The Philippines asked the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK), or North Korea, to “promptly cease” its reported ballistic missile launch and abide by its international obligations. A TV screen shows a file image of North Korea 's missile launch during a news program at Seoul...
A Korean YouTuber in the Philippines was criticized for making videos of himself paying Filipino women to drink their breast milk. Korean media outlet JTBC’s news program “Crime Chief” reported that the Korean YouTuber produces content containing daily life, eating shows (“mukbang”) and...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korea on Thursday fired several ballistic missiles toward its eastern waters, South Korea 's military said, adding to a run of weapons tests that have raised animosity in the region. South Korea 's Joint Chiefs of Staff said the weapons fired from an area...
The Korean Cultural Center (KCC) in the Philippines was recognized by the Department of Tourism (DOT) during the 9th Speakers ' Synergy and Appreciation event. The recognition affirmed KCC’s strong commitment to tourism education and cultural collaboration in support of the Philippines’...
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for his munitions industry to boost the production of artillery shells, state media said Wednesday, as the country continues to supply arms and troops to support Russia 's war on Ukraine. North Korea 's official Korean...
This photo provided by the North Korean government, shows what it says the test-firings, conducted on April 28 and April 29, 2025, of missiles from a newly launched destroyer " Choe Hyon " at an undisclosed place in North Korea. (Korean Central News Agency/Korea News Service via AP) SEOUL,...
Forbes Korea magazine unveiled its 2025 Power Celebrity 40 list, a Korean ranking equivalent to the Celebrity 100 list in the US. The Power Celebrity 40 list is based on a celebrity’s annual income (50 percent) while the other 50 percent is based on media, social media, broadcasting...
The Department of Agriculture (DA) settled certain concerns of the Korea Agricultural Machinery Industry Cooperative (KAMICO) regarding its planned agriculture machinery complex in the country, as the agency moves to advance farm mechanization. The DA’s delegation, led by Agriculture...
Netflix’s Korean drama “When Life Gives You Tangerines” is the No. 1 favorite TV program in April this year. Polling firm Gallup Korea released the results of its monthly survey of the favorite TV programs covering TV and OTT programs excluding news programs. The survey was...
Pohang, the largest city in North Gyeongsang Province in South Korea, is aiming to transform from an industrial area to an “environmental city” by 2030. During the World Journalists Conference (WJC) 2025 in South Korea, Pohang City Mayor Lee Kang-deok held a special lecture and presented...
Jeju Island is one of the most visited places in South Korea for its nature-based tourism, drawing 13 million visitors every year. Manila Bulletin and other foreign media outlets visited Jeju Island as part of the tour of the World Journalists Conference (WJC) 2025, hosted by the...
Jeju Island in South Korea, known for its natural wonders and tourist attractions, is charting its future with sustainable and environment-friendly industries, including green hydrogen. Officials of Jeju Province made presentations about the future industries of the island before 62...
