Author: Seoul Reporter

Israeli authorities on Monday detained the army’s former prime lawyer after she was accused of leaking footage allegedly exhibiting Israeli troopers sexually assaulting a detainee from the Gaza Strip at a detention heart that grew to become infamous for abuse.

It’s uncommon for an animated movie soundtrack to remain this excessive for this lengthy—however KPop Demon Hunters is proving to be something however odd. The unique soundtrack to Netflix’s blockbuster animated movie has now spent 4 consecutive weeks at No. 2 on the U.S. Billboard 200, demonstrating exceptional endurance in opposition to pop celebrity Taylor Swift.In response to a Billboard preview revealed Sunday, the KPop Demon Hunters OST adopted carefully behind Swift’s The Lifetime of a Showgirl, which has held the highest spot for 4 straight weeks. The album has now logged 19 consecutive weeks on the chart.After reclaiming No.…

  Vice Chairman Kim Jung-soo of Samyang Meals poses with the product on the “Samyang 1963” new product launch occasion held at BOCO Seoul Myeongdong Lodge in Jung-gu, Seoul on Nov. 3. (Photograph courtesy of Samyang Meals) Samyang Meals has launched “Samyang 1963,” a contemporary reinterpretation of Samyang Ramen, Korea’s first prompt noodles launched in 1963. “Samyang 1963 is not only a retro product, however a restoration of honor and a return of sincerity,” Kim Jung-soo, vice chairman of Samyang Meals (003230), stated on Nov. 3 whereas personally unveiling the brand new product at BOCO Seoul Myeongdong Lodge…

When world leaders gathered in South Korea for the APEC 2025 summit, one efficiency stole the highlight — and even the Malaysian prime minister couldn’t resist sharing it. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim posted a clip of G-Dragon (Kwon Ji-yong) on his official Instagram account after the Ok-pop icon’s electrifying look on the APEC 2025 Leaders’ Assembly welcome dinner in Gyeongju.G-Dragon, the one Ok-pop artist invited as an APEC 2025 promotional ambassador, delivered a dynamic 10-minute set that drew admiration from political leaders and enterprise executives around the globe.On Nov. 1, Anwar shared a brief video of the efficiency with the…

KGM Musso EV (Photograph courtesy of KGM) KG Mobility (KGM) introduced on Nov. 3 that it bought a complete of 9,517 models in October, together with 3,537 models domestically and 5,980 models for export. Because of elevated exports, this represents a 2.9% enhance in comparison with the identical month final yr. Exports confirmed a big enhance of 26.1% in comparison with the identical month final yr, pushed by elevated gross sales in international locations comparable to Türkiye and Hungary. By mannequin, gross sales volumes continued to develop for the Musso EV (783 models) launched in…

A cosmetologist performs an injection for lip augmentation and anti-wrinkle remedy at a magnificence salon (Courtesy of Getty Pictures) South Korea’s botulinum toxin exports are hovering to unprecedented ranges, hitting report highs for the second consecutive month in October as “Okay-botox” merchandise take international beauty markets by storm.Based on various knowledge supplier KED Aicel, exports of Korean-made botulinum toxin reached $41.66 million final month, up 26.4% from a 12 months earlier.The expansion fee surpasses the 25.4% acquire posted by Korea’s booming semiconductor exports throughout the identical interval.Demand has spiked in rising economies, the place customers are drawn to the merchandise’…

The 2026 Kia Sportage (Captured from Kia web site) Kia Corp. introduced on Nov. 3 that it bought a complete of 263,904 automobiles in October, with 40,344 models within the home market and 223,560 models abroad. In comparison with the identical month final yr, home gross sales decreased by 13.1%, whereas abroad gross sales elevated by 2.1%. In consequence, complete gross sales quantity decreased by 0.5%. By mannequin, the Sportage was the best-selling automobile throughout home and worldwide markets with 47,341 models bought. It was adopted by the Seltos with 25,406 models and the…

The South Korean pension scheme’s belongings beneath administration swelledGyeonng-Jin Min 기자 min@hankyung.com $140 billion within the first 10 months of 2025 The Nationwide Pension Service (NPS) is trying to rent 30 new fund administration professionals in areas protecting equities, mounted revenue, various belongings, threat administration and money administration.The NPS Funding Administration division, primarily based in Jeonju, South Korea, will recruit two senior portfolio managers and 28 fund managers, with purposes due by Nov. 17.Certified senior managers will need to have no less than seven years of funding expertise, whereas candidates for portfolio supervisor roles will need to have no less…

The Hyundai Santa Fe Hybrid (Photograph courtesy of Hyundai Motor Co.) Hyundai Motor Co. introduced on Nov. 3 that it offered 351,753 models worldwide in October. As home gross sales decreased by greater than 17% in comparison with the identical month final 12 months as a result of longest Chuseok vacation lasting ten days final month, whole gross sales additionally decreased by 6.9% throughout the identical interval. In October, Hyundai Motor’s home gross sales have been 53,822 models, and abroad gross sales have been 297,931 models, down 17.4% and 4.8% respectively in comparison with the identical month…

Hanwha Aerospace Co. has named Michael Coulter, who has led the South Korean protection big’s world growth since late final yr, as the brand new president and chief govt of its US operations — a job anticipated to anchor the corporate’s rising protection and shipbuilding partnerships with Washington.The appointment, introduced Monday, locations Coulter on the helm of Hanwha Protection USA (HDUSA), the US arm of Hanwha Aerospace. The subsidiary offers superior protection techniques and shipbuilding applied sciences to the US armed forces and industrial companions.In his new function, Coulter will lead Hanwha’s US tasks underneath its partnership with Washington in…