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Wong Kar-wai adapts a Chinese bestseller into a streaming series, marking his return to storytelling after a lengthy hiatus from film directing.

Lee Chan-jin emphasizes the need for financial companies to transparently disclose detailed minutes of board meetings to ensure accountability and shareholder trust.

Members of the Korean ruling party attend a court hearing to contest disciplinary action against them, arguing it infringes on their rights to express their opinions politically.

The Jeju 4·3 Memorial Committee welcomed the announcement that the Ministry of Veterans Affairs will re-evaluate the veteran status of Colonel Park Jin-kyung, who led a crackdown during the Jeju 4·3 incident.

The South Korean Ministry of Veterans Affairs has decided to completely reassess the registration of Colonel Park Jin-kyung, who is associated with allegations of harsh suppression of civilians during the Jeju April 3 incident.

Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party of Korea, expressed concerns over the recent internal factionalism based on the term 'New Lee Jae-myung', stating that it is not a desirable phenomenon.

Park Sang-jin, Chairman of Korea Development Bank, has refused a support request by MBK Partners for urgent operational funding for Homeplus, stating that they have no involvement with the company.

The family of deceased officer Lee Jae-seok has filed a lawsuit against former Coast Guard Chief Kim Yong-jin and three others for violating workplace safety laws following Lee's tragic death during a rescue operation.

Min Hee-jin, former CEO of ADOR, has proposed to HYBE that if they cease all ongoing lawsuits involving NewJeans, she would forfeit rights worth 25.6 billion KRW to help normalize group activities.

The People's Power Party of South Korea has announced the recruitment of accountant Son Jeong-hwa and nuclear engineer Jeong Jin-woo as key candidates for the upcoming local elections.

Geun Jin Beopsa was sentenced to six years in prison concerning bribery allegations linked to the Unification Church.

Police in South Korea have transferred former presidential chief of staff Jeong Jin-seok and former secretary Yoon Jae-soon to prosecutors over allegations of instructing the reset of computers at the presidential office following the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

The South Korean duo Panic, known for hits like 'Left-Handed' and 'Snail', is reuniting for a concert after 20 years, set to take place in April 2024.

Four special investigation assistants have been appointed for the second comprehensive special investigation team in South Korea to address unresolved allegations from previous major investigations.

The Seoul Southern District Court will hold a hearing on Bae Hyun-jin's request to suspend the disciplinary action that halted her party membership for one year.

The People Power Party has decided to have the Central Party's Candidate Management Committee directly manage nominations for key constituencies, amidst criticisms of consolidating party authority.

First Lady Janja received a gin bottle from Jin of BTS during her visit to South Korea, which was personally dedicated to her by the singer.

Singer Tae Jin-ah is planning to take legal action against right-wing YouTuber Jeon Han-gil for promoting his attendance at a concert without permission.

Chen Mo discusses his personal connection to the martial arts game 'Heroes of Jin Yong' and its ambitious development.

The article features Lee Jin-wook, a management consultant who has transitioned from human resources and labor management to providing consultations for small businesses in South Korea, highlighting the struggles they face amid economic challenges.

Chef Cho-cheol, who previously worked in luxury hotels and was involved in labor movements, runs a restaurant in Jin-an offering unique pork cutlet.

The Korean 4-man bobsleigh team led by pilot Kim Jin-soo ranked 8th in the first two rounds at the 2026 Winter Olympics qualifying event.

The judgment by Chief Judge Ji Gwi-yeon in the rebellion case reveals differing interpretations among various judicial panels regarding the involvement of key figures.

The WBC national team lost 3-4 in their practice game against the Samsung Lions, with promising performances from young players.

Choi Sang-mok, a former economic deputy prime minister indicted for perjury, has requested the disqualification of Judge Jin-kwan Lee, expressing concerns over the fairness of the trial regarding Han Deok-soo's case.

Education Minister Choi Kyung-jin addressed the issue of expensive school uniforms in response to President Yoon's recent comments, emphasizing the need to reassess the necessity of formal uniforms.

