Mu Sochua, an exiled #Cambodian opposition figure and #Nobel Peace Prize nominee, called for greater international cooperation, including from #Korea, in addressing human rights abuses linked to #scam centers in #Cambodia. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Foreign residents, not overseas visitors, comprised the bulk of foreign attendees at BTS’s comeback performance in central Seoul that took place last Saturday, according to city data. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

A fire that broke out at a lighting materials factory in Daegu on Thursday evening was extinguished more than eight hours later early on Friday, authorities said. No casualties were reported. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Boy band #BTS sold 4.17 million copies of its latest album “#Arirang” within a week of its release — the highest number of first-week sales for the septet. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Singer #Taemin of boy band #SHINee will release his first English-language digital single, “Long Way Home,” on Friday, his first project since joining the agency Galaxy Corporation earlier this month. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Nobel Prize-winning author #HanKang's novel "#WeDoNotPart" won the fiction prize at the National Book Critics Circle (#NBCC) Awards held Thursday at The New School Auditorium in New York. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Boy band #GOT7 member #Yugyeom has been selected as K-pop fans’ “spring crush,” according to fan voting platform Pincic. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

The Bukchon Hanok village has become a hotspot for both individual runners and organized run clubs. I rented a pair of sneakers from the New Balance Bukchon branch and gave it a go. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

North Korea signed a Treaty of Friendship and Cooperation with Belarus on Thursday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Shinsegae signed a memorandum of understanding with the Korea Heritage Service at Changdeok Palace in Jongno District, central Seoul, on Thursday to preserve and promote national heritage and expand public engagement with it. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

A full-scale model of Atlas, the humanoid robot that drew attention at CES 2026 in the United States this January, greeted shareholders Thursday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

More than 80,000 additional Korean households fell into the high-risk category between March 2024 and March 2025, as debt repayment burdens became harder to bear. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Seoul ranks No. 8 in global financial center rankings, marking its highest position in a decade and strengthening its status as a rising financial hub. buff.ly/EX0c3em

Spring blooms, but air quality worsens: Cherry blossoms are starting to bloom in Korea as fine dust is expected to intensify through the weekend. buff.ly/12T540G

#Coupang interim CEO Harold Rogers praised delivery workers after completing a “dawn delivery” shift, following through on a pledge to experience working conditions firsthand. The internal email did not mention ongoing government investigations into the company. buff.ly/c1JCCZt

Korea develops its first device to treat airway stenosis in children, replacing the improvised tools long used for the life-threatening condition. #Health #Korea buff.ly/Sj71Wrg

#Kpop girl group #IVE has added new dates to its “Show What I Am” world tour, with additional concerts across North America and Asia. New stops include Toronto, Los Angeles, Hong Kong and Taipei, as the group continues its global run. buff.ly/O6DZ8Vi

#KPop girl group #TWICE’s Chaeyoung has gone on hiatus from the group’s world tour due to a back injury, a day after Dahyun paused activities with an ankle fracture. Two members are now sidelined as the tour continues. buff.ly/dX5p0Sb

After smashing the 12 million attendance mark for the first time last year, the #KBO kicks off its 45th season on Saturday with even bigger momentum. #baseball koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

#Korea will restrict #naphtha exports starting Friday as the Iran war squeezes supply and rattles domestic industries. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

A comedian reportedly apologized to BTS after a remark he made during a taping of NBC’s late-night talk show “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” (2014–) drew criticism. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Multtae, a traditional system for tracking tidal cycles rooted in centuries of coastal life, has been designated as a national intangible cultural heritage, the Korea Heritage Service said Thursday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

With boy band #TomorrowXTogether set to release its eighth EP, “7th Year: A Moment of Stillness in the Thorns,” in April, fans can enjoy a sneak peek with a listening event on March 31. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

#BTS member #Jin was omitted from songwriting credits for the band’s latest album #Arirang due to scheduling conflicts during its production, the members explained in a recent livestream. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

“In every market situation, there is an opportunity.” This is the guiding principle of Ada Tsui, the head of the Art Department at Christie’s Asia Pacific, whose auction house is holding its first show in Asia this year amid market uncertainties. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Running one museum is demanding. So imagine what it's like for Choi Eun-ju, the director of the Seoul Museum of Art, who runs eight. With the opening of the Seo-Seoul Museum of Art in Geumcheon District, city completed its 8-branch network. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Korea’s population decline slowed to its lowest level in four years as births rose in January, raising the possibility of a turning point in the country’s prolonged demographic downturn. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

