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Right-wing civic groups hold anti-China rally in Seoul

Protesters from ultra-right civic groups held an anti-China rally Sunday, chanting slogans calling for the release of now-jailed former President Yoon Suk Yeol over his martial law bid.

2025-09-28

Cho Kuk courts controversy again with Facebook post on 'far-right' youth

Cho Kuk of the minor Rebuilding Korea Party, stirred controversy over the weekend by sharing an article on his Facebook account suggesting that economically privileged youth are more likely to hold far-right views.

2025-08-30

Archer Jang Chae-hwan of national team to be disciplined for far-right post

The Korea Archery Association is expected to apply disciplinary measures to archer Jang Chae-hwan of the national team after he sparked controversy with politically far-right posts on social media.

2025-08-19

Far-right pastor, anti-feminist activist and five others slapped with travel ban over courthouse riot

Police have barred seven people, including Jeon Kwang-hoon, a far-right pastor at Sarang Jeil Church, from leaving the country as they investigate who orchestrated the violence at the Seoul Western District Court in January.

2025-08-08

Round Lab, other sunscreen brands could mislead over functional benefits, Korea's consumer watchdog warns

Korea's consumer watchdog has warned that some sunscreens on the market are advertising functional benefits such as whitening, trouble care and low irritation without undergoing official screening or providing objective evidence.

2025-06-26

Seventeen ends 'Right Here' world tour with Bangkok show

Boy band Seventeen wrapped up its “Right Here” tour on Sunday in Bangkok, with the group's global shows attracting over 1 million fans from around the world, according to its agency Pledis Entertainment.

2025-02-17

Seventeen to host themed events in Jakarta and Bangkok for 'Right Here' tour

Boy band Seventeen will run promotional events in February in Jakarta, Indonesia, and Bangkok as the group launches the Asian leg of its "Right Here" concert tour, HYBE said on Tuesday.

2025-01-21

Seventeen brings energy and style to Goyang Stadium for world tour opener

The air was thick with excitement at Goyang Stadium, Gyeonggi, as the beloved boy group took the stage. Its infectious energy immediately captivated the audience on Oct. 13 for the inaugural concert of Seventeen's world tour.

2024-10-15

Seventeen to perform in U.S., Japan for 'Right Here' tour

Boy band Seventeen will perform in five U.S. cities and four Japanese cities as part of its world tour “Right Here,” its agency Pledis Entertainment said Thursday.

2024-08-08

The right direction, but discretion is needed

Rationalizing taxes to better reflect current conditions will help the economy as well as people.

2024-06-17