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[Weather] Rain all over the country tomorrow

2025/08/12 19:43

It has rained in the southern parts of the country today due to a slow-moving front located in the southern sea. In Yeosu, there was more than 45 millimeters of heavy rain per hour. Heavy rain warnings have been issued in the mountainous areas of Jeju island and heavy rain advisories are also in place for some parts of the south coast. Tomorrow, this rain will spread across the country. In particular, it is expected to rain as much as 150 millimeters in northern Gyeonggi-do Province and Incheon, and up to 120 millimeters in Seoul. Please be prepared to avoid damage from rain. The morning will start warm at 25 degrees Celsius in Seoul and Gwangju, Jeju at 27 degrees. Highs will move up to 27 degrees in Seoul and Chuncheon, Gwangju and Daegu will reach 32 degrees. It will get hotter in the second half of the week when the rain stops. That's all for Korea. Here are the weather conditions around the world.

World News: Trump deploys National Guard to Washington, D.C. and pledges crime crackdown

2025/08/12 19:42

This is the World Now, bringing you the latest stories from around the globe. In the United States, President Donald Trump has declared a "public safety emergency" in Washington, D.C., placing the city's police under direct federal control. At a White House press conference on Monday, President Trump also announced the deployment of 800 National Guard troops. Trump stated the move was to "re-establish law, order, and public safety" in the capital. He referenced the emergency powers granted by the D.C. Home Rule Act, which allow him to federalize the Metropolitan Police Department, bypassing elected city leaders. Attorney General Pam Bondi was appointed to oversee the federalized police force. National Guard troops are expected to arrive by the end of the week, with between 100 and 200 deployed at any given time to assist the police. D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser described the President's actions as "unsettling and unprecedented," asserting that the city is not experiencing a crime surge and that violent crime is at a 30-year low. The United Nations has strongly condemned a targeted Israeli airstrike that killed five Al Jazeera journalists in Gaza on Sunday, calling it a serious breach of international law. UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres, condemned the killing and demanded an "independent and impartial" investigation into the incident, according to his spokesperson on Monday. Al Jazeera labeled the attack a "blatant and premeditated assault on press freedom," asserting that it aimed to silence those documenting the impending occupation of Gaza. The U.S.-based Committee to Protect Journalists urged accountability and denounced Israel's repeated claims of Hamas affiliation as justification for targeting journalists. According to reports, at least 242 journalists have been killed in Gaza since the war began. Australia's Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on Monday that Australia will formally recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming UN General Assembly in September, aligning with similar commitments from France, the UK, and Canada. The decision is conditional on key assurances from the Palestinian Authority, including excluding Hamas from any governing role, demilitarizing Gaza, and holding democratic elections. Meanwhile, New Zealand's Foreign Minister said his country was also considering recognizing Palestinian statehood and would make a formal decision in September. Finally, in China, a robot band comprised of five autonomous humanoid robot musicians will debut at the opening ceremony of the World Humanoid Robot Games in Beijing on Thursday. The ensemble, engineered by Hefei Panshi Technology, will include a keyboardist, lead guitarist, drummer, bassist, and rhythm guitarist, and will use a shared computing system that processes musical scores in real-time to coordinate movements. Engineers have upgraded pneumatic joints with faster motor-driven ones to handle quicker rhythms during their performance, which will feature traditional folk songs. Choi Chi-hee, Arirang News.

