KB News DeskSouth Korea to enshrine nuclear nonproliferation in submarine law
South Korea’s Defense Ministry is moving to prohibit nuclear fuel intended to power submarines from being diverted to nuclear weapons — an apparent move to address proliferation concerns surrounding the…
Defense Ministry begins return to former headquarters after 4 years
South Korea’s Defense Ministry has begun moving back into its former headquarters, marking a U-turn on one of the most visible changes made under former President Yoon Suk Yeol. The…
Not YouTuber or doctor: Athlete, teacher top Korean students' dream jobs
Forget YouTuber or doctor. South Korean teenagers still dream most of becoming teachers, while younger children are setting their sights on careers in sports. Teacher was the top dream job…
Lawmakers seek to restrict NEC staff leave before elections
Lawmakers are calling for legislative reform that would allow election authorities to restrict or reschedule staff leave ahead of national elections, in response to the fallout from ballot shortages during…
Justice Minister cites health issue amid prosecutorial reform push
Justice Minister Jung Sung-ho cited a health issue when asked about rumors that he would soon resign from the post, during a general meeting of the Legislation and Judiciary Committee…
Seoul dreams fade, as housing prices hinder relocation
Relocation to Greater Seoul has fewer financial benefits for younger generation For decades, moving to Seoul was regarded as a pathway to success for young Koreans. But young people seeking…
Bibi faces backlash over choreography at Waterbomb Festival
Singer Bibi has come under fire for her performance at Saturday’s Waterbomb Festival Seoul, with some online comments criticizing her outfit and dance moves. The 27-year-old took the stage at…
Audit finds unauthorized access to soldiers' medical info archive late last year
Breach involved about 8 GB of military medical data, audit finds A military audit has found unauthorized access to online records of soldiers’ personal medical information occurred late last year,…
Resident may have planned Gyeongsan apartment blast
South Korean police are investigating whether Thursday’s explosion and fire at an apartment complex in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province, was a premeditated attack by a resident who had been in…
UNESCO urges Japan to reflect 'whole story' of Korean forced labor at Sado mine
UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee on Thursday adopted a decision urging Japan to better present the history of the Sado Gold Mine, saying Tokyo has yet to fully honor its commitment…
