Wolf escape highlights tragic history of a nearly extinct Korean wildlife species

Neukgu, a wolf that escaped from Daejeon’s O-World zoo on Wednesday, is a descendant of wolves brought from Russia as part of a long-running effort to restore the Korean wolf — a species now virtually extinct in the country.

2026-04-10

Salt-producing relics, facilities dating back to Neolithic and Bronze Age found in North Korea: KCNA

Remains of salt-producing facilities dating to the Neolithic and Bronze Age have been found in North Korea's southwestern city of Nampho, state media said Thursday.

2026-04-09

Where to hear the first 'Arirang' recording from 1896 that inspired BTS's new album

In the animated teaser trailer released for their upcoming album “Arirang,” the seven BTS members pick up a phonograph cylinder. Millions of fans assumed that this was simply the director's choice, but that cylinder is real and hiding in plain sight.

2026-03-20

President Lee congratulates 'The King's Warden' for reaching 10 million admissions

President Lee Jae Myung congratulated the film “The King's Warden” for reaching 10 million admissions, highlighting its storytelling and the support of the Korean audience.

2026-03-07

Box office boom of 'The King's Warden' is latest take on historical tragedy that resonates today

The tragic fate of a teenage king deposed by his own uncle during the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) is once again gripping Korean audiences, as “The King’s Warden” races past 8 million admissions in less than a month as of Sunday.

2026-03-05

'The King's Warden' surpasses 9 million views

The historical film "The King's Warden" has surpassed 9 million cumulative admissions at the domestic box office and is on course for the 10-million milestone, official data showed Tuesday.

2026-03-03

Trump, weeks after backlash over racist post, hosts Black History Month reception

U.S. President Donald Trump hosted a White House reception for Black History Month on Wednesday, less than two weeks after he sparked a bipartisan outcry by posting a racist video on social media.

2026-02-19

Prime Minister Takaichi's election victory sparks concerns about impact on Korea-Japan relationship

Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party (LDP), led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, scored a landslide victory in Japan’s House of Representatives election, drawing attention to the possible impact on Korea-Japan relations.

2026-02-09

Joseon-era woodblocks used to print major literary collections are set to return home

Three woodblocks from the late Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910) that were used to print major literary collections — all purchased as souvenirs by U.S. nationals in the early 1970s — are set to return home after being donated by their owners.