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North Korea holds events to gather momentum ahead of key party congress

North Korea has held various events to gather public momentum ahead of its key party congress set for late this month, featuring an art exhibition and ceremonies for local farmers, state media reported Thursday.

2026-02-12

Bom Kim: Coupang founder's silence speaks volumes amid raucous backlash over scandals

Bom Kim made a fortune as his startup emulated the evolution of Jeff Bezos' Amazon to become a part of everyday life in Korea, but his avoidance in response to Coupang's scandals have been met with a reverberation of criticism.

2026-01-06

Lee says White House key 'unlocked' even stronger bilateral alliance in social media unveiling

President Lee Jae Myung unveiled the gold key to the White House that he recently received as a gift from U.S. President Donald Trump on his social media accounts on Tuesday, saying it "unlocked" an even stronger bilateral alliance.

2025-12-30

President Lee presented with gold key to White House by President Trump

U.S. President Donald Trump has presented Korean President Lee Jae Myung with a gold key to the White House.

2025-12-24

Girl group H1-KEY to release new song for fourth anniversary

Girl group H1-KEY will release a new song to mark its fourth debut anniversary.

2025-12-22

Eating show YouTuber latest to be connected to 'injection auntie'

A popular eating show YouTuber has been identified as another recipient of illegal medical treatments given by an unlicensed individual who allegedly provided injections to celebrities, Dispatch reported Thursday.

2025-12-18

SHINee's Key admits to receiving unlicensed medical treatment, says he'll step down from shows

SHINee’s Key admitted in an online post on Wednesday to receiving unlicensed medical treatment at home from the controversial “injection auntie,” who is suspected of providing the same illegal services to comedian Park Na-rae.

2025-12-17

Fans urge Key to address rumors on alleged ties with controversial 'doctor'

Fans of MBC’s variety show “I Live Alone” (2013-) are calling on SHINee member Key to clarify rumors about his alleged ties to a woman nicknamed the “Injection Aunt,” who was recently embroiled in controversy over providing illegal medical services.

2025-12-12

China’s rare earth export controls threaten Korea’s auto and defense supply chain

A tightening Chinese chokehold on heavy rare earth exports is forcing Korean manufacturers to the brink, exposing cracks in Seoul's strategy to secure critical minerals.

2025-09-26

Federal Reserve cuts key rate for first time this year

The Federal Reserve cut its key interest rate by a quarter-point Wednesday and projected it would do so twice more this year as concern grows at the central bank about the health of the nation's labor market.

2025-09-18