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Chinese livestreamers take to the streets of Seoul for a marketing glow up

Chinese influencers are livestreaming Korean cosmetics sales in Seoul's Myeong-dong area, leveraging social media engagement to connect with customers and generate substantial daily sales, despite concerns about product credibility and local noise.

2026-03-24

Moon Bo-gyeong's social media flooded with hate comments after Korea advances to WBC quarterfinals

Taiwanese internet users flooded Korean player Moon Bo-gyeong’s social media with abusive comments after Korea advanced to the World Baseball Classic (WBC) quarterfinals with a win over Australia that eliminated Chinese Taipei on Monday.

2026-03-10

Korea falls to Chinese Taipei 5-4 in extra innings in WBC

Korea lost to Chinese Taipei 5-4 in extra innings at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) on Sunday, coming out on the wrong end of a back-and-forth battle with multiple lead changes.

2026-03-08

MLB veteran Ryu Hyun-jin to start in crucial game for Korea against Chinese Taipei

Korea will turn to former major league All-Star pitcher Ryu Hyun-jin in a crucial opening round game against Chinese Taipei at the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

2026-03-08

Chinese Taipei manager hopes his players can sustain momentum in must-win game against Korea

With his team fresh off a resounding first victory at the World Baseball Classic, Chinese Taipei manager Tseng Hao-Jiu said Sunday he will count on his squad to build on that momentum in a must-win showdown against Korea.

2026-03-08

Australia shuts out Chinese Taipei to begin WBC Pool C action

Australia blanked Chinese Taipei 3-0 to begin Pool C play at the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in Tokyo on Thursday, prevailing in a battle between the two countries expected to battle Korea for a spot in the knockout round.

2026-03-05

Chinese national dies after falling from Jeju Airport overpass

A Chinese national fell to her death from the Jeju International Airport overpass on Saturday, the first day of the Lunar New Year holiday.

2026-02-14

A master descends the mountain: Legendary Chinese chef Hu Deok-juk inspires with his humility on 'Culinary Class Wars'

Chef Hu Deok-juk, a prominent figure in Korean Chinese cuisine, gained media attention through Netflix's 'Culinary Class Wars', showcasing his culinary philosophy emphasizing respect and humility, alongside his impressive career achievements.

2026-01-21

Our robots are made for work, not 'kung fu,' says Boston Dynamics' head humanoid developer

Zack Jackowski, head of humanoid development at Boston Dynamics, highlighted the technological edge of their robots over Chinese counterparts that focus on flashy “kung fu” moves, dismissing such displays as lacking practical and economic value.

2026-01-08

Anti-China sentiment grows in Korea, fueled by politics and sour relations

Anti-China sentiment is on the rise in South Korea, driven by younger generations, political grievances and past disputes — fueling protests and shaping Seoul’s strained relationship with Beijing.

2025-11-26