#south-korea

#south-korea

Amal Khalaf and Evelyn Simons will co-curate the 2026 Busan Biennale, focusing on themes of resistance, healing, hope, and collective lament, marking a significant milestone as the first female duo to curate the event.

The 2,000-plus units of Lee Chang-hee's complex reflect South Korea's middle-class dream of home ownership, often likened to a house with a white picket fence.

South Korea aims to establish a presence in the space economy, proposing five core missions for low-Earth, lunar, and solar exploration, targeting lunar base construction by 2045.

The initial results of an investigation into December's devastating Jeju Air crash in South Korea showed that, while the plane's both engines sustained bird strikes, its pilots turned off the less-damaged one just before its crash-landing.

In South Korea, Space Timefill is a nearly 1,800-square-foot cafe inside an aging residential complex in Cheongju. The age of the building and its interior materials presented a unique set of challenges for the design studio SAISA, which sought to remove boundaries between the outside and the inside while transforming the space into a welcoming and modernized coffee shop.

Seoul Guarantee Insurance, South Korea's largest provider of guarantee insurance, has been crippled by a ransomware attack, with its core systems offline for a third straight day.

The five-day deluge collapsed homes, triggered landslides and unleashed flash floods that swept away cars and campers.

At least one person was killed and five were missing in heavy downpours in South Korea, bringing the death toll to 11 from torrential rains that have lashed the country for a week.

In the summer of 2001, Guus Hiddink faced severe criticism after losing 5-0 to France and the Czech Republic, earning the nickname 'Oh Dae-yong'. However, by the 2002 World Cup, he had transformed South Korea's fortunes, leading them to the semi-finals.

Kim Byung-Hoon, the 36-year-old CEO of APR Corp., has amassed a net worth of $1.3 billion, becoming South Korea's newest billionaire through the success of his company.

The lovebugs, known scientifically as plecia longiforceps, are seen clinging together during mating and are currently swarming South Korea, causing annoyance to residents.

The US-Vietnam trade deal represents the first full trade pact signed by President Trump with an Asian nation, potentially indicating a template for other Asian accords.

Lee indicated that his administration would emphasize collaboration across political lines to address economic challenges and avoid the polarization prevalent in Korean politics.

Jeju always felt like a fabled land, sunny and warm at times, rainy and blustery at others, but endlessly romantic. It's easily the most popular vacation spot for South Koreans.

The Seoul city government recently found that 11 children's products sold on Temu and AliExpress failed safety standards, exceeding hazardous substance limits.

The rise in births has been influenced by increased marriages, growth in the population of women in their early 30s, and various birth promotion policies.

Despite the portrayal of the Korean War as a defense of democracy, the historical context reveals South Korea was a repressive regime prior to establishing democracy.

Gaeun-eup's transformation from a bustling coal mining town into a quiet village illustrates the broader pattern of regional decline driven by industrial changes and urban migration.

The loudspeaker battle continued for a year, driving villagers of Dangsan-ri to live with unnerving noises day and night, transforming their tranquil life into chaos.

Many parents believe that preparing their children for college entrance exams from an early age is vital due to the intense competition for top universities.

Xi emphasized the need for a healthy and stable relationship, asserting that it would foster both regional and global peace, which is crucial in today's political climate.

South Korea, unbeaten in their last 13 matches, is on track to qualify for the World Cup, showcasing their dominance at home.

"It feels like getting married after loving each other for 36 years," Chung said of his new position at a May 19 news conference at the Busan Concert Hall."

South Korea's journey to the 2026 FIFA World Cup is marked by their strategic win over Iraq, securing their spot for the twelfth time overall.

Former Trump White House aide Steve Bannon criticized the U.S. administration for neglecting South Korea’s shift in leadership, signaling potential foreign policy repercussions.

As he prepares to replace the now-disgraced Yoon, South Korea's new leader, Lee Jae-myung, will have to strike a very different note with Biden's successor in the White House.

"Kim, the candidate of the People Power Party, told a news conference early Wednesday that he 'humbly accepts (the) people's choice' and congratulates his liberal rival Lee Jae-myung for winning the election."

MSIT's approval of the cross-border supply agreement sets a new regulatory precedent, paving the way for Eutelsat OneWeb to deploy its LEO satellite for diverse connectivity needs.