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Gov't bets big on AI, chips to break low-growth cycle, compete in global tech race

The government plans to significantly ramp up investment in artificial intelligence (AI) and semiconductors to prevent structurally low growth from becoming entrenched and strengthen Korea’s position in the global race for technological dominance through its record 2027 budget of nearly 821 trillion won ($599 billion), the Ministry of Planning and Budget said Tuesday. It has designated semiconductors, physical AI and AI data centers as the three main pillars of its megaprojects to provide comprehensive support ranging from key infrastructure to technology development. President Lee Jae Myung said during a Cabinet meeting that the world is undergoing a major shift in the global industrial order as the AI revolution, energy transition and restructuring of global supply chains converge to reshape the global economy and industries. "Against the backdrop of these sweeping changes, next year’s budget should serve as a solid foundation for Korea to emerge as a global leader in cutting-edge technologies," Lee said. Lee also said Korea is at a critical juncture, facing a choice between prolon

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S. Korea's spy agency notes possible signs of US-NK dialogue

South Korea's spy agency said Tuesday a summit between the United States and North Korea may be held at any time, citing possible signs of dialogue between Pyongyang and Washington. The National Intelligence Service (NIS) made the assessment during a closed-door briefing to the National Assembly's intelligence committee, according to Rep. Youn Kun-young of the ruling Democratic Party and Rep. Yoo Yeong-ha of the main opposition People Power Party. The NIS also said North Korean leader Kim Jong-un's daughter Ju-ae appears to be in the stage of being designated as his successor, according to the lawmakers.

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BreakingJeju officer admits closing missing person cases to avoid workload

The Jeju Provincial Police said Tuesday that an officer who prematurely closed multiple missing person cases on the island admitted to closing them to avoid the extra workload of keeping cases open. The controversy erupted after it emerged that the officer had closed the missing person case of Jang Mi-ran, a 37-year-old woman missing for months, without confirming her whereabouts. Last week, police said they had removed all four officers in the chain of command at Jeju Seobu Police Station from their duties, pending an investigation. The Jeju Provincial Police said last week an autopsy on the body found at a palm farm on Jeju Island confirmed it was Jang. They said the position of the body when first discovered suggested she died by hanging, but they later said the cause of death could not be determined because of the body's decomposition. Doubts about the fairness of police investigations deepened after the officer who handled the Jang Mi-ran case was accused of closing another missing person case in a similar manner in July. The man in his 60s was found dead last month, 51 days after

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Korea to dispatch disaster relief team to Nepal to support flood recovery efforts

A Korean disaster relief team was set to leave for Nepal late Tuesday to support search, rescue and other relief efforts following the recent devastating floods, the foreign ministry said. The Korea Disaster Relief Team (KDRT), consisting of 44 personnel from the foreign ministry, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA), fire authorities and other agencies, is scheduled to depart for Nepal at midnight aboard a KC-330 Cygnus multirole tanker transport aircraft, according to the ministry. The team is expected to arrive in Nepal at 5:55 a.m. Wednesday (local time), bringing 700 pieces of equipment and five search-and-rescue dogs. The team will stay in Nepal for about 10 days, conducting search and rescue operations for victims, including the nine Koreans who remain unaccounted for. "We plan to conduct rescue operations in consultation with the Nepali government and our rapid response team already on the ground," a ministry official said. "The deployment may be extended beyond 10 days if necessary." The KDRT is a statutory emergency response unit deployed to provide disaster relief

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Korean brokerages look abroad, court foreign investors for growth

Korean brokerages are stepping up their overseas expansion and efforts to attract foreign investors as they seek to reduce their dependence on domestic trading income and sustain profits, industry officials said Monday. Meritz Securities, the only one of Korea's 10 largest brokerages without an overseas presence, is reportedly preparing to establish its first foreign subsidiary in Hong Kong. The unit will source investment opportunities in bonds and alternative assets, supporting the group's investment banking business. Mirae Asset Securities and Toss Securities are also considering acquisitions of local brokerages in Japan, where a resurgent equity market has drawn increasing interest from global investors. NH Investment & Securities, meanwhile, acquired a roughly 32 percent stake in Choice Equity Broking, the securities arm of India's Choice Group, on July 9, becoming the third Korean brokerage to enter the Indian market. The transaction remains subject to regulatory approval. As of 2025, 16 Korean securities firms were operating a total of 93 overseas offices across 15 countries, acco

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Kim Yong-beom, presidential chief of staff for policy, resigns: Cheong Wa Dae

