Hungarian ambassador marks national day with call for tech cooperation with Korea

Hungarian Ambassador to Korea Istvan Szerdahelyi on Wednesday expressed his hopes to bolster bilateral cooperation with Korea in the fields of science, technology and electromobility.

2025-10-23

All-time Korean volleyball legend to officially retire on Oct. 18

Korean volleyball legend Kim Yeon-koung will say farewell to fans at a retirement ceremony held by her former team, the Heungkuk Life Insurance Pink Spiders, on Oct. 18.

2025-10-12

'Psychological control' of shaman who killed niece in charcoal ritual revealed

The court sentenced an older shaman — who had built a decades-long following through fear and superstition and killed her niece in a brutal charcoal ritual last year — to life imprisonment.

2025-10-08

Should Korea work less? A four-and-a-half-day week sparks a divide.

The Lee Jae Myung administration is pushing ahead with a plan for a four-and-a-half-day workweek, sending unions rejoicing and executives scrambling to mitigate the fallout in a nation already on the lower end of productivity.

2025-09-19

Top court upholds life sentence for man who killed teenage girl in Suncheon

Park Dae-seong, 31, who murdered a teenage girl after following her through the streets of Suncheon, South Jeolla, has been sentenced to life in prison. The Supreme Court upheld the life sentence against Park.

2025-09-09

Apple TV+'s 'KPOPPED' packs star power, lacks edge

The latest competition show “KPOPPED” on Apple TV+ teams up K-pop idols with global pop powerhouses, and offers some entertaining new takes on singing shows with the addition of Western hits, but lacks an edge.

2025-09-02

Lim Soo-jung wraps acclaimed role in 'Low Life': 'I seized the chance without holding back'

Actor Lim Soo-jung receives acclaim for her role as a villain in Disney+ series 'Low Life', showcasing her transformative performance.

2025-08-27

Luxury retirement communities are bringing older expats back to Korea

Older adults, like Hwang Eun-ja and Park Ok-soon, find community and care in retirement homes, with amenities and social activities enhancing their quality of life.

2025-08-15

'KPop Demon Hunters' sends tourists flocking to Korea's parks, public baths

Korean dramas are boosting tourism in Korea and Hong Kong by showcasing iconic filming locations.

2025-08-14

Taylor Swift says 'Showgirl' album reflects joy of recent tour

Pop superstar Taylor Swift said her forthcoming album, the upbeat "The Life of a Showgirl," was inspired by the joy she felt when she was performing around the world on her record-setting "Eras Tour."