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80-year-old man sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing wife in drunken, jealous rage

An 80-year-old man has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for killing his wife on a baseless suspicion that she was cheating on him.

2026.5.25

Man who left methanol bottles outside father's door escapes most serious charge on legal technicality

A man who left soju bottles filled with methanol outside his father’s door was convicted by the Supreme Court of retaliatory intimidation and stalking but escaped the most serious charge against him over the definition of “carrying” a weapon.

2026.5.25

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A worker picks up a bottle of soju at a restaurant in Jongno District, central Seoul, on July 8. [NEWS1]

Stronger warnings, pictograms on alcohol next year to discourage drunk driving

Beginning next September, labels on alcoholic beverages in Korea will feature new pictograms and stronger warnings against drunk driving and drinking during pregnancy.

2025.11.29

A worker organizes bottles of soju at a restaurant in Jongno District, central Seoul, on July 8. [NEWS1]

Soju softer but 20 times more expensive than 55 years ago: Report

Koreans are drinking softer but paying more for their favorite alcoholic drink, as soju prices climb while alcohol levels sink to record lows in a decades-long shift in consumer taste.

2025.11.27

Andong Soju bottles and cocktails made with Andong Soju [KORAIL TOURISM DEVELOPMENT]

Getting tipsy in Andong: Korea's centuries-old soju capital

Soju in its green glass bottles may be Korea’s most famous drink today, but its roots trace back to traditional liquors once brewed at home. At the heart of that legacy is Andong Soju.

2025.9.25

A group of tourists holds a drinking party in the parking area for large buses at Jinyeong Rest Area. [SCREEN CAPTURE}

Travelers come under fire for 'drinking party' in highway rest stop parking lot

A group of tourists was caught drinking alcohol at a highway rest stop, setting up tables and hosting what appeared to be a full-blown gathering in the middle of a parking area reserved for large buses.

2025.9.23

Bottles of soju are displayed at a major supermarket in Seoul on Dec. 21, 2023. [NEWS1]

Jinro soju named world’s best-selling spirit for 24th consecutive year

Hitejinro said Monday its flagship soju brand Jinro has been named the world's best-selling spirit for the 24th consecutive year by the British drinks industry publication, Drinks International.

2025.6.9

Filipino consumers enjoy Korean food while drinking Jinro soju in Manila on May 19. [HITEJINRO]

Korean soju, food find surging popularity in the Philippines

K-food exports, driven by the global popularity of Korean culture, are rising significantly in the Philippines, with soju sales increasing by an average of 42 percent annually from 2022 to 2024. But K-food still faces market growth challenges.

2025.5.30

Korean soju finds new fans in Philippines amid K-culture boom

With K-dramas and K-pop dominating screens and playlists in the Philippines, Korean soju is becoming a favorite alcoholic beverage among young Filipinos like 24-year-old John Louis, who picked up his go-to bottle at a Manila supermarket last week.

2025.5.28

Hitejinro's Chamisul soju is displayed at a supermarket in Seoul on Feb. 14, 2024. [NEWS1]

Hitejinro finds its flow in the Philippines, fueled by Hallyu and soju love

A combination of the Hallyu, or the Korean Wave, and expanded local sales networks has driven sales growth at Hitejnro Philippines in recent years, the company said at a recent media event.

2025.5.27