K-pop album exports top $300 mil. in 2025 for 1st time
Korea’s exports of K-pop albums exceeded $300 million for the first time last year, customs data showed Friday, underscoring the genre’s continued strength overseas despite...
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UN Security Council to discuss Iran’s deadly protests after US request
The U.N. Security Council scheduled an emergency meeting Thursday to discuss Iran’s deadly protests at the request of the United States, even as President Donald...
BLACKPINK to return with new EP ‘Deadline’ on Feb. 27
Girl group BLACKPINK will release its third EP, “Deadline,” on Feb. 27, the group’s label, YG Entertainment, said Thursday. YG unveiled a video announcing the...
Past knife attack on Lee likely to be designated as terror case by gov’t
A past knife attack on President Lee Jae Myung in 2024, when he was leader of the then main opposition party, is expected to be...
KATSEYE lands 3 songs on Billboard Hot 100, led by ‘Gabriela’ at No. 21
Hybe’s U.S.-based girl group KATSEYE has placed three songs on the U.S. Billboard’s main singles chart this week, led by “Gabriela,” which rose one spot...
Ex-ruling party whip refuses to leave party, seeks time to explain misconduct allegations
Former Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) floor leader Kim Byung-kee said Tuesday he is seeking more time to explain himself after appealing the party’s decision...
US hosts finance ministerial talks with S. Korea, Japan, others on critical mineral supply chains
WASHINGTON — The United States convened a meeting of finance ministers from South Korea, Japan and other partners in Washington on Monday to discuss efforts...
Veterans ministry confirms audit findings into chief of Independence Hall of Korea
The veterans ministry on Monday confirmed the findings of an internal audit into allegations surrounding the chief of the Independence Hall of Korea, paving the...
The DOJ suing for voter data is dangerous on many levels
Uncle Sam wants you. And now he wants your voting data, too. The law — and long-standing policy — say he shouldn’t get it. The...
Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of infrastructure have prevented rare earth mining
Greenland’s harsh environment, lack of key infrastructure and difficult geology have so far prevented anyone from building a mine to extract the sought-after rare earth...