Author: Seoul Reporter

Actor Lee Je-hoon is again as Kim Do-gi within the third season of the hit SBS sequence “Taxi Driver.”A press convention for the brand new Friday-Saturday drama passed off on the SBS headquarters in Mokdong, Seoul. Director Kang Bo-seung and forged members Lee Je-hoon, Kim Eui-sung, Pyo Ye-jin, Jang Hyuk-jin, and Bae Yoo-ram had been in attendance.Based mostly on the webtoon of the identical identify, “Taxi Driver 3” continues the story of the clandestine taxi firm Rainbow Transport and its vigilante driver Kim Do-gi, who delivers justice on behalf of victims failed by the authorized system. The sequence ranked third…

From left, Lee Ho-gi, head of the Eco-friendly Analysis Middle at Samsung Heavy Industries, Kim Min-kang, head of maritime affairs at HMM, and Lee Min-geol, CEO of Panasia, pose for a commemorative photograph after signing an settlement on the ORC waste-heat restoration system onboard demonstration held at Samsung Heavy Industries’ Pangyo R&D Middle on Nov. 17. (Picture courtesy of HMM) HMM introduced on Nov. 18 that it has signed a enterprise settlement with Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) and Panasia, a South Korean firm specializing in eco-friendly gear, to conduct an onboard demonstration of a waste-heat restoration energy…

BEIRUT — An Israeli airstrike Tuesday killed no less than 13 folks in a Palestinian refugee camp in southern Lebanon, native officers stated — an assault that risked inflaming extra violence within the area and that would put stress on the delicate ceasefire in Gaza between Israel and Hamas.

Condominium complexes in Seoul (BusinessKorea DB) The expansion price of whole family debt within the third quarter of this yr slowed as a result of authorities’s actual property measures. In line with the Q3 2025 Family Credit score (Provisional) statistics launched by the Financial institution of Korea on Nov. 18, family credit score excellent as of the top of September totaled 1,968.3 trillion received. Family credit score refers to ‘complete family debt,’ which incorporates loans acquired by households from banks, insurance coverage firms, lending firms, and public monetary establishments, plus pre-settlement card utilization quantities (gross sales…

WASHINGTON — South Korea’s high envoy to the US pledged Tuesday to work intently with the U.S. to foster situations wanted for the resumption of diplomacy with North Korea, amid uncertainty over whether or not Pyongyang would accede to dialogue overtures.New Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha, who served as Seoul’s overseas minister from 2017-2021, made the remarks throughout her first assembly with Korean correspondents since taking workplace final month.”Whereas intently speaking with the U.S. facet, (we) will proceed (efforts) to safe assist for our coverage towards North Korea,” she mentioned.”Along with the U.S., our authorities — as a peacemaker and a pacemaker…

AI (Synthetic Intelligence) letters are positioned on pc motherboard on this illustration taken, June 23, 2023. REUTERS Whereas synthetic intelligence transformation (AX) is rising as a problem for international firms, 8 out of 10 home manufacturing firms aren’t using synthetic intelligence (AI) of their administration, in accordance with findings. Specifically, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are unable to even think about introducing AI on account of funding prices and personnel procurement points, and home firms nonetheless lack confidence within the effectiveness of AI adoption. The Korea Chamber of Commerce and Trade printed a report on…

The logos of Lunit and Labcorp (Photograph courtesy of Lunit) Medical synthetic intelligence (AI) firm Lunit introduced on Nov. 18 that it has entered right into a strategic partnership with Labcorp, the world’s main diagnostic and scientific trial companies firm, for collaboration in AI-based digital pathology. Labcorp, headquartered in North Carolina, USA, is a world chief with a market capitalization of $22.1 billion (roughly 32 trillion gained) and recorded annual income of $13 billion (roughly 19 trillion gained) final 12 months. The corporate employs over 70,000 folks throughout greater than 100 nations, performing over 700 million…

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s approval ranking fell to 38 %, the bottom since his return to energy, with People sad about his dealing with of the price of residing and the investigation into the late convicted intercourse offender Jeffrey Epstein, a Reuters/Ipsos ballot discovered. The four-day ballot, which concluded on Monday, comes as Trump’s grip on his Republican Celebration reveals indicators of weakening. The Republican-controlled Home of Representatives on Tuesday is voting on a measure to pressure the discharge of Justice Division information on Epstein — a transfer that Trump opposed for months and which has seen one in…

Many guests wait in line on the ticket sales space to enter Legoland Korea Resort. (Picture courtesy of Legoland Korea Resort) Legoland Korea Resort, positioned in Hajungdo Island in Chuncheon, Gangwon State, has entered its third 12 months since opening in Might 2022, positioning itself as the town’s consultant tourism landmark. This represents solely half the achievement, contemplating that the excellent improvement undertaking for Hajungdo Island, which initially included the development of heritage parks and exhibition halls, and the attraction of MICE services, accommodations, and business services, stays stagnant. This case conflicts with Gangwon State’s aspirations for Hajungdo Island improvement and…

Okay-The whole lot, a brand new journey sequence hosted and produced by actor-filmmaker Daniel Dae Kim, is ready to premiere on CNN in 2026.The 4 episodes will discover how South Korea has sparked a world popular culture motion.”I have been fortunate sufficient to look at Korea through the years take heart stage as a cultural and financial powerhouse,” Kim stated in a press launch Tuesday.”It is a real pleasure teaming up with CNN to discover the numerous qualities that make the nation and its tradition so particular.”Kim is understood for taking part in Jin-soo Kwon on Misplaced and Chin Ho…