Consumer prices in South Korea were up 0.6 percent on year in November, Statistics Korea said on Wednesday. That missed forecasts …
South Korea came into prominence in MICE industry
It is noteworthy that acceleration, empowerment, and innovation of business transformation with diverse IT solutions in South Korea now can lead the global MICE industry.
BTS Gets A Military Postponement? How South Korea Is Bending The Rules For The Boy Band
The two-year delay proves that parliament is at least looking into the issue of how pop artists are treated vs classical artists …
New ‘BTS Law’ Is Passed in South Korea. An Army of Fans Rejoices.
The oldest member of BTS was saved at the last minute from having to join the military under the country’s conscription system.
US clears weapon sales for Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Croatia, Canada, Brazil and South Korea
The six cases, spread across South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Brazil, Croatia, Lebanon and Canada, were announced on the website of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. DSCA announcements mean that the …
New ‘BTS Law’ in South Korea Allows K-Pop Stars to Postpone Military Service Ahead of Jin’s 28th Birthday
South Korean lawmakers passed a revised Military Service Act on Tuesday (Dec. 1) that allows K-pop stars to postpone their deferment after being inspired by BTS’ international success.
GM Sent Back to Drawing Board After Most South Korea Union Members Reject Labour Deal
General Motors Co, which has long struggled with labour relations in South Korea, will have to renegotiate a preliminary labour deal after a majority of union members voted against it. Only about 45% …
South Korea changes law to let BTS postpone military service
Globally accomplished K-pop stars like BTS will now be granted a chance to put off military conscription until the age of 30 following a new amendment to South Korean law. South Korea’s National …
BTS: South Korea passes law allowing K-pop stars to postpone military service
South Korea’s parliament has passed a bill allowing the biggest K-pop stars, such as BTS, to delay their compulsory military service until the age of 30. All able-bodied Korean men aged between 18 and …
‘Stealing our culture’: South Koreans upset after China claims kimchi as its own
Agriculture ministry drawn in to row after state media prompts backlash with claims that China leads global kimchi industry …