Payday For Korean Crypto Exchange Cofounders After Multi-Billion Dollar Deal With Naver
The co-founder of Dunamu has seen his fortune increase significantly after striking a landmark deal with Naver.
Local elections loom as key test of South Korean President Lee’s momentum – Asia News Network
April 13, 2026 Seoul – With about 50 days left before South Korea’s June 3 local elections, the vote will be a key test for President Lee Jae-myung and his government, with
Powerful sister of North Korean leader calls South Korean President Lee ‘honest’ over drone incident regret – Asia News Network
April 7, 2026 Seoul – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un’s sister and ruling party department chief Kim Yo Jong on Monday called Ri Jae Myung “honest” and “big-hearted” as he expressed
Memory Chip Boom Catapults Founder Of Korean Semiconductor Equipment Maker To Billionaire Ranks
EO Technics makes laser equipment used in memory chip production.
Over half of South Korean lawmakers are millionaires
March 27, 2026 Seoul – The latest mandatory asset disclosures for South Korean MPs show that more than half of the 300 MPs were millionaires as of the end of 2025. According
South Korean politicians are shaving their heads again. Does anyone care?
March 25, 2026 Seoul – As local elections approach, head-shaving protests return to South Korean politics. But some question the effectiveness of such protests, saying a once powerful political tool has been
Lilis Instant Body Peel: The Korean Treatment That Gently Removes Dead Skin in Minutes
A running joke in my circle of friends is that whenever I have people over, I force them to take a shower—partly because I’m mysophobic and partly so they can help me
What’s So Special About Korean Sunscreens?
The best Korean sunscreens are arguably the gateway to Korean beauty, and even though Korean skincare products have become commonplace, that doesn’t diminish the effectiveness of SPF. It’s hard to express how
8 Best Korean Blushes for Every Makeup Look
If one thing is for sure, the best Korean blushes are anything but ordinary. What’s really unique about Korean makeup is its ability to incorporate skincare formulas, interesting textures – for those
Everything You Need to Know About Korean Ampoules
The first Korean ampoule I encountered left me with a burning (albeit obvious) question: What exactly is it? yes Ampoule (did I pronounce it correctly)? The product in question is Celimax’s Little
‘Physically weak’ but vital: North Korean leader Kim lauds women in Women’s Day speech
‘Physically weak’ but vital: The post North Korea leader Kim Jong Un praises women in Women’s Day speech appeared first on Asia News Network.
South Korean President Lee asks Philippine counterpart Marcos for temporary transfer of jailed Korean drug kingpin
March 6, 2026 Seoul – President Lee Jae-myung said he asked Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to allow the temporary transfer of a jailed South Korean drug lord to South Korea for
10 Best Korean Skincare for Aging Skin to Address Fine Lines, Wrinkles, and Dark Spots
Korean skincare has gone mainstream; what was once considered niche is now widely understood, from ingredient labeling to brand names that have become part of the everyday beauty lexicon. Still, thanks to
The ‘ex’ factor: Why Korean politics finds it so hard to move on
February 26, 2026 Seoul – Ongoing controversy within the main opposition People’s Power Party over its relationship with former President Yoon Seok-yeol highlights the tension between loyalty to the former leader and
Appeals loom after South Korean ex-president Yoon’s life sentence for insurrection
February 23, 2026 Seoul – After the Seoul Central District Court sentenced former President Yun Seok-yeol to life in prison on Thursday for leading a rebellion, Yun Seok-yeol’s lawyer made it clear
Verdict nears for ousted South Korean president Yoon
February 19, 2026 Seoul – South Korea’s Seoul Central District Court will rule on Thursday on whether former President Yun Seok-yeol led the rebellion by declaring martial law on December 3, 2024.
Korean Unification Church’s links to Nepal come under new scrutiny
kathmandu – Public interest in the Unification Church’s ties to Nepal has intensified following the release of a series of investigative reports last week. The reports highlight alleged links between South Korean
‘Did you learn it from Trump?’ — South Korean President Lee draws fire for X posts
February 3, 2026 Seoul – President Lee Jae-myung’s increasingly frequent social media warnings about ending tax breaks for multiple homeowners have put his housing agenda — and his direct messaging to the
Chung Sang-hwa, Korean Artist Associated with Dansaekhwa, Dies at 93
Chung Sang-hwa, a central figure in Korean modern art, passed away on January 28 after a long illness. He is 93 years old. The news was reported by the Daily Mail. korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un shifts towards fear-based leadership: Report
January 29, 2026 Seoul – North Korean leader Kim Jong Un appears to be placing greater emphasis on using fear as a tool of governance, imposing on-the-spot disciplinary measures during field inspections,
South Korean former first lady gets 1 year, 8 months for church bribery
January 29, 2026 Seoul – The Seoul Central District Court on Wednesday sentenced former first lady Kim Gun-hee to one year and eight months in prison and ordered a forfeiture of 12.8
Trump May Have Killed China Trade Deal With His Korean Drama
U.S. President Donald Trump attends the APEC Business Leaders Summit in Gyeongju, South Korea, Wednesday, October 29, 2025. SeongJoon Cho/Bloomberg If you think you’ve had a rough week, think of South Korean
9 Best Korean Haircare Products for Scalp Care, Hydration, and Repair
Korean beauty lovers can add another category to their repertoire: the best Korean hair care products. “The beauty industry has started to see more K-hair brands entering the U.S., and more are
Former South Korean PM Han jailed for 23 years in martial law case
According to Han’s decision, the court clearly characterized Yun’s declaration of martial law on December 3 as rebellion. Judge Lee said: “After declaring martial law on December 3, declaring unconstitutional and illegal