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Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing
Naver Suspends Election Comments to Combat Cyberbullying and Misinformation Ahead of June Polls

Naver, South Korea’s leading web portal and dominant news aggregator, announced on Thursday a series of stringent measures to overhaul its comment ecosystem. The move comes in preparation for th

Lotte Town Myeongdong Lights Up with 'Welcome Light' to Greet Global K-Pop Fans

SEOUL — The heart of Seoul’s shopping district is glowing in shades of purple this week. Lotte Department Store announced on Thursday that it will host a spectacular lighting display title

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Korean Expatriates in Cambodia Face Economic Crisis and Anti-Korean Sentiment Amid Crime Wave: PHNOM PENH — The Korean expatriate community in Cambodia is facing a dual crisis of economic hardship and escalating anti-Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.22

S. Korea Ramps Up Cybersecurity with Sweeping Measures: In a decisive move to counter the rising wave of cyberattacks, the South Korean government, led by Deputy Prime Minister and Minis ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.22

WestJet Sparks Outcry with Paid Recline Option on Economy Seats: CALGARY, AB—Canadian low-cost carrier (LCC) WestJet has ignited a fierce debate after confirming plans to convert the reclin ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.21

U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike: New $100,000 Charge Primarily Targets Overseas Applicants: SEOUL/WASHINGTON D.C. — The controversial $100,000 fee increase for the U.S. H-1B specialty occupation visa, announced last ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.10.21

NATO Deputy Secretary General Pledges to Strengthen Substantive Cooperation with South Korea, Including Defense Industry: SEOUL - Radmila Šekerinska, Deputy Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), announced her intent ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.20

Four Daegu Districts Launch 'Cultural Heritage Exploration Team': Daegu, South Korea – Four basic local governments in Daegu – Dong-gu, Buk-gu, Suseong-gu, and Dalseo-gu – have j ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.10.20

Early Winter Chill Grips South Korea as Seoraksan Sees First Snow: An abrupt blast of early winter cold has swept across South Korea, bringing the season's first snowfall to Mount Seorak and plungi ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.10.20

Cargo Jet Overshoots Runway, Crashes into Sea at HK Airport; Two Ground Staff Killed: HONG KONG – A tragic accident at Hong Kong International Airport (HKIA) early Monday morning left two ground staff dead afte ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.20

Seegene Medical Foundation Marks 35th Anniversary with Move to Cutting-Edge Seegene Medical Tower: SEOUL — Seegene Medical Foundation (SMF), a specialized medical institution for disease testing and diagnostics, announced t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.20

'Prince Group,' Alleged Backer of Cambodian Crimes, Holds $66M in South Korean Banks: SEOUL, October 20, 2025 - The 'Prince Group,' an organization accused of orchestrating large-scale crimes in Cambodia including on ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.20

South Korean Millionaires Flee as Inheritance Tax Burden Rises: A new report forecasts a significant exodus of South Korea's wealthy this year, with a projected 2,400 high-net-worth individuals ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.19

Chung Kyung-sim Sues Ex-Dongyang University President Choi Sung-hae Over Forgery Claims of Cho Min's Award: Chung Kyung-sim, former professor at Dongyang University, has filed a criminal complaint against eight Dongyang University officia ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.19

Korea's Ministry of Employment to Meet with Job Platform CEOs to Combat Overseas Employment Scams: SEOUL, South Korea – The South Korean government is taking swift action to prevent further incidents of overseas employment ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.19

S. Korea Vows to Minimize Impact on Cambodian Residents After Travel Ban Upgrade: SEOUL - The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) has defended its recent decision to raise the travel advisory level fo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.19

Overseas Bad Manners: Korean Mother and Daughter Criticized for Monopolizing Benches at Singapore Changi Airport: A Korean mother and daughter have recently faced strong public criticism after being photographed monopolizing five public benches ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.19

From Fads to Fixtures: Korean Food Aims for Global Permanence: NEW YORK – The conversation surrounding Korean cuisine’s global ascendance took on a forward-looking, cautionary tone ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.19

Trump Tees Off with Asian Business Titans: Tariffs and Investment in Focus: Florida – U.S. President Donald Trump engaged in a high-profile golf summit with top business executives from South Korea, J ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.19

Lithium Battery Fire Forces Emergency Landing of Air China Flight to Incheon: SHANGHAI/BEIJING – An Air China flight bound for Incheon International Airport in South Korea was forced to make an emergenc ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.18

A Flight of Hope: Seabirds, Including Albatrosses, Return to Mexico's Restored Islands: MEXICO CITY – In a profound victory for global conservation efforts, Mexico is celebrating the triumphant return of several ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.10.18

1,500 Land Iguanas Reintroduced to Santiago Island in Major Galapagos Conservation Push: SANTIAGO ISLAND, GALÁPAGOS – The Galápagos Islands, a crucible of biodiversity and the inspiration for Charles ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.18