KB News DeskKim Jong-un sidelines father’s 'Songun' legacy as his own era takes shape
North Korea’s muted commemoration this week of a key anniversary tied to former leader Kim Jong-il offers another glimpse into a broader transformation under his son: an effort to build…
Posco documentary spotlights steel’s second life
Posco is highlighting steel recycling and electric arc furnace technology in the second installment of its YouTube documentary series on the industry’s decarbonization. The steelmaker released “Steel, Finding New Life,”…
Could Samsung, SK hynix payouts lift the won?
Record shareholder returns may spur dollar selling, but foreign dividend repatriation could limit currency impact The won’s recent rally could gain momentum from Samsung Electronics and SK hynix, as their…
Jang Mi-ran case leaves Korea asking how to handle missing adults
Most missing adults are found quickly, but gaps in the system can have deadly consequences The death of Jang Mi-ran after her missing-person case was allegedly closed on false grounds…
SK Biopharm strikes $800m deal for epilepsy drug from Biohaven
SK Biopharmaceuticals is staking nearly $800 million on rights to an epilepsy treatment from US biotech firm Biohaven, the company said Wednesday. In a regulatory filing, the South Korean drugmaker…
Kim Ji Yeon And Park Seo Ham’s New Drama “Dive Into You” Announces Premiere Date With Intriguing First Poster
Upcoming drama “Dive Into You” has unveiled its first poster! “Dive Into You” is a soul-swapping fantasy romance that tells the story of a top actress who, after an accident…
S. Korea opens first sea trial of homegrown suicide drone
After 30 successful land sorties, drone fails in first sea trial BUSAN — South Korea’s homegrown suicide drone may have proved itself on land. At sea, it was not quite…
Why Hyundai's Atlas stirs labor debate in Korea, but not the US
Nonunion workforce and rising employment temper US concerns over 2028 robot rollout, but risks remain, experts say Hyundai Motor Group’s plan to begin deploying Atlas humanoid robots at its Georgia…
Intoxication-related ER visits surge among teens, young adults
South Korea has seen a sharp increase in the share of teens and people in their 20s receiving emergency medical care for intoxication involving medications, gases and other toxic substances,…
'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' set for Japanese remake starring Mana Ashida
Former Japanese child actor Ashida to take on lead role of autistic lawyer “Extraordinary Attorney Woo,” the Korean drama series that became a breakout hit in 2022, is getting a…