HUNTR/X’s “Golden” from KPop Demon Hunters tops Billboard Hot 10

2025/08/12 19:41

On the entertainment front. KPOP Demon Hunters continues to make Billboard headlines and this week its song "Golden" topped the publication's Hot 100. Byeon Ye-young covers this feat and its broader implications. The "KPop Demon Hunters" sensation shows no signs of slowing down, this time topping the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Praised for its high-quality animation, visually striking characters, and clever use of Korean traditional folklore, the Netflix original animation's soundtrack "Golden" climbed up a spot to reach number 1 for the first time. Billboard announced the feat on Monday, local time, noting that "Golden" is the ninth song linked to Korean pop to top the Hot 100, and the first to do so with female lead vocalists. "This is the first time a girl group has topped the Billboard Hot 100 since Destiny's Child. And in K-pop history, it's also the first time virtual idols, or an animated act based on K-pop, have reached number 1 on the chart." Sung by the virtual girl group "Huntr/x" in the movie, the vocalists behind the song are Korean-American artists EJAE, Rei Ami, and Audrey Nuna. Of all the tracks in KPop Demon Hunters, "Golden" has stood out for its soaring high notes in the latter part of the song, a section that has even become a benchmark for proving one's vocal skills and sparked the "Golden Challenge" among K-pop stars. Big K-pop names like Solar of Mamamoo, Lily of NMIXX, and Ailee have all joined in. "K-pop is not just about listening to and enjoying the music; it's about enjoying it together. That's one of K-pop's charms. Participating, singing along, even creating content, all of that has helped bring the songs from KPop Demon Hunters closer to the public." Earlier this month, "Golden" also topped the UK's Official Singles Top 100 chart, one of the two biggest music charts in the world alongside Billboard's Hot 100, making it a rare track to conquer both the UK and U.S. pop markets. Byeon Ye-young, Arirang News.

Trump says he'll pursue Russia-Ukraine summit ahead of Putin talks

2025/08/12 19:40

Staying with comments by Mr. Trump but this time regarding Russian aggression against Ukraine. He has reaffirmed efforts to ensure a trilateral summit including his Ukrainian and Russian counterparts. Lee Seung-jae has more. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he would be holding a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska. Trump also raised the possibility of a trilateral summit involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his one-on-one talks with Putin. However, he said while he would be available if needed, he'd prefer a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy. While leaving open the possibility of a trilateral summit, President Trump stated that he would first hear Putin's thoughts and, potentially, share the details of the meeting with President Zelenskyy, the EU, and NATO leaders. "I'm gonna meet with President Putin and we're going to see what he has in mind. And if it's a fair deal, I'll reveal it to the European Union leaders and to the NATO leaders, and also to President Zelensky. I think out of respect, I will call him first and then I'll call them after." Meanwhile, during a press conference at the White House on Monday, Trump said he'll try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Putin on Friday. Trump stressed that Russia has occupied a "big portion of Ukraine." The U.S. leader raised the possibility that both Russia and Ukraine would need to make some territorial concessions in order to work out a peace deal, saying that there could be "some swapping, changes in land." However, Zelenskyy on Saturday shot down any chance of Ukraine giving up territory captured by Russia in the ongoing war. In a video posted on X, Zelenskyy said that "Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier," adding that his country will not "reward Russia for what it has perpetrated." Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.

Trump delays China tariffs, declares gold tariff-free

2025/08/12 19:39

The tariff truce between the U.S. and China will stay in place until early November amid speculation that their two leaders may hold talks on the sidelines of the APEC meeting here in South Korea this coming autumn. Lee Soo-jin has the latest. U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Monday extending the U.S.–China tariff truce by 90 days. The move finalizes the outcome of last month's high-level trade talks in Sweden. As a result, U.S. tariffs on China, cut to 30 percent in May, and China's tariffs on the U.S., lowered to 10 percent, will remain in place until early November. "We'll see what happens. China's been, we've been dealing very nicely with China. The relationship is very good with President Xi and myself." Analysts say any breakthrough is likely to come only after a face-to-face meeting between President Trump and China's President Xi Jinping , possibly on the sidelines of the APEC meeting in Gyeongju, South Korea, this October. Trump said in an August 5th phone interview with CNBC that Xi had asked for a meeting and that they would "most likely meet before the end of the year" if a deal is reached. In a separate announcement, Trump said gold imports will be tariff-free. On Truth Social, the President wrote, "Gold will not be Tariffed!" The post came after reports that U.S. Customs planned to apply tariffs to one-kilogram gold bars , news that sent prices to record highs last week. Following Trump's statement, gold futures fell more than two percent, calming earlier market jitters. Lee Soo-jin, Arirang News.

Over 50% of small business owners think consumption coupon boosted sales

2025/08/12 19:38

A recent poll shows over 50 percent of small business owners have noted increased sales following the launch of the so-called consumption coupons. The survey involved over two thousand merchants and was conducted over a three-day period late last week by "Korea Federation of Micro Enterprise" and "Korea Merchant Association". Findings reveal that about 56 percent of the respondents posted sales growth with 51 percent saying their sales rose between 10 to 30 percent. More than 70 percent supported similar consumption initiatives suggesting that coupons be limited for use in traditional markets and that their value be raised.

