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People walk through a cinema lobby as large screens display a promotional video for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey.

'The Odyssey' has Korean audiences making epic journeys at dawn to experience IMAX screenings

Christopher Nolan’s adaptation of the ancient Greek epic is driving sold-out dawn screenings, long-distance trips and scalping concerns as Korean audiences chase the biggest IMAX experience possible.

2026.8.11

Japanese influencer dies by apparent suicide while livestreaming in Seoul

A Japanese national in her 20s with more than 80,000 TikTok followers was found dead at her Seoul officetel after an apparent suicide broadcast live on social media.

2026.8.5

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Defense Ministry begins return to Yoon's old Yongsan office

After four years sharing space with the Joint Chiefs, the ministry is moving back into its former Yongsan headquarters by mid-August at a cost of 20.6 billion won ($14.1 million).

2026.7.27

Committee says some victims of 2022 Itaewon crush may have survived with faster rescue efforts

A special committee said about 10 percent of those killed in the 2022 Itaewon crowd crush may have died from causes other than suffocation, underscoring possible missed chances to save lives.

2026.7.21

An image of Taeyong's upcoming album ″WYLD″ [SM ENTERTAINMENT]

NCT's Taeyong to hold 'WYLD' album release exhibition

Taeyong of boy band NCT will hold an exhibition and listening session ahead of the release of his first solo full-length album “WYLD,” his agency SM Entertainment said Tuesday.

2026.5.5

Blackpink's Jennie purchases building in Seoul's Yongsan District for $13.8M

Jennie of girl group Blackpink purchased a building near Hannam New Town in Yongsan District, central Seoul, for 20 billion won ($13.8 million) last year, local media and real estate records confirmed Wednesday.

2026.2.11

A customer shops for health supplements in a warehouse-style pharmacy in Yongnsan, central Seoul, on Feb. 8. The pharmacy opened inside Yongsan ETLand the previous day, where it sells a wide range of products, also including pharmaceuticals, Korean beauty products and pet-related items. [NEWS1]

Packs on racks

A customer shops for health supplements in a warehouse-style pharmacy in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on Feb. 8.

2026.2.8

A train is seen near the Seobinggo Station in Yongsan District, central Seoul, on July 18, 2018. [NEWS1]

Train collides with car that fell onto tracks near Seobinggo Station

A train on the Gyeongui-Jungang Line collided with a sedan that had fallen onto the tracks from a crossing near Seobinggo Station in Yongsan District, central Seoul, forcing around 30 train passengers to evacuate.

2026.1.5

President Lee Jae Myung, center, flanked by senior aides, enters the main building of the Blue House compound in central Seoul on Dec. 29, starting his first official day of work after the relocation of the presidential office from Yongsan. [BLUE HOUSE]

President Lee returns to Blue House in 'symbol of recovery and normalization'

President Lee Jae Myung began work at the Blue House in central Seoul on Monday, officially bringing the tumultuous Yongsan era — which became synonymous with last year’s botched martial law imposition — after 1,330 days.

2025.12.29

President Lee Jae Myung, center, enters the presidential office building in Seoul's Yongsan district on Dec. 26, marking his last day at the office, in this photo provided by Lee's office. [YONHAP]

Lee works at presidential office for last time before officially returning to Blue House

President Lee Jae Myung commuted to the presidential office in Seoul's Yongsan district for the last time Friday before formally moving back to Cheong Wa Dae early next week, his office said.

2025.12.26