DOHA (AFP) -- The Asian Cup begins on Friday, Jan. 12, with defending champions Qatar the hosts, Japan favorites and Son Heung-min's South Korea vowing to win the title for the first time in 64 years. South Korea's Son Heung-min (AFP) The 24 teams spanning Australia to Palestine will battle for...
The second KOR-PHL AlumNight was hosted by the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in the Philippines last Dec. 20, at Acacia Function Room, Brittany Hotel in Taguig City. H.E. Seung Man Sang (center) takes group photo with Korea scholarship alumnis On this day, alumni from the Korea Defense School,...
The Philippines has condemned North Korea's recent launching of ballistic missiles as it said it has threatened stability in the Indo-Pacific. In a short statement, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said North Korea's move on Dec. 18 "provokes tension and undermines economic progress, peace...
SEOUL (AFP) -- Tottenham Hotspur's Son Heung-min was named in South Korea's Asian Cup squad on Thursday, Dec. 28, and coach Jurgen Klinsmann said it was "about time" they ended their 64-year continental title drought. Tottenham Hotspur's Korean Son Heung-min (AFP) Wolves forward Hwang Hee-chan, who...
Who are the worst Korean film actors in 2023? Korean media outlet Sports Kyunghyang revealed the results of its 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...
A BIRD'S SANCTUARY Bamseom Island, along the Hangang River, serves as a resting spot for several migratory birds 50 Best has announced that Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 awards, sponsored by S.Pellegrino & Acqua Panna, will be hosted in Seoul, South Korea on March 26, 2024. This...
Gallup Korea has released its year end survey, revealing the top 10 favorite Korean singers and songs of 2023. The polling firm conducted the survey three times: July 11 to Aug. 3, Sept. 15 to Oct. 19, and Nov. 2 to Dec. 4. It asked 5,262 people aged 13 and above in South Korea...
TOKYO, Japan —The Philippines joined Japan in condemning the reported ballistic missile launch of North Korea on Monday. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) President Marcos made the statement on Monday, Dec. 18, after North Korea reportedly fired an...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos has called for collective action among fellow Southeast Asian leaders amid the continued "violations of international laws" in the region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Marcos said they cannot discuss peace...
Polling firm Gallup Korea revealed the results of its yearly Person of the Year survey to pick the favorite drama stars, movie stars, sports players and entertainment broadcasters who shined in 2023 in South Korea. Gallup Korea conducted a survey among 1,769 Koreans aged 13 and above...
ILOILO CITY – South Korea recently inspected a greenhouse project at the Department of Agriculture Western Visayas Integrated Agricultural Research Center (WESVIARC) here. Department of Agriculture (DA)-6 Regional Director Dennis Arpia said First Secretary Lee Jeoung Bin of the South Korean...
MONTREAL (AFP) -- International sport's anti-doping watchdog on Friday, Dec. 8, confirmed its decision to fine the Olympic Council of Asia $500,000 for allowing North Korea to fly its flag at the Asian Games despite a ban for non-compliance. The fine was announced on Nov. 17, and the Montreal-based...
