Alleged drug supplier to notorious kingpin Park Wang-yeol repatriated from Thailand

An alleged key drug supplier linked to infamous trafficker Park Wang-yeol was repatriated from Thailand on Friday to face investigation and possible criminal charges in Korea.

2026-05-01

Your favorite local artists’ Korean gig isn’t really about Korea

Foreign artists like Santos Bravos and Milli are increasingly tapping into Korea's music scene, using it as a strategic launchpad for global outreach rather than solely targeting the domestic market.

2026-04-27

Korea seizes 650 kilograms of illegal drugs from Cambodia, Thailand in joint crackdown

Korea's customs authorities seized more than 650 kilograms (1,433 pounds) of illegal drugs coming from Cambodia and Thailand at the border in the first quarter, during joint crackdown operations with customs agencies of the two countries.

2026-04-23

Korea secure spot in FIFA U-20 Women's World Cup for third consecutive time

South Korea’s under-20 women’s national football team clinched a spot in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup for the third consecutive time with its victory in a quarterfinal match at the 2026 AFC U-20 Women’s Asian Cup in Thailand on Sunday.

2026-04-13

KakaoBank to expand into Mongolia, issue stablecoins, integrate AI into services

KakaoBank will expand its global footprint into Mongolia as its third overseas market and will aggressively integrate AI into its services to enhance convenience and personalization, the internet-only bank said on Wednesday.

2026-04-08

Lee congratulates Thai prime minister on re-election in phone talks

President Lee Jae Myung congratulated Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on his re-election and agreed to closely cooperate to address uncertainties in the global energy supply chain during a phone call on Tuesday, the Blue House said.

2026-04-07

Korean, Thai filmakers to co-produce film about Korean War

iFilm Corporation signed a deal with Thai filmmakers to co-produce a movie about Thai soldiers who fought in the Korean War (1950-53), the Korean studio said Friday.

2026-04-03

Emart opens 1st No Brand outlet in Thailand

Emart, Korea's largest discount retailer, said Tuesday it has opened its first private-label No Brand outlet in Thailand as part of its global expansion strategy.

2026-03-31

Thai star Zee Pruk shares big Korean dreams, starting with his Cosmopolitan Shine collab

Thai star Zee Pruk is nothing if not ambitious, a trait apparent in his various ventures across industries — and now, he has set his sights on Korea as Thai artists continue to gain visibility in the country.

2026-03-27

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

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