School was over by 5 p.m., but individual practice continued well into the night — all in a hard day’s work for the students at one of South Korea’s many esports academies. “I sleep only three or four …
EXCLUSIVE: South Korea’s HyunA Is Loewe’s Newest Global Ambassador
Loewe is the latest European brand to sign on a music phenomenon from South Korea. A singer-songwriter and rapper, Kim Hyun-ah is known to her fans as HyunA — and now as a global ambassador for the …
South Korea reports new coronavirus cases top 1,000 for 7th straight day
SEOUL (Reuters) – South Korea reported 1,150 new coronavirus cases for Monday, the day it implemented the toughest curbs it can apply on residents and business activity in Seoul as the country battles …
As crackdown looms, South Korea’s defiant crypto fans dig in
Like many South Korean retail investors, Yun has thousands of won in smaller cryptocurrencies, seen as alternatives to bitcoin, which have plummeted in value as regulators crack down on the sector. By …
BTS’ military postponement in South Korea’s ‘national interest,’ Seoul says
Options for South Korean boy band BTS to postpone mandatory military service is in the country’s “national interest,” a senior military official said.
Coronavirus live: Thailand to mix AstraZeneca and Sinovac shots; toughest curbs in force in South Korea capital
South Korea reported 1,100 new coronavirus cases; England ministers told to brace for 1-2m new cases of coronavirus as final stage of unlocking looms …
No More ‘Gangnam Style’: South Korea’s COVID Rules Demand Slower Workout Music in Gyms
Plenty of gym-goers rely on a good tune to get themselves through that workout, but in South Korea their musical options have just reduced significantly under new COVID-19 rules. To the standard …
South Korea’s COVID rules demand slower workout music in gyms
To the standard restrictions such as social distancing and travel curbs, South Korea has added a requirement … thinking of small and medium-sized business owners and others burdened by the …
N.Korea Dismisses U.S. Humanitarian Aid as ‘Sinister Scheme’
U.S. humanitarian aid is a “sinister political scheme” to put pressure on other countries, a North Korean researcher said, after suggestions from U.S. allies such as South Korea that coronavirus …
South Korea’s Youngest Political Boss Pushes China on Democracy
The 36-year-old leader of South Korea’s biggest opposition party said his fellow millennials will push back against Chinese “cruelty” in places like Hong Kong, indicating a tougher line with Beijing …