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The entertainment world mourns the loss of South Korean actor Lee Sang-bo, who tragically passed away at the age of 44. Discovered by a family member, the circumstances surrounding his death are still being examined. After overcoming unfounded drug allegations linked to prescribed antidepressants amid personal struggles, Lee had made a hopeful return to his…
North Korean hackers are reportedly posing as remote IT workers for more companies. Cybersecurity experts have warned that the scheme, previously identified in the United States, is now affecting companies in Europe. The issue earlier drew attention in the US after an incident involving Amazon. In December 2025, the e-commerce giant’s chief security officer, Stephen…
Union minister of commerce and industry Piyush Goyal on Friday held talks with Yeo Han-Koo, trade minister of South Korea, to explore ways to strengthen economic ties, boost bilateral investments and deepen supply-chain collaboration between the two countries. The meeting focused on expanding trade engagement and reinforcing the broader economic partnership between India and South…
Online retail giant Coupang, which once described itself as a “proud Korean company,” has recently been emphasising its identity as an American company. This shift comes as the company, often referred to as “South Korea’s Amazon,” faces regulatory scrutiny in the country. The company, which has its headquarters in Seattle, US, has reportedly been lobbying…
South Korea’s Kospi, which had long stood out as one of the world’s hottest-performing markets over the past year, with a whopping 36% gain, hit a roadblock. The Kospi Index, which recently inched up 3% to its record high, tumbled as much as 13% on Wednesday. This dramatic sell-off follows a 7.2% decline in the…
Asian equities saw a sharp sell-off on Wednesday, with Kospi leading the fall as escalating war fears and surging oil prices unsettled investors. South Korea’s benchmark Kospi index sank 8.1%, triggering a halt in trading. The sharp fall happened as worries about energy security outweighed earlier optimism around the AI-driven gains of major tech firms…
Six years after Sulli’s passing, her brother shared an unreleased video and a childhood photo to honor the late idol. In the tribute, he also voiced concern over a forest fire near her grave, believing a recent dream of Sulli may be linked to the blaze and underscoring his anxiety about its cause. TRIGGER WARNING:…
For the 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival, running from May 12 to 23, South Korean auteur Park Chan-wook will serve as jury president, becoming the first Korean filmmaker to do so. Park Chan-wook will lead the jury at the 79th Cannes Film Festival, becoming the first Korean filmmaker to serve in that role….
Artisan Beats, born Seo Jae-min and widely regarded as a trailblazer of Korean hip-hop, has died at the age of 47. A pivotal member of Bulhandang Crew and Da Crew, he helped shape the genre’s early sound as both an artist and producer. Artisan Beats, real name Seo Jae-min, the first generation Korean hip-hop star,…
A 21-year-old South Korean woman has been charged with murder in connection with the so-called ‘Gangbuk motel serial deaths’, after police claimed to have gathered evidence that she used ChatGPT to research the potentially fatal effects of mixing prescription drugs with alcohol.The suspect, Kim, is accused of drugging men at motels in Seoul’s Gangbuk district…