Hearing concludes on arrest request for former first lady Kim Keon Hee on corruption allegations

2025/08/12 19:38

A Seoul court held a hearing today on the arrest request against former first lady Kim Keon Hee. Kim faces charges of stock manipulation, interference in party nominations, and influence-peddling. Prosecutors say there is a high risk of evidence tampering if she is not arrested. After the four-hour hearing at the Seoul Central District Court, Kim was moved to Seoul Southern Detention Center to await the court's decision. A decision could come as early as tonight, and if granted, it would mark the first time in the country's history that a former president and first lady are detained simultaneously.

Ruling DP launches special committee on judiciary reform, focuses on Supreme Court expansion

2025/08/12 19:38

On the local front ALSO on this Tuesday. The ruling Democratic Party has launched a special committee on judiciary reform. The committee will review the proposals the party has presented thus far and seek to chart a clear path for the changes ahead. Among the key proposals is a bill to expand the number of Supreme Court justices. And to this end DP leader Jung Chung-rae urged members to work with the mission of completing this reform before the Chuseok holiday in early October.

[THE INTERVIEW] Victor Cha on what’s at stake if Trump meets Kim

2025/08/12 19:37

In our interview segment today we share with you the second part of our online exchange with the Korea Chair of the U.S. think tank CSIS during which he weighed in on prospects of a summit between the U.S. and North Korea on the margins of the APEC meeting here in South Korea later this year. Kim Jung-sil reports. Victor Cha, Korea chair at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, says Washington's official stance remains unchanged: the end goal is still the denuclearization of North Korea. But he warns that's no short-term prospect. "Stated U.S. policy is that the end game is denuclearization, right? That's our stated U.S. policy. But that's really a long-term goal. I mean given how much North Korea's nuclear program has developed. So the question then becomes, in the interim, what would the United States be seeking?" In that interim, Dr. Cha says Washington could pursue other priorities and perhaps a diplomatic opening. He's suggested that if the U.S. President attends October's APEC meeting in Gyeongju, the trip might also take him to Panmunjom, and possibly to talks with North Korean leader Kim Jong-un. "If that (the summit) happened, I just wanted to ask you the real end game for both sides this time?" "Certainly, I think some form of freeze on the program, some of the initial steps towards denuclearization, would be important. But at the same time, there are other things that I think the United States is concerned about when it comes to North Korea. And one of them, of course, is their deep military relationship with Russia." He says that relationship now factors directly into Trump's top foreign policy priority. "This is clearly a priority of the Trump administration to end the war in Europe, and North Korea now plays a role in that. So one wonders whether that will become a high priority issue if President Trump meets the leader of North Korea." But Pyongyang has set its own terms for any meeting. In a recent statement, Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korea's leader, rejected any challenge to the regime's "nuclear weapons status". "She made very clear that any meeting between the two leaders will be as a de facto recognized nuclear weapons state. That's a condition they've laid out for meeting, and it's one theTrump administration has to determine whether they're willing to meet that condition or not." Dr. Cha says a Trump–Kim meeting could sideline denuclearization issues for others, such as Pyongyang's military ties with Moscow, or stopping North Korea from helping rebuild Iran's nuclear program. "But as we've seen with this president, like in the end he makes the decision, and as far as we know he won't make that decision till he walks into the room with Kim." For now, all eyes are on what Trump decides when, and if, he meets Kim. Kim Jung-sil, Arirang News.

