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Leaders of South Korea, China and Japan to resume trilateral meeting to revive cooperation
South Korea, China, and Japan are meeting for their first trilateral summit in over four years, aiming to improve regional relations. While no major breakthroughs are expected, the resumption of these high-level talks is seen as a positive step. Key issues discussed include North Korea's nuclear ambitions, Taiwan, and the South China Sea. South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held bilateral meetings ahead of the summit. The leaders will focus on cooperation in trade, climate change, technology, and disaster response.
North Korea: Kim Jong Un introduces laws banning divorce, allowing cops to check mobile phones
The North Korean state has introduced two new laws that aim to check the mobile phones of individuals and ban divorce in the country.
What is 'Friendly Father'? Why has South Korea banned North's TikTok hit song praising Kim Jong Un?
South Korea has banned a song from North Korea terming it as an attempt to wage psychological warfare. The song has already garnered millions of views.
South Korean star Jihae, best known for 'Succession' joins 'Dune: Prophecy'
According to Variety, Jihae will play Reverend Mother Kasha, described as "the Emperor's own Truthsayer and confidant.
North Korean propaganda chief who served all three leaders dies
North Korea leader Kim Jong Un visited the bier of Kim at 2 a.m. on Wednesday to pay tribute "with bitter grief over the loss of a veteran revolutionary who had remained boundlessly loyal" to the country until the very end, it said.
Chinese hackers likely to target 18th Lok Sabha polls using AI, says Microsoft report
China and North Korea may interfere in India's 18th Lok Sabha polls from April 19 to June 1, including Bihar, West Bengal, and Uttar Pradesh. Microsoft analysis indicates cyber involvement in Taiwan and Japan.
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South Korea probes data protection by ecommerce platforms like AliExpress, Temu
The Personal Information Protection Commission said it has been investigating overseas ecommerce platforms since last month, after a parliament audit last year raised questions about data handling by platforms such as AliExpress and PDD Holdings' international facing discount ecommerce platform Temu.
Move over cars, Japanese and Koreans are now entering your wardrobes
The success of brands like Uniqlo, MUJI and K-beauty companies highlights the East Asian countries’ Indian diversification and the various opportunities it brings.
K-Pop took over the global charts in 2023. Here's how
South Korean acts dominated global music sales in 2023, surpassing Western artists like Taylor Swift and Drake. K-Pop, led by influential groups like BTS and Blackpink, continues to expand its reach and success worldwide through innovative music and strategic marketing tactics.
North Korea's Kim says he has no desire for talks and repeats a threat to destroy South if provoked
While most South Korean officials and experts have downplayed the possibility that Kim has real intent to engage in a war, concerns about a direct military provocation have grown as the North may try to ramp up pressure in an election year in South Korea and the United States.
Russia-N Korea military partnership causes discomfort in China
Russia's deepening military relationship with North Korea raises concerns for China, especially amid delays in the Siberia 2 gas pipeline. Fearing North Korea's access to Russian weapons technology, China worries about regional stability and its strategic balance against US forces in South Korea. US-China talks on North Korea's weapons program underscore America's push for Chinese intervention. China seeks clarity on Russia-North Korea ties but faces challenges in pipeline negotiations, potentially straining Sino-Russian relations.
Twitch will shut down its streaming platform in South Korea
Twitch was once one of the most popular platforms for gamers in South Korea, even as it competed with domestic services like AfreecaTV and giants such as YouTube, analysts say. The service, owned by Amazon, draws about 35 million visitors a day worldwide, according to the company.
Why North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong Un is begging and crying in front of women
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made an impassioned plea to the women of his country to have more children and raise them as communists. He stressed the need to reverse the declining birth rates and stated that stopping the decline in birth rates and providing good childcare and education are responsibilities that should be shared by all, especially mothers. Kim Jong Un highlighted the significant role that mothers play in shaping the future of the country and emphasized their mission to raise their children as pillars of socialist and communist construction.
Jung Kook, a prominent member of the South Korean boy band BTS (Bangtan Sonyeondan), has achieved numerous chart-topping hits over time. The singer is renowned not only for his vocal talents but also for his striking appearance. According to reports from the media, Jung Kook boasts an impressive net worth of $24 million!
