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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

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 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?

Four years after the Capitol riot, U.S. Congress peacefully certified President-elect Donald Trump’s 2024 victory, with Vice President Kamala Harris overseeing the process which confirmed her own loss. Lee Soo-jin reports. “The votes for President of the United States are as follows: Donald J. Trump of the state of Florida has received 312 votes. Kamala … Read more

With just one day left until CES 2025 officially kicks off, the tech world is already abuzz with groundbreaking innovations and shifting trends. Moon Hye-ryeon reports from Las Vegas. Warming up before the start of the world’s biggest tech event of the year, eyes are on the new tech trends to be unveiled over the … Read more

South Korean investigators sought to extend the period covering the arrest warrant for President Yoon, before the first deadline to do so terminated on Monday. Our correspondent Kim Do-yeon starts us off. The joint investigation team made up of the Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials and the Police Agency re-requested an arrest warrant of … Read more

Let’s dissect North’s first missile launch of the New Year as well as in two months. Why now, and will there be more? We’re joined by Professor Brian Myers. Good to have you back, Professor Myers. 1. Why did the North keep a low profile during the past two months? And should we brace ourselves … Read more

Over in Canada. Prime Minister Justine Trudeau announced Monday that he will step down from office, following his ruling Liberal Party’s leadership election. Lee Seung-jae has the details. Following years of declining support from the public, as well as his own caucus, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he will resign from office, once his … Read more