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2024 Homeless World Cup to Take Place in South KoreaThe comprehensive beverage company MyBeer has signed a business agreement with the non-profit organization Big Issue Korea to support the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup. The Homeless World Cup is a global festival that unites individuals from around the world who are vulnerable to homelessness. It is an international sports event to foster social innovation, […]
President Yoon's Approval Rating Hits Rock Bottom: What's Next for Him?On the 29th, a public opinion poll revealed that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s approval rating had fallen for three consecutive weeks, marking the lowest level since August of the year before last. The survey conducted by Realmeter at Energy Economy’s request from the 22nd to the 26th targeting 2,518 eligible voters aged 18 and above […]
Foreign Tourists Flood Korea, Surpassing Pre-COVID NumbersThe number of foreign tourists to Korea is quickly recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels, with notable surges expected during Japan’s Golden Week (April 27 to May 6) and China’s Labor Day (May 1-5). It’s anticipated that approximately 180,000 tourists from China and Japan alone will visit during these periods. To keep this positive trend, the government […]
BTS's Agency Declares War on Internet TrollsMalicious posts are being monitored and collected in real-time for evidence. Through their agency, Big Hit Music, BTS has revealed their intention to pursue legal action against numerous allegations circulating online. In a statement released on the fan communication community Weverse, they expressed concern over organized efforts to tarnish their reputation, citing malicious slander, rumor-mongering, […]
IVE Switches It Up: Girl Group's New Album Promises Fresh StyleGirl group IVE is set to return on the 29th with their new album IVE SWITCH. Starship Entertainment, the group’s agency, announced that IVE will release their second EP album, IVE SWITCH, at 6 p.m. on this day through various online music sites. IVE SWITCH is a signal flare of expansion, showcasing ‘another me’ and […]
Doing Nothing is Winning: Seoul's Space-Out CompetitionSeoul’s iconic event where the person who does nothing comes out on top, the Seoul Hangang Spacing Out Competition, will take place at the Banpo Hangang Park, Jamsoo Bridge, on May 12th at 4 PM. After the slogan “Allow me to space out!” echoed in Seoul Square in 2014, the event has been held at […]
LG's Grand Showcase 2024: A New Chapter in Middle East and Africa▲ Participants at the LG Showcase 2024, held in Abu Dhabi, UAE, will examine the ‘LG Dios Objet Collection Mood Up’ on the 24th (local time). LG Electronics is accelerating its market strategy in the Middle East and Africa through close local communication. LG Electronics announced it held the ‘LG Showcase 2024’ in Abu Dhabi, […]
US, Korea, and Japan Unite Against Threats from North Korea, China, and RussiaSouth Korea, the United States, and Japan have repeatedly affirmed their collective security goal of maintaining the status quo. In particular, all three countries sent messages aimed at North Korea, China, and Russia, expressing their strong will to maintain peace and stability in the region. According to the South Korean Ministry of National Defense on […]
Feel the RIIZE: K-Pop Band's New Tracks to DebutFans can get a sneak peek of the tracks from the group RIIZE’s debut mini-album RIIZING on April 29th. After releasing their album in June, RIIZE has gradually launched its tracks. After dropping “Siren” and “Impossible,” the band intends to release three additional songs—”9 Days,” “Honestly,” and “One Kiss”—across multiple music platforms at midnight on […]
Lee Jae Myung Pushes for Urgent Meeting with President YoonOn the 26th, Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea, announced, “I will put everything aside and meet with President Yoon Suk Yul first.” The summit meeting between Yoon and Lee stalled due to differences in agenda alignment, but it is now on a steep rise. At the Supreme Council meeting held at the […]
Defying the UN: North Korea Faces Condemnation from Korea, U.S., and JapanSouth Korea, the United States, and Japan held the 14th Defense Trilateral Talks (DTT) via video conference on the 24th, condemning North Korea’s violations of United Nations Security Council resolutions, including the launch of military reconnaissance satellites and arms support for Russia. According to the Ministry of National Defense on the 25th, Director of the […]
Trump's Possible Return to Power? Allies Strategize Amid Tight Presidential RaceAllies prepare scenarios for Trump’s reelection.Back channel diplomacy and appointment of pro-Trump personnel are underwayKorea takes a low-key approach while keeping an eye on Biden As the U.S. Presidential election in November is about six months away, American allies are preparing for the potential “Trump 2.0” era as former President Donald Trump and President Joe […]
Could Korean and Japanese Leaders Share a Nobel Peace Prize? The U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Thinks SoOn the 24th (local time), U.S. Deputy Secretary of State Kurt Campbell said, “Yoon Suk Yeol and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida should jointly win the Nobel Peace Prize,” highly praising the strengthened cooperation between South Korea, the United States, and Japan due to improved Korean-Japanese relations. According to foreign media and the presidential office, […]
K-Pop's BABYMONSTER: The New Global PhenomenonYG Entertainment’s new rookie girl group, BABYMONSTER, is steadily rising the ranks on both domestic and international charts, garnering rave reviews from music enthusiasts for their impressive live performances. Their trajectory on the U.S. Billboard main chart reflects a consistent upward trend, marking three consecutive weeks. According to the latest chart released by Billboard on […]
North Korea, Iran, and Russia: Fueling Military Cooperation or Economic Relations?North Korea has dispatched a high-level delegation to Iran, which was on the verge of a confrontation with Israel, and further issued a statement criticizing the Korea-U.S. joint exercises and downplaying Russia. Analyses are coming in some aspects that North Korea, Iran, and Russia are strengthening cooperation via missile technology and weapons. On the 24th, […]
ATEEZ: From Coachella to a World Tour across US and EuropeThe group ATEEZ continues to heat up with their world tour in North America and Europe. On the 23rd, ATEEZ announced through their official SNS that they would extend their 2024 world tour, “TOWARDS THE LIGHT: WILL TO POWER,” with performances in North America and Europe. This tour initially set sail in Seoul back in […]
Tragic Tale of Greed: South Korean Man Kills Stepmother for Monetary BenefitsA man in his 40s has been sentenced to 35 years in prison for killing and secretly burying his stepmother in an attempt to seize her basic pension fund and other assets. Charged with robbery and murder by the Criminal Agreement 15 Division of the Seoul Southern District Court (Judge Yang Hwan Seung), the suspect […]
Anti-US, Pro-North Korea Student Organization Calls for Immediate Action in South KoreaWho are the university students required the impeachment of President Yoon, visiting the Democratic Party’s central office? A student organization, seemingly supporting the North Korean regime, visited the Democratic Party’s central office, demanding the immediate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They have been confirmed to post videos on YouTube showing allegiance to North Korea’s […]
Trump's Return Could Mean Tariff Troubles for South KoreaU.S. experts predict that if Donald Trump retakes the White House and enforces a strong tariff policy, South Korea, which revised the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) during the Trump administration, may not be an exception. Eric Altbach, a partner at the consulting firm Albright Stonebridge Group, said at a U.S. presidential election outlook seminar hosted […]
Spotlight on 'SPOT!': ZICO and Jennie's New Collaboration Ignites ExcitementA photo featuring artist and producer ZICO and BLACKPINK member Jennie is generating buzz. On the 22nd at noon, ZICO shared the first concept photo of his digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” on his personal Instagram. The image, portraying ZICO and Jennie together, showcases their real friend vibe. ZICO and Jennie showed their styles with […]
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