Kim Keon Hee Says She Accepts Court’s Stern Criticism, Apologizes for Concern Breaking: Kim Keon Hee said she “humbly accepts” the court’s stern criticism and apologized for causing concern.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:36:00

President Lee Calls for Broad Review of Capital Markets, Orders Exchange Reform President Lee Jae Myung said South Korea should take a broad look at its capital markets and also ordered reforms at the exchange.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:27:15

South Korea’s presidential office says it is seeking calm tariff solution, cites Kim-Lutnick channel Breaking: Cheong Wa Dae says it is calmly seeking solutions on tariffs; Kim Jeonggwan-Lutnick channel is important* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:27:00

South Korea’s Blue House Says U.S. Frustrated by Delay in Korea-U.S. Special Law Breaking: The Blue House said the United States appears frustrated that investment projects have been delayed due to a holdup in a special law related to the United States.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 17:25:13

South Korea’s Blue House Says U.S. Complaints Stem From Legislative Delays Breaking: The Blue House said U.S. dissatisfaction is “100%” due to delays in legislation and said it will explain its efforts to move the bills forward. 2026-01-28 17:21:00

Kwon Seong-dong Sentenced to 2 Years in First Trial Over Alleged 100 Million Won Unification Church Payment Breaking: Kwon Seong-dong, accused of taking 100 million won from the Unification Church, was sentenced to two years in prison in a first trial.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 16:21:44

Special Prosecutor Says Kim Keon Hee Ruling Is Hard to Accept, Will Appeal Breaking: Special prosecutor says Kim Keon Hee first-trial ruling is hard to accept; will appeal* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-01-28 16:15:23

K-Pop Demon Hunters" lands two Oscar nods as Park Chan-wook misses final cut SEOUL, January 23 (AJP) -Netflix’s animated film “K-Pop Demon Hunters,” directed by Korean American filmmaker Maggie Kang, earned two Academy Award nominations, while Park Chan-wook’s “No Other Choice” fell short of the final lineup for best international feature. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced nominees for the 98th Academy Awards on Thursday local time. “K-Pop Demon Hunters” was nominated for best animated feature, and its original song “Golden” received a nod in the best original song category. In the animated feature race, “K-Pop Demon Hunters” will compete against “Zootopia 2,” “Elio,” “Little Amélie or the Character of Rain,” and “Arco.” The film has emerged as a strong awards-season contender after winning best animated feature at the Golden Globe Awards earlier this month. “Golden” will face competition from “I Lied to You” (Sinners), “Train Dreams” (Train Dreams), “Sweet Dreams of Joy” (Viva Verdi!), and “Dear Me” from Diane Warren: Relentless. The nomination marks a rare Oscar recognition for a K-pop–driven soundtrack. Park’s “No Other Choice,” despite advancing to the 15-film shortlist in December, did not make the final nominees for best international feature film. The dark comedy, which premiered at the Venice Film Festival, marks Park’s second consecutive shortlist appearance following “Decision to Leave” in 2022. This year’s international feature nominees include “The Secret Agent” (Brazil), “It Was Just an Accident” (France), “Sentimental Value” (Norway), “The Voice of Hind Rajab” (Tunisia), and “Sirat” (Spain). The 98th Academy Awards ceremony will be held on March 15 at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. 2026-01-23 07:05:16

Giants' outfielder Lee Jung-hoo briefly held at LAX over paperwork issue SEOUL, January 22 (AJP) - Outfielder Lee Jung-hoo of the San Francisco Giants was briefly detained by U.S. Customs officials after arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Wednesday. According to the Giants, Lee "experienced a brief travel issue at LAX" due to paperwork problems, as he had apparently left some immigration-related documents in South Korea. He was momentarily held at the airport but released about an hour later with help from the team and others, including Democratic politician Nancy Pelosi, whose district includes San Francisco. Lee had been in Seoul since returning home in September last year to spend the offseason carrying out personal training and other commitments. He will undergo personal workouts in Los Angeles before heading to the Giants' spring training camp in Scottsdale, Arizona. 2026-01-22 15:56:03

Fire breaks out in Seoul's last remaining shantytown SEOUL, January 16 (AJP) - A fire broke out in a shantytown in southern Seoul early Friday morning, forcing residents to evacuate. The fire occurred at around 5 a.m. in Guryong Village, the last remaining slum of makeshift homes and shoddy tents in Seoul's affluent district of Gangnam. Over 200 firefighters were dispatched shortly after receiving a report that the fire had started in an empty home. Hours later, smoke and flames are still engulfing the area despite efforts to extinguish them, raising concerns that they could spread to nearby wooded hills. No injuries have been reported so far. Dozens of residents reportedly evacuated on their own. The village has just about 30 households, as it is slated for redevelopment, with plans to transform the area into a high-rise apartment complex that will accommodate 3,500 households, although some residents are refusing to leave. 2026-01-16 10:03:13