KB News DeskATEEZ, iKON, STAYC, MADEIN, And The Wind Cancel Appearances At “SOUND IN COLORS × K-POP EXPOSÉ” In Poland
ATEEZ, iKON, STAYC, MADEIN, and The Wind have canceled their appearances at the upcoming K-pop event “SOUND IN COLORS × K-POP EXPOSÉ” in Poland. On August 12, the agencies of…
TOPIK test fee reimbursement offered to foreign residents
The Korea Financial Industry Foundation is offering financial support to foreign residents and young people from immigrant backgrounds who are looking to improve their Korean-language skills. Those who take the…
Ahn Ha-young debate: Why does a Korean actor’s family history still matter?
The controversy reveals how sensitive Korea remains about its colonial past — and why public figures should know better, experts say Ahn Ha-young’s rising career has hit a major roadblock…
North Korea resumes long-delayed naval base construction amid fleet modernization
North Korea appears to have resumed construction of a long-delayed naval base on its east coast, as Pyongyang accelerates efforts to modernize its fleet with new destroyers and a nuclear-powered…
Smoking, drinking to be banned at Cheonggyecheon
Smoking or drinking along Cheonggyecheon, a popular stream in downtown Seoul, could result in fines of up to 100,000 won ($70), starting this year. The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced Wednesday…
Coupang tops app usage in every age bracket
E-commerce giant Coupang has maintained its grip on Korean consumers across every age group, data showed Wednesday, widening its lead even as Chinese platforms close in as its nearest challengers.…
Ha Young Personally Apologizes For Recent Family History Controversy
Ha Young has apologized for the recent controversy over her family history. On August 12, Ha Young took to her personal Instagram account to share a handwritten letter apologizing for…
Mirae Asset profit eclipses 3 of Korea’s big 4 banking groups
Record W1.91tr quarterly earnings trail only KB Financial as investment gains and overseas operations surge Mirae Asset Securities’ quarterly profit eclipsed three of South Korea’s four largest banking groups, trailing…
Should Korea loosen its 52-hour workweek for chipmakers?
Government officials are weighing greater flexibility for chipmakers even as Samsung Electronics and SK hynix make limited use of existing exemptions A debate over whether South Korea should loosen its…
Korean regulators risk undermining US-Korea trade, tech alliance, expert says
A US trade and technology expert has criticized South Korean regulators for applying rules unevenly in ways that disadvantage US companies, warning that Seoul’s approach to digital regulation could undermine…
