South Korea, Japan, and China are accelerating efforts to finalize a trilateral trade agreement in response to steep U.S. tariffs imposed by President Trump, particularly targeting autos and parts. While Korea introduces financial support for smaller manufacturers, officials emphasize the need for direct negotiations to protect key export sectors and strengthen regional trade ties.
Kim Yo-jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, condemned recent denuclearization efforts by South Korea, the U.S., and Japan, calling them a "hostile act" and an attack on North Korea's sovereignty. She reaffirmed North Korea’s nuclear status as irreversible and warned that continued pressure would only strengthen the country's pursuit of self-defense capabilities.
Korean Air fired two pilots after a political argument over former President Yoon Suk Yeol escalated into a physical fight during a layover in Brisbane, Australia. The airline cited safety and professionalism concerns, while the pilots have filed a labor complaint and colleagues are petitioning for leniency.
The 61st Baeksang Arts Awards announced its 2024 nominations, with Netflix’s When Life Gives You Tangerines leading with eight nods, including Best Drama and Best Director. Other top contenders include The Trauma Code, Lovely Runner, and several major films, highlighting a diverse mix of streaming and broadcast content across all categories.
Ten North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the Military Demarcation Line but retreated after South Korea fired warning shots, according to the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
South Korea will hold a presidential election on June 3 following the Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold President Yoon Suk Yeol’s impeachment. The government selected the latest legally permitted date to allow time for preparations, with official campaigning set to begin on May 12.
Nathan Lim, a 16-year-old Korean American from Rancho Cucamonga, won junior shooting gold at the inaugural Americas Junior Rifle and Pistol Championship in Paraguay,...
HYBE America has partnered with YouTube creator Alan Chikin Chow to launch a new label, HYBE America x AU, and is holding global auditions for a new pop group.
BTS’s J-Hope tied Jungkook for the most Billboard Hot 100 entries by a K-pop soloist with his new single “Mona Lisa,” while Jimin set a record for the longest-charting K-pop song.
