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SM founder's new label A2O Entertainment Korea to hold first open audition

A2O Entertainment Korea, founded by Lee Soo-man, SM Entertainment’s founder and former executive producer, will hold its first open audition.

2026-03-24

Prosecutors seek 3-year prison term for Korean man accused of pouring boiling water on Thai partner

Prosecutors sought a three-year prison term for a Korean man accused of throwing boiling water on the face of his Thai partner, severely burning her.

2026-03-10

No longer niche: Why animation could be streaming's next goldmine

Streaming platforms are betting big on animation, pouring more effort into original productions as the popularity of Japanese anime continues and a K-pop-themed animation, “KPop Demon Hunters” (2025) finds success.

2026-02-09

Photo of ex-President Yoon, association head connected to Shincheonji surfaces in investigation

A photo of former President Yoon Suk Yeol meeting Lee Hee-ja, the head of the Korea Geunwoo Association, surfaced during an investigation into alleged improper ties between the People Power Party, Shincheonji Church of Jesus and Unification Church.

2026-01-26

WKBL operations director gets one-month suspension for failing to assign referees to game

Kim Young-man, head of the game operations committee at the WKBL, received a one-month suspension after failing to assign referees to a basketball game and delaying its start, the women's basketball league announced on Wednesday.

2026-01-21

Korean Musical Awards honors standout productions including 'The Man in Hanbok,' 'Maybe Happy Ending'

Korean musical theater marked the 10th edition of its premier awards ceremony on Monday, as the Korean Musical Awards recognized standout productions like "The Man in Hanbok" and "Maybe Happy Ending."

2026-01-20

BTS, Big Bang, Blackpink: What we know about K-pop in 2026

The new year has dawned, and 2026 is shaping up to be a landmark year for K-pop. From long-awaited comebacks and major anniversaries to anticipated announcements, the year ahead is poised to kick off with a bang.

2026-01-05

Daejang-dong development trial begins Dec. 9 in Suwon District Court

A civil suit filed by the Seongnam Development Corporation against Seongnam Garden, the project operator behind the Daejang-dong development, is set to go to trial on Dec. 9.

2025-11-19

How the prosecution’s decision to not appeal the Daejang-dong case affects President Lee Jae Myung

The prosecution's decision not to appeal the ruling in the Daejang-dong corruption case sparked outrage from politicians and prosecutors alike as the chance to tie President Lee Jae Myung to the case was effectively stopped cold.

2025-11-16

As he steps down, Noh Man-seok knocks DP's prosecution reform zeal

Noh Man-seok, acting prosecutor general, voiced his opposition to the current administration’s prosecution reform efforts during his farewell speech Friday.

2025-11-14