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Pokemon Go to be Released in China and South Korea Soon?

Oct 03, 2016 AM EDT - Agatha Austria

Pokemon Go Prepared to Catch South Korea and China as New Markets?

Niantic is reportedly ready to join China and South Korea in the massive hype Pokemon Go delivers. The creators of the game is trying to find ways to make the game available in those countries despite of existing challenge related to Google Maps.

New Movie ‘Asura: The City of Madness’ Brings A Strong Opening In South Korea

Oct 03, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

New Movie ‘Asura: The City of Madness’ Brings A Strong Opening In South Korea

"Asura: The City of Madness" had a strong opening on its first day of screening under the record of R-rated films, garnering about 480,000 viewers. According to the data from Korean Film Council (KOFIC), the crime, action, and drama film sold a total of 476,527 tickets on Wednesday, September 28th, which its opening day in South Korea.

'Chopsticks Festival' Opens In South Korea

Sep 29, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

'Chopsticks Festival' Opens In South Korea

A festival of chopsticks will open in South Korea in the month of November. Chopsticks are valuable and traditional utensil in different Asian countries particularly in the households. The history of chopsticks started more than 2,000 years ago. It was invented in ancient China which is a pair of sticks with equal length. Some are made of plastic, bamboo, wood, and stainless steel.

Foreign currency dealers work in front of electronic boards displaying the Korea Composite Stock Price Index (Kospi), left, and the exchange rate between the South Korean won and U.S. dollar, second left, in a dealing room of KEB Hana Bank in Seoul, South

Sep 29, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

South Korea Maintains 26th Spot on Global Competitive Index

For third straight year, the competitiveness of South Korea remains unchanged. It maintained its 26th spot on a global index of the world's economies, the Korea JoongAng Daily reported.

South Korea’s Childbirth Rate Drops in July

Sep 28, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea’s Childbirth Rate Drops in July

The number of childbirths in South Korea dropped in the month of July this year. According to the government data released on Wednesday, there is a rapid downfall in the number of childbirths in the country for almost 3 years until the month of July. Some of the causes are the late marriage and low birth rate in South Korea.

The Amorepacific Corp. logo is displayed at the company's factory inside the Daejeon Industrial Complex in Daejeon, South Korea, on Friday, Nov. 8, 2013. Manufacturers business confidence rises to 79 in Jan. from 78 in Dec., according to a Bank of Korea s

Sep 28, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

AmorePacific to Recall Toothpaste Containing Banned Chemicals

On Tuesday, South Korea's leading cosmetics company, AmorePacific, announced that it would recall 11 of its toothpaste products that have been verified to have the same toxic chemicals used in Oxy's humidifier sterilizers that led to the deaths of more than 100 Korean earlier this year, Korea JoongAng Daily reported.

Members of Teen Top, AOA, VIXX and Girls Generation perform at KCON New York 2015 at Prudential Center on Aug. 8 in Newark, New Jersey.

Sep 27, 2016 AM EDT - Agatha Austria

South Korea Leads Export of Pop Culture Following the U.S

South Korea continuously strives to become the top exporter of pop culture worldwide. The country has been actively sharing its culture especially its music. Korean pop popularly known as K-pop becomes an international phenomenon with its catchy and upbeat tunes.

China’s Top Social Commerce Site To Choose Best Seoul Restaurants

Sep 27, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

China’s Top Social Commerce Site To Choose Best Seoul Restaurants

The largest food delivery and buying website in China will choose the best restaurants in Seoul. According to the state-run tourism agency, the no. 1 commercial site in China will pick the best restaurants in Seoul in order to increase the number of travelers who wants to find the hottest restaurants in Seoul.

South Korean Film ‘The Handmaiden’ Gains Popularity Worldwide

Sep 27, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korean Film ‘The Handmaiden’ Gains Popularity Worldwide

The erotic thriller South Korean film "The Handmaiden" gains popularity around the world because of its several recognitions.

NEW YORK, NY - JULY 28: UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon speaks to the media at the United Nations on July 28, 2014 in New York City. The Secretary General urged for an end to hostilities in Gaza after returning from a diplomatic trip to the region. Over

Sep 27, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Ban Ki Moon for South Korea President? Poll Results Say So

In a new survey on the next possible president of South Korea, current United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-Moon topped the list of the other possible candidates for the country's presidency. The poll results give Ban supporters another positive sign that he could win the highest seat in the government next year.

Event attendants wipe a Mercedes-Benz S-Class S500 automobile, manufactured by Daimler AG, during the company's launch of the new Mercedes-Benz S-Class automobiles in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, Nov. 27, 2013. Daimler plans to double sales in South

Sep 27, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Mercedes-Benz Korea Applauded for Premium Customer Service

Automobile maker Mercedes-Benz is currently getting a lot of praises from its South Korean customers for My Service, the company's after-sales service program.

Seoul Design Week 2016: Smart City, Smart Design, Smart Life

Sep 27, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Seoul Design Week 2016 Aims to Make Seoul a 'Smart' City

On September 22, the Seoul Design Week 2016 opened at the Dongdaemun Design Plaza (DDP) and will be held until October 2.

South Korea And Iran Photo Exhibition Opens This Week

Sep 26, 2016 AM EDT - Karen Lydelle Linaja

South Korea And Iran Photo Exhibition Opens This Week

The South Korea and Iran photo exhibition will showcase the relationship and cultural ties between the two countries will open in Seoul this week.

KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA - MAY 7: Malaysia's Prime Minister and Barisan Nasional (BN) chairman, Najib Razak speaks to the media about the election for the first time since Sunday’s vote on May 7, 2013 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. His ruling coalition is one o

Sep 26, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

Malaysia to Follow South Korea's Economic Platforms

In the second series of interviews with different ASEAN leaders that focuses on the significance of enhancing the relationship among the 10-member countries organization by the Korea Times, Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak said that Malaysia is seeking to emulate South Korea's economic platforms in order to make his country's economy more “productive and innovative.”

Pyeongchang gears up for 2018 Winter Games. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Sep 26, 2016 AM EDT - YuGee

2018 PyeongChang Winter Olympics: South Korea Builds Eco-Friendly Venues, Officials Call for Public Support, Participation

In an article, Yonhap News stated that South Korea is on its way to completing the construction of the first ever Winter Olympics that will be held in South Korea. The organizers of the PyeongChang Winter Olympics also aim for an environmentally friendly event.

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