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...
Siheung Gaetgol Eco Park sits quietly in Siheung City, Gyeonggi Province. It is wide, green, and full of open skies. It feels like a place where time slows down. The park is also a familiar sight for K-drama fans. The hit series “Encounter,” starring Song Hye-kyo and Park Bo-gum, filmed scenes...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme. The...
A Filipino pastry chef is competing in the new Korean food reality series “Bite Me Sweet,” a Viu Original which premiered on April 17. The show is hosted by Korean actor Yoon Shi-yoon, known for the Korean dramas “Bread, Love and Dreams,” “Your Honor” and “Psychopath Diary.” ...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea said Monday it test-launched ballistic missiles with cluster bomb warheads in the second such test this month, likely underscoring its push to expand its capabilities to penetrate U.S. and South Korean defenses. The report by the North’s official Korean...
SUWON CITY, South Korea - Suwon City, about 30 km from Seoul, is a favorite destination for fans of Korean dramas. Some of the Korean dramas that were filmed in Suwon include “Lovely Runner” starring Byeon Woo-seok and Kim Hye-yoon, “Extraordinary Attorney Woo” starring Park Eun-bin, ...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea launched multiple ballistic missiles toward the sea on Sunday, its neighbors said, days after the U.N. 's nuclear watchdog warned that North Korea was making "very serious" advances in efforts to build nuclear weapons. South Korea 's Joint Chiefs...
GYEONGGI, South Korea - Gyeonggido Assembly, the largest local council in South Korea, is using digital technology, including artificial intelligence, to communicate with and inform the public about its work. Based in Suwon, South Korea, the Gyeonggido Assembly, serves as the local legislature and...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The South Korean internet erupted in celebration as a 2-year-old wolf that escaped from a zoo in South Korea was captured safely Friday after a nine-day search that kept the nation on edge and made it a national celebrity. The male wolf, named Neukgu, burrowed out of...
