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The Paradox of K-Success: Is Seoul Risking its Cultural Golden Goose?
For the past decade, South Korea has achieved what most nations only dream of: true cultural ubiquity. From the chart-topping dominance of…
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Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Louis Vuitton Amps Up Retailtainment With Experiental Flagships in Seoul and Beijing
PARIS – Louis Vuitton is betting on retailtainment to jumpstart luxury spending in Asia. The French luxury brand on Friday opened a new…
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Flight to Seoul diverted to Munich after pilots smell burning
An Air France flight from Paris to Seoul was diverted to Munich on Sunday after a burning smell was detected in the cockpit, the airline…
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Seoul Fintech Companies to Showcase at Singapore FinTech Festival (SFF 2025) and Host On-site IR Demo Day
Seoul Fintech Lab (Director: Baek Kwang-woo) and the Second Seoul Fintech Lab (Director: Chae Sung-min) announced that they will support…
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As Fed prepares to cut rates this week, all eyes are on outcome of Trump-Xi meeting in Seoul
The prospect of a trade deal between Washington and Beijing has raised hopes of prices of goods coming down ahead of the holiday season…
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Seoul: South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI stock index tops 4,000 for first time
South Korea’s benchmark KOSPI stock index rose above 4,000 points on Monday for the first time, buoyed by optimism around trade... Source…
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‘Baby Shark’ creator Pinkfong seeks to raise 76 billion won from Seoul IPO
The company behind Baby Shark, the most-watched YouTube video of all time, is seeking to raise as much as 76 billion won (S$70 million)…
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Our Unwritten Seoul Ending, Episode 12 (Finale) Preview, Spoilers
Our Unwritten Seoul episode 12 will air on tvN on Sunday (June 29) at 9:20 PM KST. Ahead of the finale, cast members Park Bo Young, Park…
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Seoul asks Temu, AliExpress to pull children’s products over safety concerns
The Seoul city government has asked online retail giants Temu and AliExpress to suspend sales of certain children’s products over safety…
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Seoul Music Awards 2025: Everything to Know About 34th Annual Star-studded Ceremony
The Seoul Music Awards 2025 is here with a new set of performers, presenters, hosts, and nominees. Hosted by WINNER member Kang Seung…
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Our Unwritten Seoul Star Park Bo Young Shares Exciting New Details About Upcoming Project
Our Unwritten Seoul star, Park Bo Young, has shared exciting new details about her upcoming project. The Disney+ drama will focus on the…
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Asia: Stocks track Wall Street up after jobs data, Seoul surges on Lee win
Asian shares extended a global rise on Wednesday following data indicating the US economy remained resilient, with South Korean equities…
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OpenAI to open office in Seoul amid growing demand for ChatGPT
OpenAI will set up its first office in Seoul and has established an entity in South Korea as demand in the country jumps for its ChatGPT…
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Karl Lagerfeld Stages Immersive Seoul Pop-up
KOREAN KAMEO: Karl Lagerfeld has landed in Seoul for a pop-up on Friday that promises an immersive dive into the late couturier’s world.…
Fashion
Jisoo, Tomorrow X Together, Han So-Hee: Inside Dior’s Star-studded Retrospective Opening in Seoul
The unveiling of Dior’s “Designer of Dreams” retrospective in Seoul reached a high point with a star-studded cocktail reception, fronted…
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Dior’s ‘Designer of Dreams’ Retrospective Lands in Seoul
SEOUL — Dior’s blockbuster retrospective may have traveled through several cities in the last nine years, but fans of the couture house…
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Seoul overtakes Paris in beauty boom with dealmakers rushing in
As South Korean cosmetics gain popularity in the US, the world’s biggest market for beauty products, personal care startups in the east…
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UOB taps rising South Korean interest in Asean with new FDI advisory centre in Seoul
South Korean firms eyeing expansion into Asean can now tap UOB’s support, following the launch of its Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Dior to Bring Retrospective to Seoul in April
SEOUL SISTERS: After stops in China and Japan, the Dior retrospective is arriving in South Korea. The “Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams”…
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South Korean police summon Japanese woman accused of kissing BTS member without his consent
SEOUL, South Korea — Police in South Korea have summoned a Japanese woman for questioning over allegations that she kissed Jin, a member…
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South Korean Actor Song Jae Rim Found Dead in Seoul, Mysterious 2-Page Letter Discovered
South Korean actor Song Jae Rim, widely known for his roles in Queen Woo and The Moon Embracing the Sun, was found dead on Tuesday,…
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He was a huge TV star. Now he's broke and lives in an amusement park
YANGJU, South Korea — In the late 1970s, before he became a television star and a household name in South Korea, Im Chae-moo was working…
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Seoul Fintech Lab and 2nd Seoul Fintech Lab Achieve Major Success at Korea Fintech Week 2024
By showcasing innovative fintech solutions from 22 resident companies, Seoul Fintech Lab and the 2nd Seoul Fintech Lab attracted…