KB News DeskWhat does alternative housing look like in Korea, ‘the republic of apartments’?
It’s no exaggeration to say Korea is a land of high-rise apartment blocks. According to 2023 data from the Statistics Research Institute, apartments indeed dominate the country’s housing market, making…
More K-pop singers turn to video streaming service
More K-pop musicians struggling to succeed in the entertainment industry are turning to the local livestreaming platform AfreecaTV as a way to make money. AfreecaTV has long been ill-received by…
Wrestler loses Olympic debut vs. 4-time defending champion
South Korean wrestler Lee Seung-chan lost his very first Olympic match in Paris on Monday. Lee fell to Mijain Lopez of Cuba, the four-time defending champion, by 7-0 in the…
Jimin’s ‘Who’ climbs to 12th on Billboard Hot 100
Jimin of K-pop supergroup BTS has climbed back up the U.S. Billboard’s Hot 100 singles chart with his latest single, “Who,” despite his absence due to military duty. According to…
Korean shares tank as global rout continues
South Korean shares dived more than 8 percent on Monday, triggering the stock exchange to temporarily halt the main Kospi and secondary Kosdaq markets, as investors were gripped by fear…
Hyundai Motor chief touts Korean archers’ Olympic wins
Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun, who doubles as the president of the Korea Archery Association, on Sunday emphasized the importance of believing in the association, the athletes and…
Tech giants eye growing home appliances subscription market
Subscription services in the home appliances market are fast expanding in South Korea, with the country’s top players targeting younger and smaller households. LG Electronics, the country’s leading home appliance…
K-culture makes way into 2024 Paris Olympics
The ever-increasing presence of Korean culture is palpable at the 2024 Paris Olympics, both inside and outside the event venues. On July 28, Mexican artistic gymnast Alexa Moreno dazzled the…
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[Herald Review] (G)I-dle kicks off ‘iDOL’ world tour
“I am the top, super lady,” the first line of (G)I-dle’s hit track “Super Lady,” echoed through the KSPO Dome in Seoul evoking earsplitting cheers from the nearly 8,000 fans…
Overachieving S. Koreans aim for more Olympic gold
Having already doubled its initial goal of winning five gold medals in the 2024 Paris Olympics, matching South Korea’s past record of 13 Olympic gold medals is now within reach.…
