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Protestors sit next to a 'peace monument' for former 'comfort women' | By: Jung Yeon Je | Getty Images

Nov 17, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

New Statue Representing South Korean ‘Comfort Women’ Stands In Front Of Franciscan Education Center In Seoul

Two students from Ewha Girls' High School raised funds for the creation of a statue that represents South Korean "comfort women," which now stands in front of Franciscan Education Center in Seoul.

Korea University professor Lee Hoe Sung

Dec 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Korea University Professor Lee Hoe Sung Named As New Chair Of Intergovernmental Panel On Climate Change

South Korean professor Lee Hoe Sung was named as the new chair of the United Nations panel on climate change this week.

Choi Si Won | By: Han Myung Gu | Getty Images

Nov 11, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Super Junior Member Choi Si Won Chosen By UNICEF As Special Representative

Choi Si Won has been actively involved in various UNICEF campaigns that the organization has finally appointed the artist to become a special representative for their cause.

Peter Sohn (Photo by Alberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images for Disney)

Nov 10, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Korean-American Director Peter Sohn Makes Directorial Debut in Animated Film 'The Good Dinosaur'

Director Peter Sohn is also Pixar's first Asian main director.

Korea's first blind lawyer advocates the rights of the minorities through a lawyers' group called

Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Korea's First Blind Lawyer Kim Jae Wang Advocates Rights Of The Minorities Through 'Law That Creates Hope'

Kim Jae Wang, Korea's first blind lawyer, advocates the rights of the minorities through a lawyers' group called "Law That Creates Hope." Kim became the first blind lawyer in Korea after he graduated in 2008.

(Photo by: Ben A. Pruchnie / Getty Images Entertainment) A South Korean high school student is gaining popularity for her cover of Adele's new single

Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean High School Student's Cover Of Adele's New Single 'Hello' Goes Viral With More Than 6 Million Views [WATCH]

A South Korean high school student is taking over the world wide web after her cover of Adele's "Hello" went viral after it was uploaded on YouTube. In less than a week, the video has garnered more than 6 million views and almost 90,000 likes.

South Korean actor Lee Jung Jae to appear in war film

Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Actor Lee Jung Jae Joins Hollywood Star Liam Neeson For War Film 'Operation Chromite'

South Korean actor Lee Jung Jae will share the screen with Hollywood star Liam Neeson for a war film about General Douglas McArthur. "Operation Chromite" is expected to hit the theaters in 2016.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) Former representative Kim Boo Kyum says forming a new political circle to solve unending social issues in South Korea.

Nov 07, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Former Representative Kim Boo Kyum Says Forming A 'New Political Circle' Would Solve Unending Social Issues In South Korea

Member of social-liberal political party NPAD Kim Boo Kyum reportedly suggested that forming a new political circle would solve the social issues in South Korea.

Braille reading. (Photo by China Photos/Getty Images)

Nov 16, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Blind Financial Analyst Shin Soon Kyu Publishes His Book ‘Things You Can See If You Close Your Eyes’

Despite being blind from age nine, financial analyst Shin Soon Kyu fought his way through life and success and discussed it in his recently published book "Things You Can See If You Close Your Eyes."

Google's self-driving car.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

Nov 02, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Hanyang University's ACE Lab Led By Sunwoo Myoungho Is Developing a Self-Driving Car to Prevent Road-Related Accidents

A team of experts led by ACE Laboratory director Sunwoo Myoungho is developing a self-driving smart car with the aim to prevent road-related accidents.

Jimmy Choi at the Chiacago Marathon 2015 | By: Michael J. Fox Foundation

Nov 03, 2015 AM EST - Czarelli Tuason

Korean-American Jimmy Choi To Run At The New York Marathon

Despite being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2003, Jimmy Choi will run his ninth marathon this year on Sunday at the New York City Marathon.

Canned goods will be used as building materials in the upcoming Canstruction Seoul 2015. (Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)

Oct 30, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

Creative Philathrophy: Elementary Teacher in Seoul Brings 'Canstruction' To Seoul Aid Kids' in Developing Their Creativity While Helping Charity

Park Sang Min hopes to teach children a valuable lesson through Canstruction Seoul 2015: creativity and charity.

Jene Park presents Thomas Wylde's 2016 Spring Collection at the 2015 New York Fashion Week. (Photo by Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)

Oct 28, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

U.S.-Based South Korean Fashion Designer Jene Park Wants to Collaborate With Korean Celebs and Young Designers in Creating South Korean Fashion House

Thomas Wylde's new creative director hopes to collaborate with Korean celebrities and young designers to create an "internationally-recognized South Korean fashion house."

Actress Jun Ji Hyun is one of the recipients of the president's award at the 2015 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards. (Photo by Pascal Le Segretain/Getty Images)

Oct 28, 2015 AM EDT - Therese Agcopra

Actress Jun Ji Hyun to Receive the President's Award at the Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards For Her Contributions to Korean Culture and The Hallyu Wave

Jun Ji Hyun has been selected as one of the recipients of the prestigious president's award. Other celebrities will also be recognized at the 2015 Korean Popular Culture and Arts Awards.

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