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...
Seoul's Ambassador to the Philippines Lee Sang-hwa said the bilateral relations between South Korea and the Philippines “are reaching new heights” and vowed to enhance the strategic partnership between the two nations. “Our bilateral relations are reaching new heights. We expect more...
NEOFUTURISTIC ARCHITECTURE Dongdaemun Design Plaza can be Seoul's largest sculptural art piece By JINGGOY I. SALVADOR Historic palaces and quaint villages, dressing in Hanbok, coffee shop hop, Michelin stars or Bib Gourmand and street food, World Heritage Sites, K-pop and K-drama...
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has committed to support the Philippine Judiciary's digitalization and modernization program, the Presidential Communications Office (PCO) said. File photos The PCO said this after Special Envoy to South Korea for Digital Transformation Dennis Anthony Uy led a...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- Skipper Son Heung-min scored a brace and set up the other as South Korea made it two victories from two in 2026 World Cup qualifying with a 3-0 win in China on Tuesday, Nov. 21. South Korea's Park Yong-woo (left), Son Heung-min (second from left), Hwang In-beom (center), Lee...
HONG KONG (AFP) -- South Korea travel to China on Tuesday, Nov. 21, for 2026 World Cup qualifying, with Son Heung-min warning his side they must keep their cool in front of a sell-out crowd. South Korea's Son Heung-min (AFP) The clash in Shenzhen, just over the border from Hong Kong, is the pick of...
The Presidential Communications Office (PCO) has announced the names of new appointees in the Marcos administration, including a new Special Envoy to South Korea for Trade and Investments and a new commissioner at the Presidential Commission on Good Government (PCGG). President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
