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Mapletree Logistics Trust to divest South Korean property for S$7.4 million
The proposed divestment is in line with its manager’s drive to rejuvenate its portfolio by letting go of assets no longer aligned with its…
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Samsung reasserts clout as top South Korean stock on AI catch-up hopes
Samsung Electronics has at least briefly reassumed its place as South Korea’s most important stock, as investors eye chances for it to…
Culture
Netflix Adapts Hit Korean Reality Show ‘Physical 100’ in Italy
“Physical 100,” which is the first unscripted Korean show to top Netflix’s non-English global charts, is getting an Italian adaptation,…
Business
GIC-backed South Korean finance app Toss plans 2026 US listing with over US$10 billion valuation: sources
Toss – a popular South Korean app that provides banking and a host of other financial services – aims to list in the US in the second…
Culture
Gianna Jun to Star in Disney+, Hulu Korean Spy Thriller ‘Tempest’ With Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston
Gianna Jun will star alongside Gang Dongwon, John Cho and Michael Gaston in “Tempest,” a Korean spy thriller coming to Disney+…
Lifestyle
The Korean 2-in-1 Trend Is TikTok’s Latest Hair Obsession: Experts Explain the K-pop-inspired Look
If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, WWD may receive an affiliate commission. In…
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North Korean defector to sue Kim Jong Un for abuse
A North Korean defector is set to file civil and criminal charges against North Korean leader Kim Jong Un and four other Pyongyang…
Culture
‘Jurassic World Rebirth’ Stomps Past Competition at Korean Box Office
Hollywood dinosaur franchise reboot “Jurassic World Rebirth” charged into first place at the South Korean box office for the July 4–6…
Celebrity
Brad Pitt’s ‘F1’ Races to No. 1 at Korean Box Office
Hollywood racing drama “F1,” starring Brad Pitt, debuted atop the South Korean box office for the June 27–29 weekend, grossing $2.8…
Celebrity
Korean Thriller ‘Doubt’ Wins at Italian Global Series Festival
South Korean psychological thriller “Doubt,” written by Han Ah-Young, won the top international drama series prize at the inaugural…
Culture
Byron Mann on Breaking Into Korean Cinema With ‘Big Deal’ and Bridging East-West Storytelling: ‘The World Is Bigger Than Just America’
Byron Mann‘s debut in Korean cinema has proven that cross-cultural casting can pay off at the box office. The actor’s new film “Big Deal”…
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‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Review: High-Concept Toon Is as Catchy as the Korean Music Phenom That Inspired It
In K-pop, the fans come first, or so catchy South Korean music acts are constantly telling the legions of dedicated followers who have…
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The Atomic Bombs’ Forgotten Korean Victims
Tanaka Terumi was thirteen years old when the United States dropped a nuclear bomb on Nagasaki, in August, 1945. The blast knocked him…
Culture
‘How to Train Your Dragon’ Holds Top Spot as Korean Box Office Cools
DreamWorks’ “How to Train Your Dragon” retained its lead at the South Korean box office over the June 13–15 weekend, grossing $2.3 million…
Culture
‘K-Pops!’ Review: A Joyous, Music-Filled Film on Fatherhood That Lovingly Embraces Both Korean and Black Cultures
Bustling at a colorful intersection of music, family, and identity, Anderson .Paak’s filmmaking debut “K-Pops!” is an instantly likable…
Culture
‘Oldboy’ Scribe Hwang Jo-yoon Sets Korean Crime Thriller ‘Gold Land’ at Disney+
Disney+ has greenlit “Gold Land,” a Korean original crime thriller series written by Hwang Jo-yoon, the acclaimed screenwriter behind Park…
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South Korean woman fined for pulling down male colleague's trousers
A South Korean court has fined a woman for sexual misconduct after she pulled down a colleague's trousers - and his underwear, by accident…
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South Korean stocks rise to enter bull market, bonds sink after presidential election outcome
South Korea’s equity benchmark climbed to enter a bull market, after Lee Jae-myung’s widely-expected win in the presidential election…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Korean Cycle Care Brand Rael Expands Retail Assortment at Walmart, Ulta Beauty and Walgreens
Rael is on a mission to redefine the intersection of beauty and wellness at retail. Thursday, the Korean cycle care brand is announcing…
Culture
Netflix Greenlights Korean Thriller ‘The Rat’ and Rom-Com ‘Lovestuck’
Netflix is producing two new Korean original series – a thriller titled “The Rat” (working title) and a romantic comedy called…
Business
Korean Chains Megabox and Lotte Cinema Sign Merger Agreement
JoongAng Group and retail behemoth Lotte Group have inked a blockbuster deal that promises to dramatically reshape South Korea‘s…
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After ruling party primary, unified conservative bid for Korean presidency is signaled
Concluding its primary Saturday, South Korea's ruling People Power Party named its candidate for the country's upcoming presidential…
Culture
Netflix’s Tokyo Showcase Spotlights Korean Animation Push and Genre Diversification
Netflix‘s ambitious strategy for Korean content took center stage at the streamer’s ongoing APAC showcase in Tokyo, where executives and…
Culture
‘Squid Game 2’ Star Kang Ha-neul’s Crime Thriller ‘Yadang: the Snitch’ Tops Korean Box Office
The South Korean box office welcomed a new leader as crime thriller “Yadang: the Snitch” opened in first place with $4.1 million,…