The four members of B.A.P, a boy group from the 2010s, are reuniting for a return this August under a new group name. MA Entertainment, the agency managing the rebranded group, announced on Tuesday that former B.A.P members Bang Yong-guk, Jung Dae-hyun, Yoo Young-jae and Moon Jong-up, are set to return to the music scene…
No. of Russian asylum-seekers in Korea soars to nearly 9,000 since start of war in Ukraine
The number of Russians seeking asylum in Korea has soared to nearly 9,000 since Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. An official at the Ministry of Justice told The Korea Times on Wednesday that 8,871 Russians had applied for refugee status here between January 2022 and this May. Given that only 45 Russians sought…
Seoul to strengthen pedestrian guardrails following deadly car crash
The Seoul city government said Wednesday it will significantly beef up the strength of pedestrian guardrails and take other safety measures after a deadly car crash that left nine people dead earlier this week. On Monday night, a sedan driven by a 68-year-old darted in the wrong direction for some 200 meters on a one-way…
Main opposition’s attempt to impeach prosecutors draws backlash
The main opposition Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) is attempting to impeach four prosecutors who have been investigating major political scandals with alleged links to Rep. Lee Jae-myung, its former chairman. This move is drawing a backlash from ruling party lawmakers and prosecutors, who claim that the DPK is exploiting its majority to protect its…
What’s delaying establishment of Korea’s immigration agency?
The planned launch of an immigration agency, a campaign pledge by President Yoon Suk Yeol, appears to have stalled, as the government shifts focus to establishing a population ministry that would also be tasked with handling immigration policies. Critics argue that over two years into Yoon’s presidency, the government still lacks a cohesive approach to…
Coupang’s subcontractors caught employing over 40,000 uninsured workers
Over 40,000 workers at 90 delivery subcontractors of Coupang have not been provided with employment insurance and industrial accident insurance, which are considered major social security nets offered to laborers, according to the Korea Workers’ Compensation and Welfare Service (K-COMWEL), Wednesday. K-COMWEL, which is under the direct control of the Ministry of Employment and Labor,…
Light & Wonder CFO Connie James is making a fresh start to the pasture
Light & Wonder said the versatile Connie James, EVP, CFO, Finance and Corporate Secretary, is stepping down from her role and leaving the company as of August 25. The reason why James left was because he wanted to try a new job role outside of the game industry. Commenting on her departure, James said: “Working…
Wynn Resorts Employees Donated Over $800K In 2022
A new ESG report from Wynn Resorts highlights ongoing projects such as growing diversity and inclusion programs, neighborhood philanthropy efforts, and new guidelines for renewable energy. Craig Billings, CEO of Wynn Resorts, said. “There are a lot of achievements outlined in this year’s ESG report, but what I’m most proud of is the significant impact…
Jeonbuk-Ulsan ACL Quarterfinals 1st Leg 1-1 Draw
Jeonbuk-Ulsan ACL Quarterfinals 1st Leg 1-1 Draw… General Song Min-gyu and General Lee Myung-jae Jeonbuk-Ulsan, ‘semi-finalists’ in the second round of the quarterfinals on the 12th The Jeonbuk Hyundai drew with Ulsan HD in the first leg of the quarterfinals of the Asian Football Confederation (AFC) Champions League (ACL), held in the ‘Hyundai Family Derby’,…
Lotte Coach Joo Hyung-Kwang, Pitching Staff Is Better Than In 2019
Lotte Coach Joo Hyung-kwang: “The Current Pitching Staff is Definitely Better than in 2019” “Young pitchers who have confirmed their potential in the camp, have confirmed their ability against batters in exhibition games” Regarding Na Kyun-an, who has been involved in a controversy over his private life, “I hope he pitches without problems.” Pitching coach…