KB News DeskS. Korea claims 1st table tennis medal in 12 years, adds bronze in judo
PARIS — South Korea extended its medal-winning streak to four days at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, picking up a bronze medal each in table tennis and judo. The first…
53-year-old magazine ‘Literature & Thought’ acquired by Booyoung Group
The 53-year-old monthly literary magazine “Literature & Thought,” which was on the brink of discontinuation, is set to make a comeback thanks to Booyoung Group’s acquisition of the magazine from…
K-pop’s dilemma: ‘Super fans’ vs. ‘casual fans’
A significant dilemma has surfaced in the ever-evolving world of K-pop: Should the industry focus on nurturing casual fans or continue to cater to its dedicated superfans? This debate came…
S. Korea claims 1st table tennis medal in 12 years, adds bronze in judo
South Korea extended its medal-winning streak to four days at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, picking up a bronze medal each in table tennis and judo. The first medal of…
Celebrities at airports: how much protection is too much?
By Pyo Kyung-min “An absolute mess,” is how Hwang, a woman in her 20s, described the scene when she saw K-pop boy band ENHYPEN arrive at Gimpo International Airport a few years…
New financial regulator aims to forge strong ties with financial watchdog
Young finance chiefs’ collaboration raises both concerns and expectations By Jun Ji-hye Kim Byoung-hwan was officially appointed by President Yoon Suk Yeol as the chief of the Financial Services Commission…
Busan launches Korea’s first foreign tourist-friendly mobile payment service
Busan will launch Busan Pay, Korea’s first foreigner-only mobile currency service, to boost local tourism, the city government announced Tuesday, the day before the service’s introduction. Busan Pay features the…
Seoul’s royal palaces, tombs draw increasing number of foreign visitors
Four major royal palaces and Jongmyo Shrine in Seoul received an increasing number of foreign visitors in the first half of 2024, government data showed, Monday. According to the National…
Son Heung-min receives thumbs-up from Japan for ‘inspiring Asian football’
Son Heung-min of Tottenham Hotspur has received the thumbs-up from Japanese football fans and media, who have lauded him for his skills and character, calling him “world-class.” On Monday, a…
