South Korean Prime Minister Han Duck-soo, center right in front, sits during the opening ceremony of the 22nd National Assembly in Seoul, South Korea, Monday, Sept. 2, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man) SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Yoon Suk Yeol boycotted the formal opening of South...
A South Korean national, who is wanted in his country for telecommunications fraud, has been arrested in Lapu-Lapu City, the Bureau of Immigration (BI) said on Saturday, Aug. 24. The BI identified the fugitive as Kang Hyeunok, 32, who was arrested by the bureau's fugitive search unit (BI-FSU)....
Delicious food from South Korea and the Philippines took center stage during an afternoon treat on July 31. The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines hosted Merienda: Korean-Philippine Culinary Heritage Exchange with Chef Lily Min and Chef Reggie Aspiras that showcased the making of...
Though things did not work the way he anticipated, Dave Ildefonso is thrilled to declare himself available for the upcoming PBA Draft. Dave Ildefonso (SGA) The 24-year-old forward revealed his plan to join the upcoming PBA Rookie Draft on Tuesday night, July 2, shortly...
The Metropolitan Theater in Manila was filled with enchanting music from well-known Korean dramas on June 29. The first-of-its-kind "OST Symphony: K-drama in Concert" featuring the Philippine Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO) was organized by the Korean Cultural Center (KCC) Philippines in...
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has arrested a South Korean national wanted in Seoul for "involvement in financial fraud." Immigration Commissioner Norman Tansingco identified the fugitive as 53-year-old You Hyun Tea, who was arrested in his residence at Cordova, Cebu last June 4 by operatives from...
Same goal, different execution. Carl Tamayo is set to resume his Asia career tour following his recent signing with Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League after a half done Japan stint. Carl Tamayo (FIBA) After an unfinished three-year contract in Japan,...
Korean rapper B.I returned to Manila with a fun-filled concert that included interacting with fans and performing more than 40 songs. B.I held his 2024 tour “Hype Up” in Manila on June 9 at the SM North EDSA Skydome. Joining him was singer Leo, an artist under B.I’s 131 Label. . ...
Rhenz Abando is coming back home after signing with Strong Group Athletics for the upcoming 43rd William Jones Cup in Taiwan slated next month, the team announced his signing on Tuesday, June 11. Rhenz Abando (EASL) The high-flying guard is suiting up for the Philippines for the first...
Carl Tamayo has found a new home at the Changwon LG Sakers in the Korean Basketball League. Carl Tamayo (Japan B.League) Coming from Japan B.League, Tamayo signed to the LG Sakers with an undisclosed deal for the upcoming KBL season, the team announced Wednesday, June 5. He...
The Korean drama “Wonderful World,” starring Kim Nam-joo and Cha Eun-woo, achieved another double digit nationwide rating in South Korea to place first again with the airing of episode 11. According to polling firm Nielsen Korea, the 11th episode of “Wonderful World,” which aired on...
Filipino-American Ethan Alvano made history after becoming the first non-Korean player to win the top individual award in the 2023-2024 Korean Basketball League season. The 6-foot sophomore Asian quota import is one of the 11 Filipinos currently seeing action in the neighboring professional...
