American soldiers brought breakdancing to South Korea. Now it's writing its own history
When hip-hop-obsessed American soldiers showed their Korean counterparts how to land headspins and windmills at US military bases in the 1980s, they probably didn't anticipate breakdancing's eventual explosion in the country.
2023-10-06 11:53
South Korea Seeks Xi’s Visit to Mark ‘Turning Point’ in Ties
South Korea is seeking to have Chinese President Xi Jinping visit for the first time in about a
2023-09-25 15:26
Pricey Valuations Threaten Best Indian Media Stocks Rally in 14 Years
Media-related stocks have been all the rage in India, thanks to a mega merger involving a unit of
2023-09-25 15:19
Games-Asia Olympic body backs North Korea flag at Hangzhou despite WADA ban
By Ian Ransom HANGZHOU, China The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) says it is happy for the North
2023-09-24 20:26
World Scout Jamboree Sees Early Pullouts Amid Deadly Korean Heat
The US, the UK and Singapore pulled out of a youth scout gathering in South Korea where hundreds
2023-08-05 16:28
Apple Faces Longest Sales Slowdown in Decades as iPhone Slumps
Apple Inc. posted its third straight quarter of declining sales and predicted a similar performance in the current
2023-08-04 07:48
How to watch Colombia, Germany, Morocco and South Korea battle it out for World Cup last 16 qualification
It's been a week of high drama at this year's Women's World Cup with the last round of group fixtures throwing up countless story lines.
2023-08-03 07:50
Morocco secures first Women's World Cup win as Nouhaila Benzina makes history
Morocco earned a surprise victory over South Korea on Sunday to secure the country's first win at a Women's World Cup in a match where Nouhaila Benzina also made history.
2023-07-30 17:51
US-born Casey Phair becomes youngest player in World Cup history
South Korea forward Casey Phair on Tuesday became the youngest ever player to appear at the World Cup -- just 26 days after celebrating her 16th birthday.
2023-07-25 14:19
Ferrari Hosts Seoul Car Show as Luxury Brands Flock to Korea
Italian supercar maker Ferrari NV has opened its first public event in Asia in Seoul, joining a growing
2023-06-02 11:58
China Arrests South Korean Footballer for Alleged Bribery
China arrested a former member of South Korea’s national men’s soccer team on suspicion of taking bribes, raising
2023-05-16 16:53
Delays Won’t Hurt Japan’s First Casino, Osaka Governor Says
Years of delay to plans for Japan’s first casino resort won’t have an adverse effect on the project
2023-05-16 08:57