Ryu Seung-ryong to star in 'The Miracles of the Namiya General Store' on Disney+

Ryu Seong-ryong has been cast in a new Disney+ series based on the best-selling novel "The Miracles of the Namiya General Store" (2011), the global streaming service said Thursday.

2026-04-30

Busan bolsters diplomatic hub status with new Philippines consulate

Busan is emerging as a growing diplomatic hub as more foreign consulates open in the city, with the number now reaching eight following the recent addition of the Consulate General of the Philippines.

2026-04-01

GM to invest $600 million to upgrade manufacturing facilities in Korea

General Motors will invest $600 million to upgrade manufacturing facilities at its operations in Korea, aiming to strengthen the country’s role as a global production hub for compact SUVs, the company said Wednesday.

2026-03-25

A tale of two cities: Why Seoul demolished what Taipei preserved

BTS’s stage on Saturday will be Gwanghwamun, the focal point of Seoul’s reckoning with colonial architecture. The absence of a similar debate in Taipei reflects how the two societies have diverged in their interpretations of Japan’s imperial legacy.

2026-03-20

North Korean media glorifies leader Kim as 'greatest man in the world' after re-election

North Korean state media launched a glorification campaign for leader Kim Jong-un, following his recent re-election to the highest party post, calling him the “greatest man in the world” and describing his leadership as tantamount to a “miracle.”

2026-02-25

Kim Jong-un reins regime with party-building lines at Party Congress

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un was unanimously reappointed as general secretary of the Workers’ Party of Korea during the fourth-day session of the Ninth Party Congress, North Korean state media reported Monday.

2026-02-23

Disciplinary committee set for four generals over martial law involvement

The defense ministry is set to convene a disciplinary committee Thursday against four generals, including the former head of the military's drone command, over their alleged involvement in former President Yoon Suk Yeol's short-lived martial law bid.

2026-02-05

Epstein files lead to resignation in Slovakia and calls in Britain for former prince to cooperate

Newly disclosed U.S. government files on Jeffrey Epstein have prompted the resignation of an official in Slovakia and revived calls in Britain for a former prince to share what he knows with authorities about Epstein's links to powerful individuals

2026-02-01

Hyundai back in limbo as Trump threatens to restore 25% tariffs for ‘not living up to deal’

U.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt intent to raise tariffs on Korean-made automobiles back to 25 percent has reignited fears of a mounting cost shock for Hyundai Motor, threatening to saddle it with more than 4 trillion won in additional expenses.

2026-01-27

GM brings luxury GMC models to Korea as exit rumors persist

GM Korea brought three luxury models from its GMC lineup to the Korean market on Tuesday, a move that comes amid speculation over a possible pullout following U.S. President Donald Trump's imposition of tariffs on Korean automobiles.