Author: Seoul Reporter

[ad_1] At any time when large-scale worldwide occasions such because the Olympics or the World Cup are held, the world’s consideration naturally turns to the host nation. In depth media protection typically sheds gentle on the individuals, tradition and way of life of that nation. The identical was true this time. Final week, the southeastern metropolis of Gyeongju efficiently hosted the 2025 Asia-Pacific Financial Cooperation (APEC) summit, drawing international consideration.Situated in North Gyeongsang Province, Gyeongju was as soon as the capital of the traditional Silla Dynasty. Town, recognized for its well-preserved relics, art work and quite a few historic websites,…

[ad_1] South Korean utility participant Bae Ji-hwan has reportedly been claimed off waivers by the New York Mets.Citing a number of sources, MLB.com reported Thursday (U.S. native time) that the Mets picked Bae off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates, who had taken him off their 40-man roster two days earlier.Bae, 26, provides velocity and defensive versatility. He has performed all three outfield positions within the majors and has additionally logged video games at second base and shortstop.Nevertheless, he has struggled to hit on the big-league stage since making his debut with the Pirates in 2022. He has a profession line…

[ad_1] President Lee Jae Myung has accredited the extension of a particular counsel investigation into allegations surrounding former President Yoon Suk Yeol’s failed martial regulation bid in December, his workplace stated Friday.The approval was granted the day gone by to make sure that the investigation “results in the settlement of the riot and nationwide unity,” the presidential workplace stated in a discover despatched to reporters, stressing that that is the final extension allowed by regulation.”The Lee Jae Myung administration will do its greatest to uphold the Structure and democracy, and notice the sovereignty of the folks,” it stated.The group, led…

[ad_1] A delegation of main Swiss financial institution representatives is taking pictures throughout their go to to Toss Financial institution headquarters in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the morning of the fifth. Fifth from left is Toss Financial institution CEO Lee Eun-mi (Photograph offered by Toss Financial institution) Toss Financial institution has knowledgeable Swiss monetary leaders concerning the achievements of Korean web banking. Swiss monetary leaders visited Toss Financial institution and empathized with the innovation. Toss Financial institution introduced on the sixth that Swiss monetary leaders visited Toss Financial institution in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on the morning of…

[ad_1] TvN is launching a brand new actuality present that follows Korean magnificence professionals as they try and introduce Ok-beauty strategies to purchasers in New York.The community held a web-based press convention Thursday for “Good Glow,” with solid members Park Min-young, Ra Mi-ran, Joo Jong-hyuk, hair stylist Cha Hong, magnificence creators Leo J and Pony, and producer Kim Sang-ah in attendance. The present follows Park, Ra, joined by prime Korean hair and make-up consultants, as they open a Korean-style magnificence salon in Manhattan and current Ok-beauty to native clients.Park mentioned she was uncertain at first whether or not she was…

[ad_1] Naver will deploy “Mininoid,” a humanoid robotic being developed in collaboration with the Massachusetts Institute of Expertise (MIT) and the Korea Superior Institute of Science and Expertise (KAIST), at its second headquarters constructing 1784 this month. Kim Yu-won, CEO of Naver Cloud Platform, introduced this on the annual know-how convention DAN held at COEX in Gangnam-gu, Seoul on Nov. 6, stating, “Across the finish of this month, it is possible for you to to see humanoids about 1 meter tall struggling via arduous labor at Naver’s headquarters.” The robotic is scheduled to initially deal…

[ad_1] A dispute over alleged worth gouging at Seoul’s Gwangjang Market has escalated, with a vendor and a well-liked YouTuber publicly clashing over what occurred throughout a current go to. The controversy has renewed scrutiny of long-standing complaints about overpriced meals and unfriendly service on the conventional market.The strain started after the YouTube channel “Bizarre Sweets Store,” which has 1.49 million subscribers, posted a video on Nov. 4 titled “This makes me by no means need to go to Gwangjang Market once more.” Within the clip, the creator criticizes a number of distributors for what she described as impolite service,…

[ad_1] Printed: 07 Nov. 2025, 00:00 Audio report: written by reporters, learn by AI   Local weather, Vitality and Setting Minister Kim Sung-hwan delivers opening remarks at a public listening to on Korea’s 2035 Nationally Decided Contribution for greenhouse gasoline discount, held on the Nationwide Meeting Members’ Workplace Constructing in Yeouido, Seoul, on Nov. 6. [YONHAP]   The Ministry of Local weather, Vitality and Setting held a public listening to on Nov. 6 to debate the Lee Jae Myung administration’s 2035 nationally decided contribution (NDC). Beneath the 2015 Paris Settlement, international locations should submit up to date NDCs to the…

[ad_1] ULSAN — One employee was killed and one other was feared lifeless among the many seven nonetheless trapped after a boiler tower collapsed at a thermal energy plant within the southeastern metropolis of Ulsan, authorities stated Friday.The deceased, 44, was pronounced lifeless round 5 a.m. after going into cardiac arrest whereas rescue staff tried to tug him out, Kim Jeong-sik, an official on the Ulsan Nambu hearth station, informed reporters.”A rescue employee injected him with painkillers and took measures to maintain him heat, however he finally handed away,” Kim stated, including the opposite employee noticed with him was additionally…

[ad_1] HD Hyundai Infracore’s 36-ton giant excavator (DX360), the principle mannequin for the Ethiopian market (Photograph courtesy of HD Hyundai Infracore) HD Hyundai Infracore introduced on Nov. 6 that its building gear model DEVELON recorded gross sales of roughly 1,300 models within the Ethiopian market this yr. This represents a 470% surge in comparison with the identical interval final yr. The primary mannequin driving this efficiency was the Develon 36-ton excavator (DX360). This mannequin accounts for 90% of the gear offered by HD Hyundai Infracore in Ethiopia, with greater than 1,100 models offered this yr alone. …