Bank of Korea Raises Interest Rate to 3.00% as GDP Growth Forecast Climbs
South Korea’s central bank raised its benchmark interest rate by 25 basis points to 3.00% on Thursday, marking back-to-back policy tightening.
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South Korea Tests Arctic Shipping Route on PanStar Acro
A South Korean container ship, the PanStar Acro, departed Busan on August 22 for a government-backed voyage through the Arctic, testing a route that could cut Asia-to-Europe…
Hong Min-ki’s Ex Causes Disturbance at His Seoul Home Over Alleged Pregnancy Pressure
A former partner of actor Hong Min-ki caused a disturbance at his Seoul residence on August 23, prompting police dispatch, according to Fable Company, his agency.
Samsung to Reveal Galaxy S26 FE at August 27 Galaxy Event
Samsung Electronics has officially announced its Galaxy Event August 2026, scheduled for August 27, 2026, where the company will introduce the newest addition to the Galaxy S26…
2026 World Masters Athletics Championships
The 2026 Daegu World Masters Athletics Championships (WMAC) officially began on August 22, 2026, with the first official competitions held at Daegu Stadium.
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s Seoul Diplomatic Snub
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi urged South Korea to pursue genuine strategic autonomy during a visit marked by tensions over North Korea’s missile launches and U.S.
US and South Korea End Drills Early as North Korea Fires Missiles
SEOUL, South Korea — The United States and South Korean militaries wrapped up their annual Apnews exercise six days earlier than initially scheduled on Friday. The … Read more
Charles Melton in Final Talks to Play Kakashi in Live-Action Naruto Movie
Actor Charles Melton is in final negotiations to star as Kakashi Hatake in Lionsgate’s live-action Naruto adaptation, directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The project is eyeing … Read more
Trump Orders US-South Korea Military Drills Cut Short Over North Korea Ties
President Donald Trump ordered ongoing joint military exercises between the United States and South Korea to be cut short following instructions given to Defense Secretary Pete … Read more
Trump Says Kim Jong Un Responded to His Request for Conversation
U.S. President Donald Trump claimed North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has responded to his outreach, as he ordered a reduction in joint military drills with … Read more
Samsung Developing Second Wide Foldable for Galaxy Z9 Lineup in 2027
The push toward wider folding devices stems directly from consumer demand for the Galaxy Z Fold 8. Launched in July, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 8 … Read more
Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey Crosses 5 Million Admissions in South Korea
Distributed by Universal Pictures and based on Homer’s epic poem Odyssey—following the Trojan War hero Odysseus on his arduous journey home—the film has continued its domestic … Read more