KB News DeskAI weathercaster's outfit reignites debate over sexism in broadcasting
Debate intensifies as AI transforms broadcasting, from virtual weathercasters to synthetic news voices An AI-generated female weathercaster delivering a forecast has sparked widespread debate in South Korea over the portrayal…
Carlyle’s W1tr bet puts Korean water purifiers in spotlight
Coway leads overseas push, with foreign markets generating 40% of sales Carlyle’s 1 trillion won ($683 million) bet on Chungho Nais has put fresh attention on an unlikely Korean export…
Altman eyes Korea as testbed for OpenAI’s first device
Korea’s presidential office points to first-quarter launch as OpenAI keeps hardware plans under wraps OpenAI CEO Sam Altman told President Lee Jae Myung that the company hopes to use Korea…
SK hynix scouts sites for Seoul headquarters
SK hynix is considering establishing a new office in Seoul — potentially in the Gangnam district — as the world’s leading memory chip maker expands its operations amid an artificial…
Jungkook finally watched 'Hope.' Here's his verdict
The shout-out lands as the 50 billion won epic heads into its toughest week yet “Hope” might have just picked up its highest-profile fan yet. BTS member Jungkook gave Na…
2026 Asia Artist Awards (AAA) Announces First Artist Lineup
The first performer lineup has been revealed for this year’s Asia Artist Awards! Hosted by Ji Chang Wook and Jang Won Young, the 2026 Asia Artist Awards will take place…
Defense Ministry begins return to former headquarters after 4 years
South Korea’s Defense Ministry has begun moving back into its former headquarters, marking a U-turn on one of the most visible changes made under former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The…
Special counsel seeks 7-yr prison term for ex-spy chief in perjury appellate trial
A special counsel team on Monday requested a seven-year prison term for former National Intelligence Service (NIS) Director Cho Tae-yong in his appellate trial on charges of giving false testimony…
Igis completes W900b acquisition of Doosan Tower
Deal completed after failed 2025 bid, with NH Investment and Hana Bank providing financing Igis Asset Management has completed its acquisition of Doosan Tower in central Seoul in a deal…
Lee vows to create diplomatic conditions to resume inter-Korean, NK-US dialogue
BRASILIA — President Lee Jae Myung pledged to make every effort to create diplomatic conditions conducive to the resumption of dialogue with North Korea, as well as talks between the…