"I'm abandoning my mom" paves way for more Korea-Vietnam cultural cooperation

2025/08/12 19:36

Meanwhile cooperation between South Korea and Vietnam also includes that in the field of film production and broader entertainment. Our culture correspondent Park Kun-woo files this report. "I'm abandoning my mom." This recent popular movie in Vietnam surpassed the break-even point in the country just three days after its release. What's notable is that it's a Korea-Vietnam co-production, starring popular actors from both countries. More such collaborations are expected as the culture ministers of Korea and Vietnam met in Seoul to explore ways for sustainable growth in the culture industry. "Since establishing a comprehensive strategic partnership in 2023, we've strengthened cooperation in various sectors. With our ties closer than ever, it's time to take cultural exchange and cooperation to the next level. We see the culture industry's potential and ripple effects as a key driver of future economic growth." Vietnam has also signaled its commitment to cultural cooperation, following its recently unveiled national strategy to build a culture industry centered on digital transformation. "Korea is a culturally advanced country whose new technologies add significant value to its cultural industries. We hope to learn from Korea's expertise to further develop our industries as we share cultural common ground." Positive messages from both sides led to MOUs being signed between companies from both countries on Monday, covering joint film and game projects. "Korean content is very popular in Vietnam, from music to drama series and movies. I'm very happy that this year the collaboration is extending to another level co-producing a Vietnam-Korean movie with an original story. We will be filming in March next year and releasing it at the end of 2026." And more Korean companies are diversifying their content creation with their Vietnamese counterparts. "We're exploring collaborations such as remaking films with our IP and co-producing Vietnamese dramas, or casting Vietnamese actors in our dramas. While there may be cultural sensitivities or differing social norms, these can be addressed from the early planning stages." Korea's culture ministry also announced plans, including financing and tax incentives, in the cultural field on Monday with the aim for the industry to generate 300 trillion won in revenue by 2030. With more of these efforts paving the way for broader collaboration between the two countries, more cultural content is expected down the road. Park Kun-woo, Arirang News.

S. Korea's first couple hosts Vietnam's top leader, spouse at Cheong Wa Dae

2025/08/12 19:35

President Lee Jae Myung and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung invited Vietnamese Party General Secretary To Lam and his spouse Ngo Phuong Ly to the Sangchunjae reception hall at Cheong Wa Dae on this Tuesday. According to the top office they were treated to music performances featuring traditional instruments of their two countries. Also over tea and a stroll in Nokjiwon garden the two leaders reportedly reaffirmed their commitment to advancing bilateral cooperation. The Presidential Office also made note of the fact that this reception was the first formal event at Sangchunjae under the Lee Jae Myung administration in honor of a state guest.

Gov't, biz officials from Seoul and Hanoi meet to enhance economic ties

2025/08/12 19:34

Also on the local front. A forum to boost economic ventures between South Korea and Vietnam took place here in Seoul earlier on this Tuesday. Our correspondent Moon Ji-young has details. To mark the first visit in 11 years by Vietnam's top party leader, the Korea Chamber of Commerce and Industry hosted a business forum on Tuesday, aiming to bolster economic cooperation between the two nations. The forum was attended by Vietnam's Party General Secretary To Lam, 5-hundred officials from both governments and the business community, and South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok. "Since establishing diplomatic ties in 1992, Korea and Vietnam have mutually become among each other's top-three trading partners. Korea is also Vietnam's largest investor, with nearly 10,000 companies operating there, making them essential economic partners across diverse sectors like textiles, electronics, chemicals, and shipbuilding." Prime Minister Kim further emphasized expanding cooperation beyond manufacturing into new industrial sectors such as high-tech, culture, and digital, and also underscored comprehensive supply chain collaboration, particularly in energy. Vietnam's finance minister highlighted mutually beneficial cooperation. "The Vietnamese government welcomes Korean businesses to jointly enter Vietnam and third markets, and we are prepared for mutually beneficial cooperation. We will particularly work closely with Korea in new energy, semiconductors, AI, and the e-digital economy, and we will spare no support for large-scale cooperation projects." The forum notably spurred significant collaboration, culminating in the signing of 52 Memoranda of Understanding across diverse sectors such as industrial cooperation, energy, and food and tourism. Specifically, 47 Korean companies and organizations, along with 37 Vietnamese counterparts, committed to strengthening cooperation in a wide array of fields, from energy, shipbuilding, and aviation to cutting-edge areas like AI, advanced materials, and drones. Moon Ji-young. Arirang News.

President Lee calls fatal industrial accidents "societal murder"

2025/08/12 19:33

President Lee Jae Myung has called yet again for tangible efforts to ensure workplace safety in response to a number of tragic industrial accidents this year. Remarks to this end were shared at a Cabinet meeting on this Tuesday during which he stressed the need to move away from what he described as a "regressive republic of industrial accidents." Do take a listen. "When preventable accidents are left unprevented, especially when cutting costs to save money takes someone's life, that, as I've said before, is the same as murder by willful negligence, a form of societal murder." Earlier on Saturday the president had ordered the Labor Ministry to share potential strategies against such accidents at today's meeting.

