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Just one day before crossing into North Korea, Private Travis King texted his US military handlers to let them know he had arrived at his gate at Incheon Airport in Seoul and was preparing to board a plane back to the US.

Just one day before crossing into North Korea, Private Travis King texted his US military handlers to let them know he had arrived at his gate at Incheon, the major airport serving Seoul, and was preparing to board a plane back to the US.

Just one day before crossing into North Korea, Private Travis King texted his US military handlers to let them know he had arrived at his gate at Incheon, the major airport serving Seoul, and was preparing to board a plane back to the US.

A tripartite commission representing business, labor and the general public was set to meet Tuesday to determine next years hourly minimum wage amid speculation about whether it would break the 10,000-won mark for the first time.

Completed in 2023 in Mapo-gu, South Korea. Images by Dong-gyu Kim. The main keyword of space design at the first meeting with the client after receiving the project was "Signature Color". It was the use of...

Documentary director Chung Hyun-sook shared that her latest food documentary series, “The Food of Love,” meant more than just creating entertaining video content. “The Food of Love” was a joint production series between five Asian countries -- South Korea, India, Mongolia, Thailand and Malaysia, featuring their cuisines to present each country's culture and life. Chung was the director wh...

Same-sex marriage is gaining ground in South Korea, but the pace of doing so is slow compared with neighboring countries, due to increasingly polarized views on the issue. Korea has yet to legalize same-sex marriage, unlike in 34 countries where marriage equality either became law or was recognized in court rulings, according to Human Rights Campaign Foundation. Taiwan has not only legalized same-sex marriage but als...

Hallyu star Son Ye Jin made headlines after it was reported that she bought a property worth 24 billion won.. #SonYeJin

Cable channel Genie TV will kick off the summer with its highly anticipated eight-part suspense thriller series “Lies Hidden in My Garden.” Director Jung Ji-hyun and the star-studded cast did not hide their excitement for the series during a press conference at Stanford Hotel Seoul in Mapo-gu, Seoul on Monday. “Our drama does not have a lot of sensational, shocking scenes to surprise and thrill view...

Whether it’s the Old Big Hit Entertainment Studio where all the madness started or Yoojung Sikdang restaurant where all rookie members devoured meals during their trainee days, there’s so much for ARMY to explore. Here are 10 BTS locations in South Korea to visit. From Dynamite, DNA to Butter, BTS has grooved their way into our hearts with their catchy music. The South Korean band has popularised the Hallyu wave like no other, and their legions...