Video captures mother's split-second rescue of son from oncoming bus

Surveillance camera footage of a mother pulling her young son out of the path of a bus moments before it crashed into a nearby building has gone viral in South Korea. The incident occurred at around 3:42 p.m. Sunday in Dodam-dong, Sejong, when a bus suddenly veered onto the sidewalk toward the pair. The short clip circulating on social media shows the child stepping backward as the bus approaches before the mother quickly grabs him and pulls him out of the vehicle's trajectory, narrowly avoiding

2026-06-09 14:03:57:00

Busan subway station gets BTS makeover from fans

Subway stations in Busan have been transformed with BTS-themed wraps, as the city gears up for the K-pop supergroup's concerts later this week. Sports Complex Station, the closest stop to Busan Asiad Main Stadium, where BTS will make a two-night stop on its “Arirang” world tour Friday and Saturday has been decorated with large photos of the seven-member group, particularly of Jimin and Jungkook, who were both born and raised in Busan. Funded by fans, the project covered the station’s platform sc

2026-06-08 17:04:51:00

South Korea trains in Mexico ahead of World Cup

South Korea held its first training session in Mexico on Saturday as it continued preparations for its opening match of the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Coached by Hong Myung-bo, the men's national football team trained at Chivas Verde Valle in Zapopan, near Guadalajara, where it will play two of their three Group A matches. The session marked the team's first training in Mexico after completing a three-week altitude training camp in Salt Lake City, Utah. With Guadalajara sitting more than 1,500 meters

2026-06-07 18:18:10:00

Snapshots from the polls

Voting in South Korea’s local elections began at 6 a.m. Wednesday, kicking off a nationwide vote that will shape local leadership for the next four years. People of all ages turned out to cast their ballots, including a 110-year-old woman in Gwangju. Children accompanying their parents to polling stations were also a common sight. While polling stations are typically set up at schools and community centers, a range of everyday venues were transformed into voting sites — from badminton courts and

2026-06-03 12:20:38:00

'Remember her as Lee Chae-won': Family reveals name, portrait of Gwangju stabbing victim

The family of the high school girl killed in May's stabbing attack in Gwangju disclosed her name and portrait to local media, saying they hoped she would be remembered as Lee Chae-won, a 17-year-old who dreamed of becoming an emergency responder, rather than as an unnamed victim. According to multiple local media reports, Lee’s father chose to reveal his daughter’s identity in the hope that her death would help prevent similar tragedies in the future. Lee was fatally stabbed at 12:10 a.m. on May

2026-06-01 13:17:31:00

Scenes from Day 1 of early voting

Early voting for next week’s local elections and parliamentary by-elections began Friday at 3,571 polling stations nationwide. From soldiers arriving in groups to senior citizens and young parents accompanied by children, polling stations across the country reflected a broad cross-section of the electorate. Polling booths will remain open from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. during the two-day early voting period, which runs through Saturday. Unlike on election day on June 3, eligible voters may cast their bal

2026-05-29 15:14:04:00

Herald Media Group hosts charity golf tournament for Hangeul promotion

Herald Media Group, publisher of The Korea Herald and Herald Business, held a charity golf tournament Thursday to support the global promotion of Hangeul, the Korean writing system. About 180 participants, including business leaders from Korea and abroad, artists and professional golfers, took part in the Herald Charity Golf Tournament at Serenity Country Club Chuncheon, Gangwon Province. Now in its fourth year, the charity event was first launched in 2023 to mark the 70th anniversary of The Kor

2026-05-26 13:59:28:00

Korean War memorial opens at Gwanghwamun

A memorial space commemorating the sacrifices made by allied nations and veterans who supported South Korea during the Korean War opened to the public at Gwanghwamun Square in central Seoul on Tuesday. The Garden of Gratitude features a sculpture installation and an underground exhibition hall. An opening ceremony Tuesday unveiled 23 ground-level stone sculptures representing South Korea and the 22 nations that supported the country under the United Nations flag during the 1950-53 war. The sculp

2026-05-12 16:42:01:00

Who shops at 5 a.m.? More people than you think, according to home shopping channels

Starting in May, Lotte Home Shopping has begun its live broadcasts at 5 a.m., an hour earlier than before, as it adjusts its schedule to the lifestyles of senior customers, the backbone of TV home shopping audiences in South Korea. The move follows a similar shift by rival NS Home Shopping, which began 5 a.m. broadcasts in April. According to Lotte Home Shopping, 80 percent of purchases made between 5 a.m. and 7 a.m. during last year’s summer months were by customers aged 60 and older. Purchases

2026-05-09 16:00:00:00

From fine-dining to surprise gifts: How young Koreans celebrate Parents' Day

May 8 paints South Korea red with carnations — in shop windows, on lapels and in carefully prepared bouquets — as families turn to the question of how to thank their parents. Parents’ Day reflects the country’s long-standing emphasis on filial piety, shaped by Confucian values that place respect for elders at the center of family life. Pinning a carnation on a parent’s chest or sharing a meal has long been the most common way of expressing that respect. Today, approaches are shifting. Some look

2026-05-06 09:00:00:00