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BLACKPINK member Lisa has issued a heartfelt apology regarding the controversy surrounding the group's 10th-anniversary fan event.On August 14, Lisa took to the group's fan communication platform to address the situation. It's been a week since the 1

Tommy John, the legendary left-handed pitcher whose name became synonymous with the elbow ligament replacement surgery that has saved countless pitchers' careers, has passed away at 83.AFP and other news outlets reported that John died on the evening

Red Velvet's Seulgi dazzled fans with her elegant visuals, showcasing her unique monolid charm.The K-pop star took to social media on August 16, treating followers to a series of stunning snapshots.In the photos, Seulgi strikes a pose in a pristine w

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BLACKPINK's Jennie has addressed the controversy surrounding the group's 10th anniversary fan event.Taking to Weverse, a fan communication platform, on Monday, Jennie expressed her regret: It's deeply saddened that it couldn't properly connect with t

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Christopher Nolan's epic Odyssey has sailed past the 5 million viewer mark at the box office.The Korean Film Council's integrated ticketing system reports that on Monday, Odyssey drew in 620,983 moviegoers, maintaining its reign at the top of the box

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BOYNEXTDOOR drops new single in Japan, making waves with "Boom Boom Boom".The rising K-pop group BOYNEXTDOOR, consisting of members Sungho, Riwoo, Jaehyun, Taesan, Leehan, and Woonhak, released their second Japanese digital single "Boom Boom Boom" on

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Rising K-pop sensation ALPHA DRIVE ONE electrified KCON LA 2026 with their dynamic performance.The boy group graced both the Artist Stage and M Countdown Stage at the LA Convention Center and Crypto.com Arena from August 14 to 16, leaving fans in awe

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On Tuesday, artificial intelligence (AI)-based diagnostic company Noul announced it had secured approval for its malaria diagnostic medical device in Canada, accelerating its entry into the North American market.The company received Class II medical

Noul Secures Health Canada Approval for AI-Powered miLab MAL Malaria Diagnostic Device

The U.S. has ramped up pressure on South Korea to promptly announce investment projects, escalating trade negotiations. In this context, Yeo Han-koo, the chief trade negotiator at the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Energy, was unexpectedly dismisse

Years after the U.S. blocked exports of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors to China, the country's leading AI models are still being built on NVIDIA graphic processing units (GPUs). Despite China's push for semiconductor self-suffic

In the wake of the Middle East conflict, international oil prices have experienced increased volatility. Amid this turbulence, U.S. crude oil imports have surpassed the 20% mark for the first time in history during the first half of this year. This s

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Bitcoin (BTC) Reclaims $64,000 in Just One DayDespite the failed extension of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire, Bitcoin bounced back to the 64,000 USD range. However, analysts caution that if the price dips below 63,200 USD, it could potentially slide back to

Bitcoin Price Surges to 64,000 USD: What Does This Mean for Investors in Asia?

Yeonjun, a member of the K-pop sensation TOMORROW X TOGETHER, has made waves in the American music scene with his solo endeavors.The rising star recently wrapped up a successful U.S. promotional tour for his sophomore mini-album NO LABELS: PART 02. Y

From K-Pop Group to Solo Star: Yeonjun's Impact on the U.S. Music Scene in 2026

LS Electric announced on Tuesday that it has signed a distribution solution supply contract worth 34,258,500 USD with global power company Bloom Energy.Under this agreement, LS Electric will provide key distribution systems, including low-voltage swi

LS Electric Signs 34.25 Million USD Contract with Bloom Energy to Supply Power Infrastructure for Hyperscale Data Centers

The South Korean stock market has reopened after a holiday break, continuing its upward momentum in pre-market trading. Samsung Electronics and SK Hynix are both showing gains of 2% to 3%, with their stock prices rebounding to 280,000 KRW (about 198

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Girl group RESCENE dominated the stage at KCON LA 2026.On August 16, RESCENE took the spotlight at the "M Countdown Stage" during KCON LA 2026, held at the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles.The quintet kicked off their set with a revamped version of "L

