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“Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards

NEW YORK / SEOUL — The Broadway transfer of “Maybe Happy Ending,” a bittersweet love story about two obsolete helper-robots in suburban Seoul, clinched six Tony Awards on Sunday night, including Best Musical, Best Original Score, Best Book, Best Direction … Continue reading “Maybe Happy Ending” Sweeps Six Tony Awards

Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President

SEOUL— Lee Jae-myung was officially inaugurated as South Korea’s president on Wednesday, following a decisive victory in the June 3 snap election. His ascent to the presidency comes after the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk Yeol, who attempted to … Continue reading Lee Jae-myung Sworn In as South Korea’s President

SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled

GERA – A high-profile industrial project in the East German state of Thuringia has failed: South Korean investor SungEel has unexpectedly withdrawn from the region, halting plans to build a state-of-the-art battery recycling facility in Gera. The last-minute decision marks … Continue reading SungEel: Battery Recycling Project in Germany Cancelled

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

SEOUL – In a historic development, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was arrested today, January 15, following his impeachment and a contentious declaration of martial law in December 2024. The arrest culminated after a prolonged standoff at the presidential … Continue reading South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Arrested

South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested

SEOUL – Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong Hyun was formally arrested on Wednesday on charges of rebellion and abuse of power, following his role in imposing martial law last week. The martial law decree, the first in over … Continue reading South Korea’s Ex-Defense Minister Arrested