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Korea intent on staying alive in World Cup despite loss to Mexico

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:16 +0900

Striker Son Heung-min (right) on June 18 struggles for a ball in Korea's second Group A game of the FIFA World Cup soccer finals at Guadalajara Stadium in Zapopan, Mexico. (Korea Football Association)

Singer Lim Young-woong donates 2 mln won to help low-income patients

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Singer Lim Young-woong donated 200 million won (US$13...

Jin Ki-joo says 'Teach You a Lesson' resonates by consoling victims, confronting bullies

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- Jin Ki-joo, who takes on the role of a no-nonsense in...

Seventeen's The8, Vernon to launch new unit V8 with debut EP

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 16 (Yonhap) -- The8 and Vernon, both members of K-pop boy group Seve...

'Teach You a Lesson' tops Netflix's weekly non-English chart for 2nd week

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- The Korean school drama "Teach You a Lesson" retained...

BLACKPINK's Jennie maintains No. 10 on Billboard Hot 100 with 'Dracula'

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 17 (Yonhap) -- Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK stayed at No. 10...

Boy group Cortis' 'RedRed' tops 100 mln Spotify streams

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Rising rookie boy group Cortis has surpassed 100 mill...

(News Focus) 'Teach You a Lesson' hits home globally with cathartic take on school justice

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- At first glance, the Netflix Korean series "Teach You...

Namkoong Min, Jin A-reum expecting 1st child

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Celebrity couple Namkoong Min and Jin A-reum are expe...

Hyundai Motor to build green hydrogen power system at Antarctic research station

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Hyundai Motor Group said Thursday it will introduce a...

BTS' RM named global ambassador of Nat'l Museum of Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:12 +0900

SEOUL, June 20 (Yonhap) -- RM, the leader of K-pop supergroup BTS, has been name...

Seoul stocks sharply up late Fri. morning on chip rally

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks traded sharply higher late Friday mornin...

S. Korea's current account surplus with U.S. slips in 2025: data

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea posted a drop in its current account surp...

Gov't to seek dismissal of heads of 2 public firms following review

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to replace the heads of two pub...

(LEAD) Gov't to seek dismissal of heads of 2 public firms following review

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will seek to replace the heads of two pub...

(URGENT) Seoul stocks snap 6-day winning streak on profit-taking, Iran uncertainty

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

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Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks took a breather Friday after enjoying a ...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks took a breather Friday after enjoying a ...

(2nd LD) Seoul stocks take breather after 6-day rise on profit-taking

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks took a breather Friday after enjoying a ...

Korean Air says Asiana integration costs could reach 1 tln won, offset by 2028

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 20 Jun 2026 21:00:11 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Korean Air Co. said Friday the cost of integrating As...

OpenAI brings ChatGPT ads to Korea, keeps paid plans ad-free

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

OpenAI said Friday it has expanded its ChatGPT advertising pilot program to Korea, making it the sixth market to feature ads after the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and New Zealand. Ads will appear only for adult users on ChatGPT's free and Go tiers. Users on paid plans — Plus, Pro, Business, Enterprise and Edu — will not see advertisements. OpenAI said it is applying three core principles to the rollout: keeping ChatGPT's responses independent from advertiser influence, protecting user conversation data and personal information from advertisers and giving users control over their ad experience. Ads will be clearly labeled as "sponsored content" and kept visually separate from ChatGPT's generated responses. Advertisers will have access only to aggregated performance metrics such as impressions and clicks, and will not be able to view individual users' conversation history or personal data. Users can hide ads, submit feedback and manage ad personalization settings directly within the app. Ads will not be shown to accounts identified or predicted to belong to minors,

Cosmax Neo wins award for waste-reducing packaging design

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

Cosmax Neo, a functional cosmetics packaging subsidiary of the Cosmax Group, said Thursday it won a prize at the Korea Star Awards 2026, an annual national packaging competition organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Resources. The company received the Korea Packaging Technologist Society President's Award for its Smudging Drop Bottle, a container that integrates dispensing and skin application functions into a single structure. When the cap is opened, a built-in applicator automatically rises. Pressing the curved top section releases a measured amount of product through an air-push mechanism, allowing users to apply contents directly to skin without touching the formula by hand. The curved dome design minimizes residue, addressing a common problem with conventional air-push containers that tend to leave excess product behind. The applicator material can be customized to client specifications, and the bottle is compatible with a range of product types including serums, essences and base makeup. The announcement also highlighted the continued international success of the Motion D

Public power generation firms' proposed merger sparks debate

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

A third-party analysis proposing that the government merge Korea's five state-run power generation companies to streamline structural inefficiency is prompting debates, with civic groups arguing Friday that the merger would still fail to incentivize generators to minimize costs and ultimately expand the use of renewable energy. A day earlier, the Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment revealed a study report conducted by Samil PwC on optimal scenarios that could improve the efficiency of five state-run power companies — Korea South-East Power, Korea Midland Power, Korea Western Power, Korea Southern Power and Korea East-West Power. The companies were originally a singular subsidiary under the country’s exclusive state-run power distributor Korea Electric Power Corp. They were all separated in 2001 as individual entities under the government’s power industry restructuring plan. The report said merging them back is “structurally most appropriate.” It noted that while the government is seeking to introduce renewable energy-based power facilities with an overall capacity of 1

Indonesian candy Kopiko steals scenes in K-dramas

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

Indonesian candy brand Kopiko is stealing scenes in Korean TV and online streaming series. For years, viewers have watched characters in shows popping the sweet into their mouths, with the label prominently displayed. It is not a coincidence: Macrocom, a Seoul-based importer, has paid for the candy's product placement in more than a dozen shows since 2021. It started with "Vincenzo" on tvN, continuing with "Castaway Diva" on the same network in 2023, "Connection" on SBS in 2024, and most recently, "Brave New World," which is currently airing on SBS and Netflix. Macrocom and the brand’s manufacturer PT Mayora Indah Tbk, a major consumer goods company in Indonesia, began targeting the Korean dramas as a way to promote Kopiko. Their strategy for TV producers to show characters eating them to relieve stress and remark on its deliciousness. Over the past four years of TV exposure, Kopiko has built up its brand recognition here, leading to a boost in sales. GS25, a major convenience store franchise brand, sold more than 200,000 packages in a month after it went on shelves in 2024 for 1,000

Global memory chip market to quadruple in 2026: data

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

The global memory chip market is expected to more than quadruple this year from a year earlier, driven by growing investment in artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, industry data showed Friday. The global memory market is projected to reach 1,500 trillion won ($975 billion) in 2026, up 4.2 times from 360 trillion won recorded last year, according to data from industry tracker Counterpoint Research. The sharp growth is attributed to surging demand for server memory products, including dynamic random-access memory (DRAM) and NAND flash memory, as tech companies, particularly in North America, ramp up investments in AI infrastructure. Server memory products are expected to account for 56 percent of total memory revenue this year, up from 37 percent in 2025, surpassing the halfway mark for the first time. Counterpoint Research said the structural shift toward server-oriented memory products has become a key driver of growth in the memory market. The research firm added that widening supply-demand imbalances stemming from strong server memory demand are pushing memory prices higher, wi

AI race pushes LG CNS and Doosan into broad technology alliance

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

As companies scramble to secure an edge in artificial intelligence and automation, LG CNS and Doosan Corp. have agreed to join forces in a wide-ranging partnership that stretches from agentic AI and robotics to data centers and cloud computing. The companies signed a memorandum of understanding Thursday at LG Sciencepark in Seoul to strengthen their competitiveness in emerging technology businesses, including AI transformation, robot transformation, data centers and cloud services. The agreement brings together LG CNS’ digital transformation capabilities and Doosan Corp.’s industrial technology expertise at a time when businesses are investing heavily in AI-driven productivity and next-generation infrastructure. Under the deal, the companies said they will establish a joint business cooperation body within one month and develop detailed plans for collaborative projects. One of the central pillars of the partnership is AI transformation. LG CNS said it will leverage its enterprise agentic AI platform, AgenticWorks, to help strengthen Doosan Corp.’s agentic AI capabilities and develop

Hyundai Rotem secures $487.3 mil. railway maintenance project in Morocco

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

Hyundai Rotem said Friday it has secured a railway maintenance contract worth 748.2 billion won ($487.3 million) in Morocco, building on a major train supply deal previously signed with the North African country. The defense and railway equipment unit of Hyundai Motor Group signed the agreement with Morocco's national railway operator, ONCF, in the capital city of Rabat on Thursday (local time). The project covers the maintenance of all 440 train cars to be supplied by Hyundai Rotem and will be carried out over a 20-year period through a joint venture established by the company and ONCF. The deal follows Hyundai Rotem's 2.23 trillion-won contract secured in February last year to supply double-decker electric trains to Morocco. The trains are expected to operate on routes connecting major cities centered around Casablanca as the country prepares to co-host the 2030 FIFA World Cup.

