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Explore Worldwide launches sale on South Korea in partnership with Korea Tourism Organization

KARRYON · July 4, 2025

The 12-day itinerary responds to the increasing demand from Australian travellers for meaningful, immersive travel experiences that go beyond the typical tourist trail. With a focus on cultural connection, local-led exploration and culinary...

North Korean man arrested in South Korea after crossing border

The Independent · July 4, 2025

Your support helps us to tell the story From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our...

David Brooks: America’s response to the new Cold War is weak and self-defeating. We can do better

Pioneer Press - Minnesota · July 19, 2025

Confidence. Some people have more of it and some people have less. Confident people have what psychologists call a strong internal locus of control. They believe they have the resources to control their own destiny. They have a bias toward action....

Tranoï Turns to Saudi Arabia as Next Step in Global Push After Africa and South Korea

The MDS · July 4, 2025

Saudi Arabia is moving to consolidate its position as a new creative hub in the global fashion industry. In a strategic move during the last Paris Men’s Fashion Week in June, the Saudi Fashion Commission selected eleven emerging brands from the...

Korea’s Wellness Boom: How Massage and Spa Culture Are Shaping Urban Life in 2025

Timed Media Mw · July 9, 2025

South Korea’s wellness industry has experienced significant growth in recent years, with massage and spa services becoming a central part of daily urban life. This shift isn’t just about luxury—it reflects a cultural transformation. Long work...

The Icons: Veteran South Korean Actors who Debuted in the 90s

allkpop ·

The 1990s were a remarkable era for the South Korean entertainment industry, laying the foundation for what would later become the global phenomenon we know today. It was during this decade that many of today’s veteran actors took their first...

South Korean duo dazzles Baku with night of unforgettable music [EXCLUSIVE]

AzerNews · June 30, 2025

K-pop singers Kik5o and AleXa lit up the stage in Baku. This unforgettable performance marked the duo's first-ever show in Azerbaijan, and they didn’t hold back. This event was organized by Koreanshopbaku team, who once again showcased their...

Rochester Mayor Kim Norton returns from overseas trip to South Korea

KTTC - Minnesota · July 3, 2025

ROCHESTER, Minn. (KTTC) – Rochester Mayor Kim Norton is back home after an international outreach. Norton was visiting one of Rochester’s sister cities. She joined a Winona State University professor and students on a trip to Siheung City, South...

Race and American Pop Culture in Zainichi Stories

JSTOR Daily · July 11, 2025

The icon indicates free access to the linked research on JSTOR. International audiences likely recognize the name of the zainichi community—ethnic Koreans living in Japan as a result of colonial-era migration—because of Min Jin Lee’s acclaimed...

Mongolia to Cooperate with South Korea in Developing Specialized Social Protection Services

Montsame News Agency ·

Ulaanbaatar, July 4, 2025 /MONTSAME/. Director of the Special Center for Social Protection under the Governor of the Capital City, Sh. Munkhtsetseg, and President of the “Center for the Movement to Protect the Han River” NGO from the Republic of...

South Korean president names ministers, secretaries

CGTN ·

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivers a speech on the second supplementary budget proposal for 2025 at the National Assembly in Seoul, June 26, 2025. /VCG South Korean President Lee Jae-myung delivers a speech on the second supplementary...

(LEAD) Artist Kimsooja promoted to 'officer' rank in French cultural order

Yonhap News Agency · July 11, 2025

(ATTN: ADDS more details in paras 4-5; CHANGES photo) SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean artist Kimsooja was named an Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, the second-highest of the European country's three-tier honor. The artist...

Chae Hwi-young's nomination as culture minister signals big tourism push

Korea JoungAng Daily · July 11, 2025

Culture Minister nominee Chae Hwi-young [TRIPLE] President Lee Jae Myung on Friday nominated Chae Hwi-young, co-CEO of one of the largest online travel platforms in Korea, as the minister of culture, sports and tourism in an apparent bid to...

Why South Korean young men and women are more politically divided than ever

Los Angeles Times · July 3, 2025

SEOUL — It’s a worldwide shift that has taken political scientists and sociologists by surprise: the growing ideological divide between young men and women. In the recent U.S. presidential election, President Trump won 56% of the vote among men...

Artist Kimsooja promoted to 'officer' rank in French cultural order

Yonhap News Agency · July 11, 2025

SEOUL, July 11 (Yonhap) -- South Korean artist Kimsooja was named an Officer of the French Order of Arts and Letters, the second-highest of the European country's three-tier honor. The artist received the award at the French ambassador's residence...

Trump tariffs pressure Seoul, BOK holds steady and Samsung slips — Ep. 87

Korea Pro · July 11, 2025

Korea Pro dissects Seoul’s trade-security strategy, economic stress signals and Samsung’s faltering chip position This week, the Korea Pro team unpacks how South Korea is navigating a convergence of economic strain, corporate turbulence and...

South Korea's New Government Faces Alarming Social Issue

Newsweek · June 29, 2025

The deaths of three high school students in the port city of Busan last week sent ripples through South Korea and brought a mounting crisis back into the spotlight. Last year, a record 221 high, middle, and elementary school students took their...

South Korea’s President Appoints Six Ministers, Two Senior Secretaries

MENAFN · June 29, 2025

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae-myung, who assumed office on June 4, announced the appointment of six new ministers and two senior secretaries, the presidential office confirmed Sunday. Koo Yun-cheol, previously serving as vice finance...

Sports News | AAI Signs MoU with Amity University to Support Archer Education

Latestly · July 11, 2025

New Delhi, Jul 11 (PTI) The Archery Association of India (AAI) on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amity University to offer certificate programmes and scholarships to archers, enabling them to pursue higher education without...

IVE and BTS’s J-Hope Share Iconic Moment in Berlin, Highlighting K-Pop’s Global Impact

OtakuKart · July 18, 2025

On July 16, K-pop fans around the world were treated to a delightful surprise when IVE’s official social media account shared an amazing group photo featuring the internationally beloved BTS member J-Hope alongside all six members of the rookie...