PRES. LEE TO MEET WITH TRUMP AUG. 25 AT WHITE HOUSE

2025/08/12 18:34

Welcome to Press Perspective for this Tuesday August 12th here in South Korea. I'm Min Sunhee. Following his hosting of the Vietnamese leader here in Seoul this week President Lee Jae Myung is poised to depart for the U.S. for talks with his American counterpart Donald Trump AMID speculation about a possible summit with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba EITHER before or after the much anticipated meeting at the White House. For more I have freelance journalist Raphael Rashid here in the studio. Raphael welcome. I also have Professor Choi Hyun Jin at Kyung Hee University. Professor Choi it's good to have you with us. Raphael, President Lee Jae Myung will sit down with his U.S. counterpart Donald Trump on August 25th at the White House. This was announced by the top office here. What else has been shared about the agenda ahead? Raphael, there is also talk about President Lee Jae Myung and Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba meeting within this month, either before or after the summit between President Lee and his American counterpart. What do we know as of now? Professor Choi, what would be the diplomatic implications of a summit visit to Japan by the South Korean leader PRIOR to a similar trip to the U.S., IF the scheduling does indeed turn out this way? Raphael, the Washington Post this past weekend published an extensive report that touched upon Mr. Trump's use of tariffs to promote America's security interests, and it appears his demands on South Korea are forthcoming. Do tell us more. And against this backdrop, Professor Choi, what are your prospects with regard to talks on defense cost-sharing between South Korea and the U.S.? Raphael, a new U.S. National Defense Strategy is expected to be disclosed as early as this month. First, for the sake of our viewers who may not be familiar with this document, do tell us what is it, and the potential impact of the new strategy on the ROK-U.S. alliance keeping in mind Trump's calls for increased burden-sharing with allies and attempts to deter China. Professor Choi, how should South Korea seek to advance its alliance with the U.S. while maintaining a practical diplomatic approach to ties with China and North Korea? Meanwhile, Raphael, Seoul has delayed a decision on Google's request for permission to export map data. Again, do give us some context and the respective stances of the two sides. Professor Choi, do the roadblocks faced by Google Maps in South Korea look to affect the course of trade and defense talks between Seoul and Washington? All right.

[K-Enter] "Golden" from Kpop Demon Hunters tops Billboard 100"Golden" from Kpop Demon Hunters tops Billboard 100

2025/08/12 15:38

We are starting off with news on the original soundtrack from "Kpop Demon Hunters." "Golden" from the Netflix animated film "Kpop Demon Hunters" has finally topped the Billboard 100 after climbing up, up, up from second place from last week. It is the first K-pop song performed entirely by female vocalists to reach No. 1, and it is also the first to top both the Billboard Hot 100 and the Billboard UK Official Singles Chart. "Golden" is a song by Huntr/x, a fictional K-pop girl group featured in "Kpop Demon Hunters". It was written and performed by EJAE , a former SM Entertainment trainee and the singing voice for the character Rumi; Audrey Nuna, the singing voice behind the character Mira; and Rei Ami, the singing voice for Zoey. What an achievement for the women behind the scenes of this major movie. Now, going from one hunter to another? SHINee member Key has dropped his third studio album "Hunter", marking his first full-length release since "Gasoline" in 2022. The album takes on a unique "urban legend" concept, with Key portraying what it might be like to face an "alternate self" through its tracks. It features 10 songs, including the title track "Hunter," "Trap," "Strange," and "Lavender Love." Notably, linking our first two stories together Soa, animators of "Kpop Demon Hunters" recently mentioned SHINee as one of the K-pop artists they referenced for the project and now, coincidentally sharing the title "Hunter" with Key's latest album and lead single. According to Key, it wasn't intentional as he didn't even know the movie was coming out until he had already started on his project. Key will also embark on a solo tour starting in September in Seoul and moving to Taipei and Tokyo, so check out his social media for the dates and details. Even though it's a coincidence that the movie and album sound similar, it might even be "key" to receiving more attention. Finally, some very spooky visitors came to Korea, who were they? Yes, to mark the launch of Season 2 of the Netflix series "Wednesday", director Tim Burton and the cast members including the star of the show Jenna Ortega made promotional appearances on Sunday and Monday night in Seoul. You may know the name "Tim Burton", renowned for iconic films like "Beetlejuice", "Edward Scissorhands", and "Batman", just some of the biggest dark comedies and films in history. Well, Burton in 2022 took on the iconic dark comedy family "The Addams Family" specifically the character "Wednesday" to create the very popular Netflix TV series. Season 1 became Netflix's most-watched English-language show of all time, and the first part of the hotly anticipated Season 2 was released on August 6. Part 2 of Wednesday Season 2 is set to be released on the 3rd of September. Thanks for the news Walter, stick around. Now let's move onto our AI anchor Ari for more on the culture front. Ari, take it away!

