Kidults are not just adults that like consuming things intended for children. They are grown-ups young in mind and spirit. The kidult population is continuously on the rise. So too are “kidult” contents that take adults back to childhood. Just like a certain rabbit character that’s having an exhibition to celebrate its 70th birthday. Lee … Read more
Time for some K-entertainment news with Bella Kim. For our first story today, we start with K-pop boy group BOYNEXTDOOR. BOYNEXTDOOR kicked off the new year with their first digital single “IF I SAY, I LOVE YOU.” The new track, which was released on Monday, is a dance song that depicts a different image after … Read more
Dive into Korea’s unique nighttime adventures that never stop, all night long!
Time now for Trend Vibes, where we explore the latest cultural trends in Korea! For that, we have our trend reporter Yoon Seyoung. Welcome, Seyoung! Hello! Can you believe it’s already been a week since the new year began? Setting goals for the year ahead is always exciting, don’t you think? They don’t have to … Read more
[NEWs GEN] [2025 In Preview] Could we see an uptick in S. Korea’s low birthrate? [뉴젠] [신년특집] 2025년 달라지는 저출생 지원 정책은?
North Korea reported this morning the missile it test-fired on Monday was a hypersonic ballistic missile and that the launch was successful. Our correspondent Kim Jung-sil reports. North Korean leader Kim Jong-un hailed Monday’s missile launch as evidence of the regime’s ability to address what he described as “growing threats.” The regime’s state media reported … Read more
There has been a big drop in temperatures overnight, and a cold wave advisory has been reissued to parts of Gyeonggi-do and Gangwon-do. Seoul had morning temperatures that were nearly 7 degrees lower than the same time yesterday. Both the west and east coasts, as well as Jeju, are under a strong wind advisory. And … Read more
Heavy rainfall in the UK on Monday prompted the declaration of major incidents in the Midlands region. In Leicestershire, firefighters responded to hundreds of calls, rescuing 59 individuals from flood-related emergencies. In Lincolnshire, 50 children had to be rescued from a school after surrounding roads were inundated. Nearly 200 flood warnings have been issued across … Read more
We go to Russia next where more than 30 dolphins have been found dead after oil from two sunken Russian tankers spilled into the Black Sea. According to the Russian Delpha Dolphin Rescue and Research Center, 32 dolphins died due to oil leaking from the tankers that sank three weeks ago. The tankers went down … Read more
We begin with news from the Vatican. On Monday, Pope Francis appointed an Italian nun to lead the Dicastery for Institutes of Consecrated Life and Societies of Apostolic Life. This marks the first time a woman has been appointed to head a major Vatican department. Sister Simona Brambilla was named as the new prefect of … Read more
