KB News DeskMirae Asset boosts Korbit stake to over 97%
Mirae Asset Consulting, an affiliate of Mirae Asset Financial Group that oversees the group’s hotel and golf course businesses, is set to boost its planned ownership of cryptocurrency exchange Korbit…
CJ promotes K-culture in Vietnam through taekwondo
CJ Group said Wednesday it will host the 2026 CJ National Youth Taekwondo Championship from Thursday to Monday at the Rach Mieu Sports Complex in Ho Chi Minh City, followed…
Thailand courts Korean investment in biotech, wellness sectors
Thailand’s deputy prime minister called for greater Korean investment in biotechnology, healthcare, wellness and future food industries Wednesday as the country seeks to reduce its reliance on agriculture and expand…
KFA hearing to convene on July 30 as parliamentary deadlock wanes
The National Assembly’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Committee will convene a hearing concerning the Korea Football Association on July 30, summoning key individuals who oversaw the association in the run-up…
Kim seeks first Scottish Open title
Kim Hyo-joo, one of the LPGA Tour’s hottest players this season, will look to capture her first ISPS Handa Women’s Scottish Open title when the tournament begins Thursday at Dundonald…
Messi expected to miss MLS All-Star Game
Lionel Messi is expected to miss the 2026 Major League Soccer All-Star Game after leading Argentina to a runner-up finish at the FIFA World Cup. ESPN reported Monday, citing sources,…
Hyundai deepens FIFA partnership with robotics push
Hyundai Motor Group used its long-running FIFA partnership to showcase its robotics and future mobility technologies while reinforcing its global brand presence at the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The group…
Inside K-Heritage House, where centuries of heritage meet digital storytelling
Live demonstrations spotlight Korea’s master artisans BUSAN — K-Heritage House, the official exhibition space of the host nation for the 48th session of UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee, opened Monday at…
Top nat'l sports body reduces trash-talk ban on high school baseball team
The top national sports organization on Monday reduced a six-month ban on a Seoul high school baseball team penalized for trash talk. The Korean Sport & Olympic Committee cut the…
Police seek arrest warrant for woman over solo blockade of vote counting center
Police said Thursday they have applied for an arrest warrant for a woman who staged a solo blockade of a vote counting center last month amid protests demanding a rerun…
