KB News DeskSamsung chief tops dividend earners in H1
Number of listed firms declaring first-half dividends jumps 48% Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong received 72.8 billion won ($50.9 million) in dividends in the first half of the year,…
MMCA, Tokyo Institute to trace Korea-Japan art exchanges through archives
The National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Korea, will launch a five-year study of archival materials tracing how Korean artists’ studies and careers in Japan shaped modern and contemporary…
Foreign tourist surge puts pressure on Incheon Airport during summer peak
Incheon immigration waits stretch beyond an hour during arrival rush, local report says South Korea’s summer tourism boom is straining operations at Incheon Airport, where a sharp increase in foreign…
Tax revision meant to 'punish' homeowners
People Power Party whip Rep. Jeong Jeom-sig on Tuesday slammed the Lee Jae Myung administration over a recent property tax revision, claiming it penalizes homeowners. Calling Monday’s tax code adjustment…
S. Korea Navy appoints first woman to lead captain-rank ship
The South Korean Navy has appointed a woman for the first time in its history to command a captain-rank ship. According to the Navy on Tuesday, Capt. Bae Sun-young will…
Lee to send special envoys to Colombian presidential inauguration
President Lee Jae Myung will send two lawmakers as special envoys to the inauguration of Colombia’s incoming president, Abelardo de la Espriella, Cheong Wa Dae said Tuesday. Rep. Yoon Joon-byeong…
Kim Hae Sook, Kim Sun Young, And Kim Young Min Form A Strong Family Bond In New Film “Portrait Of A Family”
Upcoming film “Portrait of a Family” has unveiled new stills ahead of its premiere! “Portrait of a Family” is a family chronicle that follows top star couple Jung Gu (Ryu…
Hanwha Aerospace ends $320m eVTOL supply deal with Vertical Aerospace
Hanwha Aerospace has terminated a 454.8 billion won ($319 million) contract with UK-based electric vertical takeoff and landing, or eVTOL, aircraft developer Vertical Aerospace, ending a four-year partnership that had…
Bithumb targets 2028 IPO with governance overhaul
Korean cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb on Monday unveiled a detailed roadmap for its planned initial public offering by 2028, underlining that the listing process would be used to strengthen corporate governance…
“Flex X Cop 2” Writer Shares Why Ahn Bo Hyun, Jung Eun Chae, And Yoo Seung Ho Were Perfect For Their Roles
“Flex x Cop 2” writer Kim Ba Da has shared her thoughts on returning for Season 2 and what viewers can look forward to! In “Flex x Cop 2,” Ahn…
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