South Korea’s opposition-led assembly ousts President Yoon in landmark 204-85 vote
Chaos in the Halls of Democracy: South Korea at a Crossroads In a dramatic turn of events, South Korea’s National Assembly sent shockwaves through the [more…]
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Where lattes meet tensions, Starbucks opens near Korean border
At the edge of two worlds, a new Starbucks brews more than coffee—it serves up a surreal juxtaposition of capitalism and conflict. Nestled in South [more…]
Peel the Rich: The $6.2 million banana and the art world’s greatest punchline
In a world where duct tape and a supermarket banana can command a cool $6.2 million, Maurizio Cattelan’s Comedian has proven one thing: contemporary art [more…]
North Korean troops in Russia
In an aggressive twist that could escalate tensions in Ukraine, the U.S. announced it had gathered credible evidence that North Korea has sent 3,000 soldiers [more…]
South Korea’s lime green luxury plates crash the corporate car party
It’s a tough time to be a luxury car enthusiast in South Korea, at least if you’re trying to write it off as a business [more…]
Global love for Korean culture set to surge
Forget the sleepy days of quiet fandoms – the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, is turning into a full-blown tsunami, with global spending on Korean cultural [more…]
South Korea’s LGBTQ rights milestone
In a groundbreaking decision, South Korea’s Supreme Court affirmed on Thursday the entitlement of a same-sex partner to spousal benefits under state health insurance, marking [more…]
South Korea eyes Polish drones to bolster defense ties
In an intriguing turn of events, South Korea is contemplating a purchase of drones from Poland, a decision that could fortify its burgeoning relationship with [more…]
North Korea’s latest missile launch amid unusual trash balloon war escalation
In an unfolding geopolitical drama, North Korea fired an unidentified ballistic missile towards the East Sea on Wednesday, according to South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of [more…]
Indonesia approves South Korean corvette warship donation despite maintenance costs
In a bold move that has sparked debate, Indonesia’s parliament green-lit a proposal on Thursday to accept a donated corvette from South Korea, despite concerns [more…]