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Tyler Duckworth, a contestant on the hit American reality show "The Challenge," has died at the age of 44.Several U.S. media outlets, including TMZ and People, recently reported that Duckworth was found dead in his home on August 11.According to law

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South Korea and the U.S. are set to conduct their biannual joint military exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), from August 17 to 27.The Joint Chiefs of Staff reports that approximately 18,000 South Korean troops will participate, matching previous y

MediPost will enter the contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) business for human induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC)-based dermal papilla cell culture medium.MediPost said Aug. 18 that it signed a CDMO agreement with Qstem for

MediPost Signs CDMO Agreement With Qstem for Dermal Papilla Cell Culture Medium

Celltrion plans to make France a hub for its European pharmacy business by combining Gifrer’s pharmacy sales network with its own direct-sales capabilities for biopharmaceuticals.According to Celltrion on Aug. 18, Chairman Seo Jung-jin recently visit

Celltrion Completes Integration of France’s Gifrer, Targets European Pharmacy Network

South Korean battery manufacturers and U.S. automakers are restructuring their joint ventures (JVs) that were established on the premise of an expanding electric vehicle (EV) market. As North American EV demand falls short of expectations, automakers

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Four elite teams participating in the government's Independent AI Foundation Model project have all had their artificial intelligence (AI) models recognized as Notable Models by Epoch AI, a U.S.-based organization, during the first half of this year.

South Korea's AI Breakthrough: 4 Models Named Notable by Epoch AI in 2026

BIGBANG is ramping up the anticipation for their comeback with the release of a striking group visual photo for their new single "BiiiG." The image showcases the band's innovative artistic direction.On Thursday, YG Entertainment, BIGBANG's agency, un

BIGBANG Unveils Stunning Visuals for New Single "BiiiG": What to Expect on Their 20th Anniversary

The film Odyssey continues its unstoppable box office success in its second week of release.According to the Korean Film Council's integrated computer network, Odyssey surpassed 800,000 advance ticket sales as of 1:01 p.m. (Korean time) on Wednesday.

Why Odyssey is Breaking Box Office Records: 2 Weeks of Unstoppable Success

BTS has set a new record in the Japanese music market, becoming the first foreign artist to accumulate 1 million points on the Oricon chart.Oricon reported on Wednesday that BTS's fifth studio album, Arirang, has reached a cumulative total of 1 milli

BTS Breaks Records: ARIRANG Album Achieves 1 Million Points in Japan!

Samsung Electronics announced on Tuesday that it will participate in Gamescom 2026, scheduled to take place in Cologne, Germany, from August 23 to 27 (local time). The tech giant plans to showcase a full-stack gaming experience that seamlessly connec

Experience the Future of Gaming: Samsung's Odyssey G8 6K Monitor at Gamescom 2026

BIGBANG has set global fans abuzz with the release of a jaw-dropping trailer, heralding the launch of their 20th anniversary world tour.YG Entertainment dropped the BIGBANG 2026-2027 WORLD TOUR 「XX : COSMOS」 TRAILER on their official channels on Tues

BIGBANG 2026-2027 World Tour: What to Expect from the Epic XX: Cosmos Experience?

Girl group aespa has once again solidified their exceptional status by conquering the Gocheok Sky Dome, a venue traditionally challenging for female artists to headline. Beyond simply filling the massive arena, they delivered their trademark metallic

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Patients with REM sleep behavior disorder who shout or move their arms and legs while asleep can now be screened using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) to identify those at higher risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.The approach could help identif

Shouting and flailing in your sleep? MRI may help identify patients at high risk for Parkinson’s

The upcoming U.S.-South Korea joint exercise, Ulchi Freedom Shield (UFS), will focus on enhancing operational capabilities across all domains, including nuclear, conventional, information, cyber, and space. The United Nations Command (UNC) is also ex

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