BioTNS selected as host of gov't's ultra-precision digital PCR project

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

BioTNS, a Korean molecular diagnostics company, was selected as the host organization to spearhead a 30 billion won ($19.53 million) government program to set up technical standards for ultra-precision digital Polymerase Chain Reaction (dPCR) diagnostics, according to the company, Friday. With 15 institutions participating, the program is a seven-year initiative to secure global leadership in next-generation molecular diagnostics by establishing technical standards for dPCR. Through the program, the government seeks to overcome the core limitations of legacy molecular testing methods and build a critical infrastructure for ultra-precision medicine based on domestic technologies. Along with BioTNS, the consortium includes six companies, two state-backed research institutes and seven university hospitals. Participating companies include Gencurix, Hanil Scientific, JNP Medi and Omicsyn, while GC Labs will support clinical validation and commercialization. The National NanoFab Center and the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology will provide technology support. Seven hosp

Card issuers turn to small-business lending as consumer loan curbs squeeze growth

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

As Korea’s financial authorities continue tightening their grip on household debt, card issuers are looking beyond personal card loans for growth, with many expanding into lending for sole proprietors and small-business owners, according to industry officials Thursday. In recent years, card companies have relied on card loans to offset slowing growth in their transaction fee incomes. Carrying higher interest rates than bank loans but requiring no collateral, these have become a popular source of quick funding for borrowers with limited access to mainstream credit. That appeal has also made them a target of regulators. Authorities regard card loans as a significant contributor to household leverage and have sought to restrain their growth as part of a broader campaign to curb debt accumulation and cool speculative demand in the property market. Pressure on the sector intensified this week after several major card issuers exceeded regulatory targets for outstanding card loan balances. The Financial Supervisory Service summoned the companies on Monday and urged them to strengthen interna

Doosan on track for growth as portfolio aligns with AI industry

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:59 +0900

Doosan Group is expected to post strong growth as its key businesses are increasingly aligned with the core supply chain of the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. According to market tracker FnGuide, the consensus estimate among brokerages for Doosan Corp.'s second-quarter earnings is 5.5 trillion won ($3.62 billion) in sales and 465 billion won in operating profit, up 3 percent and 30 percent year-on-year, respectively. Doosan Corp. is the holding company of the conglomerate but is gaining market attention with its own electromaterials business, which supplies copper clad laminates (CCL) to chipmakers. CCL is a key material used in advanced chip substrates and printed circuit boards found in virtually all electronic devices. As AI servers and high-performance computing systems require fast processing of massive amounts of data, demand is growing for high-frequency, low-loss CCLs. In the first quarter of this year, the business group’s sales reached 617.3 billion won, growing 53.2 percent year-on-year to set a new record. Operating profit soared 59.9 percent year-on-year to stand a

Lee says reform of election watchdog needed through constitutional amendment if necessary

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that a fundamenta...

(2nd LD) Lee says told Trump cannot deal with N. Korean nuclear issue the same way as others

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he told U.S. Pres...

(3rd LD) Lee says told Trump cannot deal with N. Korean nuclear issue the same way as others

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday he told U.S. Pres...

(LEAD) Lee says reform of election watchdog needed through constitutional amendment if necessary

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday that a fundamenta...

Army to allow long-term service transition for more noncommissioned officers

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The Army said Friday it will allow qualified noncommi...

Police investigating alleged break-in at ballot-counting center

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Police are investigating an alleged break-in at a bal...

(LEAD) Army to allow long-term service transition for more noncommissioned officers

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- The Army said Friday it will allow qualified noncommi...

JoongAng Ilbo applies for debt workout program, pledges restructuring efforts

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- Major newspaper JoongAng Ilbo Co. said Friday it had ...

Lee calls inflation top policy priority, urges 'extraordinary' measures to stabilize prices

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:57 +0900

SEOUL, June 19 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Friday inflation is the ...

[Column] North Korea’s economic boom

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:55 +0900

[Exclusive] US Congress calls for review of CCP’s ‘malign influence’ in South Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Kim Yo-jong blasts G7 as ‘inviting disaster’ for demanding N. Korea’s denuclearization

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

[Editorial] Trump’s defeat in Iran raises stakes for Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

[Column] America declares its retreat from the Middle East

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

Olympic Park protests grow increasingly extreme in rhetoric and action

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

The rising tide of the semiconductor boom does not lift all boats in Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:50 +0900

[World Cup] Match 2 jinx strikes again: Korea loses to Mexico 0-1 on keeper error

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 19 Jun 2026 21:00:48 +0900

First heat wave alerts of year issued for Seoul, surrounding areas

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The state weather agency on Thursday issued the first...

Lee to host luncheon with foreign ambassadors next week at Cheong Wa Dae

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will host a luncheon with for...

S. Korea's global competitiveness up 6 notches in 2026: report

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEJONG, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's global competitiveness rose six notche...

(LEAD) Senate confirms Michelle Steel as U.S. ambassador to S. Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Senate has confirmed Michelle Steel, a...

Court cancels regulator's fine on Kakao over music streaming service notices

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The Seoul High Court on Thursday canceled a 98 millio...

Vice defense chief visits Army's 2nd Corps to inspect readiness ahead of summer season

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- Vice Defense Minister Lee Doo-hee on Thursday visited...

Defense ministry pushes to establish housing complexes for service members

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The defense ministry said Thursday it will push to es...

No formal request made to S. Korea for participation in Iran reconstruction fund: sources

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has not formally received any request fro...

PM nominee's confirmation hearing set for June 25-26

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, June 18 (Yonhap) -- The ruling and opposition parties agreed Thursday to ...

Korean firms reportedly among backers of $300B Iran postwar investment fund

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

Seoul’s PPP mayor blasts party leader for exploiting ballot fiasco to cling to power

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

‘Trump surrendered’: US conservatives fume over Iran deal

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

[News analysis] Emboldened after war, Iran looks to reclaim regional power status

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:50 +0900

Trump tells Lee he’ll help advance peace on Korean Peninsula

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:50 +0900

Trump leans on US allies to cover costs of cleaning up his war

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:50 +0900

[Cartoon] Crusader or crook?

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:49 +0900

Older Korean women earn less than half of male counterparts, study finds

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:48 +0900

No more nuclear phase-out: Korea selects sites for new reactors

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:47 +0900

Area by handball gym in Seoul’s Olympic Park turns into base for disorganized election denial movement

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Korean-Style Mapo Tofu (Easy, Cozy, and Deeply Savory)

Tomas Kauer -Writer, Moderator — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

This Korean-style mapo tofu is my cozy, home style take on the classic Chinese dish. The sauce is deeply savory with layers of umami from anchovy stock, anchovy fish sauce, and ssamjang, while a touch of sweetness rounds everything out beautifully. It’s warm, comforting, and incredibly satisfying with a bowl of steamed rice. Why This ...

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How Fashion Becomes — on Personal Style Harmony

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

NOUBI SAYS: In dealing with your particular style, your body is dependent on your personality just as any part of your body is dependent on the rest of your clothing. The relationship of your personality, body, and clothing must be in harmony as a whole for the best result. Because we tend to read clothing messages only as a harmonious whole according to what we know as our standard.

The Power of Image in a Split Second

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

“Whether it’s fair or not, clothing has become the first clue absorbed by the eye before the brain begins to judge,” says Noubikko. “Everything else—intellect, personality, attitude—comes second.”

“The Art of Presence” — as a Strategy for Success

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

In a world where first impressions are formed in seconds, Noubikko introduces a powerful new visual and editorial concept: “The Art of Presence: Dressing for the Interview.” More than a style guide, it is a philosophy—one that positions personal presentation as a decisive advantage in a competitive professional landscape.

How To Dress With POWER, AND INTENTION

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

In a world driven by first impressions and instant judgments, clothing has become more than style—it is identity, influence, and opportunity. The message is clear and urgent: if you are not intentionally shaping how you present yourself, the world will decide for you.

Empower Confidence Through Smart Camouflage

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

At the heart of the philosophy is a simple yet transformative truth: every individual is a blend of strengths and imperfections. Rather than striving for unattainable ideals, Noubikko emphasizes the art of highlighting one’s best features while subtly minimizing perceived flaws through thoughtful wardrobe choices.

Not Just Interior Design. It's Fashion for Your Space

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

When you choose Noubikko Interiors, you’re not just decorating a room — You’re dressing it in confidence, luxury, and timeless elegance.

Feng Shui-Inspired Interiors in Its Maximum Format

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

Noubikko’s Secret is exposed: Feng Shui Integration That Reflects the Modern Lifestyle

Guide to Effortless Style and Smart Living

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

Investing in a cohesive basic wardrobe is more cost-effective and impactful than accumulating disconnected statement pieces. By curating essentials that work together, individuals can reduce expenses while elevating their overall image.

Carrying a Bag Is Brilliantly Useful

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

Camouflage Dressing Dating an Older Man — Without Looking Odd

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

Because Love Is Blind… But Other People in the Restaurant Are Not

What to do when dreamboy is at your door - Your Look NOT Ready

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

Few moments in human history create more panic than this: Knock knock knock. “Babe? I’m outside.” Suddenly, your soul exits your body. Because at this exact moment: your hair looks politically unstable, your oversized T-shirt survived three emotional breakdowns, one eyebrow disappeared, and your face currently resembles “before coffee.”

Difference Between a Stylish Man and a Fashion Victim

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

There is a very thin line between looking stylish and looking like you lost a bet with a designer. Modern fashion is dangerous that way.

First 7 Seconds: How Men Are Judged Before They Speak

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

A man walks into a room. Before he says a single word, before he introduces himself and before anyone knows his job, education, or bank account, the judging has already started.

