The Korean Embassy in the Philippines will start trial operations for the submission of Korean tourist visa applications by mail. According to the embassy, the trial operation period will be from Feb. 1 to April 30 for “C-3-9 tourist visa application of Filipino nationals” and will cover...
The Korean Embassy announced on Jan. 30 that it will ease the requirements needed for visa application under four categories. “From February 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024, the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines will simplify visa application documents for visa...
K-pop artists bagged nominations at the 21st Korean Music Awards (KMA), which will be held on Feb 29. A total of 55 members of the selection committee including pop music critics, media music reporters and editors, music broadcast PDs, and music content planners, participated in choosing the...
Rhenz Abando has assured his fans that he’s on the right path to recovery more than two weeks since suffering injuries from a nasty fall during Anyang KGC’s yearend match against Goyang Sono in the Korean Basketball League. The Filipino import thanked local fans and those back home for...
Migs Oczon knocked down the game-winning triple as Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus squeaked past Suwon KT Sonicboom, 83-82, in the Korean Basketball League on Saturday, Jan. 6, at the Ulsan Dongcheon Gymnasium. Filipino import Migs Oczon of the Ulsan Hyundai in the KBL. (Ulsan Hyundai Instagram)...
The Korean Film Council (KOFIC) has released the list of the top-grossing films in South Korea in 2023. Based on data from KOFIC's Korea Box Office Integrated System, there were 1,536 films released in 2023, lower compared to 1,774 films released in 2022. Total admissions in Korean cinemas in...
The camp of Rhenz Abando is considering filing a civil lawsuit against former NBA player Chinanu Onuaku following the injuries sustained by the Filipino import during Anyang KGC and Goyang Sono’s match last Dec. 28. After going through further medical examination the following day, the...
Migs Oczon played significant minutes and came out victorious in his Korean Basketball League debut as Ulsan Hyundai scored a 90-83 win over Daegu KOGAS on Sunday, Dec. 31, at Daegu Gymnasium. Migs Oczon (Ulsan Hyundai Mobis Phoebus) The former College of St. Benilde star finished with four points,...
Filipino import Rhenz Abando suffered fractures following a bad fall during Anyang KGC’s away game against Goyang Sono in the Korean Basketball League (KBL) on Thursday, Dec. 28, at the Goyang Sono Arena. After a medical examination the following day, it was revealed that Abando...
Which are the worst Korean films in 2023? Korean media outlet Sports Kyunghyang revealed the results of the survey under the 7th Raspberry Film Festival, the Korean version of the Golden Raspberry Awards, or Razzies, in the US, which selects the worst films and actors. Sports Kyunghyang...
Juan Gomez de Liaño is thrilled to see action at home. The 24-year-old guard is back in the Philippines as the Seoul SK Knights play against the Meralco Bolts in the ongoing East Asia Super League (EASL) season tonight, Dec. 27, at the Philsports Arena in Pasig City. Juan Gomez de Liaño....
TACLOBAN CITY – A South Korean detainee escaped from the Abuyog Sub-Provincial Jail in Barangay Loyonsawang, Abuyog, Leyte on Thursday, November 16. The escapee was identified as Gim Sihun, alias Kim Sihon, 28, a resident of Taguig City and a trustee of the facility. He was last seen in the...
