South Korea

BTS’ Suga sets record as first solo K-pop artiste with 15 million YouTube likes

BTS member Min Yoongi, known more widely as Suga, has achieved a milestone as the first solo K-pop artiste to surpass 15 million likes on a YouTube music video, joining the ranks of rappers like Eminem, Drake, PSY, and XXXTentacion.

North Korea blows up roads connecting it to the South

The roads and railways have long been shuttered, but destroying them sends a clear message that Kim is not prepared to negotiate with the South, experts said.

BTS star Jin announces solo return with new album

BTS member Jin is set to make his highly anticipated return to the solo music scene with a new album. This will be his first solo project since completing his mandatory military service earlier in 2024.

Mehazabien’s leap: From being K-drama fan to premiering ‘Saba’ at Busan

Celebrated actress Mehazabien Chowdhury has embarked on her cinematic journey with her debut film, “Saba”. Currently, she is in South Korea, attending the prestigious Busan International Film Festival (BIFF) to showcase the project.

Deepfake porn crisis batters South Korea schools

Many of the cases she documented followed the same pattern: schoolboys steal innocuous selfies from private Instagram accounts and create explicit images to share in the chat rooms, specifically to humiliate female classmates -- or even teachers.

Spurs star Son's father and brother fined over child abuse

Tottenham Hotspur star Son Heung-min's father and brother have been fined in a child abuse case, South Korean prosecutors told AFP on Friday.

Three Bangladeshi dramas being filmed in Korea

South Korea, renowned for its breathtaking landscapes and picturesque locations, has long captivated the hearts of travelers and filmmakers alike. The country's natural beauty serves as a stunning backdrop, drawing directors from around the world to capture its essence on film.

South Korea deploys sniffer dog to screen for bedbugs after Paris Olympics

South Korea has deployed a bedbug sniffer dog at its main Incheon international airport in a bid to reduce the risk of the tiny insects entering the country when athletes, officials and fans return from the Paris Olympics.

Worker robot in South Korea "commits suicide"

A robot civil servant in South Korea was found at the bottom of a six-and-a half foot staircase in Gumi City Hall, speculated to have committed the country's first "robot suicide". The robot, named 'Robot Supervisor' by citizens, was discovered unresponsive after what eyewitnesses reported as unusual behaviours - moving in circles and showing visible signs of confusion.

December 14, 2023
December 14, 2023

A Traveller’s Delight: 3 Places to Visit in Asia to Enjoy Snowfall

Here are 3 destinations with extraordinary snowfall views and a soothing ambience that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

September 30, 2023
September 30, 2023

Koreas clash at Asian Games as fierce rivalries take centre stage

North and South Korea clash on the football pitch and India do battle with Pakistan in hockey as fierce rivalries take centre stage at the Asian Games on Saturday.

August 14, 2023
August 14, 2023

Bangladesh eye maiden win in Asian volleyball

Bangladesh are looking to make a memorable return to the top continental volleyball competition as they end a three-decade hiatus in the upcoming Asian Senior Men's Volleyball Championship.

July 30, 2023
July 30, 2023

Morocco's Benzina makes history with hijab at Women's World Cup

Nouhaila Benzina became the first player to wear a hijab during a Women's World Cup game when she sported the Muslim headscarf in Morocco's match against South Korea on Sunday.

June 13, 2023
June 13, 2023

Fans celebrate BTS' 10-year anniversary

Fans of K-Pop supergroup BTS gathered in the heart of the South Korean capital Seoul on Monday to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the boy band's debut.

May 9, 2023
May 9, 2023

Mousumi Mou brings glimpse of Baishakh to South Korea

Anchor, actor, and mime artiste Mousumi Mou was recently invited to South Korea, by the Embassy of Bangladesh in Seoul, where the expatriates of Bangladesh celebrated the Bengali New Year (1430) on May 7.

May 1, 2023
May 1, 2023

Student eats banana artwork at Seoul museum

According to the BBC report, the artwork created by Maurizio Cattelan is called 'Comedian'. The artwork featured a ripe banana duct-taped to the wall.

April 27, 2023
April 27, 2023

Literature showcases a different side to the Korean Wave

The books coming out of Korea are brutal in how they push the audience right back into the bleakness of reality

April 15, 2023
April 15, 2023

IVE skydive into stardom with first studio album

IVE’s album is definitely an exciting release which deserves the hype it’s receiving.

April 3, 2023
April 3, 2023

Jisoo is in full bloom with solo debut album “ME”

The album manages to showcase Jisoo's genius as a soloist.