DREAMCATCHER cruises with mini-album ‘VirtuouS’ despite roster change

K-pop girl group DREAMCATCHER brings both good and bad news to fans with its latest update. The good news: It has returned with a fresh album. The bad news: It’s…

Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket blasts off for the first time

KOUROU, French Guiana (AFP) — Europe’s new Ariane 6 rocket successfully blasted off for the first time on Tuesday, releasing satellites into orbit and restoring the continent’s independent access to…

Hallyu fans relish more chances to reconnect after pandemic

Seventeen, NewJeans, instant noodles give impetus to Korean wave Post-pandemic, people are bent on traveling including to Korea. Whether they are coming mainly because of the Korean wave, or hallyu,…

Celebs redefine summer style with long-sleeve outerwear

Even in the heat of summer, outerwear proves versatile in any wardrobe by combating strong indoor air conditioning, protecting the skin from harsh sunlight and providing comfort on unexpectedly cool,…

[Wang Son-taek] Yoon needs to work on diplomacy, not just security

As South Korea and Russia exchanged vulgar words again, the relationship between the two countries reached a new low. The trouble began on July 8 with a foreign media interview…

2024 Seoul Summer Beach to open to public in Gwanghwamun Square later this month

A 40-meter-long swimming pool with two water slides will open to the public in Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul later this month, the city’s tourism promotion agency said Monday. The…

[Graphic News] Biden, Trump older than most other countries’ leaders

The United States’ two leading presidential candidates, Joe Biden and Donald Trump, are significantly older than the average age of nations’ leaders around the world, according to recent research. A…

Gimhae invites global travelers to one-month tour program this fall

Gimhae, a city in South Gyeongsang Province, is inviting non-Korean travelers to its upcoming one-month tour program in the city. The tour program was launched in 2020 as part of…

Korea launches ‘Taste your Korea’ brand to boost gastronomic tourism

Dwaeji gukbap, gejang, makgeolli selected as iconic dishes From Busan’s “dwaeji gukbap” (pork and rice soup) and Suwon’s “wanggalbi” (jumbo size grilled barbecue) to Wan Island’s “gim” (dried seaweed) and…

From newsroom to Africa’s savannah: a reporter’s adventure

NAIROBI, Kenya/KAMPALA, Uganda — Life has a way of throwing curveballs when you least expect them. For a reporter used to the daily grind, the sudden assignment to Africa seemed…