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[Trending] Masked rapper ‘Mommy Son’ creates buzz on Korean hip-hop scene

TelevisionOct 1, 2018

A rapper in a pink mask has created a buzz on social media after debuting on Mnet’s rap competition show “Show Me the Money 777.” The first episode of the program featured the story of the masked ra...
[Weather] Seoul temperatures to stay under 20 C on Oct. 1

Social affairsOct 1, 2018

South Korea’s weather on the first day of October will be chilly, windy and rainy, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. Temperatures in the morning plunged to 7 to 16 degrees Celsiu...
[Trending] Aged barbers’ trimming skills impress young customers

CultureSept 28, 2018

The barbershop, once considered a place of the past, has come back around as an essential grooming parlor for young hipsters in Korea. Many of the newly opened shops are operated by young barbers who...
[Weather] Cool weekend forecast for Korea; first autumnal leaves seen at Seoraksan

Social affairsSept 28, 2018

Friday’s weather will be mostly cloudy nationwide in South Korea, with wide-ranging temperatures over the course of the day. Some parts of Jeju Island may see light showers at night. As of Friday mo...
[Weather] Chilly under clear skies in most parts of Korea

Social affairsSept 27, 2018

Residents in most parts of Korea woke up to a sunny albeit chilly morning Thursday, except along the east coast, where light rain fell sporadically. Temperatures in the morning plunged to 8 to 17 de...
[Photo News] Chuseok travel rush begins Friday

Social affairsSept 21, 2018

The Chuseok travel rush began Friday in Korea as about 36 million travelers head to their hometowns. As of 1 p.m. Friday, a trip from Seoul to Busan took five hours and 20 minutes by car; two hours ...
[Weather] Temperatures to plunge after autumn rain nationwide

Social affairsSept 21, 2018

The rain falling across Korea on Friday morning will cease in the afternoon and chilly fall weather will settle in after the rain, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. (Yonhap) The...
[Weather] Autumn rain to cool down daytime highs nationwide

Social affairsSept 20, 2018

Residents of South Korea woke up to rainy weather Thursday morning, as the scattered rainfall over southern parts of the country expanded nationwide overnight. The rain will cease in the afternoon b...
Japanese anti-hate speech network, online activist to receive internet peace prize

Social affairsSept 19, 2018

The Japanese anti-hate speech organization the Kawasaki Network of Citizens Against Hate Speech and Japanese activist Ken Ogiso are the winners of the 2018 Sunfull Internet Peace Prize, the Sunfull F...
[Weather] Clouds linger nationwide, light rain to fall in southern parts

Social affairsSept 19, 2018

The weather on Wednesday across Korea will get gradually cloudy throughout the day, while southern coastal areas and Jeju Island will receive light rain showers beginning from the afternoon. The rain...
[Weather] Mostly cloudy in Seoul, sunny in Pyongyang

Social affairsSept 18, 2018

Tuesday‘s weather will be mostly cloudy in South Korea, with a chance of light rain in coastal areas of Gyeongsang Province in the afternoon. The temperature in the morning plunged to 13 to 21 degre...
[Trending] Rescued puppy Injeolmi gets 800,000-plus followers, meets celeb

CultureSept 18, 2018

A cute puppy named Injeolmi has stolen the hearts of pet lovers throughout Korea, thanks to photos posted on social media that garnered explosive popularity. The 2-month-old female pup, whose breed ...
[Weather] Daytime high to reach 28 C Monday

Social affairsSept 17, 2018

Monday’s weather will be cool in the morning and again at night, but daytime temperatures will range from 24 to 28 degrees Celsius nationwide, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration. (...
[Video] Top 3 food combinations in Korea’s convenience stores

FoodSept 14, 2018

For busy workers and students alike, Korea’s convenience stores have emerged as favorite spots to grab a quick meal. The major convenience store chains feature a wide range of food -- everything from...
[Weather] Rain to expand nationwide, cease Saturday morning

Social affairsSept 14, 2018

Rain in southern parts of Korea will expand nationwide Friday and will cease on Saturday morning. More than 100 millimeters of rain will lash coastal areas of Gyeongsang Province throughout the day,...