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바워스앤윌킨스, 플래그십 스피커 ‘800 시리즈 다이아몬드 D5’ 공개

영국 하이엔드 오디오 브랜드 바워스앤윌킨스(Bowers & Wilkins)가 창립 60주년을 맞아 브랜드의 새로운 플래그십 스피커 라인업인 ‘800 시리즈 다이아몬드 D5(800 Series Diamond D5)’를 공개했다. 이번 D5 라인업은 ‘다이아몬드 돔 트위터’ 기술을 탑재한 800 시리즈의 5세대 모델이다. 바워스앤윌킨스의 창립자 존 바워스(

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Kang takes bronze in WT Rome Grand Prix

Kang Sang-hyeon, a member of Korea's men's heavyweight national team, claimed a bronze medal in the Men's +80kg division at the first event of the 2026 World Taekwondo Grand Prix Series. The competition was held at Foro Italico in Rome, Italy. On the second day of competition, Kang demonstrated why he is regarded as a leading athlete in the heavyweight division, but narrowly missed out on a place in the final. On Saturday, Kang faced Simone Alessio (Italy) in the semifinals of the Men's +80kg di

Albanians step up protests over Trump-linked property development

Thousands of people rallied Saturday in the Albanian capital and hundreds in a protected nature reserve on the country's coast to protest plans for a luxury beach resort by a company linked to the Trump family. Answering a call from environmental organizations, activists from across the country and local residents flocked at midday to the Vjosa-Narta lagoon, around 150 kilometers southwest of the capital Tirana. It was the latest in a series of protests against a project whose cost is estimated

'Anti-Ilbe Storehouse' bill drafted to enforce removal of online hate speech

A liberal lawmaker has drafted an anti-hate speech in online spaces law that would push operators of online platforms to remove posts containing derision or hate speech. The proposed legislation was prompted by public backlash over a series of perceived mockeries of citizens of the Jeolla provinces and the Korean democratic movement. Starbucks Korea came under fire for its "Tank Day" tumbler promotion on the anniversary of the Gwangju Democratic Uprising on May 18. In 1980, the military, under m

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Nvidia CEO Kicks off S. Korea Visit with Meeting with Esports Star Faker

[Culture] : Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang is visiting South Korea on Friday for a series of meetings, including with esports legend Faker. After arriving at Gimpo International Airport at around 1 p.m., Huang delivered a brief statement and answered some questions before heading to his first stop — a PC bang, or gaming ... [more...]

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'Teach You a Lesson' is ready for its Netflix debut after years of controversy

"Teach You a Lesson" had already become one of Netflix Korea's most controversial projects long before its release. Now, it's finally heading to screens. The series follows a special organization established to defend Korea's troubled education system from disruptive students, abusive parents and unethical teachers. It promises a highly cathartic blend of action and social commentary, centered on officials who intervene when conventional systems fail to protect victims. Yet the conversation surr

Ballot shortage adds to election watchdog’s woes

The country's election watchdog is defending itself against a national furor after a ballot shortage on Wednesday forced a temporary suspension of voting at some polling stations and left some voters waiting for hours. The unprecedented incident was the latest in a series of mishaps and disputes surrounding the National Election Commission, which has faced criticism over what some call poor election management. A separate incident during Wednesday’s local elections occurred when a Seoul voter wa

Lee’s X posts on Election Day urging voters draw opposition backlash

President Lee Jae Myung’s repeated appeals on Election Day for South Koreans to exercise their right to vote, delivered through a series of social media posts, triggered backlash from the opposition party on Wednesday. Lee had posted four times on X encouraging voter participation as of 3 p.m. Wednesday, as South Korea was holding local elections and by-elections for National Assembly seats. Lee pointed to the country’s excessively high housing and real estate prices as one factor behind the und

Ji Chang-wook of 'Colony' hit by tax probe

Actor Ji Chang-wook has been assessed billions of won in additional taxes following an audit by South Korea's National Tax Service, the latest in a series of high-profile tax disputes involving popular Korean entertainers, including Cha Eun-woo and Kim Seon-ho. According to local reports published Tuesday, the Seoul Regional Tax Office imposed additional taxes after allegedly identifying issues related to underreported or improperly handled taxes during a nonroutine audit conducted around March.

