The oldest member of BTS was saved at the last minute from having to join the military under the country’s conscription system.
South Korea passes law to allow BTS to postpone military service
South Korea’s parliament on Tuesday passed a bill to allow globally recognised K-pop artists such as BTS to postpone their mandatory military service to age 30. All able-bodied South Korean men …
S.Korea stocks rebound as upbeat trade, manufacturing data lift recovery hopes
KOSPI rises, foreigners net buyers * Korean won weakens against U.S. dollar * South Korea benchmark bond yield falls SEOUL, Dec 1 (Reuters) – Round-up of South Korean financial markets: ** South …
Korea Economy Grows More Than First Estimated Last Quarter
(Bloomberg) — South Korea’s economy grew at a faster pace than initially estimated last quarter, as greater investment boosted the country’s rebound from its pandemic-driven slump. Gross domestic …
How rural towns in South Korea are saving traditional kimchi making
Both South and North Korea are so proud of the autumn ritual that they campaigned – separately, but successfully – to put kimjang on Unesco’s list of “intangible cultural heritage of humanity”. But in …
The Kimchi feud between South Korea and China
World The Kimchi feud between South Korea and China. Posted . China’s efforts to win an international certification for Pao Cai, a pickled vegetable dish from Sichuan, is turning …
Ex-South Korea dictator receives suspended sentence for libel
A South Korean dictator in power during the 1980 Gwangju Uprising has been sentenced to prison for eight months for defaming a Roman Catholic priest.
Apple, Alibaba, Tesla, Intel, GM — How South Korea Sovereign Wealth Fund Played US Stocks In Q3
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund has revamped its portfolio — betting big on General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), while shedding investments in Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd …
Apple, Alibaba, Tesla, Intel, GM — How South Korea Sovereign Wealth Fund Played US Stocks In Q3
South Korea’s sovereign wealth fund has revamped its portfolio — betting big on General Motors Company (NYSE: GM), while shedding investments in Apple Inc (NASDAQ: AAPL) and Alibaba Group Holding Ltd …
Apple hypes second South Korean store launch with wallpapers
Apple is preparing for the opening of its second store in South Korea, by starting promotion for its new retail location in Seoul by offering downloadable wallpapers.