KB News DeskYoon approves appointment of new defense minister
President Yoon Suk Yeol approved the appointment of Kim Yong-hyun, former head of the Presidential Security Service, as defense minister and presented a certificate of appointment on Friday, his office…
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[Around the Hotels] Promotions and packages
DoubleTree by Hilton Seoul Pangyo, located in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, is collaborating with hit animation “Catch! Teenieping.” The “Teenieping Adventure” package offers a one-night stay with breakfast at the hotel…
S. Korea logs current account surplus for 3rd month in July
South Korea racked up a current account surplus for the third consecutive month in July, driven by robust exports, central bank data showed Friday. The country’s current account surplus reached…
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[Today’s K-pop] NCT Taeyong’s solo concert film to premiere
NCT Taeyong’s first solo concert will be made into a movie and will come to cinemas Sept. 25, according to distributor CJ4D Plex on Thursday. “Taeyong: TY Track in Cinema”…
K-drama-approved Kelly Shin debuts at Seoul Fashion Week
By Park Jin-hai Kelly Shin, launched in 2017 by designer Shin Soo-jin, is the most conspicuous star among Seoul Fashion Week’s newcomers this year. This premium line from the renowned…
US charges employees of Russia’s RT network in crackdown on election influence efforts
The U.S. on Wednesday filed money-laundering charges against two employees of Russian state media network RT for what officials said was a scheme to hire an American company to produce…
Samsung, LG to showcase AI-embedded appliances at IFA 2024
Tech giants seek to captivate audiences with AI-home solutions By Nam Hyun-woo BERLIN — Samsung Electronics and LG Electronics are set to unveil advanced appliances and services powered by artificial…
Financial regulator calls for need to reform private pension programs
The head of the financial regulator stressed the need to improve private pension programs Thursday, a day after the government unveiled details of a reform plan for the national pension…
PGA Tour veteran Kim Si-woo selected for 3rd Presidents Cup
Korean PGA Tour veteran Kim Si-woo has been chosen to play at his third Presidents Cup. Mike Weir, the Canadian-born captain for the International Team, made Kim one of his…
Norway wealth fund may divest companies that aid Israel in Gaza war, occupied territories
Norway’s $1.7 trillion wealth fund may have to divest shares of companies that violate the fund watchdog’s new, tougher interpretation of ethics standards for businesses that aid Israel’s operations in…
