April brings fresh drama to Disney+, starting with "Gold Land, " a Korean crime thriller debuting April 29. The story follows a woman drawn into a high-stakes heist after a pilot drags her into smuggling operations, leaving her with stolen gold and no choice but to flee home. The thriller isn’t just
FilMart in Hong Kong is buzzing with fresh Asian film projects, particularly from Korea and Vietnam. Among the highlights is Mr. Shota's Last Business Trip, a Korea-Japan collaboration. The drama follows two strangers in Japan—a tired office worker and a young Korean traveler—who bond over deliverin
A new wave of Korean‑style shops is rolling into the Midwest, with several fresh locations announced for Illinois. These stores blend food, music and photo‑opportunities into a single experience that invites visitors to pause, eat and play. The concept centers on a relaxed dining area where guest
Kim Jong‑Un made a surprising offer at the Workers’ Party congress that could change how the United States views North Korea. He said he would be willing to improve relations if Washington officially recognized the country as a nuclear‑armed state. The congress, held every five years, is a key momen
Kim Jong Un’s teenage daughter, believed to be named Kim Ju Ae and about 13 years old, is increasingly seen in the spotlight as North Korea looks ahead to a new generation of leadership. The country’s biggest political gathering, the Workers’ Party Congress, is set to take place soon and could signa
Bithumb made a big mistake by giving users 2, 000 BTC each instead of a small cash reward. The plan was to drop 2, 000 won (about $1. 37), but the system sent 2, 000 bitcoins instead. With Bitcoin near $71k at that time, the error added more than $95B in user balances. The glitch happened during a
Rosé from BLACKPINK had a clever plan to avoid being spotted by the paparazzi. She dressed up like a grandma to visit her ex-boyfriend. This wasn’t a one-time thing. It went on for months. She studied how older Korean women dressed. Then, she ordered wigs and outfits online. Her goal was to blend i
In a major AI project, LG AI Research took the lead, while Naver Cloud was left out. The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) shared the news on January 15, 2026. They said LG did well, but Naver Cloud didn't meet the rules for being "sovereign, " meaning they didn't build their AI from scratch. The
South Korea's currency, the won, has been on a rollercoaster ride. It's been losing value, which is odd because the country's economy is doing pretty well. Recently, U. S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had a chat with South Korean Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol. After their talk, the won bounced
Hwang Dong-hyuk, the mastermind behind Squid Game, is already cooking up his next big project. Netflix has given the green light to "The Dealer, " a gripping casino crime drama that's sure to keep fans on the edge of their seats. The story follows Geonhwa, a talented casino dealer who finds her lif
