SM Global Audition scouts for new talent, with preregistration partially opening on Dec. 1

SM Entertainment will host the “2026 SM Global Audition,” a large-scale global audition to search for fresh talent, the K-pop powerhouse announced on Monday.

2025-12-01

Number of newlyweds delaying marriage registration doubles, gov't data finds

The number of newlyweds that delayed their marriage registration for more than a year has nearly doubled over the past decade, according to government data. The figure from 10.9 percent in 2014 to 19 percent in 2024, based on Statistics Korea data.

2025-10-14

New car registration goes mobile in Korea from June 9

Korean drivers will be able to register newly purchased vehicles starting June 9 using smartphones and tablets — a process that has previously required either an in-person visit or access to a personal computer.

2025-06-03

Mobile ID cards to roll out next month

Physical resident identification cards will no longer be required for identity verification starting next month as a mobile version becomes available.

2024-11-27

Companies skirt license plate rule for imported cars with fake invoices

Businesses seeking to avoid drawing attention with bright green license plates are underreporting the cost of imported vehicles.

2024-04-08

Vehicle registrations up 1.7% in 2023 on eco-friendly models

Korea saw a 1.7 percent increase in registered vehicles in 2023 compared to the previous year, driven by high demand for environmentally friendly models, according to government data released on Friday.

2024-01-19

DP passes resolution on Fukushima water discharge

The liberal Democratic Party adopted a resolution calling on the government to file a complaint with the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea over Japan's plan to release treated radioactive water from its Fukushima nuclear power plant.

2023-06-30

Birth registration bill passed with overwhelming support

The National Assembly passed a bill with bipartisan support that will require medical institutions to report the birth of newborns to local governments within 14 days on Friday.

2023-06-30

Reform bill mandates renewing ID card every 10 years

The government is drafting a bill to require people to renew their personal ID cards every 10 years. The Interior Ministry announced Wednesday that it has drafted a bill to put a 10-year validity period on the personal IDs issued by the government...

2023-06-07

Korea to scrap foreign investor registration in 2023

The Financial Services Commission (FSC) will scrap the foreign investor registration system this year, along with other restrictions out of line with international standards.

2023-01-24

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