Figure skaters Lee Hae-in, Cha Jun-hwan bring Korean culture to the Exhibition Gala
Korean figure skating national team member Lee Hae-in transformed into a grim reaper for the Exhibition Gala at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
Short track speed skater Kim Gil-li wins two gold medals, one bronze at debut Olympics
Short track speed skater Kim Gil-li turned her Olympic debut into a significant milestone in her career by clinching two gold medals and one bronze medal at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics.
PPP to change name after June 3 local elections
The People Power Party (PPP) may soon adopt a new name, but only after the June 3 local elections.
Galaxy S26 debuts make-or-break moment for Samsung’s chip capabilities
In the absence of headline-grabbing hardware changes, the upcoming Galaxy S26 series is poised to become a key test of Samsung's chip capabilities as its own chipset will be fitted into the new model for a certain markets.
Bill providing legal basis for CCTVs in classroom sparks backlash from educators
A bill that provides schools with a legal basis to install security cameras inside classrooms has cleared the National Assembly’s legislation committee, but educators are concerned that this could affect their teaching or cause misunderstandings.
Auto, chip and steel industries brace for Trump's 'Plan B'
U.S. President Donald Trump’s announcement Saturday that he plans to raise global tariffs to 15 percent has once again thrown domestic export-driven industries into uncertainty.
No additional medals for Korea on penultimate day of Winter Olympics in Milan
Korea failed to add to its medal total at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Saturday, the penultimate day of the quadrennial event.
Trump raises new global tariff to 15% from 10% following Supreme Court tariff ruling
U.S. President Donald Trump said Saturday that he is raising a new global tariff to 15 percent from 10 percent, as he repeated his criticism of this week's Supreme Court ruling against his administration's sweeping emergency duties.
Producers of Disney+'s 'Battle of Fates' apologize for controversial episode
The producers of Disney+’s new survival reality show “Battle of Fates” apologized after drawing criticism for featuring a firefighter who died in the line of duty during the program's second episode.
Katseye member Manon taking break from group for health reasons
Girl group Katseye member Manon will take a temporarily hiatus from girl group to focus on “her health.”
Blackpink becomes first artist in world with 100 million YouTube subscribers, receives special award
Blackpink has surpassed 100 million subscribers on YouTube, becoming the 1st artist in the world to reach the milestone. The channel exceeded the mark Friday, YG Entertainment said, nine years and eight months after it was launched on June 28, 2016.
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[WHY] Has the Korean market become optional for K-pop?
K-pop's popularity is shifting as domestic interest wanes, despite global successes by groups like Stray Kids. Industry observers note that casual listeners in Korea are decreasing, leading agencies to focus on core fandoms instead of broader appeal.
Second with the name, first with so much else: Freestyle skier Lee Seung-hun carves out identity in Milan
Freestyle skier Lee Seung-hun rode a wave of "firsts" for Korean skiing to the men's halfpipe final on Friday, ultimately crashing out but still etching his name in the annals of Korean Olympic history.
Korea takes silver in men's short track relay on pass on the final corner
Korea seized the silver medal in the men's short track speed skating relay at the Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics on Friday.
Olympics finally get Korean flag right after titled Taeguk symbol seen in earlier medal ceremonies
At last, a properly designed Korean flag rose above the ice during the medal ceremonies for the men’s 5,000-meter short track speed skating and women’s 1,500-meter short track speed skating at the 2026 Winter Olympics on Saturday.
Short tracker Kim incredulous after beating mentor Choi for gold
Korean short track speed skater Kim Gil-li had the opportunity to both win a gold and best her mentor when she went up against Korea's most-decorated Olympian Choi Min-jeong in the women's 1,500-meter final at Milano Ice Skating Arena on Friday.
Yoon apologizes for causing 'hardship' but stands by martial law decision
Former President Yoon Suk Yeol apologized for his "inadequacy" and for causing "frustration and hardship" due to his martial law declaration on Dec. 3, 2024, but remained adamant that the decision was made to "save the nation."
President congratulates Korea's short track medalists in post, promises more support for athletes
President Lee Jae Myung on Saturday congratulated Korea’s national short track speed skating team for its medal run at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics and pledged full government support for the athletes.
Be there or be Gwanghwamun Square: BTS ticket lottery opens Monday!
BigHit Music has unveiled additional ticketing details for BTS’s upcoming Gwanghwamun performance in March, and the process is set to put fans’ luck to the test.
Blue House will continue 'friendly discussions' with Washington after U.S. Supreme Court tariff ruling
Following a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that struck down U.S. President Donald Trump's reciprocal tariff policy. Korea's presidential office said Saturday it will continue “friendly discussions” with the United States.