Cheong Wa Dae said, Tuesday, that Kim Yong-beom, chief of staff for policy, has resigned from his post. Presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said Kim tendered his resignation, Monday, and that President Lee Jae Myung accepted it Tuesday. Kim stepped down about 15 months after being appointed the first presidential policy chief of the Lee administration. His resignation comes amid speculation that he is taking responsibility for mounting public criticism over financial market turmoil surrounding single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

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Trump says he'll 'remember' S. Korea's lack of Iran help in primetime interview

U.S. President Donald Trump has once again singled out South Korea for not helping with his war on Iran, reiterating criticism he has voiced several times in recent months. “We got very little help from other countries,” Trump said in a primetime interview with Fox News that aired Sunday, as he complained that the United States spends billions of dollars helping other countries without receiving enough support in return. Trump then pointed specifically to South Korea. “We helped them, but when it came to helping us, I didn't put on a heavy sell, but I just said, ‘Would you like to participate?’ and they all said, ‘No, thank you,’” he said. “And I said, ‘I'm going to remember that to myself.’” Trump went on to suggest the United States should reconsider spending money to help countries unwilling to reciprocate. “When they're not willing to go for you, you just can't be a stupid person and help them,” he said. Later in the interview, Trump returned to South Korea, pointing to the U.S. military presence there while again criticizing Seoul's response to his request

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Seoul shares down Tuesday morning on renewed military tensions in Mideast

Korean stocks traded lower late Tuesday morning as investor sentiment was dampened due to renewed military tensions in the Middle East. The benchmark Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) was trading down 10.98 points, or 0.16 percent, to 6,809.04 as of 11:20 a.m. Overnight, major U.S. stocks closed lower weighed down by a resumption of military clashes between the United States and Iran, while investors bet on a rate hike at the Federal Reserve's rate-setting meeting later this month after Fed Chair Kevin Warsh's hawkish speech at the Jackson Hole Symposium. The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 0.7 percent and the S&P 500 lost 0.33 percent, while the Nasdaq composite declined 0.12 percent. In Seoul, major shares traded in mixed territory. Top-cap Samsung Electronics fell 0.1 percent, while SK hynix rose 1.19 percent. Auto giant Hyundai Motor declined 1.36 percent, and major defense firm LIG D&A dropped 2.31 percent. However, leading battery maker LG Energy Solution added 0.26 percent, and steel giant POSCO Holdings rose 2.07 percent. The Korean won was quoted at 1,369.85 won against th

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Police disclose identity of Chinese man suspected of murdering his student

Police on Tuesday disclosed the identity of a Chinese man suspected of killing his student, also from China, in the southeastern city of Gyeongsan last month. Zheng Changsheng, 31, was placed under formal arrest Thursday for allegedly murdering the 25-year-old female student at his home in the city located some 290 kilometers southeast of Seoul on Aug. 20, mutilating her body and abandoning the parts in multiple places in the city of Gunpo, near Seoul, and the southeastern city of Gyeongju. Zheng's name, age and mug shots were posted on the website of the Gyeongbuk Provincial Police Agency and will remain posted until Oct. 1, the agency said. Police said they plan to refer Zheng to the prosecution by Friday. The suspect is also accused of filing a false missing report, traveling to a train station while dressed as a woman and turning off the victim's mobile phone near the station, all in an apparent attempt to obstruct the police's investigation.

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7 in 10 Koreans support social media restriction for teens

Seven in 10 South Koreans said they support the introduction of a policy restricting social media use by teenagers, a poll showed Tuesday, amid growing concerns over the excessive use of such platforms. In the survey conducted on 1,000 respondents aged 14 to 58, 70.7 percent said they support such a policy, while 29.3 percent said they oppose it, according to the poll conducted by the Korea Press Foundation last month. But among teen respondents, who accounted for one-fifth of the total, 59 percent said they oppose the plan, while 41 percent said they support it. When asked about what would be the appropriate age to impose such a restriction, 16.8 percent of all the respondents picked 15, followed by 14.9 percent who picked 18, and 13.1 percent who picked 11 and younger. A majority of the respondents, however, said even introducing such a policy would have limitations in restricting social media use by teens, citing the possibility of adolescent users using other people's accounts or moving onto new, unrestricted platforms. Against such a backdrop, 59.8 percent said platforms should do mo

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Ha Young leaves 'The Trauma Code' after family controversy

Actor Ha Young, who had come under fire over allegations surrounding her great-grandfather's pro-Japanese activities during Japan's 1910-45 colonial rule of Korea, will not appear in the next season of the Netflix series "The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call," the streaming platform said Tuesday. The move comes after the actor issued an apology about the controversy last month, saying she had only partially known about her great-grandfather's life and is ashamed of speaking about him as a source of family pride. "Respecting the actor's position, Ha Young will not appear in the next season of 'The Trauma Code: Heroes on Call,'" Netflix said. The actor, whose legal name is Ahn Ha-young, appeared as nurse Cheon Jang-mi in the first season of the popular medical drama and was set to shoot the second season with fellow actors Ju Ji-hoon and Choo Young-woo. While appearing on an episode of the KBS talk show "Problem Child in House" last month, Ahn mentioned how her great-grandfather studied Western medicine in Japan as she explained that medical practice spans across four generations in her family.

