KB News DeskAmCham Korea expands US outreach with new K-Doorknock program
The American Chamber of Commerce in Korea said Wednesday it concluded its annual Washington Doorknock mission after four days of high-level meetings in Washington from July 13 to 16. The…
Hyundai Steel touts low-carbon steel in Europe
Hyundai Steel said Wednesday it hosted a Customers Day event during the World Rally Championship Greece Rally, inviting key European customers to showcase its automotive steel technologies and strengthen business…
BMW eyes Korea's luxury buyers with Alpina
First new BMW brand in 25 years targets growing demand for ultra-luxury cars while taking on Mercedes-Maybach BMW Group has launched BMW Alpina, its first new brand in 25 years,…
Mother who killed 3-year-old daughter jailed for 13 years
A woman who killed her child, abandoned her body and tried to cover it up was sentenced to 13 years in prison on Tuesday. Her boyfriend received a 10-year term…
About 10 percent of 2022 crowd crush deaths possibly caused by reasons besides suffocation: committee
About 10 percent of the more than 100 people killed in the 2022 deadly crowd crush in Seoul’s Itaewon district may have died from causes other than suffocation, a special…
From GD's heartfelt message to music-led finale, Won Il explains vision behind UNESCO's ceremony
BUSAN — Three thunderous drumbeats echoed across the stage as royal guards in flowing cheollik robes and ceremonial armor held UNESCO flags while one of them struck a traditional drum.…
Ahn Cheol-soo likens president to invasive species of real estate
Rep. Ahn Cheol-soo of the main opposition People Power Party on Tuesday accused President Lee Jae Myung of using an irregular real estate trading method, comparing him to the invasive…
Ruling party pushes through bill to extend probe into Yoon couple
The National Assembly on Tuesday passed a contentious bill to extend a special counsel investigation into former President Yoon Suk Yeol and his wife, former first lady Kim Keon Hee,…
Teen gamblers turn to loan sharks, classmates and parents’ bank accounts
806 youth gambling cases reported in first two months of new program An 18-year-old in Gyeonggi Province borrowed 5 million won ($3,400) from about 10 illegal lenders at interest rates…
Bill seeks to strengthen embassy support for Korean companies abroad
A bill was proposed Tuesday to establish a legal basis for South Korea’s diplomatic missions to shore up Korean companies’ overseas operations. Proposed by Rep. Kim Gunn of the People…