Is South Korea tracking Kim Jong Un’s lavish lifestyle amid the increase in imported luxury items?
The South Korean Unification Ministry has been vigilantly tracking the influx of luxury goods into North Korea, exposing a significant rise in visible affluence among the nation's elite. High-ranking figures, including the Kim Dynasty, in North Korea have displayed an increased interest in designer merchandise and opulent items.
From K-pop to sales girls, AI goes mainstream in South Korea
In South Korea, AI humans have enrolled as students at universities, interned at major companies, and appear regularly on live television driving sellouts of products from food to luxury handbags.
A timeline of complicated relations between Russia and North Korea
Russian President Vladimir Putin announced that Russia would assist North Korea in satellite development. When questioned about whether he and Kim Jong Un would address matters related to weapon supplies, Putin stated that the two leaders would engage in discussions covering a wide range of topics. Despite their often aligning interests, relations between Russia and North Korea have experienced highs and lows. A timeline of some key events:
Southeast Asians wary of new conflicts as big powers join ASEAN summit
Indonesian President Joko Widodo urged world leaders to avoid confrontation at a Southeast Asian summit dominated by major power rivalries. The summit, attended by U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, Chinese Premier Li Qiang, and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov, discussed issues such as trade, technology, China's assertiveness in the South China Sea, and Myanmar's refusal to cooperate with ASEAN.
BLACKSWAN: Pioneering a global K-pop revolution
BLACKSWAN, an all-non-Korean K-pop group, is making waves in the music industry. Despite their diverse backgrounds, they remain rooted in Korean culture and language. The group's success challenges traditional notions of K-pop and opens up discussions about diversity and inclusivity. BLACKSWAN's international lineup has captured global attention and their recent album, "That Karma," showcases their authentic K-pop identity. Their rise serves as inspiration for emerging groups to embrace diversity and expand their horizons in the music industry.
North Korea prepares for military actions in protest of US, South Korea, Japan summit - South Korea
The reclusive state could also attempt another spy satellite launch at the end of August or early September after failing to put the country's first such platform into space in May, Yoo Sang-bum, a member of the South Korean parliament, told reporters after meeting the chief of the National Intelligence Service. Yoo said there was a chance the North would launch the satellite to celebrate its founding anniversary on Sept. 9.
Rival Koreas mark armistice anniversary in two different ways that highlight rising tensions
The truce that stopped the bloodshed in the Korean War turns 70 years old on Thursday and the two Koreas are marking the anniversary in starkly different ways, underscoring their deepening nuclear tensions. North Korea has invited delegations from China and Russia as it prepares to stage huge celebrations with thousands of citizens who have rehearsed for months to commemorate the armistice it sees as a victory in the "Grand Fatherland Liberation War."
'Dollarization' of North Korean economy, once vital, now potential threat to Kim Jong Un's rule
North Korea has tolerated the widespread use of more stable foreign currencies like U.S. dollars and Chinese yuan since a bungled revaluation of the won in 2009 triggered runaway inflation and public unrest. The so-called "dollarization" helped ease inflation and stabilize exchange rates, enabling leader Kim Jong Un to establish a stable hold on power after he inherited that role in late 2011.
Influencer marketing startup One Impression raises $10 million in funding led by PUB-G-maker Krafton
The company said it will utilise the funds to expand its offerings, accelerate product development and grow its presence in international markets, starting with Southeast Asia and the United Arab Emirates.
Growing influence spurs soft poweRRR
It is no surprise that RRR has also hit the sweet spot in an evolving 'global' aesthetic at a time when India is G20 president. There will be more RRRs to come.
South Korean YouTuber Hyojeong Park hails India for swift action against men who harassed her on Mumbai streets
The two men who harassed Park were later arrested by the Mumbai Police and set to 1-day police custody.
Bystanders didn't intervene; person who watched my vlog helped: Korean Youtuber
Korean influencer harassed on Mumbai streets; accused arrested
South Korean drama 'Squid Game' becomes Netflix's biggest-ever launch hit
The show has topped Netflix charts in more than 80 countries.
The 'K' magic is taking over India: People find comfort in Korean dramas, music and food
There is even a word for this South Korean cultural phenomenon - hallyu.
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