The nominations of two incumbent and retired vice finance ministers to lead the Financial Services Commission (FSC) and the Ministry of Environment is prompting speculation that the so-called “MOFIA” is increasingly dominating top posts of […]
Rival parties likely to tussle over revote on special counsel probe bill
The ruling People Power Party (PPP) and the main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) are poised to argue over the likely revote of a bill on launching a special counsel probe into the death […]
Surge in young female fans drives KBO league toward record-breaking attendances
KBO League is on the verge of surpassing 6 million attendees in the first half of the season for the first time in its history. As of July 2, a total of 5.93 million spectators […]
Guide to summer’s most terrifying exhibitions
“Please press the emergency stop button if you wish to exit (during the tour),” announces the guide before entering the experience zone, as screams echo from the shadows just beyond the entrance. The Japanese horror […]
Korean carriers expect scant benefits from Paris Olympics
Korean air carriers are not anticipated to experience increased travel demand during the 2024 Paris Olympics, as the global sporting event garners less attention among the public here, according to company officials, Wednesday. Officials say […]
Samsung Brush chairman known for large donation to KAIST passes away at 94
Jang Seong-hwan, a 94-year-old Korean businessman who was the chairman of Samsung Brush and was known for a large real estate donation to KAIST, passed away on Monday, according to the university, Wednesday. Born in […]
Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon teases with enigmatic charm in new single ‘Heaven’
Taeyeon, a solo artist and member of the iconic group Girls’ Generation, is set to showcase her mysterious charm with her new single “Heaven.” The track, set to be released on Monday, is a dance-pop […]
Descendants of UN forces veterans spend memorial week in Korea
Descendants of United Nations Forces veterans who fought in the Korean War are spending a week in South Korea to commemorate and honor the veterans’ commitment to safeguarding democracy, the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans […]
BOK forecast to cut rate in Q4 amid contained downside risks: J.P. Morgan economist
The case for a fourth-quarter dovish pivot by the Bank of Korea (BOK) is strengthening, underpinned by its policy priority of tempering inflation to a stable 2 percent despite stronger-than-expected growth in the first quarter, […]
DPK tables special probe bill on Marine’s death; PPP stages filibuster
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) on Wednesday tabled a contentious bill mandating a special counsel investigation into the military’s response to a Marine’s death last year, prompting the ruling party to launch […]