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People vote at a gateball park in Jangseong County in South Jeolla on June 3, 2026. [YONHAP]

Exit polls put Lee Jae Myung's DP in commanding lead in local elections — as it happened

Stay with us here for live coverage of the 2026 local elections, the first real litmus test of the Lee administration. Up for election today are the mayors and governors of 16 metropolitan cities and provinces, as well as smaller administrative roles

2026.6.3

Super Junior's Yesung poses for the camera prior to the recording of ″Knowing Bros″ (2015-) in Gyeonggi on July 3, 2025. [NEWS1]

Super Junior's Yesung to release second full-length Japanese album in May

Super Junior's Yesung will release his second full-length Japanese album on May 27, celebrating the 10th anniversary of the singer's solo debut.

2026.4.22

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BTS in front of Gwanghwamun for its comeback stage [BIGHIT MUSIC/NETFLIX]

BTS returns in style at Seoul comeback show — as it happened

The wait is finally over. BTS return after a three-year hiatus this evening with a huge free comeback performance in central Seoul's historic Gwanghwamun Square. Join us here for live updates all day as we count down to "Arirang".

2026.3.21

Kim Keon Hee exits the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul after completing a hearing session for her arrest warrant on Aug. 12, 2025. [JOINT PRESS CORPS]

Former first lady Kim Keon Hee sentenced to 1 year and 8 months in corruption trial — as it happened

A Seoul court is scheduled to hold a sentencing hearing for former first lady Kim Keon Hee in a corruption and bribery case at 2:10 p.m. Stay with us here for live updates.

2026.1.28

Min Hee-jin, former CEO of girl group NewJeans' agency ADOR, appears at the Seoul Central District Court in Seocho District, southern Seoul, on Sept. 11, 2025. [NEWS1]

Min Hee-jin's team denies plot to 'poach' NewJeans, stock manipulation involvement — as it happened

The attorney representing Min Hee-jin, the former ADOR CEO and one-time NewJeans mentor, has called a press conference at 1 p.m. Lawyers have neither confirmed nor denied that Min herself will be present. Stay with us here for live updates.

2026.1.28

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol speaks during a trial hearing on insurrection charges at the Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on Dec. 29, 2025. [YONHAP]

Yoon Suk Yeol gets five years on abuse of power, obstruction charges — as it happened

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol will be sentenced today in the first of eight cases stemming from his imposition of martial law. Today’s ruling is on charges he obstructed investigators attempting to arrest him. Stay with us here for live updates.

2026.1.16

Danielle, former member of NewJeans, greets fans on YouTube and Instagram livestream. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Former NewJeans' member Danielle speaks out — as it happened

At 7 p.m., former NewJeans member Danielle will go live on Instagram for the first time since she was dropped from the group at the end of last year. Join us here for live updates.

2026.1.12

Former NewJeans member Danielle, center, appears at Seoul Central District Court in southern Seoul on Aug. 14, 2025. [NEWS1]

Ex-NewJeans member Danielle expected to address fans in livestream

Danielle, formerly a member of girl group NewJeans, is expected to address fans about her recent removal from the group and share updates on her current situation through a live social media broadcast on a new Instagram account.

2026.1.12

Stray Kids receives the Album of the Year award at the 40th Golden Disc Awards held in Taipei on Jan. 10. [SCREEN CAPTURE]

Stray Kids, G-Dragon and Jennie triumph at 40th Golden Disc Awards — as it happened

Korea's longest-running annual K-pop awards show returns this evening at the Taipei Dome in Taiwan with a star-studded lineup featuring Jennie, Stray Kids, IVE, Enhyphen and Le Sserafim. Join us here for live updates from 4 p.m.

2026.1.10

G-Dragon performs during the 17th Melon Music Awards held at Gocheok Sky Dome in western Seoul on Dec. 20. [MELON]

G-Dragon sweeps 17th Melon Music Awards; Jennie wins Record of the Year — as it happened

The Melon Music Awards takes place this evening with a star-studded lineup including Jennie, G-Dragon, Zico and EXO. The red carpet begins at 4 p.m. and the main ceremony kicks off at 5 p.m. Join us here for live updates from 3 p.m.

2025.12.20