Gentleman’s Guide to Wearing White Without Looking Flashy

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

Wearing white as a man is dangerous. Done correctly, it looks elegant, expensive, relaxed, and effortlessly sophisticated. Done incorrectly…

The Art of Looking Relaxed Yet Powerful

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 17 Jun 2026 21:00:35 +0900

There is a type of man people notice immediately. Not because he is loud. Not because he dominates the room. Not because he wears a suit tight enough to stop blood circulation. But because he looks calm. Controlled. Relaxed. And strangely powerful at the same time.

U.S. tightens licensing requirements for certain medical device exports to N. Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

WASHINGTON, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The U.S. Treasury Department has published a lis...

N. Korea blasts S. Korea-EU statement on illegal military cooperation with Russia

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Saturday blasted a recent joint statem...

N. Korea calls denuclearization an 'irreversibly finalized' matter

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

SEOUL, June 14 (Yonhap) -- North Korea on Sunday called denuclearization an "irr...

(URGENT) Lee says Korean Peninsula has regressed to era of severance; distrust, tension

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

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(URGENT) Lee says ember of hope still exists for dialogue, cooperation with N. Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

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(URGENT) Lee says Seoul will not seek unification by absorption, continue efforts to restore trust

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

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Lee says ember of hope for dialogue, cooperation with N. Korea still exists

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

ROME, June 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday he believes the "e...

(LEAD) Lee says ember of hope for dialogue, cooperation with N. Korea still exists

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 14 Jun 2026 21:00:54 +0900

ROME, June 14 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Sunday he believes the "e...

An a tear: badminton star wins year's 5th title at Indonesia Open

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

The world's top female badminton player An Se Young on June 7 screams with joy after winning the women's single title at the Indonesia Open in Jakarta. (Yonhap News) By Koh Hyunjeong An Se Young,

Fans gather in central Seoul to see Korea win World Cup opener

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:23 +0900

The Red Devils, a fan club for the national soccer team, and others on the morning of June 12 cheer while watching Korea's opening game of the FIFA World Cup against Czechia (Czech Republic) on massiv

BIGBANG unveils plans for world tour marking 20th anniv.

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Veteran K-pop group BIGBANG on Thursday unveiled date...

(Movie Review) Funky Freaky Freaks: raw, stylish portrait of teens on the edge

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Yong-gi (Joo Min-hyeong) is a high school student in ...

Aespa's 2nd LP 'Lemonade' becomes 8th million-seller

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June, 11 (Yonhap) -- Aespa's second full-length album, "Lemonade," had so...

BTS to release new digital single 'Come Over'

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will release the new digital sin...

BTS to launch Busan shows for 'Arirang' world tour

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will begin the Busan leg of its ...

Vietnamese couple arrested over illegal global distribution of Korean webtoons

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Authorities have arrested a Vietnamese couple over al...

(LEAD) BTS to launch Busan shows for 'Arirang' world tour

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- K-pop supergroup BTS will begin the Busan leg of its ...

Le Sserafim, Illit, Katseye release joint single

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Three girl groups under Hybe -- Le Sserafim, Illit an...

First lady hopes S. Korea will warmly host global youth at 2027 Catholic festival

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

ROME, June 12 (Yonhap) -- First lady Kim Hea Kyung expressed hope Friday that So...

Hybe apologizes for delay on 1st night of BTS world tour in Busan

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- Hybe Co., the agency behind K-pop boy band BTS, issue...

Banks move to rein in credit loans amid surge in leveraged stock buying

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Banks are fast moving to rein in a surge in credit lo...

S. Korea signs agreement on AI standardization with partners

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has signed an agreement with partner coun...

Stocks up nearly 8 pct late Fri. morning on hopes for end of Iran war

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks were trading sharply higher late Friday ...

(URGENT) Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000-point territory on hopes for end to Iran war

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

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Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks rose by more than 4 percent Friday, as i...

(LEAD) Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks rose by more than 4 percent Friday, as i...

(2nd LD) Seoul stocks spike over 4 pct to settle again in 8,000 territory on hopes for end to Mideast crisis

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- Seoul stocks rose by more than 4 percent Friday, as i...

OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones visit to S. Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to South Korea schedule...

Military suspends flight of Miron choppers over defective engines

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has suspended the flight of lo...

(LEAD) Military suspends flight of Miron choppers over defective engines

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 13 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

SEOUL, June 13 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's military has suspended the flight of lo...

Coupang’s record privacy fine sparks proportionality debate, investment concerns

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

The record-high 624.68 billion won ($409 million) penalty imposed on Coupang over a massive data breach is fueling debate over regulatory proportionality, as the e-commerce giant was ordered to pay more than four times the fine levied on SK Telecom for last year's hacking incident, while matchmaking company Duo received a far lighter sanction despite a breach involving highly sensitive personal information. The penalty is also casting doubt on Coupang’s ability to maintain the aggressive investment that has driven its growth, fueling speculation that the e-commerce giant could rein in future spending. On Thursday, the Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) imposed a 624.68 billion won fine and a 16.8 million won administrative penalty on Coupang over its data breach, involving more than 33 million users, and related privacy violations. The regulator concluded that Coupang failed to maintain even basic security safeguards, citing lax management of an authentication signing key and inadequate access controls that allowed a former employee to forge tokens and reach pages conta

OpenAI's Sam Altman postpones visit to Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman's visit to Korea scheduled for next week has been postponed due to personal reasons, the artificial intelligence (AI) research organization and industry sources said Friday. Altman was originally scheduled to arrive in Korea on Sunday for a two-day trip that included meetings with major technology companies, including Samsung Electronics, to discuss cooperation in AI. During the visit, Altman was also expected to meet executives from portal operator Naver and mobile platform operator Kakao. "Korea is a very important country and a strategic partner for OpenAI," the company said in a statement. "Our ongoing collaborations with domestic partners will continue as planned." OpenAI added that it hopes Altman will be able to visit Korea again in the near future and meet local partners in person. The company did not disclose further details regarding the reason for the postponement or a revised schedule for Altman's visit.

Oriental Brewery taps into enthusiasm for Team Korea, World Cup

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Liquor giant Oriental Brewery (OB) hosted watch parties at restaurants in Seoul Friday for Korea's 2026 FIFA World Cup Group A match against the Czech Republic, using the events to promote its flagship beer brand, Cass. Called Cass Viewing Pubs, the events are held at restaurants that sell Cass, allowing fans to gather and cheer for the national team together. For Korea's three group stage matches this month, OB partnered with four restaurants in Seoul's trendy districts of Euljiro, Itaewon and Seongsu, as well as one venue in Suwon, Gyeonggi Province. On Friday, two barbecue restaurants in Seoul's Euljiro and Itaewon areas were transformed into temporary fan zones. At the Euljiro venue, around 300 visitors filled the outdoor seating area in front of a giant screen, wearing matching jerseys bearing the logos of the FIFA World Cup, the Korea Football Association and Cass. Cass is the only domestic liquor brand serving as an official sponsor of this year's World Cup. The attendees were selected through an application process organized by OB. As expected by the company, the combination of

Naver, Krafton team up to bring PUBG esports to bigger audiences

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Korean internet giant Naver Corp. has entered into a strategic partnership with game developer Krafton to expand the media and content ecosystem surrounding the hit video game franchise PUBG: Battlegrounds, Naver announced Friday. The medium-to-long-term alliance aims to capitalize on the growing intersection of livestreaming, digital communities and competitive gaming. Under a memorandum of understanding signed Friday, the two companies plan to link Krafton's intellectual property for PUBG esports with Chzzk, Naver’s proprietary video streaming platform. The integration will leverage Naver’s stable infrastructure and specialized interactive viewing features, such as its co-watching tool, which allows creators and viewers to stream and discuss live matches together in real time. Naver intends to broadcast major PUBG esports tournaments directly on Chzzk and establish formal league partnerships. By integrating Krafton's globally recognized game brand with Chzzk’s established network of creators, the platform seeks to develop exclusive broadcasts that can broaden its user base and

CJ CheilJedang, Samyang Foods climb in brand-value rankings as global appetite grows

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Korea’s leading food manufacturers are solidifying their positions among the country’s most valuable corporate names, reflecting the food sector’s rising prominence amid broader global expansion. CJ CheilJedang and Samyang Foods both secured spots on Interbrand’s 2026 Best Korea Brands list, the companies said Friday. The annual index, compiled by the New York-based brand consultancy, gauges corporate value based on financial performance, market influence and long-term growth prospects. The inclusion of both companies highlights how processed foods have joined electronics and automotive manufacturing as primary drivers of Korea's outbound economic footprint. CJ CheilJedang retained its No. 22 spot for the second consecutive year, marking its highest placement since the ranking’s inception in 2013 and extending its appearance on the list to 14 straight years. Interbrand valued the company's brand at 1.18 trillion won ($776 million), the highest among all fast-moving consumer goods firms in Korea. The conglomerate has aggressively expanded its "Bibigo" portfolio internationally

