Korean Foreign Ministry summons Japanese diplomat over Dokdo event

The Foreign Ministry summoned a Japanese diplomat Thursday to protest an event marking Dokdo, called Takeshima by Japan, hosted by Japan’s Shimane Prefecture the same day.

2024-02-22

EPEX to open pop-up in Ginza during 'So We are not Anxious' tour in Japan

The band will stop at Japanese cities Fukuoka on Feb. 5, Osaka on Feb. 7, Nagoya on Feb. 8, Tokyo again on Feb. 10 and Yokohama on Feb. 11.

2024-02-02

Audi Korea holds experience event

Audi Korea held an after-sales service experience event for customers called the "2023 Audi Service Experience" on Oct. 28, during which Audi customers could tour the facilities at the service center and examine their vehicles alongside Audi...

2023-11-27

Rape threats appear on Lotte Department Store display

The digital postcards were part of the department store’s Christmas event, in which anyone can send messages to an electronic display after snapping a QR code with a smartphone

2023-11-16

Late LG chairman's prized Rolex finds new home after Twins triumph

The Rolex watch promised by late former LG Chairman Koo Bon-moo, purchased for 80 million won ($60,300) in 1998 in anticipation of the LG Twins’ next Korean Series win, has finally found a home.

2023-11-14

Halloween prep turns eerily quiet as Seoul remembers Itaewon crowd crush

The once-vibrant Halloween festivities featuring carved pumpkins and ghost motifs have been nearly invisible in Korea as people and retailers choose to keep a low profile in remembrance of the nightmarish crowd crush in Itaewon last year.

2023-10-18

Here's who to expect at this year's fall university festivals

University festivals usually come about twice a year in Korea, each in spring and fall. Food trucks, booths set up by the collaborating brands and performances by the school clubs are typical scenes at these events.

2023-09-14

‘DNA of success’ driving 2024 Gangwon Youth Olympics preparations

Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Park Bo-gyoon promised Sunday that the ministry will make the upcoming 2024 Gangwon Winter Youth Olympics an historic global event.

2023-09-03

Asiad assemble

Athletes and officials pose for a photo during a media day at the Jincheon National Training Center in Jincheon, North Chungcheong on Thursday to mark 30 days until the Hangzhou Asian Games kicks off in China on Sept. 23

2023-08-24

Man City legends try a little gaming with Gen. G

Premier League champions Manchester City and Korean Esports team Gen. G Esports have a lot in common, as both sides are passionate about their sports, sponsored by Puma and have secured many titles, according to City ambassador Joleon Lescott

2023-08-10

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