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South Korean R&B Singer Wheesung Is Found Dead at 43
The artist was known for popularizing the musical genre in the country, but convictions for drug abuse damaged his image.
South Korean Actress Kim Sae-ron Is Found Dead
The 24-year-old star, once a prolific child actor, appeared at the Cannes Film Festival and on Netflix, until a drunk-driving incident in 2022 derailed her...
Chris Wallace to Quit CNN After 3 Years
The 77-year-old veteran anchor told The Daily Beast that he planned to venture into streaming or podcasting.
Mattel Mistakenly Lists Porn Site on Packaging for ‘Wicked’ Dolls
The site has a similar address to one that promotes a film adaptation of the hit musical. The toymaker apologized for the “unfortunate error.”
A Mercedes-Benz Fire Jolts South Korea’s E.V. Transition
The government is aggressively promoting electric cars. But a dramatic blaze in an underground lot has left some potential buyers worried about safety.
In South Korea, Documenting a Divide Over Work-Life Balance
The reporter Jin Yu Young wrote about companies that have pushed their managers to work longer hours, a move that has not gone over well...
Samsung Employees Return to Work After Strike Fails to Win Concessions
The indefinite strike, the first in the electronics company’s history, comprised only a sliver of its labor force and lasted less than a month.
Declaring ‘Crisis,’ South Korean Firms Tell Managers to Work 6 Days a Week
The move by some influential companies has raised concerns about work-life balance in a country where long hours at the office are common.
The Controversy Over K-pop Band NewJeans
The firm Hybe has lost hundreds of millions of dollars in market value because of a feud with the creative force behind the band NewJeans.
Qantas to Pay $79 Million For Selling Tickets on Canceled Flights
Qantas, Australia’s national carrier, apologized and said it would pay a fine and compensation to settle a suit brought by a consumer watchdog.