Environmental advocates warn that expanded commercial shipping along the Northern Sea Route could threaten the fragile Arctic ecosystem. [Illustrative image]

South Korea completes trial of Arctic shipping route

New Arctic route offers potential amid global shipping disruptions

Samsung, SK hynix win $950b AI chip pacts with US firms

Massive AI chip agreements boost Seoul’s economic outlook and infrastructure

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Michelin restaurateur faces jail over ant garnish

Two-Michelin-star restaurant allegedly served nearly 49,000 imported ants over four years

A two-Michelin-star restaurant owner in South Korea admits serving ants on sorbets but prosecutors say the garnish broke food safety laws. Photo for illustrative purposes only

See: Robot monk debuts at South Korean Buddhist temple

Robot named ‘Gabi’ joins temple celebrations ahead of Buddha’s birthday in Seoul

Gabi (R), a humanoid robot dressed as a Buddhist monk, attends an ordination ceremony as part of celebrations for the upcoming Buddha's birthday at Jogye Temple in Seoul.

Kim watches new missile engine test aimed at US reach

Solid-fuel technology seen as harder to detect and deploy

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un inspecting a combustion test of a solid-fuel rocket engine at an undisclosed location in North Korea.

N.Korea releases image of Kim’s daughter firing rifle

Ju Ae seen handling firearm as speculation grows over her succession role

This picture taken on February 27, 2026 shows North Korean leader Kim Jong Un's daughter Kim Ju Ae firing a new sniper rifle, at an undisclosed place in North Korea.

BTS concert prompts Korean government to change rules

New rules impose instant suspension for hotels canceling or overcharging guests

BTS

Lee Jong-suk cast in live action remake of this webtoon

Romance and rivalry collide in this latest K-drama adaptation and fans can't stop talking

Lee Jong-suk

Bengaluru airport assault: Korean tourist speaks out

Ground staffer arrested after tourist’s complaint; employer sacks accused

Once near the washroom, Kyung said Affan subjected her to an inappropriate physical check...

Lee Byung-hun plays it cool on Oscars at Joy Awards

The actor told reporters on the lavender carpet that all he can now do is wait and watch

South Korean actor Lee Byung-hun

Priyanka Chopra, BLACKPINK Lisa dazzle at Golden Globes

Trust two dazzling talents to make Noah Wyle's The Pitt win a memorable awards moment

Priyanka Chopra Jonas at the Golden Globes

Jungkook, Ronaldo break Internet with Dubai meetup

Viral photo of the duo made netizens wonder whether it was real or fake

Jungkook, Cristiano Ronaldo break Internet with surprise Dubai meetup - or did they?

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