KB News DeskCoupang expands global shelf with over 600 overseas brands
E-commerce giant Coupang said Monday that hundreds of global brands have joined its cross-border shopping service, Rocket Jikgu, broadening Korean shoppers’ access to brands with a following abroad. Launched for…
Hyun Bin, Jung Woo Sung, And Woo Do Hwan Return Fiercer Than Ever In “Made In Korea 2” Posters
Season 2 of the Disney+ original series “Made in Korea” has unveiled new posters! The first season of “Made in Korea” followed Baek Ki Tae (Hyun Bin), a man driven…
aweXome Ray readies EUV pellicle material for commercial debut
Korean materials startup aweXome Ray said Monday it has raised 7.5 billion won ($5.3 million) and opened a dedicated production line for carbon nanotube membranes used in extreme ultraviolet pellicles,…
Big Bang to release new single 'Biiig' on 20th anniversary
Big Bang will mark the 20th anniversary of its debut with the release of a new digital single, “Biiig,” on Aug. 19, YG Entertainment announced Monday. The single, set for…
Watch: Kim Ji Seok And Lee Min Jung’s Marriage Hits A Breaking Point In “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” Highlight Teaser
Upcoming drama “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” has released a highlight video! “OK, Let’s Get Divorced” follows the realistic divorce journey of a married couple who run a wedding dress shop…
Fitch sees limited credit fallout from Korea stock rout
Ratings agency says financial-sector exposures remain manageable, but flags market concentration and leveraged products Fitch Ratings sees little sign that South Korea’s stock-market rout is spilling into broader credit stress,…
BBQ opens 1st store in Mexico
Korean fried chicken chain expands Latin American footprint with first Mexico City store Korean fried chicken brand Genesis BBQ Group has opened its first store in Mexico, stepping up its…
Seoul shares end tad higher, snapping 2-day losing streak
South Korean stocks ended modestly higher Monday, snapping a two-day losing streak, as investors bought major chip-related shares on bargain hunting after Wall Street extended its record-setting rally. The Korean…
Kang Hoon Gives Kim Hye Jun An Ultimatum In “My Bias, My Boss”
tvN’s “My Bias, My Boss” has unveiled new stills ahead of its upcoming episode! Based on a webtoon, “My Bias, My Boss” tells the story of the romance between Nam…
Birds behind nearly half of Seoul’s summer power outages
Birds are a leading cause of summertime power outages in Seoul, accounting for nearly half of all such outages in recent years, Korea Electric Power Corp. revealed Monday. According to…