Korea's Hanmi Semiconductor to acquire shares of SpaceX

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Korea's Hanmi Semiconductor said in a regulatory filing Friday that it is seeking to acquire 50 billion won ($32.9 million) worth of shares in SpaceX, ahead of the U.S. space company's stock market debut. The investment, equivalent to around 7.24 percent of equity, comes amid the company's prospects on the "growth potential of Elon Musk's Terrafab and SpaceX, amid an explosive demand on advanced chips, aerospace and satellite technologies and artificial intelligence (AI)," according to the filing. Terrafab is a vertically integrated semiconductor manufacturing complex spearheaded by Musk, involving Tesla, SpaceX and xAI, an AI company founded by the U.S. billionaire. The facility is expected to start operations in 2028. Some 80 percent of chips produced from there will be used in data centers of SpaceX, while the rest will be topped on vehicles of Tesla as well as its Optimus robots. "We will reinvest the expected future returns into our core semiconductor equipment business to seek sustainable growth, while enhancing shareholder value," an official from the Korean company said. SpaceX is

Worxphere bets big on baseball to win over Korean jobseekers

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Human resources technology group Worxphere renewed its marketing partnership with the Hanwha Eagles baseball club for the 2026 season, extending a corporate sponsorship aimed at tapping into professional sports’ highly engaged fan bases. The agreement, signed by Worxphere CEO Yoon Hyun-jun and Hanwha Eagles General Manager Son Hyuk at Hanwha Life Eagles Park in Daejeon, marks the third consecutive year the artificial intelligence (AI)-driven HR firm has aligned with the Korea Baseball Organization franchise. Under the terms of the deal, Eagles players will wear jerseys featuring corporate patches for Worxphere’s flagship job recruitment platforms, JobKorea and Albamon. Worxphere has also secured extensive stadium branding to position the dual platforms under its corporate umbrella, a standard but increasingly competitive customer acquisition strategy in Korean sports. The partnership relies heavily on experiential marketing to bridge digital services with physical consumers. At a recent promotional event dubbed "Worxphere Day," the company staged a viral recruitment stunt via Albamo

Securities firms' Q1 net spikes 77% on increased commission income

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Securities companies in South Korea saw their net profit soar 77 percent in the first quarter of the year largely due to increased commission income from the sharp increase in stock trading, data showed Friday. The combined net profit of 61 domestic securities firms came to 4.33 trillion won ($2.83 billion) in the January-March period, compared with 2.44 trillion won a year earlier, according to the data from the Financial Supervisory Service. The companies' combined income from commission fees almost doubled to 6.69 trillion won in the first quarter from 3.33 trillion won a year earlier, aided by a surge in stock trading, while their combined income from their own investment or stock trading gained 31 percent to 4.1 trillion won over the cited period. In the January-March period, stock turnover came in at 2,775 trillion won, sharply up from the previous year's 641 trillion won, according to the watchdog. Their combined assets had stood at 1,098.4 trillion won as of end-March, up 154 trillion won, or 16.3 percent, from three months earlier, and debts gained 26.8 percent to 991.5 trillion

Fair trade watchdog approves NS Shopping's takeover of Homeplus Express

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Korea's antitrust watchdog on Friday approved NS Shopping's takeover of the compact-format supermarket chain Homeplus Express, saying the deal is unlikely to hinder fair competition in the market. The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) made the ruling after NS Shopping, an affiliate of Harim, Korea's largest poultry-processing company, announced its plan to acquire Homeplus Express from Homeplus in a deal estimated at 120.6 billion won ($79.3 million). Homeplus Express is the super supermarket (SSM) brand of Homeplus. The FTC said it had reviewed the deal as involving 11 vertical mergers and two conglomerate mergers. A vertical merger occurs when companies operate at different stages of the same supply chain within an industry, while a conglomerate merger occurs between businesses in different industries. The watchdog said it had determined that concerns over the merger's impact on competition remain limited, given Homeplus Express' relatively small market presence. "In terms of chicken products, Homeplus Express' share of the SSM market remains low, at around 2 percent," the FTC said. "It is unli

AI model rivalry expands into defense sector

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:25 +0900

Artificial intelligence (AI) competition is expanding into the defense sector as domestic tech firms pivot to military applications, leveraging proprietary models and infrastructure in a market where security and data sovereignty are paramount. The shift comes as Naver Cloud and NC AI move beyond the government-led foundation model competition to target a fast-forming defense AI market. Naver Cloud held a seminar on Wednesday and unveiled its strategy for sovereign AI-based defense AI transformation (AX) advancement, outlining practical pathways to deploy AI in real-world military operations. The move follows the company’s launch earlier this month of a dedicated task force for defense AI adoption, marking its first standalone organization focused exclusively on military applications. The team, under company CEO Kim Yu-won, brings together business development, strategy, engineering and deployment personnel to accelerate military AI projects. The company is positioning itself as more than a model provider, aiming instead to build a full-stack Korean defense AI platform. By combining its

UAE sends military planes to S. Korea to transport Cheongung missile systems: sources

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has sent its military ...

(LEAD) Air Force begins regular Soaring Eagle exercise

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The Air Force on Friday kicked off a key regular aeri...

(4th LD) Ex-President Yoon sentenced to 30 yrs in prison in drone infiltration case

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday sentenced former President Yo...

Senior diplomats of S. Korea, Ecuador discuss energy, defense cooperation

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Ecuador held high-level policy consul...

S. Korean special envoy calls for peaceful solutions to Middle East conflicts at U.N.

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea's special envoy for Middle East peace att...

(World Cup) Lee touts S. Korean nat'l team for opening win at World Cup

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday praised the South K...

S. Korea, Britain sign revised nuclear cooperation protocol, discuss partnership

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and Britain signed a revised nuclear coop...

Ex-election watchdog chief banned from leaving country amid ballot shortage probe

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

SEOUL, June 12 (Yonhap) -- The justice ministry has approved a request from inve...

Lee to attend business roundtable in Rome to explore S. Korea-Italy economic cooperation

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:22 +0900

ROME, June 12 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung plans to attend a business rou...

Coupang hit with record 624.7 billion won fine by Korean regulator over privacy violations

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:20 +0900

Record fine for Coupang is only the beginning of its troubles

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:19 +0900

US draft defense bill may ease ban on foreign construction of auxiliary naval vessels

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:19 +0900

[Editorial] Sinking Korean youth employment in AI era requires action, and fast

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

Korea’s reliance on US for security, China for economy has ‘lost validity,’ says Lee

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

Blue House policy chief outlines vision to make Korea a hub for AI supply chain

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:18 +0900

Yoon gets 30 years for drone plot aimed at riling North Korea so he could declare martial law

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

Rapid oil stockpile depletion raises alarm over potential crisis later this year

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:17 +0900

[World Cup] Hwang inspires comeback as Oh completes turnaround to beat Czech Republic 2-1

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 12 Jun 2026 21:00:15 +0900

Lee's peace policy can improve N. Korea's human rights conditions: unification ministry

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Seoul's push to seek peaceful coexistence with North ...

PM to convene ministerial meeting on response to ballot shortage

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok will convene a meeting of...

PM offers condolences over death of ex-Japanese politician Kono

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Kim Min-seok offered his condolences T...

Lee says depending on U.S. for defense no longer valid, will boost economic ties

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

ROME, June 11 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea's traditional...

(LEAD) Nat'l Assembly begins procedure for potential probe on election ballot shortage

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly on Thursday launched formal pro...

U.S. air base in Gunsan raided over alleged fraud by local employee

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

GUNSAN, South Korea, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors on Thursday raided a U.S. a...

Hanwha Ocean likely to win 7.8 tln-won project to build next-generation destroyers: sources

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Hanwha Ocean Co. is widely expected to be named for t...

Samsung office raided over alleged insider trading tied to takeover of robotics firm

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- Prosecutors raided the headquarters of Samsung Electr...

S. Korea, U.S. reaffirm goal of N.K. denuclearization at key nuclear deterrence meeting

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:51 +0900

SEOUL, June 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korea and the United States reaffirmed Thursday...

[Column] What do people crying election fraud in Korea even want?

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:49 +0900

New system to give Korean police real-time location data on stalking offenders

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:49 +0900

Korean court rules same-sex union entitled to legal protection in homewrecker suit

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:48 +0900

Second Korean vessel successfully passes through Strait of Hormuz

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:47 +0900

On anniversary of June Struggle, Korean students condemn violations of political rights

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:47 +0900

Korean PM labels ballot shortage a violation of political rights, calls for NEC overhaul

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:47 +0900

South Korea, EU reaffirm commitment to denuclearization of Korean Peninsula

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Korean students say they want action to protect voting rights, not disputes over elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Lee says he ‘humbly accepts’ public opinion after his approval tanks 9.4 points

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

[Editorial] Korean students show how to protest ballot fiasco without resorting to conspiracies

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

(4th LD) China's Xi to visit N. Korea next week for 1st time since 2019

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping will make a state visit t...

Xi's planned N.K. trip partly driven by desire to weaken Russia-N.K. ties, U.S. calls for Chinese cooperation: expert

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

WASHINGTON, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping's upcoming trip to N...

U.S. highlights Trump, Xi's shared goal of denuclearizing N. Korea ahead of Xi's Pyongyang trip

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

WASHINGTON, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The State Department said Friday that U.S. Presid...

N. Korea's Kim attends navigation test of Kang Kon destroyer

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -- North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has attended the navig...

(URGENT) N. Korean leader's sister says country's nuclear status irreversible, vows not to tolerate any threats

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

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N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang's nuclear status 'irreversible'

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un...

(LEAD) N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang's nuclear status 'irreversible'

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un...

