SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un observed major weapons tests and called for the military’s “deadly and destructive offensive posture” to be bolstered, state media reported Friday, days after the country commissioned its first naval destroyer. The development was...
Jeonghan of K-pop boy band Seventeen is set to be discharged from military service on June 25, becoming the first member of the group to complete South Korea’s mandatory military duty. The 30-year-old singer served for one year and nine months as a social service agent after enlisting on Sept....
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea has commissioned a 5,000-ton destroyer that leader Kim Jong Un touts as a symbol of the country’s growing naval and nuclear capabilities, state media reported Wednesday, as Pyongyang seeks to expand its ability to project military power at sea. North...
An all-female dance crew will carry the Philippine flag to South Korea after emerging as grand champion of the Philippine leg of the K-Pop Cover Dance Festival (KCDF). Meraki secured the country 's lone berth to the KCDF finals in Seoul after topping the competition held on June 20 during...
Elite commandos from the Philippine Marine Corps (PMC) took the lead in a major display of sea-to-shore combat power on Saturday, June 20, spearheading a synchronized amphibious raid along the coast of Ternate, Cavite as part of Exercise Kamandag. Personnel from the PMC 's Force Reconnaissance...
By Jhoo Dong-chan For global jet setters, Korea’s cultural footprint is typically defined by Seoul’s neon-lit corridors and K-pop spectacle. But a quiet enclave tucked deep into the rugged mountains of Gangwon Province is making a bid to redefine the country’s luxury travel market, offering a...
Filipino storytelling scored a major international victory after the ABS-CBN drama series “The Silent Noise” was named Best Asian Content at the 2026 Global OTT Awards, beating entries from across Asia during ceremonies held on June 20 at the Busan Cinema Center. The win marked a significant...
RM, leader of K-pop powerhouse BTS, has been appointed as the first global ambassador of the National Museum of Korea, the country’s largest museum dedicated to preserving and showcasing Korean art and history. Through his new role, RM will help promote Korean cultural heritage to audiences...
The Philippine Navy (PN) and its counterparts from South Korea and Singapore carried out a leapfrog maneuver during a multinational group sail in a move aimed at sharpening coordination and ship-handling skills ahead of the Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) Exercise 2026. The activity involved the...
GUADALAJARA, Mexico (AP) — Mexico took advantage of a defensive blunder by South Korea to win 1-0 and become the first team to advance to the knockout stage of the World Cup on Thursday, June 18, sending fans onto the streets across the country to celebrate. It marks a major triumph for a team...
By Jhoo Dong-chan The Shilla Seoul hotel recently hosted the 2026 Leading Hotels of the World (LHW) Asia-Pacific Membership Meeting, marking the first time the annual gathering of Asia-Pacific luxury hotel leaders has been held in Asia. More than 60 participants attended the event on Friday at the...
CANDON CITY – After all, South Korea is just too good at everything. The tournament debutant South Koreans lived up to their lofty billing and dismantled Chinese Taipei, 25-19, 25-19, 25-22, to capture the 2026 AVC Women’s Volleyball Cup title before the thousand fans here at the jam-packed...
