KB News DeskPrincipals, teachers oppose 3 p.m. dismissal for younger elementary students
Associations representing elementary school principals and teachers have opposed the National Educational Commission’s plan to keep younger elementary students at school until 3 p.m., calling it undesirable. The Korea Elementary…
'Running Man' star Ji Ye-eun to marry dancer Vata in December
“Running Man,” “SNL Korea” star Ji Ye-eun is set to marry dancer and choreographer Vata in December after roughly a year of dating. An official from Ji’s agency, CP Entertainment,…
Watch: Ji Chang Wook And Imada Mio’s Unpleasant First Encounter Turns Into Budding Romance In New Rom-Com “Merry Berry Love” Teasers
The upcoming Disney+ series “Merry Berry Love” has unveiled a new teaser and poster! “Merry Berry Love” is a romantic comedy about Lee Yu Bin (Ji Chang Wook), a Korean…
Two Koreans kidnapped in Haiti released safely
Two South Korean nationals who were kidnapped by a gang in Haiti in late July have been released, South Korea’s Foreign Ministry said Wednesday. The two employees of a South…
Jeon Do-yeon, Park Hae-soo's 'Cherry Orchard' heads to New York
South Korean actors Jeon Do-yeon and Park Hae-soo will wrap up their international tour of “The Cherry Orchard” with a New York run this month. Produced by LG Arts Center…
US Army acquisition chief inspects Hanwha’s K9 production
A senior US Army acquisition official inspected Hanwha Aerospace’s artillery production facilities in South Korea shortly after the company secured a contract to deliver prototype howitzers for an Army modernization…
LIG D&A targets Nordic market with uncrewed vessels
LIG Defense & Aerospace is targeting the Nordic defense market with uncrewed maritime systems designed for surveillance, mine detection and infrastructure protection, the company said Wednesday. At DALO Industry Days…
BBQ chief bets on AI for global expansion
Genesis BBQ Group is turning to AI, data and robotics to streamline store operations and maintain consistent product quality as the fried chicken franchise accelerates its global expansion. The company…
Finance chief nominee puts growth first
Lee Hyung-il faces full plate of inflation, housing, market reform and slowing growth Finance Minister nominee Lee Hyung-il on Wednesday laid out a growth-focused policy agenda that also emphasizes capital…
Prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong pleads guilty in second national security case
Prominent Hong Kong pro-democracy activist Joshua Wong pleaded guilty Wednesday to conspiracy to collude with foreign forces to endanger national security under a Beijing-imposed law that has effectively stifled the…
