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Cha Eun-woo apologises over tax evasion allegations
Published on 27/01/2026
» The South Korean actor-singer Cha Eun-woo, known for his breakout role in “My ID is Gangnam Beauty”, has issued his first public apology since allegations of tax evasion emerged last week.
Record South Korean early voting in poll triggered by martial law
AFP, Published on 30/05/2025
» SEOUL - South Koreans lined up in record numbers to pick their president on Friday, joining lengthy queues to vote early in a poll triggered by the ex-leader's disastrous martial law declaration.
Political crisis threatens South Korea’s tourism, soft power gains
Published on 12/12/2024
» SEOUL - From plastic surgery clinics to tour firms and hotel chains, South Korea's hospitality sector is wary of the potential impact of a protracted political crisis, as some overseas travellers cancel trips following last week's brief bout of martial law.
10 chefs compete for a coveted title
Guru, Nianne-Lynn Hendricks, Published on 30/09/2024
» The San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy Competition 2024-25, the global initiative to discover and mentor the most talented young chefs under the age of 30, will bring together 10 of Asia’s new culinary figures for the regional final, which will be held in Hong Kong on Oct 28.
The 1 Point Festival: Massive Rewards for The 1 Members!
Published on 13/09/2024
» The 1 presents 'The 1 Point Festival', the year's most extensive point-earning campaign, in collaboration with Central Group and Central The 1 Credit Card trade partners. Over 80 million points are set to create phenomenal exclusivity for The 1 members! Earn up to 4,000 points when shopping at Central Retail Group and an instant additional 4,000 points when paying with Central The 1 Credit Card. Plus, earn an extra 200 points when shopping at four Central Retail outlets. Additionally, the top two The 1 Exclusive Top Spenders will receive up to 250,000 points. Shoppers can also earn up to 4,000 points when shopping at over 1,000 participating brands in Central Shopping Centers. All spenders are eligible for the largest award of up to 2 million points! More shopping, more privileges! Register now on The 1 APP and start your shopping spree from 13–24 September 2024.
World’s lowest birth rate spurs Korea to hire foreign nannies
Bloomberg News, Published on 30/08/2024
» SEOUL - South Korea will start allowing families to hire foreign nannies as the nation grapples with the world’s lowest birth rate.
Experience the magic of K-pop, T-pop at Fansland Music Festival in May
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 23/04/2024
» K-Pop and T-Pop fans, get ready to be thrilled! Organised by iMe Thailand, "Fansland Music Festival" brings together renowned Korean and Thai artists for a two-day extravaganza on May 4 and 5 at Impact Exhibition Hall 5-8, Muang Thong Thani.
Only in Korea
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 30/11/2023
» When the temperature dropped below 20C recently, South Korea was in its full autumn foliage season, which gives rise to visually stunning natural scenes. As our bus set out to Museum San, which is located in the town of Gyeonggi, I noticed that the trees had started to drop their leaves in preparation for winter, resulting in vibrantly yellow, red and orange hues on both sides of the winding hilly roads.
Welcome Halloween with this horror line-up
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 06/10/2023
» The upcoming celebration of Halloween will once again spark people's interest in horror. A lot of events and activities to create a spooky atmosphere are being organised and horror and ghost movies -- new and old -- are making their way into cinemas and streaming platforms.
An inspection of time
Life, Noko, Published on 02/06/2023
» After Frieze New York ended on May 21, Somi Sim is looking forward to the next event in Seoul. Her curatorial project for Breguet will then take her to other Frieze contemporary art fairs in London and Los Angeles.