MMental health Read More Korean children starting to gamble earlierJanuary 29, 2026 (123rf) Youth gambling in Seoul is rising sharply, with more students encountering or engaging in online betting, according…
MMusic Read More Seoul approves BTS’ comeback show in Gwanghwamun SquareJanuary 22, 2026 Specific date to be announced by the group’s agency BTS (Big Hit Music) The Seoul Metropolitan Government said…
AArtificial intelligence Read More Korea sets AI safety rules, first in worldJanuary 21, 2026 (123rf) South Korea will begin enforcing its Artificial Intelligence Act on Thursday, becoming the first country to formally…
PPersonal finance Read More Still paying for children, middle-aged Koreans not ready for retirementJanuary 9, 2026 (Getty Image) Retirement anxiety is growing among South Koreans in their 40s and 50s. More than 6 out…
MMusic Read More BTS’ Jimin returns to Billboard’s global chartJanuary 8, 2026 (Big Hit Music) Jimin of BTS reentered Billboard’s Global excl. US chart with “Who,” extending the single’s stay…
MMusic Read More BTS to release 14-track full-length album on March 20January 5, 2026 World tour details to be announced Jan. 14 BTS (Big Hit Music) Global K-pop sensation BTS will return…
AArtificial intelligence Read More AI-generated misleading ads proliferate, prompting government actionJanuary 4, 2026 Captured from a joint press release by relevant government ministries. (Yonhap) Misleading advertising created with artificial intelligence is…
AArts and design Read More Longing for utopia at Amorepacific’s headquartersJanuary 3, 2026 “Willing To Be Vulnerable-Transparent Balloon” by Lee Bul (Courtesy of the artist and HO-AM Foundation) Contemporary artist Lee…
MMusic Read More Is BTS Reuniting March 2026?January 1, 2026 Photo: Andrew Lipovsky/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via The members of BTS have completed their mandatory service in the South…
EEconomy Read More Strong exports, weak currency: Why the won can’t catch a breakJanuary 1, 2026 Economists say pressure from US-led AI boom reflects global capital shifts — not Korea-specific vulnerabilities — calling for…
MMusic Read More China’s Labubu, KPop Demon Hunters top Asia’s consumer trends in 2025December 30, 2025 Consumer Globally popular Chinese character became source of national pride The success of Labubu, a Chinese product, overseas…
MMusic Read More Ador terminates contract with NewJeans’ DanielleDecember 29, 2025 (Credit: Ador) Ador announced Monday the termination of its exclusive contract with NewJeans member Danielle. The company said…