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As wealthy Koreans flock overseas in search of greener pastures, experts blame inheritence tax

The number of wealthy Koreans emigrating overseas has surged sixfold over the past three years, reaching an estimated 2,400 individuals this year.

2025-10-07

Elle UK apologizes for cropping Blackpink's Rosé from group photo

British fashion magazine Elle issued an apology on Friday regarding a recent Instagram upload that excluded Blackpink member Rosé from a group photo taken during Paris Fashion Week.

2025-10-03

British companies warned amid growing concerns over North Korea's 'hoax IT workers'

The British government is urging companies to conduct in-person or video interviews when hiring, amid growing concerns that North Korean IT workers are disguising themselves as remote freelancers to infiltrate foreign firms.

2025-04-21

South Korean, British diplomats discuss cybersecurity cooperation

Diplomats of South Korea and Britain have discussed efforts to boost cooperation in cybersecurity, such as ways to deter evolving cyberthreats and expand private sector collaborations, Seoul's Foreign Ministry said Thursday.

2024-11-07

U.K.'s prestigious Chevening Scholarship now accepting applications worldwide

The U.K. government's Chevening Scholarship has opened applications for students worldwide, announced the British Embassy in Seoul.

2024-08-08

Fencer Oh Sang-uk wins Korea's first gold medal in Paris

Fencer Oh Sang-uk won Korea's first gold medal of the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday, beating Fares Ferjani of Tunisia in the mens' individual sabre final at the Grand Palais in Palace.

2024-07-28

Kia's EV9 named UK Car of the Year

Kia’s EV9 is named the UK Car of the Year by a jury made up of 30 journalists working across the United Kingdom on car, business and technology publications.

2024-03-10

British Ambassador, video contest winners highlight role of women in fighting climate change

The British Embassy hosted an event coinciding with International Women's Day that invited four female students to the discuss the climate crisis with Ambassador Colin Crooks and other prominent figures.

2024-03-08

Britain expands Korean quota for work-study program to 5,000

The British government expanded the quota for Koreans who can work and study in the United Kingdom under its Youth Mobility Scheme (YMS)…

2024-01-31

Hwang Ui-jo departs for England as Seoul lifts travel ban

Nottingham Forest striker Hwang Ui-jo, accused of illegally filming sexual encounters without the knowledge of his partners, departed for England on Monday.

2024-01-29