The North Korean defectors finding fame in South Korea | Social Media
101 East follows the North Koreans chasing fame and fortune as internet celebrities in South Korea. Just a few years ago, they defected from North…
North Korea’s Kim Jong Un oversees test of new surface-to-sea missiles | Nuclear Weapons News
Kim also ordered the North Korean military to boost its readiness near the western maritime border with South Korea. North Korean leader Kim Jong Un…
Lunar New Year 2024 explained in five emblematic dishes | Arts and Culture News
It’s the year of the dragon, and celebrations are about to begin. Starting on Saturday, hundreds of millions of people around the globe will mark…
North Korea ends all economic cooperation with South as ties hit new low | News
Relations have deteriorated as Pyongyang ramps up weapons development and Seoul bolsters ties with US, Japan. North Korea’s parliament has voted to abolish all economic…
South Korea loves pork and booze. It wants to be the next halal powerhouse | Food
Seoul, South Korea – At the Malaysia International Halal Showcase last September, an unlikely sight caught the attention of many attendees. Nestled among the booths…
Jordan make dreams come true to reach first Asian Cup final | AFC Asian Cup News
Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Qatar – A simple message from Jordan’s coach Hussein Ammouta – “go and have fun” – helped deliver one of the…
Preview: Jordan vs South Korea AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinal | AFC Asian Cup News
Who: Jordan vs South KoreaWhat: AFC Asian Cup 2023 semifinalWhen: Tuesday, February 5, 2024, 6pm (15:00 GMT)Where: Ahmad bin Ali Stadium, Al Rayyan, Qatar After…
Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong acquitted of financial crimes over controversial 2015 merger
In short: Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong has been acquitted of financial crimes over a merger between Samsung affiliates in 2015.Lee has denied any wrongdoing in the case, describing…
South Korea court acquits Samsung chief Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes | Technology News
A court in South Korea has acquitted Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong of financial crimes regarding a 2015 merger. The Seoul Central District Court ruled…
South Korea pull off heist to beat Australia 2-1 in Asian Cup 2023 | AFC Asian Cup News
The Taegeuk Warriors stage another late comeback to beat the Socceroos and keep their Asian Cup title hopes alive. Al Wakrah, Qatar – South Korea…
Live updates: Socceroos take on heavyweights South Korea in Asian Cup quarterfinal
Oddly enough, this might be the first match that actually plays to the Socceroos' strengths in this Asian Cup. Over the past four games, Australia…
N Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles in third test in less than a week | Weapons News
Pyongyang is ramping up arms testing as it seeks to develop more sophisticated weaponry. North Korea has carried out a third test of its cruise…
Reimagining East Asian Creative Industry Through the Lens of Techno-Orientalism
The rise of East Asian soft power evident through its leading creative industry has caught the attention of global society. The situation of East Asian…
Weaponizing Markets – Modern Diplomacy
Hong Kong stocks have been plunging to losses for the fourth straight year. In South Korea, global banks have intentionally and illegally shorted companies. As…
North Korea fires ‘several’ cruise missiles from west coast | Weapons News
Tensions on the Korean Peninsula have increased as North Korean leader Kim Jong Un accelerates weapons development. North Korea has fired “several” cruise missiles from…
The Actions from Pyongyang Won’t Escalate Tension in Korean Peninsula
As the year 2024 starts, uncertainty looms over Northeast Asia. The deteriorating relationship between North and South Korea has hit a new rock bottom. In…
Training the brain in hyper-competitive South Korea | Olympics
Meet the sport therapists and ‘brain trainers’ who cultivate grit and resilience in a hyper-competitive South Korea. With 27 gold medals, South Korea has dominated…
Footage shows North Korean authorities sentencing two teenagers to hard labour for watching K-pop
North Korean authorities publicly sentenced two teenagers to 12 years of hard labour for watching K-pop, video footage shows. Key points:The footage shows two 16-year-olds in…
Casey Phair becomes youngest player ever to sign with Angel City
Sixteen-year-old Casey Phair, the youngest player at last summer’s Women’s World Cup as a forward for South Korea, has signed with Angel City of the…
Brothers No More: Inter-Korean relations in the New Era
In an unprecedented move Kim jong-un has ordered the demolition of the Arch of Reunification (조국통일3대헌장기념탑) located in Pyongyang. The demolition of this symbolic monument…