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Hidden Behind the K-Pop Contract Blame Game: Who Is Protecting Minor Idols?

The K-pop industry continues to push the envelope of youth. A2O Light, a group currently generating massive buzz with their "Neon" syndrome, features a member named I-ching who is only 13
South Korea’s Judiciary Nears Landmark Verdict in 1960s 'East Berlin Spy' Retrial for Composer Isang Yun

SEOUL — Fifty-eight years after a flawed conviction shocked the global arts community, a South Korean appellate court is set to rule on the high-profile retrial of the late world-renowned compos

Inha University Caught in Campus Culture Clash Over Proposed Rhee Syng-man Statue Revival

INCHEON — Plans by a small faction of students to resurrect a controversial monument honoring South Korea’s first president have sparked sharp political pushback at Inha University, puttin

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Dior Unveils Spring/Summer 2027 Women’s Collection: A Masterclass in "Lightness" by Jonathan Anderson: French luxury fashion house Dior successfully staged its Dior Summer 2027 Women’s Show on September 29, showcasing the visio ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.03

North Korea’s Kim Yo-jong Rejects Seoul's Dialogue Offer, Calling It 'Delusional Nonsense': SEOUL — North Korea has delivered a blunt and defiant rebuff to South Korea’s latest overtures for dialogue, shutting ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.03

South Korea Loses ISDS Remand Arbitration to U.S. Hedge Fund Elliott, Facing $48.4M Liability: South Korea’s legal battle against U.S. private equity firm Elliott Management has taken a significant turn, with the govern ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.03

Finder Claims 19 Million KRW After 25 Million KRW Discovered in Incheon Garbage Bag Goes Unclaimed: INCHEON — A remarkable stroke of luck—and honesty—has resulted in a Incheon resident legally claiming a substant ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.10.03

BNK Busan Bank Suffers Data Leak Affecting 11 Outsourced Developers Due to AI-Driven Cyber Attack: Following similar incidents at major commercial institutions like Shinhan, KB Kookmin, and Hana banks, a regional financial instit ...; Desk 2026.10.03

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won Puts Forward 944.3 Billion Won Stake Sale to Secure Funds for Roh Soh-yeong Property Division Settlement: SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won is reportedly moving forward with a massive plan to sell approximately 944.3 billion won ($700+ mil ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.03

Jeonbuk State Institute for Culture and Tourism Spreads Warmth through Arts Experience and Side-Dish Sharing in Sunchang: The Jeonbuk State Institute for Culture and Tourism (CEO Lee Kyung-yoon, hereinafter referred to as the Institute) announced that ...; Desk 2026.10.02

Busan's Dongnae Hot Springs Designated as South Korea's Fourth Official "Hot Spring City": Busan City (Mayor Jeon Jae-soo) announced yesterday (the 1st) that the Ministry of the Interior and Safety has designated the Dong ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.02

Safety Through 71 Programs: The Children's Happiness Dream Festival: The Gyeongsangbuk-do Fire Headquarters is hosting the "2026 Safe Gyeongbuk Children's Happiness Dream Festival" for a two-day run ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.02

National Dental Research Institute in Cheonan; Call to Urge the Establishment of the National Dental Research Institute in Cheonan, Chungcheong Region: The four cities and provinces of the Chungcheong region have raised a unified voice to strongly urge the establishment of the Nati ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.02

"From a Place to Swim, to a Sea You Want to Stay Another Day" Chungnam’s Daecheon Beach Proves Itself as Korea’s Representative Beach: Zero Casualties for 4 Consecutive Years… Built a Tight Safety Net with 92 Safety Personnel, 24-Hour 3-Shift System, Drones, ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.02

Busan Launches Rescue Operation for "Bukang-i" the Shark on October 2: Follow-Up Rescue Utilizing Nets and Vessels: Busan Metropolitan City (Mayor Jeon Jae-soo) announced that it will launch a full-scale follow-up rescue operation starting at 3:3 ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.02

Jeonbuk Culture and Tourism Foundation to Host '2026 Nurimi Festa' Amid Autumn Nights in Jeonju Hanok Village: JEONJU — The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Culture and Tourism Foundation (CEO Lee Kyung-yoon) announced that it w ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.02

"Fast and Convenient Immigration for Foreigners…" Use of 「K-Smart Entry Service」 Surges: The Ministry of Justice (Acting Minister and Vice Minister Lee Jin-soo) announced that its policy to expand the use of automated i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.01

9th National Rice Farmers Convention Grandly Held in Pohang: Gyeongsangbuk-do is hosting the ‘9th National Rice Farmers Convention’ around the Pohang Sports Complex area from Octo ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.10.01

Sejong City and ROKS Daeho Kim Jong-seo Raise the Sail of Friendly Exchange: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) attended the launch ceremony of the Republic of Korea Navy's next-generatio ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.01

Gyeongbuk Fire Department Urges Compliance with Autumn Mountain Safety Guidelines: The Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters has urged the public to strictly follow safety rules as the risk of mountain accidents increases w ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.01

Gyeongbuk Fire Department Selected as the "Best Team for National Simulation Tactics Training": The Gyeongbuk Fire Headquarters announced that the Gyeongsan Fire Station team, representing Gyeongbuk province, was selected as t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.01

Bucheon City’s Construction of Resident-Engaged ‘Goriumjib Economic Experiment Center’ Progressing Smoothly: Bucheon City announced on the 30th that construction work for the "Goriumjib Economic Experiment Center"—a regional hub spac ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.01

Bucheon City to Operate Special "Mom-Convenient Taxi" Event for Pregnancy Day in October Temporary expansion of taxi usage scope—allowing daily outings for shopping, leisure, and more: In celebration of the 21st "Pregnancy Day," Bucheon City is operating the "Mom-Convenient Taxi" special event—dubbed "Free O ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.01