K-wave AI News

2025/08/12 15:36

Hello and welcome to your AI guide to the latest cultural updates from Korea. Here's our top story. Korea and Vietnam held a cultural dialogue in Seoul on Monday to explore strategies to strengthen bilateral exchanges. Culture Minister Chae Hwi-young met with Vietnam's visiting Foreign and Culture Ministers, vowing to bolster cultural ties with the Southeast Asian nation. Calling Vietnam Korea's 'comprehensive strategic partner,' Chae emphasized that now is the time to elevate cultural exchange and cooperation between the two countries to the next level. The meeting came as part of the ongoing state visit by Vietnam's leader, To Lam. The hit Korean original musical "Maybe Happy Ending" is set to return this fall for a special tenth anniversary run. The musical has captivated audiences worldwide, sweeping major Broadway honors including the Drama League, Outer Critics Circle, and Drama Desk Awards, and making history with six wins at the prestigious Tony Awards. Set in Seoul in the late 21st century, the musical tells the story of two retired helper robots who discover love, the most human of emotions. The tenth anniversary production opens on October 30 and runs through January 25, next year, at Doosan Art Center in central Seoul. The 2025 Gangneung Cultural Heritage Night Tour will be held from this Thursday to Saturday across the Gangneung Daedohobu Government Office, Seobu Market, and the Myeongju-dong area. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, the tour will feature an expanded lineup of immersive programs and locally themed content, offering a richer nighttime cultural experience. The event will showcase 42 programs under eight themes, including nightscapes, storytelling, and heritage walks. Highlights include a grand parade, 'hanbok' fashion show, drone light show, and various performances of Korea's intangible cultural heritage. That's all from me. Stay tuned to the Kulture Wave.

[K-wave] Art galleries, museums become popular during summer vacation season

2025/08/12 15:35

무더위엔 '문화 피서', 미술관•박물관 인기 Art galleries and museums are getting popular during the summer vacation season as they offer special experiences for the mind as well as a perfect retreat from the heat. If you are on vacation or if you're planning one to Jeju Island, you might want to put some special exhibitions on your itinerary. Cha Yun-kyung takes us around. "Dreams of a Butterfly on Jeju," a special exhibition on Seok Joo-myung in celebration of the 80th Anniversary of Korea’s Liberation from Japan, is currently being held by Jeju National Museum. Seok was a lepidopterist who made significant contributions to the taxonomy of around 250 butterfly species in Korea. At the exhibition, visitors can find paintings of butterflies by Nam Gye-u, a painter of the Joseon Dynasty whose works were praised by Seok. There is also Seok's legacy reflecting the nature and life on Jeju Island, such as his research notes on his drawings. The exhibition will be held until October 19th at the Special Exhibition Gallery of Jeju National Museum. "It is too hot outside. So, we came into the exhibition hall. There are some species that we never knew before. It is great content to show our children." Meanwhile, an exhibition of artwork by Marc Chagall is also being held at Jeju Museum of Art. His engraved print series, "Daphnis and Chloe," is being shown in Korea for the first time. Visitors can spend a lot of time at the gallery perusing the wonderful colors and storytelling behind his work. The exhibition will also be held until October 19th. "It feels so great when we get into the museum and artworks also purify our minds." Spending a summer vacation at art galleries and museums is becoming a trend since people can get some rest while enjoying artistic culture. Cha Yun-kyung, Arirang News.

