Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and about 13 years old, is increasingly seen in the spotlight as North Korea looks ahead to a new generation of leadership. The country’s biggest political gathering, the Workers’ Party Congress, is set to take place soon and could signa
Bithumb made a big mistake by giving users 2, 000 BTC each instead of a small cash reward. The plan was to drop 2, 000 won (about $1. 37), but the system sent 2, 000 bitcoins instead. With Bitcoin near $71k at that time, the error added more than $95B in user balances. The glitch happened during a
Rosé from BLACKPINK had a clever plan to avoid being spotted by the paparazzi. She dressed up like a grandma to visit her ex-boyfriend. This wasn’t a one-time thing. It went on for months. She studied how older Korean women dressed. Then, she ordered wigs and outfits online. Her goal was to blend i
In a major AI project, LG AI Research took the lead, while Naver Cloud was left out. The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) shared the news on January 15, 2026. They said LG did well, but Naver Cloud didn't meet the rules for being "sovereign, " meaning they didn't build their AI from scratch. The
South Korea's currency, the won, has been on a rollercoaster ride. It's been losing value, which is odd because the country's economy is doing pretty well. Recently, U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a chat with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol. After their talk, the won bounced
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind Squid Game, is already cooking up his next big project. Netflix has given the green light to "The Dealer, " a gripping casino crime drama that's sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The story follows Geonhwa, a talented casino dealer who finds her lif
Chloe Kim is more than just a snowboarding sensation; she is a cultural icon who bridges two worlds. Born in Long Beach, California, on April 23, 2000, she grew up in Torrance, where the mountains called her name. Her journey to becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold medal in snowboardin
Over the past few years, Korean adults have been facing a bit of a health puzzle. While their exercise routines have stayed pretty much the same, their eating habits have taken a turn for the worse. This is what a recent study found out when they looked at data from 2018 to 2021. The study focused
South Korea is making a big change in its crypto rules. After keeping corporations out of crypto for nine years, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is now letting them in. Big companies and professional investors can now put up to 5% of their money into digital assets. This is a huge shift from
In South Korea, a group of workers are always on the move. They are the food delivery riders. They zip through streets on their motorcycles. Their job is to bring meals to people's doors. But what about their own health? A recent study dug into this. These riders face unique health challenges. Thei
