Jeju’s renewed push to allow Chinese tourists to drive rental cars on the southern resort island is reigniting a decade-old debate over safety, insurance and legal loopholes.
“Inbound indicators such as arrivals, foreign spending and foreigner-only casino earnings are now numerically confirming what the market is feeling as an inbound boom,” Ji In-hae, an analyst at Shinhan, said.
Public outrage over Korean football reached a boiling point after the national team's group-stage exit from the World Cup last month ... The sports ministry looked for any illegalities regarding the appointments. So did the police.
Korean author Han Kang’s independent bookstore, “Onul Books,” has closed its doors after eight years, Wednesday, marking the end of a literary space that had drawn devoted readers from across the country and abroad.
Korea’s financial regulator has launched an unprecedented probe into allegations of stock manipulation involving employees of Maeil Business TV, marking the first case initiated directly by its special judicial police.
CHENGDU, China — The moment plane touches down in Chengdu, it is immediately clear this is China’s panda capital ... As endangered species, giant pandas are one of only three panda species, and they are only found in China.
The YsayeInternationalMusicCompetition, a global platform for young violinists founded in Belgium, will hold its final round in Korea this year for the first time, reflecting Asia's growing importance in the classical music world.
Neungsohwa, or trumpet vine, is emerging as a summer icon for young Koreans, who increasingly treat its blooming season as an experience to savor ... It typically blooms from July to September, peaking around August.
Korea’s failure to reach the round of 32 at the 2026 FIFA World Cup has unleashed a wave of fury back home... The manner of exit has sharpened criticism of Hong’s tactical approach and the KFA’s governance ... .
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A middle-aged queer woman rarely leads Korean films, let alone cheerful political comedies set in a sleepy village ...Middle-aged queer hero Lee began with a simple desire. make a queer comedy with a happy ending.
Swimming in Korea is not just about finding a pool and diving in. For many locals and long-term residents, it means crash course in bureaucracy, unspoken rules and shared shower culture.