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A police inquiry called the Seoul crush that killed 159 a ‘man-made disaster’, yet one year on, victims’ families have no official apology, no independent inquiry and no accountability

K-pop girl group Billlie released its latest album, side-B: memoirs of echo unseen, just seven months after its previous release, offering an intimate glimpse into undisclosed facets of the groups personas.

Police will deploy over 1,000 personnel for crowd control in Itaewon and 15 other areas in Seoul that expect to attract a large number of people celebrating the Halloween weekend, a year after the deadly Itaewon crowd crush that claimed at least 158 lives.

More than 13 trillion won ($9.6 billion) of illegal foreign currency transactions were reported over the past four years in the midst of an increase in drug trafficking and other smuggling activities, Korea Customs Service (KCS) data showed, Sunday.

After her sudden departure from NMIXX and a 10-month hiatus, JINI has made her return to the music scene with her debut solo album An Iron Hand In A Velvet Glove.

American artist Aaron Cossrow is displaying some of his paintings of daily scenes in Seouls streets for his solo exhibition, titled “The Guys of the Park” at Topgoal Art Museum near downtown Seouls Insa-dong area.

As fall approaches, the Seoul Metropolitan Government, Wednesday, announced a lineup of festivals and events to be held in 11 parks throughout Seoul from Friday to Nov. 25. These events are designed to provide people with opportunities to embrace the season and enjoy various activities.

Koreas harvest festival Chuseok is just around the corner, set to enliven the autumn season with a rich variety of events. From the bustling streets of Seoul to quiet rural areas, the festivities are sure to provide memorable experiences for families and tourists alike.

Koreas harvest festival Chuseok is just around the corner, set to enliven the autumn season with a rich variety of events. From the bustling streets of Seoul to quiet rural areas, the festivities are sure to provide memorable experiences for families and tourists alike.

Actor Yoon Kye-sang plays a desperate father who turns into a clumsy kidnapper in ENAs new comedy thriller series