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· Bryan Ke
Tearful Son Heung-min apologizes after South Korea’s loss at Asian Cup
South Korean national soccer team captain Son Heung-min tearfully apologized to fans after his team suffered a loss at the Asian Football Club (AFC) Asian Cup semifinals in Qatar this week. What happened: South Korea lost to Jordan 2-0 at the AFC Asian Cup semifinals at the…
· Ryan General
Samsung Chairman Lee Jae-yong acquitted in stock, accounting fraud case
A South Korean court has acquitted Samsung Executive Chairman of stock price manipulation and accounting fraud charges. About the ruling: On Feb. 5, Seoul Central District Court absolved the 55-year-old executive and 13 other current and former Samsung officials of charges…
· Bryan Ke
Montenegro extradites Do Kwon associate to South Korea
Montenegro authorities have extradited Han Chang-joon, the former chief financial officer of the now-defunct cryptocurrency firm Terraform Labs, to South Korea. Catch up: Han was arrested alongside Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon, whose real name is Kwon Do-hyung, at the…
· Ryan General
Birmingham City FC draws BTS ARMY’s anger over logo use
A professional soccer club based in England drew the ire of BTS fans over its use of a logo resembling that of the superstar boy band. Going viral for the wrong reasons: Birmingham City FC recently announced the signing of South Korean midfielder Paik Seung-Ho, a move that…
· Bryan Ke
Eating kimchi daily could lower obesity risk, study suggests
A new South Korean study suggests that eating around three servings of kimchi per day could help lower the risk of obesity in adults. Key findings: The study, published in the British Medical Journal Open on Tuesday, found that one to three servings of baechu kimchi (cabbage…
· Carl Samson
Many South Koreans are now eating toothpicks for TikTok
South Korea has warned the public against the consumption of deep-fried toothpicks, a trend that has gained popularity on local social media. What’s going on: South Korean netizens are cooking and eating toothpicks made from corn or potato starch. When deep-fried, they tend to…
· Michelle De Pacina
Netflix announces new reality series ‘Super Rich in Korea’ hosted by GOT7’s BamBam
Netflix has announced a new unscripted series titled “Super Rich in Korea,” hosted by GOT7’s BamBam. About the show: The reality show will explore the extravagant lives of the world’s wealthiest individuals in Korea, showcasing luxury cars, haute couture and exclusive parties.…
· Ryan General
‘Soldiers of Christ’ mom-and-son murder suspects plead not guilty
Two members of the Lee family, accused in the chilling “Soldiers of Christ” murder case, entered not-guilty pleas in their court appearance in Gwinnett County, Georgia, on Wednesday. Catch up: The case revolves around the Lee family from Lawrenceville, with three brothers and…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ RM, V complete basic military training
BTS members RM and V achieved a milestone this week as they successfully completed the basic training of South Korea’s mandatory military service. What they achieved: RM, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, 29, and V, whose real name is Kim Tae-hyung, 28, graduated from the…
· Bryan Ke
Son Heung-min named Best Footballer in Asia for 2023
Son Heung-min won his seventh Best Footballer in Asia title this week, beating other superstars in the sport such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Kim Min-jae. Moving the news: Tottenham Hotspur announced the recognition on Tuesday, congratulating its captain for winning the Asian…
· Ryan General
Seoul to protect K-pop trainees from forced weight loss, plastic surgery
The city council of Seoul has enacted groundbreaking legislation that protects young K-pop trainees from forced weight loss and plastic surgery. About the ordinance: Proposed by Councilman Kim Kyu-nam, the “Seoul City Ordinance on the Protection and Support of the Rights of…
· Ryan General
S. Korea Supreme Court upholds wartime labor ruling against Japan’s Nippon Steel
South Korea’s Supreme Court has reaffirmed lower court decisions directing Nippon Steel Corp. to compensate victims of wartime labor. About the ruling: On Thursday, the court upheld previous judgments demanding the Japanese steelmaker to pay damages to South Koreans affected by…
· Carl Samson
Ive to release first English single ‘All Night’ featuring Saweetie
Ive will drop their first English single, “All Night,” next week. About the track: As heard from a teaser released on Tuesday, “All Night” appears to sample or be a remake of Icona Pop’s 2013 hit of the same title. The song will feature Asian and African American rapper Saweetie.
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korean filmmakers call for probe into ‘Parasite’ actor Lee Sun-kyun’s death
In the wake of “Parasite” actor Lee Sun-Kyun’s suicide in late December, the Association of Solidarity Among Cultural Artists is calling for an investigation into the circumstances leading to the actor’s death. The Association’s statement: The newly established association,…
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korea passes bill to ban dog meat trade
The South Korean Parliament passed a bill to ban the selling or production of dog meat. Parliament voting: On Tuesday, the bill was approved by the National Assembly with a unanimous 208-0 vote. While formal endorsement by the Cabinet Council and the signature of President Yoon…
· Bryan Ke
Itzy comeback dominates worldwide iTunes album charts
Itzy is making waves in their comeback as “Born to Be” tops global iTunes album charts. About the album: Itzy dropped “Born to Be,” their highly anticipated third studio album, on Monday. The next morning, the 10-track record shot to the No. 1 spot on iTunes’ Top Albums chart in…
· Bryan Ke
Georgia swears in its first-ever Asian American mayor
John Park, a South Korean immigrant, became Georgia’s first Asian American mayor after being sworn in at the Brookhaven City Hall on Monday. About the event: More than 100 people attended Park’s oath-taking ceremony, including Rep. Esther Panitch (GA-51), State Sen. Sally…
· Bryan Ke
Group photos featuring BTS’ RM, V released by military training center
The Nonsan Korea Army Training Center on Thursday posted new group photos of its recruits, including BTS members RM and V. What they show: RM, whose real name is Kim Nam-joon, 29, and V, full name Kim Tae-hyung, 28, appeared on two separate group photos shared by the training…
· Bryan Ke
This South Korean entrepreneur is making waves in blockchain analysis
Meet Ju Ki-young, a South Korean tech entrepreneur who co-founded the blockchain analysis firm CryptoQuant. About Ju: Born in 1992, Ju, an alumnus of Pohang University of Science and Technology, co-founded CryptoQuant with fellow alumni in April 2019. Before becoming its CEO and…
· Carl Samson
BTS’ Jin shares update as he nears completion of military service
BTS member Jin has teased his return to music as he approaches the end of his military service. What he said: Jin, the oldest member of the K-pop powerhouse, shared updates on his status in a video welcoming the New Year. He turned 31 on Dec. 4.