KB News DeskSeoul stocks plummet nearly 6% amid escalating Mideast tensions
Seoul stocks snapped their three-day winning streak to plummet nearly 6 percent on Friday, as escalating tensions in the Middle East sapped risk appetite. The local currency rose against the…
Ex-councilor in minor sex case gets paid for 16-day term
A councilor who briefly served on the city council of Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, received about 2.3 million won ($1,570) in pay for his 16 days in office. He resigned…
Katseye teams up with Ed Sheeran, Demi Moore for new single 'Animal'
Girl group drops prerelease track ahead of third EP ‘Wild’ Hybe and Geffen Records’ multinational girl group Katseye released “Animal” on Friday, featuring songwriting by Ed Sheeran and a cameo…
US-Saudi nuclear pact may give Seoul leverage in talks with Washington
A newly signed civilian nuclear cooperation agreement between the United States and Saudi Arabia is drawing attention in Seoul as a potential opening for South Korea’s efforts to secure greater…
EuBiologics secures FDA registration for EcML vaccine adjuvant
Korean vaccine firm looks to expand licensing and co-development opportunities EuBiologics said Friday it has completed registration of its proprietary vaccine adjuvant EcML with the US Food and Drug Administration’s…
Lee's packed schedule means no summer break
President Lee Jae Myung will be skipping his summer vacation this year. Instead, his calendar will be filled with a trip to the US and South America, followed by another…
SK Chair Chey ordered to pay ex-wife W944b in divorce asset ruling
A Seoul appellate court on Friday ordered SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won to pay 944 billion won ($644 million) to his former wife, Roh Soh-yeong, cutting the earlier award by…
Foreign visitors to Korea reach record high for January to June, surpassing prepandemic levels
South Korea welcomed a total of 10.7 million international visitors from January through June, up 21.3 percent from 8.8 million during the same period last year, according to data released…
WayV Announces New Concert Tour “BORN THIS Way”
WayV is set to embark on a new tour! On July 24, WayV announced its 2026 Concert Tour “BORN THIS Way,” which will feature members Kun, Xiaojun, Hendery, and YangYang.…
A 1950s gang legacy returns in Seoul
Police have apprehended 40 alleged members of four organized crime groups in Seoul on charges including participation in a criminal organization and violent assault, the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency said…
