Beyond Seoul: Discovering Korea’s rich culture, history 

Morexette Marie B. Erram 10/28/2024

  SEOUL, South Korea — When visiting South Korea, exploring its capital Seoul often comes to the top of mind.  After all, the city has everything — from shopping, food, and sights. Not to mention the tons…

Red Boosters claim third place in EASL Final Four

Glendale G. Rosal 03/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Jung Kwan Jang Red Boosters of Korea claimed the third place honors of the East Asia Super League (EASL) Final Four after a thrilling Battle-for-Third, 78-76, against the New Taipei Kings of…

FACES OF CEBU: Sheila Cabedo, 23, Cebuana K-Pop Dancer and Enthusiast

Jessa Ngojo 12/03/2023

GINATILAN, CEBU— Have you ever felt small in a throng of people? Even though you don’t know them all, the moment they discover your innocent passion for a certain hobby, a collective gasp ensues, followed by judgment.…

Blackpink star Lisa removed from Chinese social media after cabaret show

11/03/2023

Shanghai, China—K-pop singer Lisa of megastar girl group Blackpink has been banned from China’s Weibo social media platform, sparking speculation among fans Friday that the censorship was tied to a burlesque performance she gave in Paris. Lisa, whose…

Liza Soberano ‘explores opportunities’ in Korea while Hollywood career ‘on pause’

Marinel Cruz 09/19/2023

Actress Liza Soberano, who has been Manila-based for three months now, admitted that her bid for a Hollywood career had been stalled by the ongoing actors’ strike there, especially since she is also a member of the…

Korean singer Lee Sang-eun found dead in bathroom before concert performance

Anne Pasajol 07/08/2023

Lee Sang-eun. Image: Facebook/Sylvia Sang-Eun Lee Korean soprano singer Lee Sang-eun was about to perform on stage when one of the event staff found her dead inside the bathroom of the concert venue. The staff member called…

Astro members to visit Moonbin’s wake; Fantagio says family requests privacy

Hannah Mallorca 04/20/2023

Fantagio, the music label of Astro’s Moonbin, has confirmed that his funeral will be carried out in private amid their request for privacy following the news of his death. The entertainment agency also announced in an official…

Lee Jong-suk says girlfriend IU is a ‘comforting presence’ in his life

Hannah Mallorca 02/26/2023

A month after confirming his relationship with singer-actress IU, Lee Jong-suk revealed that her “comforting presence” inspires him to become a better person. The K-drama heartthrob briefly opened up about their romance in an exclusive interview with Esquire…

Wife fined for throwing dog from 11th-floor apartment after husband asked for divorce

The Korea Herald/Asia News Network 01/10/2023

SEOUL — A woman in South Korea’s Ulsan was fined for killing her husband’s pet by throwing it from the veranda of their 11th-floor apartment after she was asked for a divorce, according to legal professionals and…

Vitor vows to stop Korean in first title defense

Glendale G. Rosal 12/07/2022

TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines — Boholano boxing prospect, John Virgel “Valiente” Vitor vows to knockout Korean Kwan Dong Lee when he defends his WBO Oriental junior lightweight title in the main event of “Kumong Bol-anon 8” on December…

Police to beef up security measures, mull signal shutdown for Fiesta Señor 2023

Wenilyn B. Sabalo 11/16/2022

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Devotees and pilgrims are expected to again crowd the Basilica Minore del Sto. Niño de Cebu with the return of face-to-face activities for the January 2023 fiesta señor celebration. In anticipation of the…

South Korea stampede: 5 things to know

Agence France Presse 10/30/2022

SEOUL — More than 150 people, mostly young costumed partygoers in their teens and 20s, were killed in a crowd surge and stampede at a Halloween event in Seoul’s popular Itaewon nightlife district. It is the worst-ever…

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