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Stray Kids joins BTS boycott of 2027 Grammys over 'Asian Pop' category

Stray Kids will not submit music for the 2027 Grammys, joining BTS in protesting the new Best Asian Pop Music Performance award.

2026.10.3

Liberation Day nears, but 'No Japan' has become 'Go Japan'

Record travel, beer imports and warmer public sentiment signal a striking shift from Korea’s 2019 “No Japan” boycott.

2026.8.15

BTS boycotted the Grammys and now fans want other bands to do the same

After BTS refused to submit to the Grammys over the new Asian pop category, K-pop fans are urging other acts to boycott the awards in solidarity.

2026.7.30

Assembly elects PPP chairs for six standing committees

The National Assembly elected six opposition-held committee chairs in a plenary session after rival parties ended a weekslong deadlock over parliamentary panel appointments.

2026.7.23

Kwon Oh-eul, minister of patriots and veterans affairs, delivers opening remarks at a press briefing held at the Defense Convention Center in Yongsan District, Seoul, on May 29. [MINISTRY OF PATRIOTS AND VETERANS AFFAIRS]

Veterans minister calls for sanctions against Starbucks Korea over botched marketing campaign

Veterans Minister Kwon Oh-eul said Friday he believes Starbucks Korea should face sanctions over the recent controversial marketing campaign associated with the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.

2026.5.29

Members of three May 18 Democratization Movement organizations hold a rally in front of the main entrance of the Shinsegae Department Store in Gwangju's Seo District on May 22, condemning Starbucks Korea over its controversial 'Tank Day' marketing campaign. [NEWS1]

Starbucks promotion debacle impacts Shinsegae's investment projects in Gwangju amid backlash

The controversy surrounding Starbucks Korea's "Tank Day" promotion is spilling over into Shinsegae Group's major investment projects in Gwangju, with a leading mayoral candidate vowing the company will "pay a price."

2026.5.23

A Threads user posts a clip titled ″Goodbye Starbucks,' smashing a Starbucks mug [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Signs of Starbucks Korea boycott emerge online in wake of 'Tank Day' promotion

Signs of a possible boycott of Starbucks Korea are emerging online as public backlash grows over its controversial “Tank Day” promotion held on the anniversary of the May 18 Gwangju Democratization Movement.

2026.5.19

Jin Chou, the character at the center of the controversy over an alleged anti-Chinese portrayal in “The Devil Wears Prada 2” [SCREEN CAPTURE]

'The Devil Wears Prada 2' faces accusations of racism in China over Chinese character

A movement to boycott the upcoming “The Devil Wears Prada 2” is emerging in China over allegations that the film's Chinese character contains racist elements.

2026.4.22

An electronic signboard at a fried chicken restaurant in Incheon displays a message saying, ″This store will temporarily stop accepting orders through Coupang Eats.″ [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Incheon chicken store known for social issues messages posts it won't accept orders from Coupang Eats

A fried chicken franchise store in Incheon that previously drew attention for displaying a message celebrating the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol has now joined a boycott of e-commerce company Coupang.

2025.12.30

Pro-Palestinian protestors hold a flag and a banner outside the RTE (Radio Telefis Eireann) Irish public service broadcaster television studios as demonstrators call for an Irish boycott of the 2026 Eurovision Song Contest if there is Israeli participation, in Dublin, Ireland, on Nov. 1. [REUTERS/YONHAP]

At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord

Public broadcasters from at least four countries — including Spain and the Netherlands — on Thursday pulled out of next year’s Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete.

2025.12.5