SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — In “Dirty Money,” bad men abound, ranging from bad to worse to downright despicable. In this murky world, audiences might find themselves rooting for the less-bad characters — those whose morally wrong actions seem driven by somewhat understandable reasons. The crime thriller follows two corrupt detectives, Myung-deuk (Jung Woo) [...]
SOKCHO, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – In a bid to preserve natural habitats and prevent safety hazards, officials at Seoraksan National Park have launched a campaign to discourage hikers from using unauthorized trails, the park administration announced on October 16. The campaign, which runs through October 31, aims to raise awareness about the environmental impact of [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — President Yoon Suk Yeol raised the issue of the 2016 killing of a Korean businessman in the Philippines during his recent summit with Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., asking for Manila’s support in arresting and punishing the main culprit on the run, his office said Thursday. Yoon raised concerns [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Hyundai Motor Co. said Thursday it has released a revamped version of the company’s entry-level mini SUV, Casper. The new Casper builds on the iconic design of the previous model, enhancing the SUV’s rugged appearance with a more sophisticated exterior and premium interior design. Hyundai Motor said the model [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) – Sungjin, the leader of popular idol band Day6, will make his solo debut with the release of his first full-length album, “30,” on Nov. 5. JYP Entertainment, the band’s agency, made the announcement on Wednesday night, posting a promotional image on its official social media channels. Sungjin debuted as [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — BTS member Jin’s upcoming first solo album will be led by “Running Wild,” his agency, BigHit Music, said Thursday. Jin also provided the same information, unveiling a tracklist of his album “Happy” on social media. The album is slated for release Nov. 15 to become his first solo project [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — North Korean hackers have stolen an estimated US$3 billion worth of cryptocurrency since 2017, using the funds to support the regime’s nuclear and missile programs, a Microsoft report showed Thursday. Of that amount, between $600 million and $1 billion was stolen just last year, based on Microsoft’s Digital Defense [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — The office of President Yoon Suk Yeol vowed Thursday to push for major reform agenda items after the ruling People Power Party (PPP) won crucial by-elections on its home turf. The PPP secured victories in its traditional stronghold constituencies — Busan’s Geumjeong District and Incheon’s Ganghwa County — in [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — J-Hope, a member of the K-pop supergroup BTS, was discharged from his 18 months of mandatory military service Thursday, becoming the band’s second member to complete his service after the eldest member, Jin. J-Hope appeared outside the main gate of the 36th Army Infantry Division boot camp in Wonju, [...]
SEOUL, Oct. 17 (Korea Bizwire) — Health Minister Cho Kyoo-hong said Thursday that the government is ready for talks with doctors if they propose a debate on medical reform. Cho made the remarks after a debate between the government and medical professors at Seoul National University (SNU) last week, focusing on the medical reform aimed [...]