N. Korea exports 1.5 mln tons of coal in 2025 despite sanctions: lawmaker

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- North Korea continued illegal exports of coal and mine...

(2nd LD) N.K. leader's sister says Pyongyang's nuclear status 'irreversible'

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

SEOUL, June 7 (Yonhap) -- The powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un...

Busan ramps up tourism, transit convenience ahead of BTS concerts

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 07 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

The Gwangalli M Drone Light Show will be held from June 12-13 from 10 p.m. each day around Gwangalli Beach in Busan's Suyeong-gu District to mark "BTS the City Arirang - Busan." (Visit Busan) By Ka

Taegeuk Warriors beat Trinidad & Tobago, 5-0, in pre-WC friendly

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

Striker Hwang Hee-chan on May 30 scores on a penalty kick in the 75th minute against Trinidad and Tobago in a friendly before the FIFA World Cup soccer finals at South Field of Brigham Young Universit

Korea beats El Salvador, 1-0, in final friendly before World Cup

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:30 +0900

Lee Dong-gyeong at South Field of Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, on June 3 celebrates his goal on a free kick in the 57th minute against El Salvador in Korea's last warmup before the FIFA Wo

(LEAD) Singer Psy referred to prosecution over alleged medical law violation

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:29 +0900

SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- Singer-rapper Psy has been referred to prosecutors on ...

BTS to release special vinyl to mark 13th anniversary

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:29 +0900

SEOUL, June 2 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS will release a limited-edition vin...

Foreign hotel bookings in Busan surge ahead of BTS concert

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:29 +0900

SEOUL, June 3 (Yonhap) -- The number of hotel reservations booked by foreign tou...

Zombie thriller 'Colony' hits 4 mln admissions

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:29 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The Korean film "Colony" continued its upward streak, ...

Former NCT member Mark co-founds K-pop agency

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:29 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Mark, a former member of K-pop supergroup NCT, has est...

Japanese auteur Kore-eda wants viewers to imagine through 'Sheep in the Box'

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:29 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Japanese filmmaker Hirokazu Kore-eda said Thursday he ...

School drama 'Teach You a Lesson' aims to add reality, depth to original webtoon

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:29 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- At a time when news reports about problematic students...

ADOR reduces damages claim against ex-CEO, ex-NewJeans member by 10 bln won

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- K-pop label ADOR has reduced its damages claim against...

More S. Korean tidal flats expected to join UNESCO World Heritage list

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Four more South Korean tidal flats are expected to be ...

BTS tops Billboard Japan's H1 album sales chart; 6 K-pop acts make Top 20

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 6 (Yonhap) -- K-pop sensation BTS's fifth studio album was the bests...

Samyang's Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bln units sold, 7 tln won in cumulative sales

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Samyang Foods Inc. said Friday that cumulative sales o...

Nvidia's Jensen Huang sees robotics as next major sector for S. Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huan...

(LEAD)(News Focus) Jensen Huang's S. Korea visit signals Nvidia's broader bet on AI ecosystem

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huan...

(URGENT) Seoul shares tumble over 5 pct on tech losses amid Iran uncertainty; won sharply down

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

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Seoul shares sink over 5 pct on tech losses amid Iran uncertainty; won sharply down

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks dipped by more than 5 percent as i...

(LEAD) Seoul shares sink over 5 pct on tech losses amid Iran uncertainty; won sharply down

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks dipped by more than 5 percent as i...

(LEAD) Nvidia's Jensen Huang sees robotics as next major sector for S. Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huan...

(2nd LD) Seoul shares sink over 5 pct on tech losses amid Iran uncertainty; won sharply down

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks dipped by more than 5 percent as i...

(2nd LD) Nvidia's Jensen Huang holds 'samgyeopsal' dinner with Korean biz leaders

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huan...

(3rd LD) Nvidia's Jensen Huang holds 'samgyeopsal' dinner with Korean biz leaders

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 06 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Nvidia Corp. Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Jensen Huan...

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang shares 'somaek' with Korea's top tycoons amid partnership talks

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang visited Seoul on Friday, seven months after making headlines with a fried chicken gathering with the heads of Samsung Electronics and Hyundai Motor Group that was followed by a large-scale Nvidia artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator supply across Korea. This time, his visit is set to focus on partnerships with a broader range of Korean firms in AI applications, including robotics, physical AI, infrastructure and gaming. In addition to his business engagements, Huang is also scheduled to make a television appearance and throw a ceremonial first pitch at a baseball game, reflecting his celebritylike popularity here. Huang dined with some of Korea's top business leaders at Hyungnim Jeoyo, a casual pork belly barbecue restaurant near Hongik University in western Seoul, hours after his arrival in the country. He shared a table with SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won, LG Group Chairman Koo Kwang-mo and Naver Chairman of the Board Lee Hae-jin. Officials from Nvidia also joined the gathering. The restaurant’s name, which roughly translates to “Hey big brother, over h

Samyang's Buldak ramyeon tops 10 bil. units sold, $4.5 bil. in cumulative sales

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

Samyang Foods Inc. said Friday that cumulative sales of its Buldak ramyeon series have exceeded 10 billion units and 7 trillion won ($4.5 billion) since its debut 14 years ago. The spicy noodle brand was launched in 2012 and has since grown into one of Korea's most successful food exports. Initially exported to markets including Japan, Germany and New Zealand, the Buldak series is now sold in about 100 countries around the world. The series surpassed 1 billion units sold in 2017, exceeded 4 billion units in 2022 and topped the 9 billion mark in 2025 before reaching the latest milestone. Driven by strong global demand for its Buldak series, Samyang Foods surpassed $900 million in exports last year and now accounts for about 60 percent of Korea's ramyeon exports.

Samsung asks BTS fans to put down their phones

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

The modern concert experience is often viewed through a six-inch screen, as fans prioritize capturing a digital souvenir over witnessing the live event. Now, in an unexpected twist, the world’s largest smartphone maker is asking K-pop fans to put their devices away. Samsung Electronics said Friday that it will launch an interactive "Immersive Concert Culture Movement" at BTS’s highly anticipated June 12 stadium show in Busan. The program, part of a global partnership with the K-pop boy band's management agency, HYBE, encourages the audience to remain present during the performance while Samsung’s own photographers capture the crowd using the new Galaxy S26 Ultra. The concert at the 53,000-seat Busan Asiad Main Stadium is part of BTS’ "ARIRANG" world tour, its first full-scale global outing since all seven members completed Korea’s mandatory military service. To entice fans to look up, Samsung is leveraging the artificial intelligence (AI) built into its latest hardware. At an on-site experience booth open until 6 p.m. on concert day, international fans can type supportive mess

Samil PwC, PwC Consulting announce leadership appointments amid AI push

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

Samil PwC, Korea’s largest accounting firm by revenue, and its consulting affiliate, PwC Consulting, announced a new slate of leadership and partner appointments Friday, underscoring the firms’ growing focus on artificial intelligence (AI) and digital transformation. At Samil PwC, Jung Min-soo was named head of tax advisory. With three decades of experience, Jung previously led the firm’s domestic tax practice and advised clients on matters ranging from tax audits and disputes to refund claims. He also spearheaded the development of Tax Agent, Samil PwC's generative AI platform for tax services. The six appointed deputy leaders include mergers and acquisitions expert Kwak Yun-goo, banking and capital market specialist Kim Kyoung-koo, cross-border transactions and U.S. listings adviser Daniel Fertig, insurance specialist Lee Jun-ho, corporate governance adviser Choi Chang-yoon and mergers and acquisitions advisory expert Hong Jin-o. Among the 33 newly promoted partners are professionals specializing in semiconductors, telecommunications and insurance, as well as emerging areas such

Hyundai Motor's football robot learns year of skills in 1 day

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

A humanoid robot weaving through football drills and flawlessly executing one of the sport’s most difficult trick kicks has demonstrated a profound leap in machine learning, according to technical details released Friday by Hyundai Motor and its subsidiary, Boston Dynamics. The bipedal machine, known as Atlas, managed to master the "Ghost Rabona" — a high-stakes strike where the kicking leg crosses behind the standing leg after a deceptive feint — by effectively teaching itself to play in a digital simulator before ever touching a physical ball. The display, part of a campaign for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, underscores how rapidly the line between human athletic coordination and robotic precision is blurring. Beneath the slick corporate marketing lies a profound advancement in how machines learn to navigate the physical world. According to engineering briefs published on Boston Dynamics’ official blog, football was specifically selected as a training environment because it demands a simultaneous cocktail of balance, split-second timing, and real-time physical adaptation. To bridge

UC Berkeley graduate creates AI-powered app to make learning Korean more immersive

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

For as long as he could remember, education was where Jang Ji-woong imagined himself making a difference. He enjoyed working with children, but he found himself thinking less about classrooms and more about access — how to bring learning opportunities to communities often left out. “I often thought Korea’s rapid modernization was driven by the extraordinary emphasis placed on schooling,” Jang said. “But having a strong desire for education alone isn’t enough, especially today. I kept wondering how people in underserved regions could gain stable access to quality education.” That interest took him to UC Berkeley, where he studied political science with hopes of eventually working for an international organization, helping expand access to learning through projects ranging from school construction to online programs. After graduation, however, his path took a different turn, as he joined a Silicon Valley e-learning startup before moving into global commerce marketing in Korea. But the question that had first drawn him to the field never entirely went away. While weighing his n

Vice industry minister discusses energy security cooperation with Aramco exec

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

Korea's industry ministry said Friday that it has discussed energy security cooperation with Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia's national oil company. During a meeting with Mohammed Y. Al Qahtani, downstream president for Saudi Aramco, in Seoul earlier in the day, Vice Industry Minister Moon Shin-hak stressed the importance of a stable crude oil and naphtha supply. Moon stressed that the two countries should cooperate in plant construction, as well as strategic oil storage and crude oil-storing infrastructure. The vice minister also called on Saudi Aramco to help Korea secure access to energy resources in case of disruption in energy supply chains.

