Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
President Donald Trump says he plans to meet China's Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC summit in Gyeongju next month, their first in-person encounter since 2019 and the centerpiece of a crowded leaders' week in South Korea. The host schedule places the APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting on Oct. 31-Nov. 1, within Leaders' Week running Oct. 27-Nov. 1 at the Gyeongju Hwabaek
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
Samsung has begun the stable One UI 8 rollout, starting with the Galaxy S25 series in select regions and expanding to more devices in October. Samsung has started pushing out One UI 8, its next major Android-based software update, beginning with the Galaxy S25 series in select markets. The company says more Galaxy phones and tablets-including the S24 line and recent foldables-are
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The White House says the newly announced $100,000 charge tied to H-1B will apply to new petitions rather than to the installed base of current H-1B workers. The clarification comes after a confusing rollout that left employers and visa holders unsure whether the levy would be annual, whether it would affect extensions, and how it would interact with existing fees. With the focus now on first-time sponsorships,
Sep 21, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
With the federal funding deadline set for September 30, Congress remains at loggerheads and the odds of a partial government shutdown are rising. If funding lapses on October 1, immigration and employment-verification services will not grind to a total halt, but the impact will vary by agency. For Korean Americans, Korean employers, students, and visitors, the practical question is what can still move forward
Sep 20, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
The White House clarified on Saturday that the newly announced $100,000 fee for H-1B visas will apply only to new petitions, not to current H-1B holders, renewals, or re-entry of existing beneficiaries.
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
Apple's iPhone 17 launch brought back long queues at flagships from New York to Beijing and a day-one push for the base model, placing Korea's display and camera suppliers squarely in the spotlight as Apple defends share against intensifying competition in China. At Apple's Fifth Avenue store in Manhattan, CEO Tim Cook greeted early customers amid a festive scene of preorder pickups and first-wave unboxings. Similar lines formed at major international locations, including Beijing's Sanlitun flagship, underscoring a return of in-person
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Isaac
The Atlanta Falcons released veteran kicker Younghoe Koo on Friday, ending his seven-season run with the franchise and elevating Parker Romo after his perfect outing in Week 2. The move makes the Korean-born Pro Bowler a free agent. Koo, 31, did not play in the Falcons' win over the Minnesota Vikings last week after the club elevated Romo from the practice squad. Romo went 5-for-5 on field goals, including a 54-yarder, securing the job heading into this weekend's matchup. Head coach Raheem Morris confirmed Romo as the starter while
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Jason
President Donald Trump is set to impose a $100,000 application fee on H-1B visa petitions, a sweeping move that could reshape skilled immigration and add substantial costs for employers that sponsor foreign professionals, according to the White House and multiple reports. The change, expected to be formalized by presidential proclamation, comes amid a broader crackdown on immigration and follows a high-profile raid at a Hyundai-LG Energy battery plant in Georgia, where hundreds of Korean workers were detained over alleged visa violations.
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SEVENTEEN's "WORLD" music video has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube, becoming their ninth video to achieve this milestone as they continue their "NEW" world tour while four members serve mandatory military duty.
Sep 19, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
ROHAN 2 Global, the blockchain-powered sequel to the classic MMORPG franchise, has surpassed 1.3 million pre-registrations and introduces "ROHANomics" - a revolutionary economy where players can own and trade digital assets through RUBY tokens capped at 1 billion supply.
Sep 19, 2025 AM EDT - Hannah
Red Velvet enters 2025 with a split structure where three members (Irene, Seulgi, Joy) remain with SM Entertainment while Wendy and Yeri joined new agencies, though all will continue group activities together. This arrangement allows individual creative freedom while maintaining their legacy as one of K-pop's most experimental and influential third-generation groups.
Sep 19, 2025 AM EDT - Jason
The government pledges new support for essential services, medical groups question the impact, and experts caution the system is edging toward deeper strain. South Korea's prolonged healthcare dispute has entered another unsettled chapter this September. The month has brought a mixture of government action, renewed criticism from the medical profession, and increasingly urgent warnings from policy researchers. Together, these developments suggest the conflict is moving into a different stage, even if a clear resolution remains out of sight.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
Korean drama "Bon Appétit, Your Majesty" has become 2025's biggest hit, climbing from 4.9% to 15.4% ratings while achieving #2 globally on Netflix with 7.5 million views, making Lee Chae-min a breakout star and reinforcing Im Yoon-ah's rom-com queen status. The time-traveling culinary romance became the first non-original K-drama to reach #1 on Netflix globally, promoting Korean cuisine culture while dominating both traditional TV and streaming platforms.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
SM Entertainment and Egg is Coming have announced "Reply High School," a reality show featuring 15 SMTR25 trainees living in era-themed classes (1990s, 2000s, 2010s) set to air globally in the first half of 2026. The show takes a collaborative approach rather than elimination-based format, serving as an extended introduction for the multinational trainee group before their expected debut.
Sep 18, 2025 PM EDT - Hannah
BTS member Jin was announced as the new global ambassador for Japanese haircare brand LUCIDO-L on September 16, 2025, promoting their Re: series products and adding another major endorsement to his portfolio since completing military service in June 2024.
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