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Dec 02, 2020 AM EST - Luna Young

Lotte Mart Issues Apology Over Guide Dog Incident, Netizens Call For Boycott

The dog and his trainer were refused entry at the Jamsil branch of the store chain.

Dec 04, 2019 PM EST - Kayla Dodge

Disney Korea Accused of Violating Anti-Trust Laws Over Release of 'Frozen 2'

According to reports from Yonhap, The Public Welfare Committee (PWC) issued complaints against the Korean sector of the Walt Disney Company after the release of the highly anticipated animation, "Frozen 2."

Jul 04, 2018 AM EDT - Skylar Kenn

BIGBANG’s Seungri Is Proud Of His Chain Of Ramen House Franchises, Says Each Earns 200M Won A Month

Seungri owns Aori Ramen, a ramen restaurant seen all over South Korea, which now has 45 locations all in all.

Jul 03, 2018 AM EDT - Skylar Kenn

Koreans Not Trying To Be White; Plastic Surgeons Explain Real Reason For Skyrocketing Procedures

It is estimated that one in three South Korean women between the ages of 19 to 29 has had something enhanced or corrected.

Feb 12, 2018 PM EST - Kiko Antonio

Robert Herjavec Of 'Shark Tank' Believes In Cryptocurrency But Won't Back It Just Yet

Bitcoin's meteoric rise has caused a frenzy in the global financial market. But with the volatility of cryptocurrency, many bigwig investors are putting it under much scrutiny.

Oct 26, 2017 AM EDT - John Rosca

Anime Revenues Hit a Record 2.0 Trillion Yen: Is It the 4th Anime Boom?

The anime industry rose in market value for the sixth year in a row, reaching a worth of 2.0 trillion yen (US$17.5 billion) in 2016. This may be the 4th anime boom.

Oct 04, 2017 AM EDT - John Rosca

'Guardians of the Galaxy' Rollercoaster Ride Coming to Disney World's Epcot

The upcoming "Guardians of the Galaxy" ride will be the first-ever rollercaster attraction in Epcot.

Oct 01, 2017 AM EDT - Nafeesa

South Korea Bans Virtual Currency

The Korean ICO ban-which comes just weeks after China issued a blanket ban on this nascent funding model-could have far-reaching implications

Oct 01, 2017 AM EDT - Nafeesa

Korean Technology Companies Launch Products at GITEX Shopper 2017

Korea’s leading electronics brands are attracting Middle Eastern shoppers with compelling offers and latest product launches at the Gitex Shopper

Sep 14, 2017 AM EDT - John Rosca

Martin Shkreli Jailed Over Facebook Post Targeting Hillary Clinton

Infamous "pharma bro" Martin Shkreli has landed in jail after a U.S. federal judge revoked his bail Wednesday over a Facebook post about Hillary Clinton.