[Hallyu People] A singing K League football star? Meet Suwon FC striker and singer Pablo Sabbag

2025/08/12 15:34

Do you have a "bukae"? In recent years, it’s become a trend to have an "alternate character" or "side character" (if you'd directly translate the Korean word) especially in the entertainment industry. So that’s comedians becoming singers, actors becoming chefs, or athletes becoming entertainers. Today, we invite a football player into the studio, whose "bukae" is a singer. It’s Pablo David Sabbag Daccarett or well-known as Pablo Sabbag, from the K League's Suwon FC. Welcome Pablo/Mr. Sabbag! 1) Thank you for taking your time out of your busy schedule, right in the middle of the K League season. Please, say hello to our viewers out there and tell us what you have been up to lately. 2) You were born in Colombia, and started your football career there, but also play for the Syria national team, (as you are of Syrian descent) and now you’re in Korea! Tell as bit about your football journey and how your career brought you to Korea. Also, are you happy with your life and work in Korea right now? 3) Okay, now let’s shift gears from your main job to your “bukae”, or alternate character as a singer. You recently released a song titled “SEOUL”, inspired by K-pop music ? Please tell us about it. 3-1) Could you teach us the main part of the chorus a little bit? 4) The song evolves around Seoul and the music video was taken in places of the city. Was there any memorable episode you want to share while making the song and the music video? 5) Apart from “SEOUL” you also released a number of other songs. How did it all start? And how does it feel when you hear your own songs being played in the football stadium at times? 6) You are from Colombia and of Syrian descent as far as I know. How much is K-pop known in those countries? 7) Do you have a role model in the world of K-pop or a favorite K-pop singer or group? 8) Finally, what are your goals as professional footballer and your goals as singer? A) Some fans say why did you sing about Seoul not Suwon? Could we anticipate a Suwon song too? B) What was your childhood dream? When did your interest for football and singing begin? C) Are there any other fields of interest that you would love to try out? D) Any final words to your fans? Thank you very much for sharing your story with us Pablo and we wish you a successful and happy career in Korea. Thank you Walter, we'll see you back soon. Thank YOU for spending the past half an hour with us on "the Kulture Wave", for your daily dose of K-culture issues.

[NEWs GEN] Going Solo: How young people are doing everything alone

2025/08/12 14:33

Going Solo: How young people are doing everything alone “나 혼자 산다”... 혼밥, 혼취미까지 확산하는 ‘혼라이프’ 트렌드

Trump says he'll pursue Russia-Ukraine summit ahead of Putin talks

2025/08/12 11:41

We begin in the United States, where President Donald Trump has said he'll hold talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin this week in Alaska. The U.S. leader also said that following the talks, he would pursue a trilateral summit with his Ukrainian counterpart Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Lee Seung-jae reports. U.S. President Donald Trump confirmed on Monday that he would be holding a face-to-face meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday in Alaska. Trump also raised the possibility of a trilateral summit involving Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after his one-on-one talks with Putin. However, he said while he would be available if needed, he'd prefer a bilateral meeting between Putin and Zelenskyy. While leaving open the possibility of a trilateral summit, President Trump stated that he would first hear Putin's thoughts and, potentially, share the details of the meeting with President Zelenskyy, the EU, and NATO leaders. "I'm gonna meet with President Putin and we're going to see what he has in mind. And if it's a fair deal, I'll reveal it to the European Union leaders and to the NATO leaders, and also to President Zelensky. I think out of respect, I will call him first and then I'll call them after." Meanwhile, during a press conference at the White House on Monday, Trump said he'll try to get some territory back for Ukraine during his meeting with Putin on Friday. Trump stressed that Russia has occupied a "big portion of Ukraine." The U.S. leader raised the possibility that both Russia and Ukraine would need to make some territorial concessions in order to work out a peace deal, saying that there could be "some swapping, changes in land." However, Zelenskyy on Saturday shot down any chance of Ukraine giving up territory captured by Russia in the ongoing war. In a video posted on X, Zelenskyy said that "Ukrainians will not gift their land to the occupier," adding that his country will not "reward Russia for what it has perpetrated." Lee Seung-jae, Arirang News.