National Liberation Day-themed products from convenience store chain 7-Eleven. [7-ELEVEN]

Retail industry amps up its patriotism as Liberation Day nears

Korea's 75th National Liberation Day is almost here, and the retail industry isn't missing the chance to show off its patriotism.

Entertainment
Cartoonist Gian84 under fire for misogynistic portrayal of female character

Cartoonist and entertainer Gian84 is facing strong backlash for his misogynistic portrayal of a female character in his hit webtoon “Bokhakwang” on Naver, with some even calling for him to drop out of the popular MBC reality show “I Live Alone.”

Gian84 [SCREEN CAPTURE]
J-Weekend
Do you dare take on the ‘Breath of Fire Trail’?

There are many charming aspects of Korea’s Jeju Island that make the volcanic island one of the top destinations for travelers both in and outside the country. Some say they just adore the beautiful beaches, while others list their top oreums ...

Bengdwigul is 4,481 meters long with complex passages, which is very rare throughout the world. [JEJU WORLD NATURAL HERITAGE CENTER]

Interview

Shin Jung-geun's long road to success is no laughing matter

Actor Shin Jung-geun is receiving acclaim for his portrayal of a North Korean soldier in the recent action thriller film ’Steel Rain 2: Summit.“ [LOTTE ENTERTAINMENT]

Movies

Upcoming thriller 'Diva' encapsulates every meaning of the word

From left, actors Lee You-young, Shin Min-a, director Cho Seul-ye and actor Lee Kyoo-hyung pose for the camera at an online press event of their upcoming film "Diva." [MEGABOX M PLUS]

Music

Okdal proves that consistency is key

Okdal's "Still a Child" (2020). [MAGIC STRAWBERRY SOUND]

K-pop

SuperM to debut new song with live performance on U.S. television

SuperM [SM ENTERTAINMENT]

Talk of the Town

Purple Rain will release a song today

Purple Rain will release a song today

Tech

Samsung has new 3-D stacked chip technology

Left: A conventional integrated circuit design. Right: The three-dimensional integration design called X-Cube. [SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS]

Industry

Emart reports 300 billion won in net income for Q2

Emart Traders branch in Hanam, Gyeonggi, in May. [EMART]

Korean Heritage

National Library of Korea unveils exhibition on forced mobilization

The National Library of Korea, the National Archives of Korea and the Northeast Asian History Foundation came together to release a joint set of data on the forced mobilization of children and women during Japanese colonial rule. [NATIONAL LIBRARY OF KOREA]

Interview

Kang Chae-young shoots her way to the top of the world

Archer Kang Chae-young poses for a photo at the Hyundai Mobis women's archer team's training site in Yongin, Gyeonggi, on Aug. 6. [PARK SANG-MOON]

Today's Photo

Doctor demonstration

Doctors on strike demonstrate in Yeouido, western Seoul, on Friday to protest the government's plan to turn out more medical students and mandating that a majority of them practice in areas outside Seoul. According to the Health Ministry, 25 percent of hospitals and clinics notified the ministry the day before that they will be participating in the strike. Doctors in emergency rooms and intensive care units reportedly did not join the strike to ensure that patients were guaranteed emergency medical care. [NEWS1]

Video News

Performing arts in a pandemic
Performing arts in a pandemic

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