Lawmaker Baehyun-jin, who received a one-year suspension from the National Power party, has filed for a court injunction to halt the disciplinary action against her.

Jeong Seong-jin, Head of Brand Strategy at Sahmyook University, has donated 12 million won to celebrate the university's 120th anniversary in the names of his late parents.

Woo Jae-jun has publicly called for the cancellation of Bae Hyun-jin's disciplinary action in the ongoing internal conflict within the People's Power party, but forecasts suggest low chances of cancellation.

Gyeonggi Province has appointed film critic Oh Dong-jin as the new executive director of the DMZ International Documentary Film Festival, which will be held from September 10 to 16.

Bae Hyun-jin, a member of the People Power Party, calls for an immediate Supreme Council meeting to nullify his one-year suspension imposed by the party's Ethics Committee.

Choi Han-woo, a ruling party youth committee member, proposed that the highest committee cancel the one-year suspension of party membership for Representative Baehyun-jin imposed by the Ethics Committee.

Yoo Seung-eun, who won bronze in women's big air at the 2026 Winter Olympics, is set to compete in the slopestyle event, aiming for her second medal, while fellow athlete Jin-Jia prepares for her debut in figure skating short program.

The article profiles Jeon Seong-jin, a Korean editor who moved to Berlin to start anew, exploring the challenges and experiences of living abroad.

The central ethics committee of the People's Power Party has suspended lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin for one year, igniting internal conflicts over the nomination rights in Seoul.

The People Power Party's Ethics Committee has imposed a one-year suspension of party membership on lawmaker Bae Hyun-jin for spreading defamatory remarks about former President Yoon Seok-yeol and for other misconducts.

Kim Jin-ae emphasized the need for a careful approach to the potential demolition of the Dongdaemun Design Plaza, advocating for the benefits of new architectural technologies to be shared broadly among the public.

Foreign Minister Park Jin's visit to Camp Humphreys marks the first by a South Korean Foreign Minister in six years, emphasizing unwavering support for the US-South Korea alliance and military cooperation.

Former Commander Lee Jin-woo has arrived at the police station under suspicion of perjury related to false testimonies in the impeachment trial of former President Yoon Seok-yeol.

Min Hee-jin, head of OK Records, expressed gratitude for the court's ruling in her favor regarding put options, emphasizing her commitment to support creators and the K-pop industry.

Former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin won her lawsuit against HYBE regarding stock sale rights, significantly impacting ongoing legal conflicts with the company.

A proposal was made to revert the meeting room at the National Human Rights Commission to its original setup after concerns were raised about segregation between committee members and staff.

Former Adore CEO Min Hee-jin won a court ruling against HYBE, ordering the company to pay her and two others a total of 25.5 billion won based on a stock transaction dispute.

Kim Young-jin, a member of the Democratic Party, suggests that discussions on merging with the Justice Innovation Party should begin immediately after the upcoming local elections, stating that electing a representative after forming a unified party is a common-sense process.

The Gwangju city government reversed its decision to allow Lee Jin-suk’s lecture at Jeonil Building, a site of historical significance related to the Gwangju Democratization Movement, after discovering the organizers misrepresented the event.

Two South Korean cross-country skiers, Han Dasom and Lee Eui-jin, have been disqualified for using environmentally and health-harmful fluorinated ski wax.

A retrial in the 'Jindo Reservoir Murder' case has declared the defendant not guilty after 22 years since the event, despite previous convictions.

Two South Korean cross-country skiers were disqualified from the qualifiers of the women’s sprint classic event at the 2026 Winter Olympics after banned 'fluoro wax' was detected on their equipment.

The appointment of Seo Min-seok and Lee Jin-ryeon, linked to controversial pasts, in the Democratic Party has raised eyebrows due to their connections to political factions opposing President Yoon.

The article discusses the confrontations involving Lee Jin-gwan and Park Seong-jae, touching on judicial outcomes and political dynamics in South Korea.