KB News DeskDP lawmaker mistakes KFA for 'KFC' in parliamentary hearing
A Democratic Party of Korea lawmaker repeatedly referred to the Korea Football Association as “KFC,” the initials of the global fried chicken franchise, during a parliamentary hearing Thursday. Rep. Cho…
Korean prisons use VR to put inmates in victims’ shoes
South Korean correctional facilities will now use virtual reality to help inmates confront their crimes from victims’ perspectives, as the Justice Ministry rolls out a VR-based psychotherapy program at 11…
Jung Il-woo goes dark for his Japan debut
The Hallyu-era TV star plays a mystery man in Daishi Matsunaga’s ‘Criminal,’ now streaming on Prime Video Borders don’t mean much in the age of social media and streaming, and…
Hanwha promotes chairman’s three sons in leadership reshuffle
Conglomerate also names new chief executives for five affiliates, including Hanwha Aerospace and Hanwha Systems. Hanwha Group on Thursday promoted Kim Dong-kwan to executive vice chairman as the South Korean…
EPEX’s Agency Announces Legal Action Against Malicious Posts
C9 Entertainment has warned of strong legal action against malicious posts targeting its artists. On July 30, C9 Entertainment released the following statement announcing that it would take legal action…
New US ambassador Steel vows to strengthen 'ironclad' alliance upon arrival in Seoul
New US Ambassador to South Korea Michelle Steel arrived in Seoul on Thursday, describing the South Korea-US alliance as one of the strongest in the world and pledging to further…
BTS' Grammy rebuff reignites debate over music beyond race, language
The boy group’s decision not to seek Grammy consideration renews scrutiny of the Recording Academy’s new Asian pop category BTS’ announcement Wednesday that the group would not submit its music…
ITZY’s Yuna To Miss Upcoming Fan Sign Event Due To Health
ITZY’s Yuna will be sitting out the group’s upcoming offline fan sign event in Shenzhen due to health concerns. On July 30, JYP Entertainment announced that Yuna had visited the…
Vietnamese massacre victims file 2nd petition with S. Korea's truth commission
Victims and bereaved families of the alleged massacres of Vietnamese civilians by the South Korean military during the Vietnam War filed a second petition with South Korea’s Truth and Reconciliation…
Ji Chang Wook, Imada Mio, And More Embark On Island Romance In New Rom-Com “Merry Berry Love”
Ji Chang Wook and Imada Mio’s Korean-Japanese co-produced drama has unveiled its first posters! On July 30, CJ ENM announced that “Merry Berry Love” will premiere this October globally via…
