KB News DeskMarine Corps stages regular live-fire drills on western border islands
The Marine Corps said Monday it staged regular live-fire drills on islands near the tensely guarded inter-Korean maritime border in the Yellow Sea. The exercise took place on the islands…
Chilly morning, warm afternoon expected across Korea Friday
South Korea will see wide temperature swings on Friday, starting with a chilly morning before daytime highs reach up to 30 degrees Celsius. Morning lows are expected to range from…
S. Korea ranks 27th among wealthy nations for child well-being: UNICEF
South Korea ranked 27th among 37 wealthy countries in child well-being, a stark contrast to its top placement in academic performance, according to a UNICEF report. The Korean Committee for…
Missing crew member from capsized tugboat found dead 100 km away
1 rescued, 2 dead, 5 remain missing as of Thursday One of the six crew members missing from a tugboat that capsized off Busan last week was found dead more…
Musinsa’s first beauty flagship gets a pharmacy twist
Musinsa brings its discovery-platform playbook to CJ Olive Young’s turf Musinsa built its name by spotting fashion trends early. Its latest beauty bet takes it somewhere more clinical — and…
Orion expands Bichobi overseas as tourist demand grows
Orion is taking its chocolate biscuit Bichobi to Costco stores in Japan and the US, betting on its growing popularity among foreign tourists. The company said Thursday that Bichobi will…
Gender minister nominee rejects calls to give up parliamentary seat, hits back at ruling and opposition parties
Gender Equality and Family Minister nominee Rep. Yong Hye-in said Thursday she would retain her parliamentary seat if appointed minister, despite mounting calls for her to resign the post. Yong,…
Hyundai Steel reaches first deal under revised labor law
South Korean steelmaker Hyundai Steel and unions representing workers at four of its subsidiaries have reached a labor deal, marking the first such agreement between a main parent company and…
Celltrion steps up European push for asthma drug Omlyclo
Celltrion has promoted its allergic asthma treatment Omlyclo at the European Respiratory Society Congress 2026 in Barcelona, Spain, stepping up efforts to expand the drug’s presence across Europe. The ERS…
Korea Zinc audit panel win shifts balance in control battle
Shareholder support gives Choi Yun-birm’s management edge over Young Poong-MBK alliance The nearly two-year management control battle between Korea Zinc and the Young Poong-MBK Partners alliance has unfolded as a…
