Naver Webtoon to create BTS-themed content
SEOUL– The webcomic arm of South Korea’s top portal operator, Naver Corp., said Wednesday it will expand cooperation with the agency of K-pop sensation BTS and other companies to create…
August 18, 2021
Singer-actor Park Yoo-chun embroiled in dispute with his new agency
SEOUL– Disgraced former K-pop superstar Park Yoo-chun has been embroiled in a dispute over a double contract with his new agency. The singer and actor, who was also a member…
Unification minister urges N.K. to return to negotiating table within this year
SEOUL– Unification Minister Lee In-young urged North Korea on Wednesday to come back to the negotiating table within this year, voicing concerns that upcoming political events in the region could…
PPP chief faces leadership crisis as drawn-out turf war with Yoon causes chaos
SEOUL– The leadership of Lee Jun-seok, the young and unconventional chairman of the main opposition People Power Party (PPP), has taken a major blow from a protracted power game with…
S. Korea dismisses Japan’s renewed claims to Dokdo
SEOUL– South Korea on Wednesday rejected Japan’s protest over an opposition lawmaker’s visit to the country’s easternmost islets of Dokdo, saying Tokyo should never lay territorial claims to the East…
BTS’ Japanese compilation album ranks No. 19 on Billboard 200
SEOUL– South Korean superband BTS has landed at No. 19 on this week’s Billboard 200 chart with its latest Japanese compilation album. “BTS, the Best” came in at 19th place…