Qoo10’s Nasdaq ambitions falter amid mounting losses, seller exodus

Qoo10’s goal to list its logistics subsidiary Qxpress on the Nasdaq has hit a wall as money-losing businesses by its Korean e-commerce subsidiaries are scaring off their sellers…

Movie ticket prices drop below 10,000 won for 1st time since 2022

The average price of a movie ticket fell below 10,000 won ($7.23) for the first time in two years in the first half of 2024, according to market…

Beyond K-pop, Korean traditional culture flourishes at Concordia village in US

BEMIDJI, Minn. — At the Concordia Korean Language Village in the U.S. state of Minnesota, students immerse themselves in the Korean language through daily routines and a variety…

North Korea’s trash balloons land on presidential compound

Several trash-carrying balloons from North Korea landed on the presidential office compound in Yongsan District, Seoul, Wednesday, sparking concerns about potential security lapses in South Korea’s defense against…

Chum now Sands CEO and president, Wong vice chairman

Macau casino operator Sands China Ltd has appointed Grant Chum Kwan Lock as the firm’s chief executive, with effect from Wednesday (January 24). Mr Chum, who since February…

Macau govt waives income tax on gaming operation profits

Macau’s six casino concessionaires have again been exempted from paying complementary income tax on the profits of their gambling operations. The latest exemption covers the period January 1,…

Macau casino bets mostly US$64 up on Day 6 of CNY hols

GGRAsia walked the mass-play floors of a number of the major casinos in downtown Macau and the Cotai district on Thursday, which for mainland China residents was the…

Jeja Lee Kang-in controversy

Head coach Chung Jung-yong attended the opening media day of Hana Bank K League 2024 at The Plaza Hotel in Sogong-ro, Jung-gu, Seoul on the 26th, and was…

‘K League signature’ Lee Seung-woo announces transfer to Jeonbuk Hyundai…

Professional soccer K League 1 star Lee Seung-woo is moving from Suwon FC to Jeonbuk Hyundai. On the 21st, the K League 1 24th round match against Incheon…

Navy chief to embark on two-nation trip to Middle East

Korea’s Navy chief was set to embark on a two-nation trip to the Middle East on Sunday to strengthen military ties, the Navy said. Chief of Naval Operations…