KB News DeskFSC chief vows to curb household debts, stabilize financial market
The head of South Korea’s financial regulator said Monday that he will redouble efforts to reduce high household debts via the implementation of tighter curbs. Kim Byoung-hwan, the chief of…
FT Island to launch Asia tour
FT Island is gearing up for a tour of Asia, FNC Entertainment announced Friday. The tour, under the banner of “Pulse in Asia,” kicks off in the Philippines’ capital Manila…
World Cup Park in Seoul opens family-friendly water park
The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Thursday that the city is opening a water park to entertain children and families at World Cup Park in Mapo-gu, western Seoul, from Friday to…
From military blanket coat to haute couture, iconic Korean designs on display
Korea’s fashion legends who have contributed to shaping the K-fashion industry of today and their iconic works are on display in southeastern city of Daegu, a city known for the…
North Korea wins first diving medal ever
North Korea won the silver in the women’s synchronized 10-meter platform event to capture the nation’s first ever Olympic diving medal, while China continued its dominance of the sport with…
Russia releases US journalist and other Americans and dissidents in massive 24-person prisoner swap
The United States and Russia completed their biggest prisoner swap in post-Soviet history on Thursday, with Moscow releasing journalist Evan Gershkovich and fellow American Paul Whelan along with dissidents including…
Dovish Fed advances BOK cut prospects for October
Expectations for the Bank of Korea (BOK) to lower its key rate in October are growing, reaffirmed by the dovish stance of the U.S. Federal Reserve on September easing, market…
Samsung union stages rally at chairman’s empty home
A labor union of Samsung Electronics staged a rally near the vacant home of the company’s Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong Thursday, a day after its wage negotiations with management derailed.…
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[Herald Interview] Min says her ‘prime time’ is not over
K-pop solo artist Min used to be swayed by how the public evaluated her. She used to react to criticism by dwelling on past glories. But not anymore. “At some…
Enjoy cool, pleasant museum tours in summer
If you can’t beat the heat, it might be best to surrender. But for those seeking sanctuary indoors, Korea still has a lot to offer tourists. For the month of…