Pop Mart opens Korea's 1st regular Hirono store in Seoul's Gwangjang Market

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

Chinese trend-toy maker Pop Mart has opened Korea's first regular standalone store dedicated to Hirono, one of its most popular intellectual properties (IP), at Seoul's historic Gwangjang Market, as the company seeks to expand the character beyond collectibles and develop it into a lifestyle brand. The store, which opened Friday in central Seoul, marks Hirono's first permanent retail presence in Korea following a temporary pop-up store in the Seongsu area from April to May. It is also the fourth Hirono-themed store globally, after locations in Shanghai, Bangkok and London, each designed around local cultural references and urban identities. For Xuan Yilang, better known as Lang, the creator of Hirono, the decision to open in Gwangjang Market was closely tied to both the character's personality and the atmosphere of the neighborhood. "Korea has a very strong brand culture, and there are many brands loved by young people," Lang said in an interview with The Korea Times. "But I didn't want to choose a place that felt overly commercial." Lang said he visited Gwangjang Market several times be

Paradise Hotel Busan launches BTS-themed 'fan-cation' program

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

Paradise Hotel Busan has been selected as the official hotel partner for BTS the City ARIRANG Busan, unveiling a series of immersive experiences and accommodation packages tied to BTS's upcoming Busan concert, scheduled for June 12 and 13. The BTS-themed urban entertainment project transforms an entire city into a cultural destination by incorporating the group's music and storytelling into its urban spaces. As part of the initiative, Paradise Hotel Busan will convert key areas of the property into BTS-themed experience zones. From June 8 to 21, the hotel's Ocean Pool Rooftop will feature installations inspired by "Swim," the title track from BTS's fifth studio album, ARIRANG. The rooftop will include a dedicated photo zone overlooking Haeundae Beach, an arch-shaped installation featuring ARIRANG-themed elements and branded decorations throughout the poolside bar area. The hotel's outdoor ARIRANG Garden will host themed installations from June 8 to 14, including a symbolic gateway inspired by visuals from the new album and a photo wall. Large-scale graphic wraps on the hotel's glass ext

Citi Korea marks 'Global Community Day' with corporate clients

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:45 +0900

Citi Korea held a volunteer activity with employees from key corporate clients at its headquarters in Seoul, Thursday, in celebration of "Global Community Day," the company said Friday. Through the creation of an upcycled collaborative artwork and art supply kits, the activity demonstrated a sustainable community engagement model that contributes to environmental protection and local community development. The event was made even more meaningful with the participation of employees from 14 major global companies that have grown alongside Citi over many years. These companies, which operate across diverse markets around the world, joined Citi Korea not only as financial partners but also as collaborators committed to fulfilling their social responsibilities and creating positive impact in the communities where they operate. Participants created a collaborative artwork on paper canvases made from discarded cardboard collected by older adults and assembled art supply kits. In particular, the activity carried special significance as it established a “resource circulation” model that suppo

(LEAD) Six-term lawmaker Cho Jeong-sik elected new Nat'l Assembly speaker

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The National Assembly voted Friday to elect Rep. Cho J...

(LEAD) Election watchdog chief offers to resign over ballot shortages in local elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's election watchdog offered t...

(2nd LD) Lee to visit Europe from June 9-18, attend G7 summit in France's Evian

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung will travel to Europe this mon...

Lee calls joint Korean War remains repatriation 'testament' to S. Korea-U.S. alliance

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Friday called joint efforts...

S. Korea maintains goal of building nuclear-powered submarines at home: official

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea remains committed to its original goal of ...

Navy service member dies after being found unconscious during combat drill in Yellow Sea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- A noncommissioned officer of the Navy died Friday afte...

(2nd LD) Election watchdog chief offers to resign over ballot shortages in local elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- The chief of the country's election watchdog offered t...

(3rd LD) Angry protesters block vote-counting facility over ballot shortages

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- Thousands of protesters encircled a vote-counting faci...

S. Korea condemns threats to U.N. peacekeeping mission after Serbian peacekeeper killed in Lebanon

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:44 +0900

SEOUL, June 5 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Friday condemned "all acts" threatening...

[News analysis] Korean voters rebuked the PPP, but withheld mandate for Democrats

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:42 +0900

[Reportage] Next-gen SMRs poised to power America’s AI future

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:41 +0900

Korean election body’s efforts to curb conspiracy theories backfire amid ballot shortages

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:40 +0900

[Editorial] Losing Seoul mayor’s race should be a wakeup call for Democrats

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:40 +0900

Kim Jong-un puts nuclear program front and center ahead of summit with Xi

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 21:00:39 +0900

Unification minister floats 4-way peace talks involving 2 Koreas, U.S., China

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:37 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Thursday prop...

(LEAD) Lee says will humbly accept public sentiment reflected in local election results

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:37 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung said Thursday he would "humbly...

(LEAD) S. Korea assesses nuclear cooperation consultations with U.S. as success

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:37 +0900

SEOUL/WASHINGTON, June 4 (Yonhap) -- South Korea on Thursday assessed this week'...

S. Korean, U.S. Marine chiefs discuss expanding military cooperation, joint drills

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:37 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The chiefs of the South Korean and U.S. Marine Corps h...

Senior gov't official discusses vaccine cooperation with GAVI chair

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:37 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- First Vice Minister of Government Policy Coordination ...

PPP floor leader calls for parliamentary probe into shortage of ballots in local elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:37 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- The floor leader of the main opposition People Power P...

Minor party leader Cho Kuk offers to step down over election defeat

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:37 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Cho Kuk, leader of the minor Rebuilding Korea Party, s...

S. Korea, New Zealand hold vice-ministerial talks to discuss energy ties, regional security

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:36 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Vice foreign ministers of South Korea and New Zealand ...

S. Korean, Turkish FMs discuss investment, nuclear energy, regional issues

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:36 +0900

SEOUL, June 4 (Yonhap) -- Foreign Minister Cho Hyun and his Turkish counterpart,...

[Editorial] PPP’s shameless parade of disgraced presidents

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:34 +0900

[Column] Balancing strength and institutions to build Korean peace

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:33 +0900

[Column] Korea: A nation divided into blue and red

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:32 +0900

[Column] When obeying law and order is a true subversion

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:31 +0900

Korea’s Democrats win big nationwide but fail to flip Seoul mayor’s office

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:31 +0900

PPP’s Oh Se-hoon wins historic 5th term as Seoul mayor by razor-thin margin

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:31 +0900

Unprecedented ballot shortage in Korean local elections sparks chaos, outrage

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:30 +0900

[Column] Want to know where US decline is headed? Look at Russia

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

[Editorial] No excusing ballot shortage fiasco

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:28 +0900

[Column] Naming the enemy: The unsettling return of ideological litmus tests in Korea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:26 +0900

Pa Kimchi (Green Onion Kimchi) – Easy Korean Scallion Kimchi Recipe

Tomas Kauer -Writer, Moderator — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 21:00:24 +0900

Pa kimchi is one of the boldest and most flavorful kimchi varieties, with tender green onions coated in a rich red seasoning that’s spicy, savory, slightly sweet, and deeply umami-rich. Influenced by the boldly seasoned Jeolla-style kimchi my mom and I enjoyed during our years living there, this version is especially delicious with Korean BBQ ...

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Master Your Image or Be Defined by It

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

“Blame it on first impression,” Noubikko declares. “That single instant determines whether you are perceived as an opportunity or overlooked as noise.”

“The Art of Presence” — Interview Dressing as a Strategy for Success

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

How To Dress With PURPOSE, POWER, AND INTENTION

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

The Power of Personal Presentation in Everyday Life

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

At the core of the message is a simple but striking idea: “You are what you wear.” According to Noubi Says, clothing functions as more than fabric—it is a visual language that communicates who a person is long before words are spoken.

Feng Shui-Inspired Interiors Defined in Its Maximum Format

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Noubikko’s Secret is exposed: Feng Shui Integration That Reflects the Modern Lifestyle

Smart Luxury, Zen Peace, and Bold Beauty Come Alive

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

In a world moving faster than ever, the home has become more than a place to live—it has become your sanctuary, your office, your creative studio, your statement, and your refuge. Today’s modern lifestyle demands more than furniture and decoration. It demands meaning, intelligence, beauty, and emotional peace.

Smarter, More Conscious Fashion Choices

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Fashion philosophy advocate Noubi reminder on mindful clothing consumption, “On Buying Clothes,” emphasizing that fashion is not just about purchasing garments—but about making informed, intentional, and personal style decisions.

