These South Korean supermums aren’t just raising kids. They’re hitting the books for notorious exams

SEOUL - After two years of studying, all while caring for her toddler daughter and welcoming a son, Ms Lee is now on the brink of beginning a new chapter in her life. A 35-year-old former dental clinic employee, she passed the annual civil servant...

No sign yet of Trump-Kim meeting during APEC summit in South Korea

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un delivers a speech during an event at May Day Stadium in Pyongyang on Oct. 9, 2025, to celebrate the 80th anniversary of the founding of the Workers Party of Korea, in this photo released by the North's official...

South Korean author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki d!es at 35

The South Korean author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki has d!ed at the age of 35. Baek Se-hee, who wrote the international bestseller in 2018, donated her heart, lungs, liver, and kidneys to help save five lives, the Korean Organ...

<![CDATA[Dato-DXd/Rilvegostomig Shows Potent Activity in 1L/2L Urothelial Cancer]]>

Datopotamab deruxtecan-dlnk (Dato-DXd; Datroway) plus rilvegostomig yielded potent antitumor activity as a first-line treatment for cisplatin-ineligible and and platinum-pretreated patients with locally advanced or metastatic urothelial cancer,...

South Korean author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki dies at 35

By ADAM POGRUND, TRAINEE REPORTER Published: 06:00 EDT, 17 October 2025 | Updated: 06:22 EDT, 17 October 2025 The South Korea author of I Want To Die But I Want To Eat Tteokbokki has died aged 35. Baek Se-hee, who wrote the international...

Public support for unification between the two Koreas dips below 50% for 1st time: Poll

SEOUL – Public support for Korean unification has dropped to a record low of 49 per cent, falling below a majority for the first time since the survey began in 2014, suggesting growing indifference toward North Korea, the poll showed. The...

How US Immigration, economic policies impacting South Korean investments in North Carolina

RALEIGH, N.C. (WTVD) -- From North Carolina to South Korea, ABC11 is getting an inside look at some of the biggest issues facing one of our strongest allies in Asia. ABC11's Tom George joins the Korea-U.S. Journalists Exchange in Seoul, exploring...

Inspire Taps Korean Businessman to Lead Struggling Casino Resort at Incheon International

Posted on: October 20, 2025, 01:03h. Last updated on: October 20, 2025, 01:38h. Inspire Entertainment Resort in South Korea will soon have a new CEO Inspire has underwhelmed compared with its preopening forecasts The casino is located at Seoul’s...

South Korea: Where tradition and technology move in harmony

South Korea is not just a destination, it is a masterclass in living with purpose and pride. Visiting South Korea is like stepping into a world where tradition and technology walk hand in hand, perfectly in sync. It is a country that hums with...

Seoul declares end to 20-month medical crisis after doctors end walkout

South Korea will lift its top-level public health emergency alert, declared at the height of the nationwide doctors’ strike last year, officially declaring an end to the medical crisis that has persisted for nearly 20 months. Health Minister Jeong...

South Korean author Baek Se-hee dies age 35

Oct. 17 (UPI) -- South Korean author Baek Se-hee, known for her best-selling memoir I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, has died, according to the Korea Organ and Tissue Donation Agency. She was 35. The Korea Organ and Tissue Donation...

Lee Kyung Gyu reflects on medication-impaired driving case: “I thought about death”

Lee Kyung Gyu has spoken candidly about the fallout from his medication-impaired driving incident, recalling how standing at a police photo line left him feeling shattered. On the Oct. 15 broadcast of ‘Table Tales’ on tvN STORY—where Kim Sook...

South Korean author Baek Se-hee, known for ‘I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki’, dies at 35

SEOUL, Oct 17 — South Korean author Baek Se-hee, known for her best-selling book I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki, has died. According to Chosun Biz, Baek, 35, was declared brain-dead and passed away at National Health Insurance Service...

Seoul to lift 20-month healthcare crisis alert Monday as medical system returns to normal

The “severe” level of the healthcare crisis alert, issued on Feb. 23, 2024, will be lifted at midnight Monday, after approximately one year and eight months. Temporary fees maintained under the emergency medical care system will also end, with...

GT investigates: China plays vital role in boosting Asia-Pacific prosperity: Survey of 16 nations

Cityscape of Beijing Photo: VCG Editor's Note: The 32nd APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting is set to be held in South Korea from October 31 to November 1. Against this backdrop, on October 13, at the 2025 China-South Korea Media Cooperation Forum held...

“GLOBAL CULTURAL ICON” - Fans react as South Korean Ministry unveils animation inspired by BTS' Jungkook's 'SNTY' TSX performance

The South Korean Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism showcased an animation of BTS Jungkook’s Standing Next to You performance at the TSX Stage in Times Square at the Korean Cultural Center in New York (KCCNY). It is a key hub for K-culture in...

Baek Se-hee, South Korean author who documented her mental health struggles, dies at 35

Baek Se-hee, the South Korean author who wrote about her mental health struggles in the bestselling 2018 memoir "I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki," has died at the age of 35. The Korea Organ Donation Agency announced Baek's death on...

Warning: Cheap Korean Thermal Paste Corrodes CPUs and Coolers

A budget-friendly thermal paste from South Korea, identified as SGT-4 by manufacturer Amech, is reportedly causing significant damage to computer hardware. Users have reported severe corrosion on CPU and cooler surfaces, leading to permanent...

New Partnership Aims to Beef Up South Korea’s Future Food Sector

4 Mins Read GFI APAC and the World FoodTech Council have signed a new partnership to accelerate innovation in South Korea’s alternative protein ecosystem. From dairy-free casein and cultivated meat powders to fermented proteins derived from grape...

South Korea to permit organ donations after patient’s heart stops, amid nationwide shortage

SEOUL – South Korea’s Health Ministry on Oct 16 announced its first-ever national plan to allow organ donations after a patient’s heart stops, a reform aimed at addressing the country’s widening imbalance between organ transplant demand and...