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North Korean leader attends launching ceremony of new navy destroyer

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has participated in a launching ceremony of a new destroyer for the country's navy, touting the military's efforts to enhance its maritime power, the North's Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) said Saturday.

2025-04-26

Kim Soo-hyun reportedly dated fellow actor during military service, complicating allegations

Actor Kim Soo-hyun was reportedly in a relationship with an idol-turned-actor during his mandatory military service from 2017 to 2019, according to a local media outlet on Saturday.

2025-04-26

Director Hong Sang-soo, actor Kim Min-hee allegedly spotted with newborn

A photograph of director Hong Sang-soo and a woman presumed to be actor Kim Min-hee holding a baby has emerged on online community sites on Friday.

2025-04-25

Prosecutors reopen first lady stock manipulation probe, dismiss handbag case

Prosecutors reopened the investigation into former first lady Kim Keon Hee’s alleged involvement in the Deutsch Motors stock manipulation case, while opting not to reinvestigate the luxury handbag gift controversy.

2025-04-25

Kim Jae-joong to launch new drink with alcohol brand Apgujeong Makgeolli

Singer and actor Kim Jae-joong is entering the world of traditional Korean alcohol, teaming up with premium makgeolli (Korean rice wine) brand Apgujeong Makgeolli to launch a new makgeolli label.

2025-04-25

South Korean facilities in North Korea demolished under Kim Jong-un's 'hostile two states' policy

North Korea has demolished South Korean-owned facilities including the Ananti Golf Resort and a gas station within the Mount Kumgang tourism zone, in what appears to be a continuation of Pyongyang’s efforts to erase South Korean presence.

2025-04-24

Lee Jae-myung's wife makes religious rounds ahead of election

Kim Hye-kyung, wife of Democratic Party (DP) presidential primary candidate Lee Jae-myung, resumed public appearances on Wednesday, with a visit to the Catholic Diocese of Daejeon in Sejong.

2025-04-24

Digital sex crime ring 'Pastor's Room' leader and 10 accomplices indicted

Kim Nok-wan, the 33-year-old leader of a large-scale Telegram sex crime chatroom referred in Korean media as the “pastor’s room,” and 10 accomplices were indicted on Wednesday.

2025-04-23

PPP primary narrows to four: Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon, Hong Joon-pyo and Kim Moon-soo

The conservative People Power Party (PPP) presidential primary has been narrowed down to a four-way race between candidates Ahn Cheol-soo, Han Dong-hoon, Hong Joon-pyo and Kim Moon-soo.

2025-04-22

Lightning-quick pitches no longer anomaly in fast and furious KBO

Throwing 150 km/h (93 mph) is no longer a rare talent, but it is becoming the baseline in the 2025 KBO season, which has already seen 10 pitchers record speeds of 155 km/h.

2025-04-22