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Mark announces departure from NCT, SM Entertainment after 10 years

Mark of boy band NCT will leave SM Entertainment and end all activities with the band as of next Wednesday, SM Entertainment announced on Friday.

2026-04-03

DP lawmaker accused of sexual harassment says he will leave party

Rep. Jang Kyung-tae of the ruling Democratic Party (DP), who is facing sexual harassment allegations, said Friday he will leave the party and seek to prove his innocence.

2026-03-20

Fans rally for Heeseung's return after sudden departure from Enhypen

Fans are fiercely protesting the abrupt departure of singer Heeseung of boy band Enhypen. International fans have already gathered more than 513,000 signatures on a petition calling for his return just a day after the announcement of his departure.

2026-03-11

Enhypen's Heeseung to leave band to pursue new musical direction, agency says

Enhypen member Heeseung is leaving the band, agency Belift Lab said Tuesday, after discussions with the members found that the singer had a new musical direction he wishes to pursue.

2026-03-10

Yu Jae-seok hopes Cho Sae-ho takes time to 'reflect on himself' after 'You Quiz on the Block' departure

Yu Jae-seok, comedian and host of the popular variety talk-show “You Quiz on the Block” (2018-) shared his thoughts on former co-host Cho Sae-ho’s departure from the show following allegations of ties to a person affiliated with organized crime.

2025-12-18

Gimhae International Airport struggles with holiday crowds amid personnel shortages

Gimhae International International Airport in Busan is expected to be swamped with travelers during the upcoming holiday period from May 1 to 6, mirroring the congestion experienced over the Lunar New Year in January.

2025-04-30

A bittersweet departure of an ambassador (KOR)

The failure of a Chinese ambassador to Korea is a failure for Korea, too.

2024-07-16

A bittersweet departure of an ambassador

The failure of a Chinese ambassador to Korea is a failure for Korea, too.

2024-07-15

Gov't to cut departure tax from 10,000 won to 7,000 won

While many other countries have imposed or increased immigration and tourism taxes, the Korean government has cut the departure tax to lower the burden on travelers.

2024-06-28

Super Junior-D&E to tour Japan starting mid-April

Super Junior-D&E will kick off its tour in Japan with concerts in Osaka in mid-April.

2024-04-02