Zelenskyy discusses US troop presence in Ukraine with Trump KYIV, Ukraine (Reuters) -- Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday Kyiv was discussing with Washington a possible presence of US troops in Ukraine as part of security guarantees, and also raised what he called a faked attack on Russian ...
HD Hyundai chief calls for ‘unrivaled tech’ amid rising competition HD Hyundai Chair Chung Ki-sun highlighted record growth in 2025 and urged the group to accelerate innovation and execution amid intensifying global competition and rising protectionism, in his New Year’s address Wednesday.Chung said the group reached...
Riize to conclude 1st tour in March with Seoul gig Riize will conclude its first international tour with three shows in Seoul in March, label SM Entertainment announced Tuesday.The group will go live on March 6-8 for its “Riizing Loud” tour. The concert tour began in Seoul in July and had the six mem...
Guinea junta chief Doumboya elected president: election commission Guinea's junta chief Mamady Doumbouya, who had pledged not to run for office after seizing power four years ago, has been elected president after securing a sweeping majority of the vote, according to initial results by the country's election commiss...
S. Korean military to offer drone operation training to all conscripts next year South Korea's military will offer all conscripts drone operation training starting next year in its bid to strengthen combat capabilities in modern warfare, the defense ministry said Wednesday.Under the plan, dubbed the "500,000 drone warrior" projec...
North Korean POWs’ transfer to S. Korea still pending The repatriation of two North Korean prisoners of war in Ukraine remains unresolved, despite both men having expressed a desire to come to South Korea.The captured soldiers have sought to defect to South Korea for several months, but talks between So...
Veteran actor Ahn Sung-ki in critical condition Veteran Korean actor Ahn Sung-ki, 73, was rushed to the emergency room on Tuesday and is currently in critical condition, according to local media reports on Wednesday.Ahn was reported to have collapsed at his residence on Tuesday afternoon after cho...
Marketing expert behind Samsung 'Anycall' ad named new tourism agency head The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism appointed Park Sung-hyeuck, a former vice president and corporate advisor of Cheil Worldwide, as the new president of the Korea Tourism Organization on Wednesday.Park’s appointment follows a monthslong lead...
S. Korea to extend visa fee waiver for group tourists from 6 countries until June South Korea will extend the waiver on visa processing fees for an additional six months until June for group tourists from six countries, including China, the finance chief said Wednesday.Under the plan announced by Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol, th...
Celltrion set for record quarter as new products fuel growth Celltrion said Wednesday it expects to log record quarterly earnings of 1.28 trillion won ($887 million) in revenue and 472.2 billion won in operating profit in the fourth quarter this year thanks to stable growth across its major products with new p...
A look back at 2025 Power change after 3 yearsPresident Lee Jae Myung came into office in June, filling the void left by former President Yoon Suk Yeol.The transition reshaped the political landscape. The conservative People Power Party saw its public support erode, whi...
Cravity to host fan concert in February Cravity will hold a fan concert in Seoul on Feb. 7-8, agency Starship Entertainment announced Wednesday.The nine-piece act will host “Vity Festa,” inviting its fandom community, Lovity, to a festival-themed live event. The second day’s concert will b...
Gov't to expand heating bill support for vulnerable people The government announced a set of measures Wednesday to help vulnerable people cope with a spike in heating and energy bills amid the winter cold.The measures were unveiled during an economy-related ministers' meeting presided over by Finance Ministe...
[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...
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