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The BTS Machine Lurches Back to Life
Ten years ago, outside of Korea and Japan, fans of acts like BigBang and Loona were often seen as members of a fringe subculture. Not so…
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Beauty
K-beauty, Middle Eastern Fragrances, Wellness Patches Excited Buyers at Cosmoprof Miami
Winter Storm Fern may have put a wrench in the works for some retail execs and brands attempting to travel to Cosmoprof Miami last week,…
Lifestyle
Pitti Uomo Ups International Profile With Country Areas
A global audience is expected to flock to the halls of Fortezza da Basso as the 109th edition of Pitti Uomo opens on Tuesday. The four-day…
Beauty
BTS’s Jung Kook Named Chanel Fragrances and Beauty Global Ambassador
MUSICAL NOTE: Jung Kook, member of the South Korean boy band BTS, has been named as a new global ambassador of Chanel Fragrances and…
Fashion
EXCLUSIVE: Song Kang Is Loewe’s Newest Brand Ambassador
SONG CONTEST: The K-wave continues: South Korean actor Song Kang has been tapped as Loewe‘s latest brand ambassador. The Spanish luxury…
Lifestyle
South Korean Photographer Cho Gi-Seok’s Meditation on Imperfection Opens at Fotografiska Shanghai
For Cho Gi-Seok, a South Korean fashion photographer known for his work with K-pop stars — including XG and Blackpink’s Jennie — the idea…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Marine Serre Opens First Stand-alone Store in Seoul
PARIS — Marine Serre is opening its first stand-alone boutique worldwide in Seoul, underlining the South Korean capital’s growing status…
Lifestyle
Gentle Monster Enchants With Futuristic Tea House
The fifth — and the largest — Gentle Monster Haus Nowhere concept store recently landed in Seoul’s Seongsu-dong district, and its…
Lifestyle
Five Beauty Korean Beauty Treatmens are Trending. What's the Buzz About?
Makeup artist and influencer Nam Vo thinks South Korea is poised to be the next bachelorette trip of choice and she may be right. Now more…
Business
EXCLUSIVE: Korean Brand Time Makes International Retail Debut With Samaritaine Paris Pop-up
PARIS — After presenting three seasons of runway shows in Paris, South Korean fashion brand Time will make its official European retail…
Lifestyle
You Can Sidle Up to the Bar at Drôle de Monsieur’s Seoul Flagship
French menswear brand Drôle de Monsieur has effectively doubled its retail footprint, recently opening its first Asian address at The…
Fashion
Can Generative AI Predict Fashion Trends and Improve Design Efficiency?
Are we at a point where generative artificial intelligence can predict all fashion trends? Not quite, but an early test showed some…
News
Trump Releases Flurry of Tariff Announcements for Bangladesh, Cambodia and More
After setting a new Aug. 1 deadline for ongoing trade negotiations over the weekend, U.S. President Donald Trump began informing America’s…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Damiani Names Stray Kids’ I.N as Global Brand Ambassador
K-BLING: Italian jeweler Damiani is doubling down on its celebrity lineup, naming a new male ambassador. I.N, a member of K-pop sensation…
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Jeju Air Disaster Prompts a Reckoning Over Runway Safety
Jeju Air Flight 2216 did not have to end in such a catastrophe. Early on Dec. 29, a clear Sunday morning, the Boeing 737-800 made an…
Fashion
Jisoo, Tomorrow X Together, Han So-Hee: Inside Dior’s Star-studded Retrospective Opening in Seoul
The unveiling of Dior’s “Designer of Dreams” retrospective in Seoul reached a high point with a star-studded cocktail reception, fronted…
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U.S. Urges Japan and South Korea to Commit to Alaska L.N.G. Project
Officials in the United States are urging Japan and South Korea to make a formal commitment within the next few weeks to a $44 billion…
Lifestyle
EXCLUSIVE: Piaget Taps Jun Ji-hyun as Global Ambassador
HER TIME: South Korean actress Jun Ji-hyun, who was spotted checking out Piaget’s booth at Watches and Wonders Geneva earlier this month,…
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S. Korea flies its most capable Surion helicopter variant yet
CHRISTCHURCH, New Zealand — Korea Aerospace Industries’ production line for the Surion helicopter is receiving a shot in the arm thanks to…
Business
Forget the tourist traps — this 10-day South Korea tour is all about authentic experiences
If you’re looking to experience South Korea beyond the usual tourist hotspots, InsideAsia Tours has just the itinerary for you. Expanding…
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Images of S.Korea police misrepresented as 'Chinese spies' during rally for indicted president
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol, the country's first sitting head of state to face a criminal trial, defended his failed martial law…
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Kim's North Korea fires nuclear-capable missiles: Photos
North Korea on Sunday released photos of a strategic cruise missile test, aimed at enhancing its nuclear capabilities under the country's…
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Supporters of South Korea’s Yoon storm courthouse. Some see hope in Trump's return
SEOUL — As South Korean authorities extended President Yoon Suk Yeol’s detention Sunday, his supporters stormed the courthouse that issued…
Style
The Henri Cartier-Bresson of South Korea
During Han’s lifetime—he died in 1999—he was primarily known for his commercial work. In 1966, he founded Han’s Photo, one of the first…