KB News DeskTrumpflation concerns grip Korea
Korea’s highly open financial market and economy could experience heightened volatility, amplified by the potential reclaimed victory of former U.S. President Donald Trump in the November election, market watchers said Monday.…
Korean chipmakers wary of possible US subsidy flip-flop
Korean firms are wary of a possible flip-flopping of U.S. programs that award subsidies to chipmakers investing in the United States, as Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump continues to express…
No end in sight for Min’s legal troubles
Despite Ador CEO Min Hee-jin’s wish to reconcile with Hybe, the parent company’s anger shows no signs of abating as its subsidiary labels continue to take legal measures against Min.…
Yeobaek House of Books, Goethe Houses enrich town, minds
YEOJU, Gyeonggi Province — Chon Young-ae had been up writing since 4: 20 a.m. The professor emeritus at Seoul National University (SNU) is in the process of selecting and translating…
Korea brings largest-ever ‘Korea House’ to Paris Olympics
Korea will operate its largest-ever “Korea House” during the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics to promote its culture and serve as a support base for its athletes, the culture ministry said…
Drunken night out leads to Olympics for US ‘B-Girl’ Choi
A chance encounter during a drunken night out was the unlikely catalyst for breakdancer Sunny Choi’s journey to the Olympic Games. The 35-year-old American will showcase her skills before a…
Paris police seal off Seine River ahead of Olympics opening ceremony
A special kind of iron curtain came down across central Paris on Thursday, with the beginning of an Olympic anti-terrorism perimeter along the banks of the River Seine sealing off…
Will Korea revise inheritance taxes?
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) is pushing for an inheritance tax revision whereby the rate and taxable amount are set on gains from trading inherited assets, instead of their value…
iPhone users in Europe to access Samsung Wallet as Apple lets rivals use tap-and-go payments
Apple has decided to open its tap-and-go mobile payments system to rivals in Europe, which will give iPhone users more choices beyond Apple Pay, such as Samsung Wallet and Google…
Jimin to showcase new song at Jimmy Fallon Show
BTS’s Jimin set to perform “Who” from the upcoming solo album on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.” Jimin will appear on the popular American NBC program at 12:35 p.m.,…
