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Ojo Gang's Ibuki to not appear in 'World of Street Woman Fighter' Busan concert

Japanese dancer Ibuki of the crew Osaka Ojo Gang will not take part in the “World of Street Woman Fighter” concert in Busan on Saturday, according to concert organizer Route59 on Tuesday, as the controversy surrounding her withdrawal continues.

2025-09-09

'Who was Kim Jong-un’s mother?': Journalist searches for answers in new book

There’s not much publicly known about the mother of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. She wasn’t part of the ruling Kim family’s sacred revolutionary bloodline. She rarely appeared in state media. And then, she vanished.

2025-07-01

Crown Haitai Confectionery employees to perform Korean traditional music at Osaka Expo site

Executives and employees of a Korean confectionery company, Crown Haitai Confectionery, will take center stage in Japan later this month — not to sell sweets, but to perform centuries-old Korean traditional music before a global audience.

2025-06-16

G-Dragon draws 80,000 fans in Japan on 'Übermensch' world tour

Singer G-Dragon held concerts on Sunday and Monday at the Kyocera Dome Osaka in Japan, performing in front of a total of 80,000 fans as a part of his third world tour, “Übermensch.”

2025-05-27

Replica of ship that carried historic diplomatic mission docks in Osaka to celebrate 60 years of Korea-Japan ties

A replica Joseon Tongsinsa ship arrived in Osaka, commemorating 60 years of Korea-Japan relations. The journey, mirroring a historic 18th-century mission, celebrated cultural exchange.

2025-05-13

Mourners pay respects to Pope Francis at Osaka Expo's Vatican Pavilion

Mourning of the late Pope Francis continued in Japan on Monday, with people paying their respects in front of a world-renowned painting now on display at the Holy See Pavilion of the 2025 Osaka World Exposition.

2025-04-28

Seminar highlights 2025 Osaka Expo as opportunity to boost cooperation, celebrate Korea-Japan ties

With the 2025 Osaka Expo approaching, Korean and Japanese officials emphasize its potential for enhanced tourism and economic ties, marking 60 years of diplomatic relations, despite Korea's mixed feelings after losing the 2030 World Expo bid.

2025-04-08

Korea has an 'important role to play' at Osaka Expo, says Japanese gov't official

The Osaka 2025 Expo will foster Korea-Japan relations and showcase innovations, with significant participation from Korea featuring technology, culture and business opportunities.

2025-03-10

Korea's first homegrown cruise ferry to set sail next year

A commissioning ceremony for the cruise ferry Panstar Miracle takes place at Daesun Shipbuilding and Engineering in the southeastern port city of Busan on Thursday.

2024-10-10

Hollys' first coffee shop in Japan a hit with locals

The Korean coffee chain's first store in Japan, located in the Namba Marui department store in Osaka, drew 60,000 customers in the first 100 days.

2024-08-26