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서큘러스, 인텔 뉴스룸 글로벌 로보틱스 주요 사례 선정

피지컬 AI(인공지능) 및 휴머노이드 로봇 기술 기업 서큘러스(Circulus, 대표 박종건)가 인텔(Intel) 뉴스룸에 공개된 글로벌 로보틱스 기술 콘텐츠에 주요 사례로 실렸다. 해당 콘텐츠는 인텔 코어 울트라 시리즈 3(Intel Core Ultra Series 3) 기반 차세대 로보틱스 컴퓨팅 기술과 산업 변화를 다뤘다. 서큘러스는 온디바이스 AI와 휴머노이드 로봇 시스템 분야의 대표 사례 중 하나로 소개됐다. 회사는 모듈형 오픈 아키텍처 기반 운영체제를 중심으로 로보틱스 플랫폼을 개발하고 있다. 로봇이 데이터를 클라우드로 전송하지 않고 현장에서 직접 처리하는 온디바이스 AI 방식을 채택, △지연 최소화와 보안성 강화 △네트워크 의존성 감소 등을 구현한다....

A YouTube horror series took over US theaters. Now it's quietly winning over Korea.

A sheet of mono-yellow wallpaper, an empty office hallway, the hum of fluorescent lights: In a certain corner of the internet, that mundane image has been shorthand for dread for years. The concept comes from the "Backrooms," a creepypasta that originated on the message board 4chan in 2019 and became a wildly viral YouTube series by American creator Kane Parsons, who began posting the episodes as a teenager. The 20-year-old has now carried the concept to the big screen. His feature debut, from i

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BTS brings back 'Run BTS,' will officially release 'Come Over' for Festa

BTS will bring back its popular variety series "Run BTS" and officially release "Come Over" as part of its annual Festa celebration marking the group's June 13 debut anniversary, according to a schedule unveiled Monday. Festa is BTS' annual festival commemorating its debut, featuring a mix of online and offline events. This year's celebration will coincide with the group's "BTS World Tour ‘Arirang' in Busan" concerts at Busan Asiad Main Stadium on June 12 and 13. The festivities will begin on Th

What was royal poison in 'My Royal Nemesis' really made of?

In the ongoing fantasy rom-com series "My Royal Nemesis," Kang Dan-shim (Lim Ji-yeon), a royal concubine in the Joseon era, is forced to drink a bowl of poison. Blood spills from her mouth as she collapses to the floor — a scene familiar to viewers of Korean historical dramas. But in this story, death becomes a portal. Triggered by a shaman's spell, her soul awakens in present-day Seoul inside the body of Shin Seo-ri, a struggling actress who makes a living playing minor roles in period dramas.

CJ ENM, Korean Cultural Centre UK host special screening of 'The Legend of Kitchen Soldier' in London

CJ ENM said Friday that it hosted a special screening of the TV series "The Legend of Kitchen Solider" in London with the Korean Cultural Centre UK. The event held on Thursday marked the first collaboration between CJ ENM and the KCCUK. Organizers expanded the number of available seats after applications exceeded the expected capacity by more than four times. The screening was followed by a Q&A session led by Diane Min, head of Europe sales at CJ ENM. The audience asked questions about the drama

Defense minister to depart for Singapore to attend security forum

Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back was set to depart for Singapore on Friday to attend an annual security forum, where he is expected to highlight South Korea's defense policy and hold a series of bilateral meetings with counterparts of key partner nations. Ahn plans to deliver a speech to the plenary session of the Asia Security Summit, also known as the Shangri-La Dialogue, on Saturday, presenting South Korea's defense policy directions amid regional and global challenges, officials said. The forum

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The Black Label completes Series B funding round to accelerate global expansion

The Black Label, led by producer Teddy Park, announced Tuesday that it had completed its Series B funding round on May 20. Key investors in the latest round included Tencent Music Entertainment, the China-based operator of music platforms such as QQ Music and Kugou Music, and Krafton, the South Korean game publisher behind PUBG: Battlegrounds. The Series B investment totaled 120 billion won (79.8 million), giving The Black Label a post-investment valuation of 1 trillion won. Existing shareholder

'Filing for Love' cast teases final chapter ahead of two-episode finale

"Filing for Love," which follows the audit team of a major conglomerate as they uncover the hidden secrets lurking behind powerful corporate figures, had entered a fiercely competitive race against heavyweight dramas such as "Perfect Crown" and "My Royal Nemesis" when it premiered in April. Despite the tough competition, the series has continued to draw strong responses both domestically and internationally. According to global streamer platform Rakuten Viki, the drama has maintained the No. 1 s

Cha Jun-hwan to star in 'Solo Leveling on Ice'

South Korean figure skating star Cha Jun-hwan is set to take the lead in "Solo Leveling on Ice," a skating adaptation of the hit fantasy franchise "Solo Leveling." Producer Live Arena said Cha will play Sung Jin-woo, the series' protagonist, who transforms from the world's weakest hunter into its strongest after an awakening. The show, based on the globally successful web novel and webtoon, "Solo Leveling on Ice," premiered last year. The original webtoon series has drawn 14.3 billion views worl

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