As the oldest art fair in Korea, the Galleries Art Fair is gearing up for its return to full scale in early April, with hopes of serving as a barometer for gauging the country’s art market for the year ahead.“As always, we are the first large-scale, major fair to open the year, which means that …
Singer Lim Young-woong has become the new model for the country’s biggest drinking water brand, Jeju Samdasoo, replacing IU who has been the face of the brand for four years, according to Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Development Corp Friday.Samdasoo said the singer who is well-known for his vocal skills and possessing a cultivated appearance that …
British Ambassador Colin Crooks delivered a British Empire Medal to Park Jong-bak, partner at Pacific law firm, Thursday, in recognition of his instrumental role in revitalizing the alumni association of Chevening and fostering stronger ties between the United Kingdom and Korea. The association comprises individuals who have been recipients of the esteemed Chevening Scholarship. This …
Shareholders of FADU, a fabless semiconductor company, have filed a class action lawsuit against both the company and its IPO underwriters, accusing them of inflating the stock price during its initial public offering (IPO) last July, according to a law firm representing retail investors, Friday.This marks the first lawsuit related to an IPO since the …
Karina, a member of K-pop girl group aespa, issued a handwritten apology on Instagram, Tuesday, saying she was sorry for failing her fans. Although she did not specify what she was sorry for, people could easily determine that the SM Entertainment star was apologizing over recent news about her love life. But this has sparked …
At the opulent Plaza Hotel in New York, amid the buzz of introducing the upcoming Broadway show “The Great Gatsby” on Feb. 13, Shin Chun-soo emerged as a pioneering figure amid the glitterati.As the mastermind steering this ambitious project, Shin stands out as the first Korean to take the helm of a Broadway production as …
Since his 2008 debut, Song Joong-ki has consistently showcased his commitment to acting, embracing a wide range of emotions and genres.In his latest project, the Netflix film “My Name is Loh Kiwan,” Song delves into the theme of guilt, portraying a North Korean defector’s tumultuous journey in the European country of Belgium.The film, based on …
Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will put out a collaboration song with American rapper Matt Champion on Friday in her first release since founding her own label last year.The two artists announced on their respective social media accounts Thursday that their joint effort, “Slo Motion,” will come out the following day.A teaser image released …
The fate of Terraform Labs founder Do Kwon remains undetermined, as both Korea and the U.S. seek his extradition to their territories.After a Montenegrin high court’s unexpected decision on Thursday to return Kwon to his native country, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) declared its firm determination to continue seeking Kwon’s extradition to have him …
Korean swimmer Hwang Sun-woo cruised into the semifinals of the men’s 100-meter freestyle at the world championships in Qatar on Wednesday, less than 24 hours after winning the 200-meter freestyle gold medal. Hwang posted the sixth-fastest time in the heats with 48.15 seconds at the World Aquatics Championships at the Aspire Dome in Doha. The …