Humanoid Robot Ordained as Buddhist Monk in South Korea
Jogyesa temple in Seoul initiated Gabi, a humanoid robot, into its Buddhist order to combat declining participation and interest among younger Koreans.
Jogyesa temple in Seoul initiated Gabi, a humanoid robot, into its Buddhist order to combat declining participation and interest among younger Koreans.
South Korea's Kospi index surged past 7,000 points, driven by semiconductor stocks. Samsung Electronics reached a $1 trillion market cap, becoming the second Asian company to do so.
Samsung Electronics reports record quarterly profit driven by a 49-fold jump in chip income, warns of deepening supply shortage through 2027 due to AI boom.
South Korean police seek arrest warrant for HYBE chairman Bang Si-Hyuk over allegations he misled investors before company's IPO, potentially gaining $136 million illegally.
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RecommendedThe US has partially restricted intelligence sharing with South Korea after its unification minister publicly identified a suspected North Korean nuclear site in Kusong, sparking diplomatic tensions.
South Korea is rapidly expanding its solar energy program, with increased funding and political urgency driven by the Middle East crisis, aiming to transform villages and reduce fossil fuel dependency.
Johnny Somali, 25, receives six-month prison sentence for kissing a 'comfort women' statue in Seoul, following a history of provocative behavior in South Korea and Japan.
A young adult's teenage fascination with Korean dramas inspired a bold move to Seoul, South Korea, transforming their life through cultural immersion and personal growth.
Explore Gangnam's brutalist architectural gems, showcasing South Korea's unique concrete structures and their cultural significance in urban design.
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RecommendedAsian markets face volatility from Trump's Iran conflict, with South Korea's Kospi plunging 19% in March. China avoids worst losses through state intervention and energy reserves.
South Korean composer Jung Jae-il, creator of Squid Game's haunting score, discusses his unique approach to music, his rise to fame, and why he sees live performance as a defense against artificial intelligence in creative fields.
K-pop superstars BTS staged a monumental comeback concert in Gwanghwamun Square, Seoul, performing new tracks from album 'Arirang' to 100,000 fans and a global Netflix audience.
Tens of thousands of fans from around the world gathered in Seoul's Gwanghwamun Square for BTS's comeback concert, marking their return after military service with a historic performance.
K-pop superstars BTS have launched their new album 'Arirang' ahead of a massive comeback concert in Seoul, drawing over 260,000 fans after a four-year hiatus for military service.
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RecommendedSeoul raises terror alert and deploys thousands of police ahead of BTS's massive comeback concert, with over 260,000 fans expected to attend.
The US has reportedly redeployed Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) interceptors from South Korea to the Middle East, raising questions about security commitments and regional stability in Northeast Asia.
BTS's free comeback concert in Seoul sold out immediately as 260,000 fans prepare to descend, causing booking system crashes and accommodation price surges.
South Korea expresses concern over Russian embassy's 'victory will be ours' banner in Seoul, seen as reference to Ukraine war. Hungary blocks EU sanctions amid oil dispute.
Yoon Suk Yeol, former South Korean president, receives life imprisonment for imposing emergency martial law in 2024, a move judges ruled as insurrection and abuse of authority.
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RecommendedA South Korean court has sentenced ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment with labor for leading an insurrection in December 2024, marking a historic verdict in the nation's democratic era.
A South Korean court has sentenced former President Yoon Suk Yeol to life imprisonment after convicting him of abuse of authority and masterminding an insurrection in December 2024.
A Seoul court is set to rule on insurrection charges against impeached former President Yoon Suk Yeol, with prosecutors seeking the death penalty. The verdict marks a pivotal moment in South Korea's democratic history.