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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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North Korean Restaurants Flourish in Moscow Amid Deepening Russia-North Korea Ties: "We Don't Serve South Koreans": MOSCOW — Amid accelerating alignment between Moscow and Pyongyang, North Korean-run restaurants are thriving in the Russian ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.23

Promoted as 'Commuter' Service, Seoul's Hangang Bus Records 'Zero' Operations Between 7 AM and 9 AM: SEOUL — The Hangang River Bus, introduced as a water-based public transit option for daily commuters, has never once operate ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.23

Korea Tourism Organization Announces Chuseok Travel Recommendations for the Holiday: The Korea Tourism Organization (President Park Sung-hyuk, hereinafter referred to as the KTO) announced recommended domestic trave ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.23

'Let's Run Park Yeongcheon' Attracts 27,000 Visitors, Emerging as Gyeongbuk's Premier Leisure Hub: Gyeongsangbuk-do announced that a total of 27,122 visitors flocked to the grand opening festival of "Let's Run Park Yeongcheon," h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

Samcheok Tourism and Culture Foundation Hosts Chuseok Special Program Featuring 6-Meter Isabu Statue: SAMCHOK — The Samcheok Tourism and Culture Foundation (Chairman Park Sang-soo) announced that it will operate a special Chus ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Samcheong-si to Host the 35th National Convention of Professional Foresters: This convention is designed for forest owners and professional foresters nationwide to gather in one place, share information and ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Cheonan City Announces Pre-Registration for the '2026 Bbang Bbang Day' Baking Experience Program: Cheonan City announced on the 23rd that it is accepting pre-applications for the baking experience program of the "2026 Bbang Bban ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

‘National Route 19 Cheongju Miwon-Dang Section Road Expansion’ Opens: Chungcheongbuk-do announced that it will open the newly expanded and paved section of National Route 19 between Miwon-ri and Ssang ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.23

Citizens' Voices into Policy: Sejong City Launches "Simin-cheong" Pilot Program: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) announced on the 23rd that it is launching a pilot operation of "Simin-cheo ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.09.23

Chungnam Province to Establish Itself as South Korea’s Hub for National Defense and Patriotism: Chungcheongnam-do Province, which is intensively promoting the "practice of the Chungcheong spirit of loyalty, filial piety, and p ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.09.23

Asan's High-Tech Industries to Directly Enrich Citizens' Daily Lives: Chungcheongnam-do is pooling its administrative capabilities to connect Asan's industrial, transportation, historical, cultural, a ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Yeosu World Island Fair Organizes "Find the Treasure" Event for Chuseok Holidays: Yeosu, South Korea — The 2026 Yeosu World Island Fair is launching an engaging, participatory event designed to help visitor ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Ministry of Justice Launches Investigation into Migrant Worker Assault in Goheung: The Ministry of Justice (Acting Minister and Vice Minister Lee Jin-soo) announced on Tuesday, September 22, that the "Immigrant Hu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

Chuseok & October Holidays to See Up to 245,000 Travelers Daily; Ministry of Justice Implements Special Immigration Measures: SEOUL — As South Korea gears up for an extended holiday season encompassing Chuseok, National Foundation Day, and Hangeul Da ...; Desk 2026.09.23

Special Act on Administrative Capital Urged for Enactment Within the Year: "Keeping the 24-Year-Old Promise": As conditions surrounding the completion of the administrative capital and balanced national development have changed significantl ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Announces Winners of the 31st Proud Jeonbuk People Awards: Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced on the 22nd that it has finalized the selection of four winners for the "31st Pr ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.23

Ganggu Maritime Bridge Opens on the 22nd… A New Era of Maritime Traffic in Yeongdeok: A new premium maritime bridge is set to open around Ganggu Port in Yeongdeok, North Gyeongsang Province, which has suffered from s ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.22

Bucheon Research Institute to Host Inaugural "Bucheon Future Policy Forum 2026": Bucheon, South Korea — September 22, 2026 — The Bucheon Research Institute announced that it will host the inaugural " ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.22

Kim Dahyun in Tears After Shim Soobong's 'Out of Nowhere Sniping'... Father Kim Bonggon Says, "My Daughter Was in Shock": Amid growing controversy after veteran singer Shim Soobong (71) publicly criticized junior singer Kim Dahyun (17), Kim Dahyun's fa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.22

Prison Term for 60-Year-Old Who Slapped Community Center Team Leader···Public Frontline Officials Exposed to Assault and Verbal Abuse: A man in his 60s, identified as A (64), was sentenced to six months in prison in a recent first-instance trial after being indicte ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.22