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- Lee, Trump end first summit on cordial note, but questions remain
South Korea’s President Lee Jae Myung (left) shakes hands with US President Donald Trump in the Oval Office after their summit ends on Aug. 25, 2025 South Korea’s proposal to help revive the US shipbuilding industry proved pivotal in setting a positive tone for President Lee Jae Myung’s first summit with President Donald Trump. But beneath the cordial atmosphere, many… Read more: Lee, Trump end first summit on cordial note, but questions remain - Hyundai Motor Group launchs 1st EV-only production lines in EuropeThe Kia EV4 Kia Corp., under Hyundai Motor Group, began producing the EV4 hatchback, a compact electric sedan, at its plant in Žilina, Slovakia on Aug. 20, its first model built in Europe on the group’s EV-dedicated Electric Global Modular Platform (E-GMP), according to industry sources. The move aligns with Hyundai Motor Group’s drive to regain ground in Europe, where… Read more: Hyundai Motor Group launchs 1st EV-only production lines in Europe
- S.Korea, US affirm partnership to usher in US shipbuilding, manufacturing renaissanceSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung (third from left) holds a summit with Donald Trump at the White House on Aug. 25 WASHINGTON D.C. — South Korean President Lee Jae Myung on Monday reaffirmed Seoul’s commitment to partner with Washington to revive the US manufacturing sector, particularly shipbuilding, as the Make America Shipbuilding Great Again (MASGA) initiative topped the agenda… Read more: S.Korea, US affirm partnership to usher in US shipbuilding, manufacturing renaissance
- S.Korea’s Lee signals end to ‘security with US, economy with China’ policy; to hike defense costsSouth Korean President Lee Jae Myung delivers a speech at the Center for Strategic and International Studies (CSIS) in Washington, D.C., on Aug. 25, 2025 WASHINGTON, D.C. – South Korean President Lee Jae Myung said on Monday that Seoul can no longer maintain its decades-old strategy of relying on Washington for security while deepening economic ties with Beijing, signaling a… Read more: S.Korea’s Lee signals end to ‘security with US, economy with China’ policy; to hike defense costs
- Jeju Dream Tower poised to dethrone Paradise as Korea’s top casino in 2025Lotte Tour Development’s Jeju Dream Tow Jeju Dream Tower Casino, operated by South Korea’s major tourism and leisure company, Lotte Tour Development Co., is on track to snatch the crown from Paradise City as the nation’s top casino this year after leading last month’s revenue among the country’s 16 foreigner-only casinos. According to Seoul-based alternative data service KED Aicel, Jeju… Read more: Jeju Dream Tower poised to dethrone Paradise as Korea’s top casino in 2025
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- P1Harmony: The Future in Focus – Cosmopolitan Korea, September 2025 — Pictorial Preview“Sharp edges, soft echoes: the duality of modern high fashion.” Photo Credits: Cosmopolitan Korea FNC Entertainment There are moments in fashion when music’s boldest visionaries step seamlessly into the frame of high style, carving out their sartorial signatures with the same precision that defines their sound. For its September 2025 issue, Cosmopolitan Korea places P1Harmony in sharp focus—six silhouettes refracted through the prism of… Read more: P1Harmony: The Future in Focus – Cosmopolitan Korea, September 2025 — Pictorial Preview
- The Alchemy of Hyunjin: W Korea x Givenchy Beauty – September 2025 Edition Book PictorialPhoto Credits: W Korea. Givenchy. JYP Entertainment There are editorial moments that feel less like images on glossy pages and more like cultural markers. Hyunjin’s September 2025 cover story with W Korea for Givenchy Beauty is one such artifact—a collision of elegance and rebellion, spectacle and intimacy, the kind of campaign where brand and muse dissolve into each other until you cannot… Read more: The Alchemy of Hyunjin: W Korea x Givenchy Beauty – September 2025 Edition Book Pictorial
- Rei in Bloom: IVE Rei for Vogue Korea x Crocs, September 2025Photo Credits: Vogue Korea. Crocs. Starship Entertainmment There is an art to contradiction, and Rei of IVE wears it like a second skin. In her latest pictorial for Vogue Korea’s September issue—a collaboration with Crocs that seems almost rebellious in its audacity—Rei becomes a study in modern dualities: street comfort refracted through the lens of high fashion, nostalgia infused with an… Read more: Rei in Bloom: IVE Rei for Vogue Korea x Crocs, September 2025
- Fans Celebrate Hoshi’s Stunning Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital CoverPhoto Credits: Harper’s BAZAAR Korea. Pledis Entertainment SEVENTEEN’s Hoshi has once again left fans in awe, this time through his striking appearance on Harper’s BAZAAR Korea’s October 2025 digital cover. Known as the performance leader of the group, Hoshi has consistently impressed audiences with his sharp stage presence, but this latest pictorial shows a softer, more artistic side that has… Read more: Fans Celebrate Hoshi’s Stunning Harper’s BAZAAR Korea October 2025 Digital Cover
- Socialclub Hyangwu : The Panic ToolWhen you listen to Socialclub Hyangwu‘s two previous singles to this EP, there’s definitely a hard arc from low-key rock to an aggressive garage and alternative fusion. And it’s great. The Panic Tool is looser, louder, but presents laser precision from start to finish. “RIOT” sounds like a reboot. The past two singles were warmups, and this is the true… Read more: Socialclub Hyangwu : The Panic Tool
Learn People & History of Korea
- The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan CityAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Busan Busan, known as the second largest metropolitan city in South Korea, has a rich history that dates back to ancient times. The earliest recorded existence of Busan can be traced to the Goryeo Dynasty, where it was referenced as a vital coastal settlement. Its strategic location along the southeastern coast of the Korean Peninsula… Read more: The Evolution of Busan: A Historical Journey Through South Korea’s Second Largest Metropolitan City
- The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political DynamicsIntroduction to Pyongyang Pyongyang, the capital city of North Korea, serves as a prominent symbol of the nation’s history and culture. Geographically located on the banks of the Taedong River, in the southwest part of the country, Pyongyang is situated within a strategic area that has historically facilitated trade and cultural exchange. The city’s origins can be traced back to… Read more: The Evolution of Pyongyang: A Journey Through History, Economy, and Political Dynamics
- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
- Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3Introduction to Korean Traditional Games Korean traditional games have long been an integral part of the country’s cultural landscape, offering more than mere entertainment. These games, which range from simple children’s pastimes to complex community activities, hold significant cultural significance and often serve as a means of preserving history and promoting social interaction. Rooted in centuries of tradition, these games… Read more: Exploring Korean Traditional Games in Squid Game: From Season 2 to Upcoming Season 3
- Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune TellingIntroduction to Saju Saju, a traditional Korean fortune-telling practice, is an intricate art that seeks to interpret an individual’s fate based on their birth date and time. The term “Saju” translates to “four pillars” in English, referring to the four critical components derived from these time markers: year, month, day, and hour. This method holds significant cultural value within South… Read more: Unveiling the Past and Present of Saju: The Art of Korean Fortune Telling
