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[Photo News] Bakery training for soldiers SPC Group said Friday it conducted two bakery training sessions in Seoul earlier this month for six soldiers of the Dongmyeong Unit, a Korean contingent of the United Nations Peacekeeping Forces in Lebanon, to support their overseas food aid and reli... -
[Breaking] Prosecutors seek 10 years in jail for Yoon Suk Yeol South Korean prosecutors on Friday sought a prison sentence of 10 years for former President Yoon Suk Yeol on obstruction of business charges linked to his declaration of martial law last year, marking the first sentencing demand to be revealed among... -
Year-end crab feast, new year K-Fashion finds A good weekend is often about simple pleasures done well — good food, unhurried browsing and moments that feel genuinely local. This week’s picks offer exactly that: a hearty seasonal meal rooted in Seoul’s market culture and a window into how everyd... -
Man held after hammer attack at Namyangju karaoke bar A man in his 50s was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a female karaoke bar employee with a hammer in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, police said Friday.The Namyangju Bukbu Police Station said the suspect, identified only by his surname, A, i... -
Movies in theaters this week "Even If This Love Disappears from the World Tonight"(South Korea)Opened Dec. 24RomanceDirected by Kim Hye-youngA listless high schooler (Choo Young-woo) falls for a classmate with anterograde amnesia who loses her memories each day (Shin Si-ah), in ... -
[Robert J. Fouser] 2025: A year of testing and triumph For South Korea, one word sums up 2025: resilience. The year opened with an impeached president and prime minister, rising social anxiety and an economic slump. It ended with a new president, renewed confidence and a recovering economy. The positive ... -
Monsta X’s Joohoney quotes Muhammad Ali in upcoming EP Joohoney of Monsta X released a list of songs on his second solo EP, due out on Jan. 5, via his agency Starship Entertainment on Friday.The EP titled “Insanity” will include seven songs, from the prerelease track “Push” -- which was dropped on Monday... -
'Pachinko' author joins NYC mayor's inaugural panel Min Jin Lee, the Korean American author best known for the novel "Pachinko," has been appointed to the inaugural committee of New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani, according to his transition team.Mamdani’s mayoral transition office on Thursday r... -
Lee to host luncheon with families of fallen police officers, firefighters President Lee Jae Myung plans to host a luncheon Friday with families of police officers and firefighters who died in the line of duty, Lee's office said.Families of police officers, firefighters, Coast Guard personnel and others who died while prote... -
Seoul stocks open higher amid hopes for Santa rally South Korean stocks opened higher Friday, tracking pre-Christmas gains on Wall Street boosted by confidence in the US economy and hopes for a year-end Santa Claus rally.The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index added 22.97 points, or 0.56 perce... -
Ex-President Yoon set to receive first sentencing recommendation in martial law trials Former President Yoon Suk Yeol is set to receive his first sentencing recommendation Friday on charges related to his December 2024 imposition of martial law.The final hearing of his trial on obstruction of justice and other charges is scheduled to b... -
N. Korea's Kim calls for expanding missile, shell production capacity North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has unveiled a plan to build new munitions factories to expand the production capacity of missiles and shells, stressing that raising their production is critical in bolstering the war deterrent, state media reported F... -
Packages and promotions Grand Josun Jeju rings in 2026 with Candlelight ConcertGrand Josun Jeju is offering a limited year-end package, “Grand Golden Finale,” for guests seeking a refined New Year’s Eve experience. Available through Dec. 30 and limited to 30 rooms, the pack... -
Festivals, sights across Korea Aqua Planet Christmas-themed ShowAqua Planet has launched a series of Christmas-themed performances and promotions nationwide, strengthening family-oriented programs for the holiday season. At its Gwanggyo location, Santa-clad mermaids will perform u... -
SK Chemicals bolsters new drug development through open innovation SK Chemicals said Friday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with Nextgen Bioscience to strengthen cooperation on the discovery and joint development of new drug candidates, signifying its efforts to expand collaboration with other biotech fi... -
Band Silica Gel wraps up Japan tour Four-piece rock band Silica Gel concluded its two-city tour in Japan on Tuesday, its agency HNS HQ said Friday.The band visited Osaka and Tokyo on Monday and Tuesday, respectively, expanding the stand-alone concert it held in Korea in August, under t... -
Church visit with Lee fuels speculation over spokesperson’s by-election bid There is mounting speculation that President Lee Jae Myung's spokesperson Kim Nam-joon may run in a by-election for Incheon's Gyeyang-B constituency at the National Assembly.In the latest, the main opposition fueled such expectations Thursday by clai... -
Seventeen tops Billboard’s 2025 K-pop artist list Seventeen dominated the 2025 Billboard K-pop Artist 100 published Saturday in the US.Its 13 members took the top 13 spots on the list compiled with Billboard Korea.“The No. 1 spot goes to Seventeen and its 13 members, with consistent performance in t... -
Ruling party chair apologizes for floor leader's graft scandal Rep. Jung Chung-rae, chair of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea, apologized Friday for floor leader Rep. Kim Byung-kee's graft scandal that has been roiling the National Assembly."As the chair of the party, I deeply apologize to the people for the... -
Subsidy for exiting prostitution faces backlash after viral complaint A post by a former sex worker complaining that her government-funded "exit prostitution" subsidy had been reduced has sparked widespread backlash online, reigniting debate over the effectiveness and oversight of South Korea’s support system for peopl...
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