks as renewed tensions in the Middle East push global oil prices higher, the Industry Ministry said…
Watch: Stray Kids Takes 5th Win For “This & That” On “Music Bank”; Performances By ENHYPEN, Mimi, And More
Stray Kids has won their fifth music show trophy for “This & That”! On the August 21 episode of “Music Bank,” the candidates for first place were Stray Kids’ “This & That”…