Where Fashion, Luxury, and Modern Interiors Become One

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Noubikko Interiors is a bold design concept that combines the elegance of fashion design with the functionality of modern interiors to create spaces made for people who believe life should be lived beautifully.

Where Fashion, and Modern Interiors Become One

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

For the new generation, style has moved beyond wardrobes and into homes, studios, offices, lounges, and personal spaces. A well-designed interior now speaks as loudly as designer fashion. It reflects confidence, ambition, taste, and the quality of life a person chooses to embrace.

Your Exit Is Your Last Impression

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Why the way you leave matters more than the way you arrive

How Mature Men Can Look More Attractive Than Younger Men

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

There comes a moment in every man’s life when he looks in the mirror and notices something terrifying. A new wrinkle. A slower metabolism. A mysterious sound from the knees when standing up. And suddenly he thinks: “That’s it. The young guys are winning now.”

The Gentleman’s Travel Wardrobe

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

There are two kinds of men at airports. The first man arrives looking calm, polished, and effortlessly sophisticated. He moves through the terminal with a fitted jacket, clean shoes, a proper travel bag, and the quiet confidence of someone who has never fought emotionally with a boarding pass.

Why European Men Dress Differently

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Every man notices it eventually. You arrive in Europe thinking you dressed reasonably well.

Why Simplicity Makes a Man Look Wealthier

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

There is a strange paradox in modern style. The more some men try to look rich, the less wealthy they actually appear.

The Difference Between a Stylish Man and a Fashion Victim

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

There is a very thin line between looking stylish and looking like you lost a bet with a designer. Modern fashion is dangerous that way.

The First 7 Seconds: How Men Are Judged Before They Speak

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

A man walks into a room. Before he says a single word, before he introduces himself and before anyone knows his job, education, or bank account, the judging has already started.

The Gentleman’s Guide to Wearing White Without Looking Flashy

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Wearing white as a man is dangerous. Done correctly, it looks elegant, expensive, relaxed, and effortlessly sophisticated. Done incorrectly…

The Silent Power of a Well-Fitted Black Jacket

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

Every man has that one piece of clothing that changes everything. Not the loud designer shirt. Not the “limited edition” sneakers he bought during an emotional online shopping episode at 2 a.m. Not the jacket covered in logos large enough to be seen from space. No. It is usually something much simpler.

Tips of Executive on Vacation? Or Executive on Duty?

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

There comes a dangerous moment in every executive’s life. You book what is supposed to be a relaxing holiday. Beautiful beach. Nice hotel. Sunset photos. A little peace. You proudly tell everyone, "This trip is for rest."

Why Expensive Men Rarely Look Loud

Noubikko from NOUBI SAYS — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 21:00:46 +0900

There is a strange moment many men experience when they first enter a truly wealthy environment. They expect diamonds. They expect giant logos. They expect gold watches the size of frying pans.

(Yonhap Interview) S. Korea conveys willingness for dialogue with N. Korea, seeks peaceful coexistence: FM

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea has conveyed its willingness to engage in ...

S. Korea, U.S., other countries call for designation of vessels over N.K. sanctions breaches

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

WASHINGTON, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea, the United States, the European Unio...

(News Focus) Lee's 'pragmatic' diplomacy coasts through bumps in 1st year; N. Korea ties remain stalled

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- The Lee Jae Myung government's "pragmatic" foreign pol...

N. Korean FM says Pyongyang shares common position with Russia on all strategic issues: report

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- North Korea's Foreign Minister Choe Son-hui said her c...

N. Korea's spy chief meets chief Russian security official in Moscow

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sun, 31 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

SEOUL, May 31 (Yonhap) -- The chief of North Korea's spy agency has attended an ...

(Movie Review) 'Wild Sing': a tribute to K-pop's early days, with hilarious moments along the way

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- At a time when retro is back in style, a movie filled ...

Lee warns against price gouging by accommodations in Busan ahead of BTS concerts

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 27 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Wednesday warned against so...

Gov't vows to tackle tourist overcharging ahead of BTS concert in Busan

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- The government plans to take stern measures against at...

BTS' 'Arirang' stays in top 10 of Billboard 200 for 9th straight week

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop megastar BTS remained in the top ranks of the Bi...

Culture minister says seeks 400 tln-won 'K-culture' market by 2030

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young said Thursday the gove...

Aespa returns with refreshing, summery 'Lemonade'

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- K-pop girl group aespa is back for the summer season w...

S. Korea launches public-private committee to shape film 'holdback' rules

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a public-private consultative bod...

S. Korea to hold literature events in Paris marking 140 years of ties with France

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea will showcase a wide range of its literatu...

(LEAD) S. Korea launches public-private committee to shape film 'holdback' rules

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korea launched a public-private consultative bod...

BTS shows in N. America draw 840,000 concertgoers: agency

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:26 +0900

SEOUL, May 30 (Yonhap) -- K-pop group BTS drew 840,000 fans across 15 performanc...

(News Focus) KOSPI volatility index rises simultaneously as stock market rallies to record high

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Even as the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Inde...

(URGENT) Seoul shares close at new high on tech rally, Middle East optimism

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

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Seoul shares close at new high on tech rally, Mideast optimism

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded to a fresh all-time high...

(LEAD) Seoul shares close at new high on tech rally, Mideast optimism

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded to a fresh all-time high...

(LEAD) (News Focus) KOSPI volatility index rises simultaneously as stock market rallies to record high

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Even as the benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Inde...

(2nd LD) Seoul shares close at new high on tech rally, Mideast optimism

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- South Korean stocks rebounded to a fresh all-time high...

Samyang Group to acquire Japanese chemical firm for 390 bln won

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Samyang Group said Friday that it has decided to fully...

S. Korea attends G7 digital ministers meeting in Paris

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Sat, 30 May 2026 21:00:25 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Second Vice Minister of Science Ryu Je-myung attended ...

Lotte expands family-friendly initiatives amid Korea’s low birthrate crisis

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Lotte Group hosted a family-friendly festival at the Seoul Plaza lawn from May 19 to 21 in partnership with ChildFund Korea and the Community Chest of Korea, marking the 10th anniversary of its mom-friendly social contribution initiative. The event was designed to encourage public participation in addressing Korea’s low birthrate crisis while promoting better child care environments and greater awareness of caregiving. The opening ceremony on May 19 was attended by major figures from the public and private sectors, including Im Sung-bok, head of communications at Lotte Corp.; Yoon Yeo-jun, chairman of the Community Chest of Korea; and Hwang Young-ki, chairman of ChildFund Korea. During the ceremony, Lotte donated a combined 500 million won ($366,000) to ChildFund Korea and the Community Chest of Korea to support efforts aimed at addressing the country’s declining birthrate and improving child care facilities. The venue featured four themed zones focused on school commute, learning, play and rest, where visitors took part in programs related to safety education, children’s rights an

Industry minister calls for active profit reinvestment in AI sector

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan on Friday called for active reinvestment of profits earned by the booming semiconductor industry in a bid to make Korea a global power in the artificial intelligence (AI) era. Kim made the remarks in a social media post amid ongoing discussions in Korea about the best way to share or use windfall profits of major semiconductor companies. The debate has brewed since Samsung Electronics, Korea's largest conglomerate and the world's biggest memory chip maker, was recently embroiled in a labor-management conflict over performance-based bonuses amid forecasts that the company's operating profit could reach 300 trillion ($199.5 billion) this year on the back of the global AI boom. Following the monthslong conflict, the labor and management reached a wage agreement last week, under which Samsung decided to allocate a special semiconductor performance bonus equivalent to 10.5 percent of business performance earnings, without a cap. "The world has entered a race against time to secure leadership in the AI sector. In key AI industries, including semiconductors, an a

Taihan Cable employees referred to prosecutors over alleged LS Cable leak

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Police have referred employees of Taihan Cable & Solution to prosecutors over allegations of leaking submarine cable technology from LS Cable & System, after a nearly three-year investigation. The decision is widely seen as significant given that industrial technology leak cases typically require extensive digital forensics, technical analysis, witness questioning and legal review. Industry officials said such cases — handled by the National Office of Investigation — are generally referred only after investigators comprehensively examine seized materials, testimony and technological links. The latest referral itself is being interpreted as a major judgment by investigative authorities, rather than a preliminary stage, such as a search and seizure operation. Particular attention has been drawn to the scope of those referred. Earlier reports largely centered on officials from architectural design firms involved in the construction of submarine cable plants. However, sources said the latest referral list also includes personnel from companies that participated directly in manufacturing c

Samsung Electronics' minority union to continue challenging wage deal at court

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

A minority labor union at Samsung Electronics representing consumer electronics employees will continue its legal challenge against a recently reached wage agreement, the union's lawyer said Friday. Earlier this week, the tech giant's two largest unions, representing more than 65,000 members, approved the agreement, which includes a substantial bonus package for chip employees amid booming earnings from artificial intelligence-related semiconductor business. The smaller union, which has about 13,000 members primarily from the company's smartphone, TV and home appliance divisions, had initially filed for an injunction to suspend the vote on the wage deal. However, after the vote concluded, the minority union said it will instead seek to block implementation of the agreement and plans to submit revised injunction documents to the court next week, the lawyer said. The ruling is expected within a month. Under the agreement, Samsung will provide a special semiconductor performance bonus equivalent to 10.5 percent of business performance earnings without a cap. The bonuses will be paid in compan

