Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong is on his way out of the court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Friday. [YONHAP]

Samsung Vice Chairman facing key tests following pardon

Following a special presidential pardon being granted to Samsung Electronics Vice Chairman Lee Jae-yong, the 54-year-old business tycoon now faces critical tests of weathering unfavorable market conditions and spearheading anticipated deal-making.

Television
Director's cut of 'Anna' is being released

The director’s cut of the Coupang Play series “Anna” will be released today at 8 p.m., after recent conflicts between the streaming service and the show's director Lee Zoo-young. “In addition to the six-episode series ‘Anna,’ which ended last...

Actor Bae Suzy in the Coupang Play series ″Anna″ [COUPANG PLAY]
WHY
[WHY] When it comes to covering up, more is more for Korean beachgoers

It’s common sense to show some skin at the beach — whether it's to catch some sun or take a dip in the ocean. However, in Korea, locals take a much different approach. Visit a beach or water park in the country and there will be a significant...

Children wearing rash guards splash around at Yanghwa Swimming Pool in Yeongdeungpo District, western Seoul on Aug. 4, 2022. [YONHAP]

K-pop

IU’s agency cracks down on illegal tickets for singer’s upcoming concert

The poster for IU's upcoming concert ″The Golden Hour″ [EDAM ENTERTAINMENT]

K-pop

BTS members produce new photo project

BTS's Jungkook for ″Photo Folio,″ a new photo shoot project produced by the members [BIGHIT MUSIC]

Movies

Park Chan-wook’s 'Decision to Leave' to represent Korea at Academy Awards

A scene from Park Chan-wook's "Decision to Leave" (2022) [CJ ENM]

Movies

[CELEB] Joo Won takes on pioneering role in new Netflix original 'Carter'

Joo Won as Carter in the new Netflix original film ″Carter″ [NETFLIX]

Talk of the Town

Over 5,000 script books for 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' sold by advance order

The two script books for ENA series ″Extraordinary Attorney Woo″ (2022) [YES24]

Photos

Flood relief

Volunteers of the Korean Red Cross in Suwon, Gyeonggi, deliver relief kits to flood victims of the record rain in the central parts of Korea. The Gyeonggi branch has delivered 500 relief kits as of Thursday and is planning to give them out to an additional 600 households. [NEWS1]

Finance

Stocks rise 1.73 percent on low U.S. inflation reading

A screen in Hana Bank's trading room in central Seoul shows the Kospi closing at 2,523.78 points on Thursday, up 42.90 points, or 1.73 percent, from the previous trading day. [NEWS1]

Football

Son Heung-min nominated for Ballon d'Or

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Football

Hong Hyun-seok scores stunning bicycle kick in Ghent debut

A photograph posted on the official K.A.A. Gent Facebook page celebrates Hong Hyun-seok signing with the Belgian club. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Today's Photo

Electrifying

At a media tour on Thursday before the Hana Bank Seoul E-Prix starts Saturday, track workers move a racing car in a rehearsal at the Jamsil Sports Complex, southern Seoul. Seoul will play host to the world’s fastest electric cars and their drivers for the first time over the weekend. [YONHAP]

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