South Korea Takes on AI Amid Threats at Home and Abroad

Sangjin Kim, chargé d’affaires ambassador of South Korea to the UN, photographed at its mission, Aug. 29, 2025. His country is planning to focus on the implications of artificial intelligence for international peace and security. The topic could...

49 South Koreans sent home in mass deportation

September 3, 2025 | 12:11pm MANILA, Philippines — The Bureau of Immigration on Wednesday, September 3, deported 49 South Korean fugitives in a mass deportation at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) Terminal 3. The bureau stated that the...

Mutual cultural acceptance underpins Japan-South Korea ties

As Japan and South Korea mark the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations this year, experts say a deepening acceptance of each other's culture now provides a solid foundation for bilateral relations. Despite periodic strains...

Batam pushes for free visa on arrival for China, South Korea, Japan, India

he Batam administration in Riau Islands province has called on the Immigration and Corrections Ministry to grant visa-free entry to tourists from China, South Korea, Japan and India, as part of ongoing efforts to revive the island’s tourist sector...

Education minister nominee to swiftly push for a medical school in South Jeolla Province

Choi Kyo-jin, nominee for Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Education, stated that he would swiftly consult and proceed with establishing a medical school in South Jeolla Province. Nominee Choi made this remark during his confirmation hearing...

Investment from South Korea targeting longer-term value

Investment from South Korea targeting longer-term value Global events such as supply chain interruption and trade uncertainties have been altering South Korea’s investment strategies, led by conglomerates. Kim Nyoun Ho, chairman of the Korean...

5 Things: Foxtrot has the beef, Wawa has ‘the Saquon,’ South Korea’s c-store ‘live feed’ and more

Based in Chicago, Foxtrot knows a thing or two about hometown flavors. | Foxtrot, Wawa Foxtrot brings the beef: Foxtrot is bringing a taste of Chicago to your snack stash—again. After the launch of its Chicago hot dog chips, the brand is back with...

Dual-income households in South Korea at record high; more men in caregiving, more women at work

SEOUL - South Korea is undergoing a profound shift in family life. In the past, it was more common for men to go to work while women stayed home taking care of the children. Now, dual-income households form the majority among families with...

South Korea, Egypt to deepen ties with new ‘R.I.S.E-EKO’ vision: Ambassador

South Korea’s ambassador to Egypt said on Tuesday that the two countries are celebrating 30 years of diplomatic relations, adding that the partnership has “reached a mature stage” and that the next phase will be guided by a vision called...

LG OLED TV BRINGS PARK SEO-BO'S NATURE-INSPIRED COLORS TO LIFE AT FRIEZE SEOUL 2025

LG OLED TV's Perfect Blacks & Perfect Colors Capture the Master's Vibrant Palette LG Brings the Frieze Art-viewing Experience to the Home with LG Gallery+ SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Electronics (LG) presents "Park Seo‑Bo...

Emerging artists explore identities and bodies through queer perspectives at Frieze Seoul

Published: 03 Sep. 2025, 09:39 Audio report: written by reporters, read by AI A scene of the "off-site 2: Eleven Episodes" exhibit spotlighting works by Korean female and queer artists is on display at Kukje Gallery K2 in Jongno District, central...

Interning in South Korea: Blair Guzman shares her experience

Spending time studying and doing an internship abroad adds an amazing experience to an IU Southeast education. This summer I had the opportunity to do an internship through the Council on International Education Exchange (CIEE) in Seoul, South...

Blackstone to Invest in South Korean Hair Care Business Juno

Blackstone Inc. agreed to make a significant investment in South Korean premium hair care business Juno. The US alternative asset manager will partner with Juno founder Yun-Seon Kang to help boost growth and global expansion, according to a...

South Korean Ambassador: Trade with Egypt Increases Fivefold, Tourists Tenfold

Tue 02 Sep 2025 | 05:21 PM South Korean Ambassador: Trade with Egypt Increases Fivefold, Tourists Tenfold South Korean Ambassador to Egypt Kim Young-hyun celebrated the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between Egypt...

Frieze Establishes Permanent Presence in Seoul

International art-fair operator Frieze is set to open Frieze House Seoul on September 2, concurrent with the launch of Frieze Seoul 2025. The exhibition space, inside a former residence in the city’s Yaksu-dong neighborhood, allows Frieze to...

Greece "invests" in the South Korean market - Reopens the GNTO Japan Office

Greece is turning its attention to the Korean market, recognizing the momentum that has developed in recent years in outbound tourism from South Korea. According to reliable information, the possibility of reopening a GNTO office in Japan is being...

Video: Amber Ardolino Performs 'New Money' in THE GREAT GATSBY in South Korea

Seocho District fuses global culture with artistic flair

Defining Seocho District in a single word is difficult, even for Mayor Jun Sung-soo. Located in southern Seoul, the district is home to Korea’s top legal institutions, including the Supreme Court and the Supreme Prosecutors’ Office. It also houses...

Aurora, Colorado, in Contention for a New South Korean Consulate

The City of Aurora has a strong bid at hosting a consulate of the South Korean government, which could make it a regional hub for one of the largest immigrant groups in the country and deepen already tight bonds between South Korea and Colorado's...

Cheers! Autumn beer festivals bubble up in Seoul

As Seoul finally begins to cool off from the summer heat, beer festivals are springing up across the capital, bringing together craft brewers, local flavors and cultural traditions in crowded markets and along scenic riverbanks. On Friday and...