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5 photo spots for perfectly timed September snaps in Seoul

For modern travelers, a photo is no longer just a souvenir after the end of a trip but rather the very reason to begin one. To capture their own distinct vision of Korea’s capital, visitors are increasingly venturing beyond traditional tourist sites and venturing into new neighborhoods, often hiring professional photographers to frame their journey. To mark the arrival of September's crisp breezes and autumn tints, the Seoul Tourism Foundation has released a curated guide to the city's most beautiful spots, mapped out by the best hour to visit for photography. By following the shifting daylight across the metropolis, visitors can capture Seoul’s unique aesthetic in its best light. Morning at Gyeongbok Palace The primary royal palace of the Joseon Dynasty in Jongno District in central Seoul, Gyeongbok Palace offers its most tranquil and beautiful side immediately after opening. Stepping into the quiet grounds before crowds arrive allows soft morning light to illuminate the intricate "dancheong" paintwork under the eaves while casting a warm glow over traditional hanbok attire. Renting

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InterviewFriedrich Kunath finds home in music, melancholy, motion at Pace Seoul

German-born artist Friedrich Kunath has made a life out of movement, going from East Germany to Los Angeles and, more recently, bouncing between Berlin, Austria and other temporary homes. In his first solo exhibition with Pace Gallery in Seoul, that restlessness becomes a landscape of its own, with distant horizons, cinematic sunsets and an unresolved longing for home. “The Nearest Faraway Place,” running through Oct. 24 at Pace Gallery in Itaewon, brings together new paintings and drawings that dwell on longing, melancholy and the search for home. The exhibition is Kunath’s second with Pace since joining the gallery’s program in 2025 and his first solo presentation in Seoul. The title comes from an instrumental song by the Beach Boys, whose lush harmonies Kunath cited as a model for balancing beauty with darker emotional undercurrent. But it also names the contradiction at the center of his practice: feeling close while remaining irretrievably distant. “I think it’s an inner condition,” Kunath said during an interview with The Korea Times, Saturday. “Right now, I feel I

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Los Angeles declares 'BTS Week' ahead of concerts

Los Angeles has officially declared "BTS Week" ahead of the K-pop supergroup's four sold-out shows, the latest in a series of such honors bestowed on the group by cities around the world, the group's agency BigHit Music said Tuesday. The U.S. city designated Sept. 1-8 as "BTS Week" to mark the group's "Arirang" world tour concerts at SoFi Stadium on Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday. As part of the tribute, Los Angeles City Hall will be lit in red Tuesday, matching the key color of BTS' fifth studio album, "Arirang," in what officials described as an official welcome and gesture of friendship to the group and visiting fans. A formal proclamation ceremony was held at the City Hall on Monday, attended by members of the City Council, tourism officials and executives from BigHit Music. Mayor Karen Bass said the declaration reflects a belief in the power of arts and culture to foster mutual understanding and unite communities, according to BigHit. The city is proud to honor BTS' remarkable contributions to global culture and celebrate its special connection with Los Angeles, Bass was quo

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ContributionHow stablecoin infrastructure and won-based systems can advance together

Over the past half-century, Korea's economic rise has rested on something less obvious than exports alone: a consistent ability to spot the shape of the next global system before it becomes obvious to everyone else. Shipbuilding, automobiles, semiconductors, broadband networks, consumer electronics and, more recently, cultural exports each reflect the same pattern of adapting early to new systems of production, trade and connectivity, and turning that shift into national strength. A similar transition may now be taking shape, this time not in manufacturing or telecommunications, but in the infrastructure of money and cross-border settlement. That shift is easy to miss, because most people still associate stablecoins mainly with crypto trading. That's an understandable read, but an increasingly incomplete one. The more consequential role for stablecoins may turn out to be as a new settlement layer for global commerce, corporate treasury management, digital services and cross-border finance. The real question isn't whether stablecoins will replace banks, payment companies or national curre

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Ex-Spain head coach Robert Moreno named temporary manager for men's nat'l football team

