Korea Joongang Daily
Korea JoongAng Daily

Travel content creator dies after falling at Mongolian volcano site

A travel content creator died after falling at a popular volcano site in northern Mongolia last month, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said Sunday.

2025-09-08

Virtual YouTuber group StelLive's agency acquired by Japan's Brave Group

The agency of StelLive, a group of virtual YouTubers known for their livestreaming content and songs like “Stars Align” (2024), has been acquired by the Japanese intellectual property (IP) company Brave Group.

2025-07-16

MrBeast gains most YouTube subscribers in Korea this year

The YouTuber who saw the most increase in subscribers in Korea this year isn’t a Korean – it’s James Stephen "Jimmy" Donaldson, better known as MrBeast.

2023-12-12

Tax evaders get creative with hiding money, revenue service says

YouTubers, streamers and influencers have joined the high-income tax-evading bunch, with many turning to creative ways to hide their money while secretly enjoying luxury lifestyles.

2023-11-29

Tax man turns attention to YouTube stars, influencers

Korean tax authorities say they plan to focus a spotlight on the country's top YouTubers, social media influencers and other content creators who attempt to dodge taxes by under-declaring income earned from global IT firms.

2020-05-24