LG Uplus, Samsung join forces on 6G sensing technology

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

LG Uplus and Samsung Electronics are joining forces to test technologies that could redefine what mobile networks do in the 6G era, turning communications infrastructure into systems capable of sensing and interpreting the physical world around them. LG Uplus said Friday that it had signed a memorandum of understanding with Samsung Electronics to jointly research integrated sensing and communication technology (ISAC), along with artificial intelligence (AI)-linked 6G applications. The partnership brings together Samsung Research, Samsung Electronics’ advanced research and development division, and LG Uplus’ commercial network operation capabilities to test whether next-generation technologies developed in laboratories can function reliably in real-world telecommunications environments. The companies said the collaboration would focus on base station-based sensing technologies and AI-connected 6G systems, with the longer-term goal of contributing to future 6G standards and new commercial services. ISAC technology allows telecommunications infrastructure, including mobile base stations

Naver Connect Foundation partners with SNU on AI talent development

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Naver Connect Foundation and Seoul National University (SNU) on Tuesday signed a memorandum of understanding to expand artificial intelligence (AI) education and talent development in Korea. Under the agreement, the two institutions will jointly develop and operate AI education programs and support university students across the country in accessing quality training. They also plan to pursue joint research and explore new education models on an ongoing basis. The partnership will launch with the AI Agent Challenge, a hands-on program for 200 students from 10 regional national universities conducted in cooperation with SNU's University Alliance Regional Talent Development Center. Participants will design and build AI agents to address problems encountered in daily life. Developers and planners from the Naver group of companies will serve as mentors, providing group feedback and lectures to help students build practical skills. Naver Connect Foundation said it has worked to bring practical AI education to university settings. A course on AI-assisted frontend development, co-developed with S

Cadillac bets on sales growth in Korea with new Incheon showroom

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Cadillac and GMC are accelerating their push into Korea’s luxury auto market with a new showroom in Incheon, expanding the U.S. brands’ footprint in one of the country’s most competitive imported car districts. GM Korea said Friday that Cadillac & GMC officially opened a new joint showroom in Guwol-dong, Namdong District, Incheon, marking the brands’ 12th dealership location nationwide and the latest step in an aggressive retail network expansion strategy. The showroom follows a series of recent openings in Suwon in October 2025, Seoul’s Songpa District in January and Busan’s Haeundae District in April, as the automaker seeks to strengthen customer access across major urban markets. Located along a 12-lane boulevard in a densely packed imported-car retail zone, the Incheon showroom sits near industrial complexes, government offices and department stores, offering high visibility and easy access for customers in western parts of the Seoul metropolitan area. The 363.6-square-meter showroom features a 28-meter glass facade and can display up to six vehicles. A dedicated display z

City Oil Field signs Korea’s 1st export deal for recycled naphtha feedstock

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

City Oil Field, a company specializing in technologies that convert waste plastics into high-quality oil, said Friday that WAVE Jeongeup and Trafigura have signed a sales contract covering the entire output of naphtha-grade recycled feedstock produced at the former. WAVE Jeongeup is a facility that uses City Oil Field’s proprietary noncombustion low-temperature pyrolysis technology. The company said the deal marks the first overseas export of recycled feedstock produced with Korean-developed technology, signaling the beginning of its efforts to build a global supply chain. According to the company, the agreement also marks the first export of ISCC PLUS-certified, naphtha-grade recycled feedstock made from waste plastics to a global commodities company such as Trafigura. The company said the deal goes beyond conventional plastic recycling, as recycled feedstock produced with Korean-developed technology has been incorporated into a global petrochemical supply chain. It added that the global recycled naphtha market has so far been dominated by Northern European and major global energy com

Korean Air, Asiana complete joint emergency drill ahead of merger

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Korean Air said Thursday it has successfully completed a joint emergency evacuation drill with Asiana Airlines cabin crew, a key milestone in the two carriers' ongoing integration process. The drill, conducted this week at Korean Air's headquarters and cabin training center in western Seoul under the supervision of aviation safety inspectors from the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, marked the first time the two airlines' cabin crew have trained together across two different aircraft types simultaneously. Some 200 executives, employees and ministry officials attended the training, including Korean Air Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Woo Kee-hong. Twenty-eight cabin crew members — 14 from each airline — took part alongside eight Korean Air flight crew. The drill covered four areas: oral examinations on emergency landing and ditching equipment, a life raft boarding demonstration, an aborted takeoff evacuation on a Boeing 737-900 simulating an engine fire during the takeoff roll, and a water ditching evacuation on a Boeing 787-9 simulating a dual-engine failure requirin

Demands from labor union 'huge burden' on company, says Kakao's management

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

Kakao said Friday a compensation package demanded by its union could place a huge burden on the company's operations, after workers said they would proceed with a strike next month. The official statement came after Kakao's management and its labor union failed to reach an agreement in the second round of negotiations mediated by the government. Unionized workers at Kakao's five units, including its headquarters, Kakao Pay and Kakao Enterprise, had previously voted in favor of a walkout. "The total amount of compensation package demanded by the union is on the level that could place a huge burden on the company's operations," the operator of South Korea's popular messenger app said in an official statement. Early this month, Kakao's union said the company has offered only "limited" compensation to its employees, while compensation for its executives grew, despite the company posting record profits in recent years. The members are seeking to redesign its performance-based incentive structure to include restricted stock units, a form of equity compensation given out by the company. Kakao req

(LEAD) Defense minister leaves for Singapore to attend regional security forum

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back left for Singapore on Fr...

(2nd LD) S. Korea kicks off 2-day early voting for June 3 local elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Many South Koreans headed to the polls Friday in early...

(2nd LD) Lee, first lady cast ballots in early voting near Cheong Wa Dae for June 3 elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung and first lady Kim Hea Kyung v...

Veterans minister says Starbucks Korea should face public criticism, sanctions over controversial campaign

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he believes ...

(3rd LD) S. Korea kicks off 2-day early voting for June 3 local elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Many South Koreans headed to the polls Friday in early...

(4th LD) S. Korea kicks off 2-day early voting for June 3 local elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- Many South Koreans headed to the polls Friday in early...

Court rules in favor of Iran's Mellat Bank in compensation suit against BOK

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court has ruled in favor of Mellat Bank in a s...

Arrest warrant issued for suspect in stabbing of 2 men

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

SEOUL, May 29 (Yonhap) -- A Seoul court on Friday granted an arrest warrant for ...

[Editorial] Working groups on Korea-US fact sheet must yield tangible results

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:51 +0900

Morse Tan, election conspiracy peddler, arrives in Korea ahead of June 3 elections

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

Victory in June 3 elections may come down to Seoul and Busan mayoral races

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

The US-China rare earth rivalry and the rise of a new geopolitics of resources

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:49 +0900

Chinese Embassy slams USFK chief for likening Korea to ‘dagger’ aimed at China

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:48 +0900

Korean activists say Israeli captors physically and sexually assaulted flotilla activists

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Fri, 29 May 2026 21:00:47 +0900

National security adviser discusses security situation on Korean Peninsula with Singaporean FM

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- National Security Adviser Wi Sung-lac met with Singapo...

Chinese Embassy criticizes USFK chief's remarks describing S. Korea as 'dagger' in Asia

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- The Chinese Embassy in Seoul on Thursday criticized re...

(2nd LD) Court denies arrest warrant for Chinese dissident who fled to S. Korea by sea

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- A court on Thursday rejected a request for a warrant t...

Unification minister proposes EU-led initiative to resume inter-Korean dialogue

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young on Thursday prop...

Parties ramp up campaigns to sway voters in key battlegrounds ahead of early voting

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Rival parties ramped up their campaigns to win over vo...

(LEAD) S. Korean activists claim sexual abuse by Israeli soldiers during detention

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Three activists who were detained and then released du...

S. Korea stages live-fire drills involving advanced, homegrown assets

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

POCHEON, South Korea, May 28 (Yonhap) -- South Korea staged an integrated milita...

Unification minister to be probed over alleged leak of N. Korean nuclear info

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- Unification Minister Chung Dong-young will face a pros...

(LEAD) Lee calls for stern punishment for those responsible for fatal overpass collapse in Seoul

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:55 +0900

SEOUL, May 28 (Yonhap) -- President Lee Jae Myung on Thursday called for a promp...

After decades of secrecy, South Korea goes public with nuclear submarine project

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

K-pop wins big at AMAs, with BTS taking home artist of the year

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:53 +0900

USFK commander likens Korea to ‘dagger’ pointed at China

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:52 +0900

Samsung Electronics announces 5 trillion won fund for giving back to society

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:51 +0900

[Editorial] Head of USFK continues to cross the line with inappropriate political remarks

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:51 +0900

Lee pulls off pragmatic diplomacy balancing act between strongmen Trump and Xi

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:50 +0900

KFTC eyes criminal proceedings against Coupang founder over alleged false filings

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:49 +0900

Starbucks Korea sees 26% dropoff in weekly sales following ‘Tank Day’ debacle

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:49 +0900

Ambassador denies Iranian involvement after Korea concludes ship was hit by Iran-linked missiles

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:48 +0900

Seoul stops short of naming Iran as attacker in strike on ship in Hormuz

Tomas Kauer - International News Writer and Moderator — Thu, 28 May 2026 21:00:47 +0900

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