KB News DeskLee calls for swift measures to minimize damage from heavy rains
President Lee Jae Myung on Monday called for swift measures to minimize damage from torrential rains that battered the country’s southern region. Lee made the call as heavy downpours pounded…
An Na-rin tied for 5th in Portland
An Na-rin posted her best result of the year with a tie for fifth at the LPGA Tour’s Standard Portland Classic. An shot a 3-under 69 with four birdies and…
Lee Jung-hoo back on hit streak
Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants had a hit for the second straight game Sunday, going 1-for-5 in a 13-7 loss to the Colorado Rockies. Lee started in right…
Illegal boat entries from China via Taean total 31 since 2019
At least 31 Chinese nationals have been caught trying to enter South Korea illegally by boat through Taean, South Chungcheong Province, since 2019, with most having previously stayed in the…
LG opens Brazil refrigerator plant in Global South push
LG Electronics said Monday it has begun operating a new refrigerator plant in Brazil, expanding its production capacity as it targets faster growth across the Global South. The facility in…
Chicken noodles in a coffee cup: Koreans turn to budget cafes for dog days
Cheaper and more visually entertaining stamina-boosting dishes are popping up at local cafes as Koreans find new ways to mark malbok on Friday, the last of the three hottest days…
Here's what Gwangju air base relocation means for South Korea's Air Force
South Korea is moving to vacate Gwangju Air Base by mid-2028 as part of the Lee Jae Myung administration’s plan to make way for a semiconductor industrial cluster. As part…
Chungnam National, Kongju National universities to merge under CNU name
Chungnam National University and Kongju National University have agreed on the name of their planned merger and will operate headquarters in both Daejeon and Gongju, the two schools said Friday.…
Singer Lee So-eun debuts as script writer for family musical 'Battery Mommy'
Singer-turned-lawyer Lee So-eun will make her debut as a scriptwriter with “Battery Mommy,” a sequel to the hit production “Battery Daddy,” set to premiere in January 2027. The musical, produced…
Seoul offers free palace tours led by historians
The two-hour guided tours explore four different main palaces in Seoul, running from September through November The city-affiliated Seoul Historiography Institute will run free guided tours of four royal palaces…
