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Long-delayed destroyer project shifts to competitive bidding South Korea’s arms procurement agency on Monday decided to choose the lead ship contractor for its next-generation destroyer project through competitive bidding, reversing its earlier preference for a sole-source contract after years of delays.The De... -
ARKO Selection begins 18th year, continues its role as platform for new works The ARKO Selection is kicking off its 18th year, with 34 new works selected across six performing arts genres: theater, musicals, dance, music, opera and traditional Korean arts.One of the Arts Council Korea’s flagship funding initiatives, the progra... -
Presidency's return to Blue House is more than just a logistical reset The address for South Korea's presidential office is changing again, moving from Yongsan back to the Blue House after three years and seven months. The move has triggered a series of relocations, including Defense Ministry units displaced by the orig... -
As prisons overflow, Korea moves to expand parole South Korea will increase the number of inmates released on parole from next year as part of efforts to ease chronic overcrowding in correctional facilities, the Ministry of Justice said Sunday.The ministry said it plans to parole about 1,340 inmates... -
Securities class action against Coupang has 'no jurisdictional limitations,' attorney says While it may be difficult to hold Coupang directly liable for the recent data breach that affected more than 33 million users, the US-listed company can still be held accountable for allegedly failing to disclose the incident to global investors -- a... -
Closing out K-pop 2025: Stray Kids dominate, girl groups soar From chart dominators and breakout hits to viral moments and interviews that offered rare insight, this review revisits the artists and stories that shaped K-pop in 2025. Together, they trace a year marked by shifting sounds, global ambition and a ch... -
LG chief urges focused innovation as group faces ‘inflection point’ Koo Kwang-mo, the first chaebol chief to deliver a New Year's address, doubled down on customer value as LG's priority.LG Group Chair Koo Kwang-mo said the conglomerate stands at a critical inflection point and must move beyond past success formulas ... -
JCS confirms revised MDL rule amid rise in North Korean incursions South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff confirmed Monday that frontline units received a revised internal guideline on how to determine Military Demarcation Line violations, amid a recent rise in North Korean troop incursions inside the Demilitarized Zon... -
Jennie unveils hangul veil at MMA 2025, spotlighting Korean aesthetics through Le Je Blackpink’s Jennie once again placed Korean aesthetics at the center of the fashion conversation, unveiling a striking look created by Seoul-based brand Le Je at the 2025 Melon Music Awards on Saturday.The 15-meter veil covered with inscriptions in h... -
Japanese woman probed over alleged attempt to enter Jungkook’s home Police are investigating a Japanese woman in her 50s for allegedly attempting to access the Seoul residence of BTS member Jungkook, authorities said Monday.The woman is suspected of repeatedly trying to unlock the door of the singer’s home during her... -
Seoul shares soar over 2% on eased AI valuation woes South Korean stocks closed more than 2 percent higher Monday as investors scooped up big-cap tech shares amid improved sentiment stemming from revived artificial intelligence confidence. The local currency lost ground against the US dollar.The benchm... -
Highlight to release 1st live album Highlight is releasing a live album Thursday, the boy group's agency Around Us announced Wednesday.It will be the first such set from the band and will let its fans relive the live performances of 25 songs Highlight put on stage throughout tour “Ride... -
Police seek to question jailed Unification Church leader over bribery allegations Police will attempt to question jailed Unification Church leader Han Hak-ja on Wednesday over bribery allegations involving multiple politicians, officials said.Police have been investigating allegations the church gave tens of millions of won and lu... -
Special counsel raids opposition lawmaker's home over gift to ex-first lady A special counsel team raided the home of Rep. Kim Gi-hyeon of the main opposition People Power Party on Wednesday over bribery allegations involving former first lady Kim Keon Hee.Special counsel Min Joong-ki's team said its investigators searched R... -
Seventeen’s DK, Seungkwan to drop EP as duo DK and Seungkwan of Seventeen will release EP “Serenade” as a subunit on Jan. 12, agency Pledis Entertainment announced Wednesday.The news was shared through a teaser trailer titled “An Ordinary Love.” In it, DK tries to make a call multiple times an... -
Ateez’s Jongho unveils video for solo single Jongho of Ateez released a video addition to his solo single “To Be Your Light” on Wednesday.In the music video, Jongho takes a trip down memory lane, reminiscing about the times he spent with friends.The track is from Ateez's 12th EP “Golden Hour: P... -
UNC objects to push to grant S. Korea control over DMZ access The United Nations Command on Wednesday objected to a bill seeking to grant the South Korean government control of non-military access to the Demilitarized Zone, underscoring its role as the "administrator" of the military buffer zone between the two... -
VW stops production at German site for first time FRANKFURT, Germany (AFP) -- The last car rolled off the production line at a Volkswagen site in Dresden on Tuesday, marking the first time in company history that it has stopped production at a German factory as cost cuts bite.A red electric ID.3 GTX... -
Park Chan-wook's 'No Other Choice' lands on Oscar international feature shortlist Park Chan-wook's "No Other Choice" has secured a spot on the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences' shortlist for best international feature film, positioning South Korea among 15 nations vying for a coveted Oscar nomination.The Academy announc... -
S. Korean ambassador to China urges deeper bilateral cooperation, exchanges South Korean Ambassador to China Ro Jae-hun has stressed the importance of expanding communication and exchanges between the two countries as he met with senior Chinese officials in Beijing.Ro made the call during a reception event hosted by the Stat...
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