KB News DeskHighest-level heat wave warning issued for Greater Seoul area
Seoul and parts of Gyeonggi Province came under the capital region’s first Heat Wave Emergency Warning on Monday, as record-breaking heat in southeastern South Korea spread westward. The Korea Meteorological…
Can 'waiting' become performance? Here, you wait 3 hours for eclipse
Director asks whether we can wait without expecting anything in modern world, where waiting is no longer necessary Can waiting itself become something worth watching? The question lies at the…
DP lawmakers seek to extend nationality choice deadline for dual or multiple citizens
Lawmakers are seeking to give Koreans with dual or multiple citizenship two more years to choose a single nationality, citing a tight grace period and potential difficulties overseas Koreans might…
Soprano Sumi Jo awarded Maria Callas Prize
Korean soprano Sumi Jo has become the first Asian artist to receive the Premio Internazionale Maria Callas, in honor of her contributions to opera and classical music, at a ceremony…
Jeju racing park hits 3 million visitors on AI, tourism boost
DSM Corporation, a South Korean company spanning mobility, energy and entertainment, said Monday that its smart racing theme park, 9.81 Park Jeju, on Jeju Island has drawn more than 3…
AB6IX’s Kim Dong Hyun Signs With New Agency
AB6IX member Kim Dong Hyun has found a new agency to call home! On August 3, TVDaily reported that Kim Dong Hyun had recently signed an exclusive contract with AER…
Police offer W100m reward in search for Tongyeong killing suspect
Police on Monday released new details about a man suspected of killing a woman in Tongyeong, South Gyeongsang Province, as the search for the suspect entered its 55th day. According…
Univ. of Seoul-backed program produces Cambodia's first urban planning graduates
Cambodia’s first university department dedicated to urban planning, established with support from the University of Seoul, has produced its inaugural class of 31 graduates. The Department of Sustainable Urban Planning…
Newborn dies after hospital overfeeding, court orders compensation
A South Korean court has recently ordered a hospital to pay 540 million won ($378,000) in compensation to the family of a deceased newborn who died due to the hospital…
People Power Party defends leader's W206m US trip spending
The main opposition People Power Party on Monday defended its leader Rep. Jang Dong-hyeok over criticism concerning the cost of his trip to the US, saying that the visit was…
