KB News DeskTwo Koreans kidnapped in Haiti released safely
Two South Korean nationals who were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti in late July have been released, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. The two employees of a South…
Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-soo's 'Cherry Orchard' heads to New York
South Korean actors Jeon Do-yeon and Park Hae-soo will wrap up their international tour of “The Cherry Orchard” with a New York run this month. Produced by LG Arts Center…
US Army acquisition chief inspects Hanwha’s K9 production
A senior US Army acquisition official inspected Hanwha Aerospace’s artillery production facilities in South Korea shortly after the company secured a contract to deliver prototype howitzers for an Army modernization…
LIG D&A targets Nordic market with uncrewed vessels
LIG Defense & Aerospace is targeting the Nordic defense market with uncrewed maritime systems designed for surveillance, mine detection and infrastructure protection, the company said Wednesday. At DALO Industry Days…
BBQ chief bets on AI for global expansion
Genesis BBQ Group is turning to AI, data and robotics to streamline store operations and maintain consistent product quality as the fried chicken franchise accelerates its global expansion. The company…
Finance chief nominee puts growth first
Lee Hyung-il faces full plate of inflation, housing, market reform and slowing growth Finance Minister nominee Lee Hyung-il on Wednesday laid out a growth-focused policy agenda that also emphasizes capital…
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the…
Korean response team arrives in Nepal, set to join search and rescue efforts
The 44-member Korea Disaster Relief Team arrived in Nepal on Wednesday to support search-and-rescue operations following devastating floods that have left more than 1,000 people dead and thousands missing across…
China's Xi lands in Egypt as Iran war reshapes Middle East alliances
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Egypt Tuesday, his first visit to the Arab world’s most populous nation in a decade, as countries across the Middle East reassess security and…
Posco chief calls for stronger Korea-Australia resource ties
Posco Group Chairman Chang In-hwa proposed strengthening resource supply chains at the 47th Korea-Australia Business Council annual joint meeting in Adelaide on Wednesday. About 200 government and business officials from…
