Seoul’s top spots for book lovers this fall

From book pubs to cat-themed bookstores, below are some of the coziest places in Seoul to enjoy a book this autumn In a city defined by screens and speed, many Seoulites are finding comfort in turning real pages again, trading scrolling for...

Graduation Ceremony For The 116th Class Of Zion Christian Mission Center Held At Cheongju Church, South Korea

NEWS AMERICAS, CHEONGJU, South Korea, Mon. Nov. 3, 2025: Tens of thousands of believers who had long struggled to understand the Bible gathered once again at Shincheonji Church of Jesus, the Temple of the Tabernacle of the Testimony, declaring...

South Korean Authorities Mull Crackdown on ‘Gambling-Like’ Claw Machines

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Seoul at center of global higher education as technology and culture converge

As the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 opens in Seoul, the city stands as a symbol of higher education’s new frontier — a place where technology, creativity and culture converge to define the future of learning. "Seoul embodies the ambition...

China unveils 10 new immigration and exit-entry policy initiatives to boost regional mobility and development

閱讀中文版本 The new measures aim to enhance mobility across Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macao, and Taiwan; and facilitate travel for foreign visitors to China. China’s National Immigration Administration (NIA) has announced 10 new immigration and...

Xi Gifts Xiaomi Phones to South Korean Leader, Jokes About Backdoor in Tech Rivalry

In a moment that blended diplomacy with a dash of tech humor, Chinese President Xi Jinping presented South Korean President Lee Jae Myung with a pair of Xiaomi smartphones during a state visit in Gyeongju, South Korea. The exchange, which occurred...

The secrets behind the South Korean cosmetics boom: K-pop, Kardashians and churn

By Max Kim, Los Angeles Times Jo Min-Su was working toward a computer science doctorate at one of South Korea’s best universities when he stumbled on his calling: building a better lip gloss. The 30-year-old sat near his booth at Seoul Beauty...

Xi Jinping jokes about phone security during gift exchange with South Korean President

Chinese President Xi Jinping made a rare joke about phone security during a meeting with South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, after presenting him with two Chinese-made smartphones at the weekend.The exchange happened on the sidelines of the APEC...

Therme Group expands in Asia with development of Therme Korea-Incheon in South Korea

Therme Group has is expanding into Asia in collaboration with the South Korean Incheon Free Economic Zone (IFEZ) Authority to develop Therme Korea-Incheon – a wellbeing resort in the city of Incheon.The landmark destination will be developed in...

Blockchain’s next chapter: From code to incentives, trust, education

SEOUL: The blockchain industry, once driven by speculative manias and technological zeal, is entering a more sober phase. From Switzerland’s Crypto Valley to Seoul’s policy committees, regulators and developers are converging on one conclusion:...

Study finds high ADHD medication use in Seoul Bundang

Seoul’s Gangnam and Seocho districts and Bundang in Seongnam, Gyeonggi Province, areas known for intense private education, have reported high rates of prescriptions for attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder, or ADHD, medication. On Nov. 3, the...

Welcome to 'Reading through the seasons' China-South Korea Literature Salon

Welcome to 'Reading through the seasons' China-South Korea Literature Salon By: Global Times | Published: Oct 29, 2025 06:02 PM The Global Times "Reading through the Seasons" China-South Korea Literature Salon was held on Wednesday in Beijing.

Chinese, South Korean leaders trade jokes about phone spying in gift swap

Xi Jinping joked about spying on South Korea’s president as he gifted him a pair of smartphones, telling him to “check if there is a backdoor” in a rare jest from the Chinese leader that made headlines in Seoul. Chinese President Xi Jinping (left)...

South Korea and China take first step toward thawing ties, but challenges remain

President Xi Jinping of China (left) shakes hands with President Lee Jae Myung of South Korea ahead of the two leaders’ summit at the Gyeongju National Museum on the sidelines of the APEC summit on Nov. 1, 2025. (Yonhap) Chinese President Xi...

Pete Hegseth arrives in South Korea for military talks

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Now Playing Pete Hegseth arrives in South Korea for military talks 00:25 UP NEXT 6.3-magnitude quake in Afghanistan kills at least 20 00:21 Trump says immigration...

South Korea, Singapore Forge Strategic Partnership

(MENAFN) South Korean President Lee Jae Myung and Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong agreed on Sunday to establish a strategic alliance between their nations and intensify cooperation in sectors such as defense and commerce. The leaders...

Mongolian-born public servant leads multicultural change in Seoul's most affluent district

In a city with growing global diversity, one small office in Seoul's Gangnam District is quietly shaping the future of social integration. At the helm of the Gangnam Global Village Center (GGVC) is Yun Victoria Chuka SeungJu, a visionary whose...

Shaping future of higher education in AI era: key agenda of 2025 QS summit

Korea University’s co-hosting of the QS Higher Ed Summit: Asia Pacific 2025 underscores Seoul’s growing status as a premier destination for international students and a rising force in global higher education. Under the theme of “Advancing...

Immigrant unemployment below 10 percent across OECD countries

Brussels -In the face of increasingly harsh rhetoric on immigration and its alleged effects on European and Western societies, the picture presented today by the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) offers a perspective...

NVIDIA Releases Tribute Video Praising South Korea

NVIDIA, the world’s largest semiconductor design company, has released a 3-minute and 16-second tribute video highlighting South Korea’s industrial development and artificial intelligence (AI) potential, stating, “It is an honor to be able to work...