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· Iris Jung
Popular S. Korean math lecturer blames Instagram for the country’s low birth rate
South Korean math lecturer and YouTuber Chung Seung-je blames Instagram for South Korea’s low birth rate in a viral video. “Insta is to blame”: In a video uploaded on Saturday to his YouTube channel, Chung, a well-known tutor at one of the country’s prolific private tutoring…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese couple accused of murdering S. Korean influencer in Cambodia
A Chinese couple was charged with the murder of South Korean influencer BJ Ahyeong after her body was found on the outskirts of Phnom Penh, Cambodia. Arrest and charges: Lai Wenshao, 30, and Cai Huijuan, 39, were arrested last week and charged on Tuesday by a Cambodian court…
· Editorial Staff
British man detained after climbing 73 floors of Seoul skyscraper with no rope
A man has been detained for attempting to climb the world’s fifth-tallest building, which is located in Seoul. What happened: George King-Thompson, 24, was seen free climbing Lotte World Tower, a 123-story, 555-meter (1,820-feet) skyscraper, without rope or safety equipment on…
· Michelle De Pacina
Video captures terror as Asiana Airlines flight passenger opens plane door mid-air
A man in his 30s was arrested for opening an airplane’s emergency door in mid-air on an Asiana flight in South Korea. On Friday, Asiana Airlines Airbus A321 was en route to Daegu International Airport from the southern island of Jeju when a passenger sitting by the emergency…
· Michelle De Pacina
Taiwan’s last ‘comfort woman’ survivor dies at 92
On Tuesday, Taiwan’s foreign ministry announced that the island’s last known survivor of Japan’s wartime sexual slavery has died at the age of 92. The woman, who did not want to be named, died on May 10. Her family allowed the news of her death to be announced to the public…
· Iris Jung
New York couple who helped stranded Koreans are welcomed in Seoul
Alexander and Andrea Campagna went on a 10-day all-expenses paid tour of South Korea after they helped 10 stranded South Korean travelers in December. On Dec. 23, 2022, 10 South Korean tourists became stranded in Buffalo, New York, by a deadly blizzard — which resulted in over…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘The end of an era’: Journalist SuChin Pak says goodbye to MTV News
Journalist SuChin Pak took to social media to reminisce and bid farewell to the MTV News division, which is shutting down 36 years after its inception. Pak, the 46-year-old Korean American news correspondent and podcaster, is best known for her covering music and pop culture…
· Bryan Ke
10 festivals guaranteed to make your Asia trip more memorable
While some people travel to relax and unwind, others do it to experience different cultures and traditions, for which there is no better place to go than Asia. When people say Asia is the most diverse continent on the planet, they really mean it. It’s the largest continent on…
· Bryan Ke
Japan PM in S. Korea: My ‘heart hurts’ over suffering caused by occupation
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivered a spontaneous remark expressing his sympathy for the sufferings of colonial victims during his visit to South Korea on Sunday. While speaking to reporters at the summit in Seoul, Kishida, without directly referring to the Japanese…
· Ines Shin
S. Korean MP brings her toddler on stage for press conference about ‘no kids zones’
Yong Hye-in, a member of South Korea’s Basic Income Party, held a press conference on the eve of Children’s Day with her 2-year-old son in her arms to denounce “no kids” policies in the country. During her speech at the National Assembly in Seoul, Yong commented on the need for…
· Michelle De Pacina
‘Hungry’ S. Korean student eats $120,000 banana artwork
A South Korean art student ripped a banana off a wall that was part of an installation by the Italian artist Maurizio Cattelan and ate it because “he was hungry.” Noh Huyn-soo, an art major at Seoul National University, was recorded by his friend brazenly taking the ripe banana,…
· Chandler Treon
S. Korean president surprises crowd at White House state dinner by singing ‘American Pie’
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol at the White House state dinner on Wednesday night with a rendition of Don McLean’s “American Pie.” After a join press conference with Yoon and U.S. President Joe Biden, the latter hosted the former at the White House for a dinner prepared by…
· Daniel Anderson
Korean-influenced Southern food menu for White House state dinner revealed
Chef Edward Lee has revealed his menu for the White House state dinner with South Korean President Yoon Suk-Yeol, hosted by President Joe Biden and First Lady Jill Biden. Lee was personally selected by the first lady for his Korean-influenced Southern American cuisine. He worked…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix to invest $2.5 billion on S. Korean content
Netflix has announced its plan to invest $2.5 billion in South Korean dramas, movies and reality shows over the next four years. The announcement came on Monday following South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol and Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos’ meeting in Washington.
· Daniel Anderson
Lea Salonga, chef Edward Lee invited to White House state dinner with S. Korean President Yoon
Broadway star Lea Salonga and chef Edward Lee have been invited to the White House for the state dinner with South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol. Salonga, an award-winning actress and singer, is best known for her Tony-winning role in “Miss Saigon.” She was also the singing…
· Bryan Ke
Extradition of crypto fugitive Do Kwon delayed after forgery charge in Montenegro
Cryptocurrency fugitive Do Kwon and his associate have been indicted for forgery in Montenegro, effectively delaying their extradition to South Korea. Kwon, 31, and his associate, Han Chang-joon, were accused of forging personal documents. Montenegro prosecutors have also…
· Ryan General
Top 20 must-visit landmarks in Asia
Asia, the world’s largest continent, is home to diverse cultures, delicious food and stunning landscapes. Since one of the best ways to explore and experience the beauty of Asia is by visiting its iconic locations, we’ve put together a list of several landmarks across the…
· Michelle De Pacina
Chinese couple runs up $1,500 in utilities and expenses at Airbnb rental as revenge
A Chinese couple allegedly racked up more than $1,500 in utility fees and other expenses at an Airbnb in South Korea to take revenge on the owner for refusing to cancel their booking. The unidentified couple booked a villa in Seoul for 25 days and paid in full. However, they…
· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korea to pay ‘reclusive lonely young people’ $500 a month to re-enter society
The South Korean government is offering $500 a month to “reclusive lonely young people” to help them to reconnect with society and “restore their daily lives.” On Wednesday, the Ministry of Gender Equality and Family announced a new measure that aims to provide reclusive youths,…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan’s population shrinks to under 125 million in 12th straight year of decline
Japan’s population has fallen under 125 million during its 12th straight year of decline. The Japanese population reportedly decreased by 556,000 to 124.9 million in 2022 compared to a year earlier, according to government data released on Wednesday.