KB News DeskLee orders review of 'marriage penalty' in housing policies
The government is looking into “marriage penalties” in housing financing, and will roll out measures to address the issue, President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday. Speaking at Thursday’s real estate…
Circle warns Korea risks falling behind on stablecoins
Circle strategy chief Dante Disparte says regulatory uncertainty is keeping Korean banks and fintech firms from moving beyond pilot projects South Korea risks falling behind in stablecoins as regulatory uncertainty…
S. Korea urges stronger ASEAN+3 supply chain cooperation, seeks support for Korean Peninsula peace
South Korea on Thursday called for stronger regional cooperation to bolster supply chain resilience and energy security while seeking continued support for the efforts to promote peace and stability on…
Samsung, LG Display pitch OLED for humanoid face
Samsung Display and LG Display each unveiled OLED panels designed for humanoid robot faces at K-Display 2026 in Seoul on Wednesday, marking an attempt to open a new application for…
‘Are you sure he’s the father?’ Jeju gynecologist faces backlash over alleged remarks
A male gynecologist on Jeju Island has come under fire after multiple women accused him online of making insulting remarks during consultations, according to local media reports Thursday. One woman…
Firefighters battle one of Spain's biggest-ever wildfires during heat wave across the Mediterranean
BARCELONA, Spain (AP) — Firefighters in central Spain battled a wildfire Wednesday that has burned over 32,000 hectares in one of the country’s largest blazes on record. The fire in…
Pakistani man arrested for trying to lure girls with watermelon
CCTV footage shows suspect trailing two middle school girls, watermelon in hand, despite their repeated refusals A Pakistani man has been arrested on suspicion of attempting to lure two middle…
Chung-Ang alumnus becomes first Korean to win Toru Takemitsu Composition Award
South Korean composer and Chung-Ang University alumnus Choi Jae-hyeok has become the first Korean to win first prize at the Toru Takemitsu Composition Award, the university said Wednesday. Choi took…
Free career support program for foreign nationals
The Seoul Global Center is accepting applications for a free career support program designed to help international residents find jobs in South Korea. The two-day program, titled “Seoul Global Career…
Seoul says no US request to deploy warship to Strait of Hormuz
South Korea’s presidential office said Wednesday that the United States had not recently asked Seoul to deploy a warship to the Strait of Hormuz, denying a local media report. Earlier…
