J-Hope of BTS completes 18 months of South Korea’s mandatory military service
The seven members of the world’s most popular boy band have been on a self-described ‘hiatus’ since 2022 due to their ...
7 critically acclaimed Jeon Jong Seo movies and TV shows: Burning, Queen Woo and more
Jeon Jong Seo is a talented South Korean actress known for her roles in projects like Burning and Queen Woo. Here are the 7 best Jeon Jong Seo movies and TV shows.
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South Korea’s rapping granny dies at age 87
Ms Seo died on the morning of Oct 15 in a hospital in Daegu, South Korea, according to North Gyeongseong Province’s ...
For Korean Americans, ‘reverse migration’ brings joy — and pain
For decades, South Koreans came to the U.S. for a better life. Now many of them are returning, but some say they are ...
‘Quant’ Producer Goldfinch Expands to Asia With Singapore Office
U.K.-based entertainment financier Goldfinch is set to open a Singapore office by the end of 2024, marking its expansion into the Asian market.
Japan's Ishiba sends offering to Yasukuni Shrine, angering S.Korea, China
Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba sent an offering to Tokyo's Yasukuni Shrine, his office said on Thursday, drawing ...
North Korea confirms South Korea now defined as ‘hostile state’
North Korea has confirmed the country’s revised constitution defines South Korea as “a hostile state” for the first time.
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Russia denies using North Korean troops for Ukraine war but more reports suggest otherwise
Ukrainian public radio reported several North Korean soldiers stationed in Russia deserted their posts this week, fueling ...
U.S., allies establish North Korean sanctions monitoring team after Russian veto
The United States, South Korea, Japan and eight other countries formed a new multilateral team to monitor and report on ...
North Korea says its revised constitution defines South Korea as ‘hostile state’ for first time
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea confirmed Thursday that its recently revised constitution defines South Korea as “a ...
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Japan Tourism Sets Yet Another Record As Visitor Spending Exceeds Last Year’s High
Foreign visitor spending in Japan in the first nine months of this year surpassed 2023’s full-year record of JPY 5.3 trillion ...
Focus: Australia cashes in on beef exports as US cattle herd shrinks
In a refrigerated room, around two dozen staff in hats, gloves and blue plastic aprons carve and pack carcasses into boxes ...