At the seventh ISF event, AI-based startups such as Mednaath and Konnect joined companies including Jeonbuk Bank and Housebuddy to showcase their recruitment plans, promote their services and offer guidance tailored to international students. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

#Mingles was named the best restaurant in Korea by "#Asia's 50 Best Restaurants" on Wednesday. The establishment placed No.4 on the overall list. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Singer CL, whose real name is Lee Chae-rin, and the head of actor Gang Dong-won’s agency, who had been under investigation for operating unregistered agencies, were both granted suspensions of indictment. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Prosecutors have indicted without detention 11 suspects who spray painted the facilities of Dongduk Women’s University in Seongbuk District, central Seoul, in 2024. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Kakao is selling part of its stake in Kakao Games to Japan’s LY Corporation and handing over management control, as Kakao seeks to secure more room for investment in AI by shedding affiliates unrelated to its AI business. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

SK hynix confirmed that it is seeking a U.S. listing of American depositary receipts (ADRs), stating on Wednesday that it confidentially submitted a registration statement to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on Tuesday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

A man who posted an online comment threatening to throw gasoline during the recent #BTS performance in #Gwanghwamun in central Seoul has been referred to prosecutors on charges of public intimidation. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

#Chanel Korea has topped 2 trillion won ($1.3 billion) in annual sales for the first time. The French luxury brand reported record revenue as demand grew across #fashion, #beauty and #jewelry. Story 👇 buff.ly/Ohe7Sxg

#KPop boy band #SF9 is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a new album, “About Love.” The ballad-focused release also marks Dawon’s first comeback after completing military service. Read more 👇 buff.ly/6xDvh11

#Netflix will release Korean spy film “Humint” just two months after its theatrical debut. The unusually fast move highlights shifting release strategies as #films move to streaming sooner. Story 👇 buff.ly/fiNILyt

#GeneralMotors will invest $600 million to upgrade manufacturing facilities at its operations in #Korea, aiming to strengthen the country’s role as a global production hub for compact SUVs. #GM koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

#Samsung Electronics has delivered care packages to employees stationed in the Middle East and their families at the suggestion of Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

A wave of pink is sweeping across the southern parts of #Korea as cherry blossoms burst into bloom, ushering in a season of festivals expected to draw throngs of springtime visitors. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

From volcanic peaks to coastal landscapes, Korea’s national parks drew over 2 million foreign visitors last year, with Mount Halla on Jeju Island being the most popular destination. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Seoul will grant special leave to city officials mobilized for BTS’s comeback performance after controversy over large-scale staffing and weekend work. The event drew far fewer people than expected, raising criticism over crowd forecasts and public resource use. Read more 👇 buff.ly/D2hVjHf

Stock market mood isn’t just tracked by the Kospi — it’s seen on KakaoTalk. When stocks plunge, users flood the app with crying characters and “market crash” stickers, offering a real-time glimpse of investor sentiment. Sometimes, emotion moves faster than the market. Read more 👇 buff.ly/rnoMG1D

SK hynix, Korea’s second-largest chipmaker, has begun procedures to list on the U.S. stock market within the year, the company said Wednesday. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Korea Zinc retained the upper hand on Tuesday in its ongoing boardroom battle with its largest shareholder alliance of MBK Partners and Young Poong, filling more than half of the newly elected board seats with nominees aligned with the company. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

A man in North Gyeongsang was arrested on suspicion of murdering his adult niece whom he was caring for.

A2O Entertainment Korea, founded by Lee Soo-man, SM Entertainment’s founder and former executive producer, will hold its first open audition.

Analysts are calling the recent drop in #HYBE's stock an "absurd overreaction." Despite market panic over a free concert, experts point to @BTS_twt's record 4 million first-day album sales and upcoming world tour as key growth drivers. #BTS koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

President Lee Jae Myung instructed government ministries to study whether free public transit rides for older people could be restricted during peak commuting hours. koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2026-03...

Seven fires in 15 years at the same factory. A deadly blaze in Daejeon is exposing repeated safety failures and overlooked risks buff.ly/rRRh6kn #Korea #Daejeon #FactoryFire