The Bureau of Fire Protection (BFP) and South Korea’s National Fire Agency signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on Friday, May 22, to deepen cooperation on fire protection, disaster response, and public safety programs that have already sent Filipino firefighters to specialized training...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — Management and union leaders at Samsung Electronics failed to reach a last-minute deal over wages Wednesday, raising prospects for a strike at the South Korean electronics giant that could rattle global semiconductor supplies and the country 's trade-dependent...
Tax authorities in South Korea have seized an apartment owned by actress Kim Sa-rang , the former Miss Korea winner best known for the drama " Secret Garden. " Korean media outlet Ilyo Shinmun reported on May 15 that the Samsung Tax Office under South Korea’s National Tax Service seized an...
A hammock-inspired public rest installation by the Seoul Metropolitan Government has won the Main Prize in the Urban Design category at the Red Dot Design Award 2026, one of the world 's three most prestigious design honors alongside Germany 's iF Design Award and the U.S. IDEA Design...
Another high-ranking leader of a hacking syndicate that targeted wealthy individuals, including BTS member Jungkook , has been extradited from Thailand to South Korea, authorities said Tuesday. South Korea’s Ministry of Justice announced that, in cooperation with the National Police Agency, it...
A photo appearing to show Brad Pitt strolling through Seoul’s Bukchon Hanok Village sparked buzz online after it was shared by Korean actor Jeong Yoonmin — but the image later turned out to be AI-generated. Jeong initially posted the photo on Instagram with the caption: “To think I met...
K-pop idols Jaehyun of NCT and Kim Woo-seok have officially been discharged from the South Korean military. Both 29, Jaehyun and Kim Woo-seok enlisted on Nov. 4, 2024, and completed their 18-month mandatory service. “Discharged,” NCT’s official X account posted on May 3, sharing photos of...
Filipino singing sensation Gwyn Dorado has claimed first place on Netflix Korea’s reality music show “Famous Singers Need a Hit Song,” marking a major milestone in her rising international career. The 21-year-old artist, currently based in South Korea, impressed both judges and audiences...
The Philippines has taken a major step in fortifying its digital defenses after the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) and the Republic of Korea formally signed an agreement to establish a National Cyber Security Center (NCSC) in the country. The Records of Discussion...
April, when cherry blossoms reach full bloom, marks the peak of spring in Korea. In central Seoul, where skyscrapers dominate the skyline, those in search of a quieter, more tranquil landscape often head to Bukchon. Set between Gyeongbok Palace and Changdeok Palace, with Mount Bukak in the...
Demand is growing for affordable ways to relax and enjoy a day out. Seochon in central Seoul is a popular place for day trips within the city, where people can stroll in an atmospheric neighborhood and visit traditional Korean houses and indulge in their special atmosphere. Places like the Hong...
K-pop idol and actor Ok Taecyeon, 37, of boy group 2PM, tied the knot with his longtime girlfriend on April 24. The couple held a garden wedding ceremony at Yeong Bin Gwan of The Shilla Hotel in Seoul, attended by family and close friends. Reports said the bride, a non-celebrity, is four years...
