Canadian short track speed skaters William Dandjinou and Courtney Sarault arrived in Milan as major medal threats at the Winter Olympics this month, fresh off a run of dominant performances in the 2025-2026 ISU Short Track World Tour season.
For chef Ko Hyo-il, his appearance on the second season of "Culinary Class Wars" (2025-) was a chance to show off skills honed in Michelin-starred kitchens in France, where he grew up after being adopted, before he decided to return "home."
In an interview with the Korea JoongAng Daily, South Jeolla tourism chief Kim Young-sin pitched his vision to develop Korea’s southern coast into a global travel destination by connecting broad swaths of the region and highlighting local culture.
After emerging as a major presence in Japan with “The Journalist” (2019), actor Shim Eun-kyung now anchors Sho Miyake’s “Two Seasons, Two Strangers,” a gentle yet piercing portrait of a writer in crisis.
On Nov. 7, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism honored 69-year-old Choi Sin-gyu, CEO of Choi Creative Lab, who received the Hwagwan Order of Culture Merit.
Judy Hsu, CEO, Wealth and Retail Banking and Greater China & North Asia at Standard Chartered, says SC Bank Korea’s strength lies in meeting the needs of HNWIs by leveraging the global network and expertise of its British parent company.
The recent tariff agreement with the United States has substantially reduced economic uncertainty for Korea, though the country is expected to face a greater tariff impact on exports in the second half, the chief of the central bank in Seoul said.
In a competition known for favoring rising stars, experienced pianist and recording artist Eric Lu defied the odds and became the first pianist to win the Chopin Competition on his second try.
Korea’s Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment officially launched on Wednesday, consolidating oversight of climate, energy and environmental policies for the first time in the country’s history.
Foreign Minister Cho Hyun remains confident that a mutually beneficial agreement can be reached between Seoul and Washington — one that ultimately strengthens the South Korea-U.S. alliance.
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