Former Spain head coach Robert Moreno was named the temporary manager of the South Korean men's national football team Tuesday. The Korea Football Association (KFA) approved Moreno's nomination during its board meeting at Korea Football Park in Cheonan, some 90 kilometers south of Seoul. Moreno, 48, will be in charge of South Korea's next six international matches. The Taegeuk Warriors will host Ecuador on Sept. 24, Uruguay on Sept. 28, Venezuela on Oct. 2 and Uzbekistan on Oct. 6. The KFA is also trying to schedule two more matches inside the Nov. 9-17 FIFA international window. After those November matches, South Korea will compete in the Asian Football Confederation Asian Cup in Saudi Arabia starting in January. The KFA said Moreno is signed through Nov. 27 but he will be given a chance to serve in a full-time role for the Asian Cup, depending on the team's performance this fall. The men's national team head coaching position had been vacant since Hong Myung-bo resigned in late June to take the fall for the country's group-stage exit from the FIFA World Cup. Instead of rushing to hire a f

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Munoz's sales success loses luster as Hyundai profits slide

The leadership of Hyundai Motor CEO Jose Munoz is facing a critical test, as the automaker struggles to turn its outward sales growth into sustainable profitability. Munoz joined the carmaker in 2019 as president and global chief operating officer in charge of Hyundai Motor and Genesis in North America. His performance in the region, where he oversaw consecutive sales records and improved profitability and market share, helped pave the way for his promotion to serve as the carmaker’s global CEO in January 2025 — the first non-Korean to lead the Korean automaker. His appointment reflected Hyundai Motor Group Executive Chair Chung Euisun's push to bring in global talent and move Hyundai toward a more internationally oriented management structure, but the honeymoon period appears to be over. Under his leadership, Hyundai Motor’s second-quarter sales reached a record 49.22 trillion won ($35.64 billion), up 1.9 percent from a year earlier. Yet the headline growth masks a more troubling trend. Operating profit fell 20.8 percent to 2.85 trillion won, leaving the operating profit-to-sales r

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Why are Korean films struggling to compete in summer blockbuster race?

Moviegoers flocked to theaters this summer. “Spider-Man: Brand New” had drawn 8.29 million viewers as of Aug. 27, while “The Odyssey” attracted 7.2 million. With “The Odyssey” showing no signs of slowing down, it is highly likely to surpass the 10 million mark. That will make it the first film to draw more than 10 million viewers here during the summer, traditionally considered peak moviegoing season, since August 2018 when “Along With the Gods: The Last 49 Days” attracted 12.27 million viewers after its release. The number of moviegoers surged in July and August as well. As of Aug. 27, 28.42 million people had visited theaters, up 3.38 million from the 25.04 million who did so during the same period last year. In other words, Korean theaters are enjoying a genuinely lively summer for the first time in years. For theaters that have endured a brutal slump since the COVID-19 pandemic, they must feel like bowing down in gratitude to the two Hollywood films driving the box office. Summer has often been a playground for Korean cinema. In 2017, “A Taxi Driver,” released i

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SK hynix still reviewing feasibility of Japan semiconductor plant

SK Group Chairman Chey Tae-won said Monday that SK hynix is still reviewing the possibility of establishing a joint venture semiconductor plant in Japan, amid reports that the Korean chipmaker is considering building a facility in the neighboring country. On the sidelines of a meeting between representatives of the Korean and Japanese chambers of commerce in Sendai, Chey was quoted as saying, “We are in the process of studying it, and as soon as we finish, I will let you know,” when asked whether SK hynix would invest in Japan to build a chip production facility or establish a joint venture with a Japanese company to produce memory chips. However, Chey left without providing further details on potential sites in Japan, whether the plant would be built as a joint venture or who the potential partner might be. SK hynix is pursuing overseas expansion while continuing to invest in Korea. On Thursday, the company broke ground for an advanced high-bandwidth memory packaging fab in West Lafayette, Indiana. The company also plans to invest 54 trillion won ($39 billion) to expand semiconduct

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New AI policy chief warns of export control risks, vows push for homegrown AI

Ha Jung-woo, the new standing vice chairman of the Presidential Council on National Artificial Intelligence Strategy (NAIS), said Monday that Korea must continue efforts to develop competitive AI capabilities of its own to mitigate future risks such as potential export controls on top-tier artificial intelligence (AI) models. During a press conference marking his appointment, Ha said export controls on top-tier frontier AI models could appear again at any time, citing a U.S. export control on Anthropic’s Mythos 5 model in June that spread fears that advanced AI tools have become strategic assets. “Disparities in access to leading AI models could cause gaps in national capabilities,” he said. “Whether it is the government’s ongoing national foundation model project or other types of initiatives, Korea needs to maintain its own capabilities to make frontier AI models.” Ha’s comments came as the national foundation model project, an initiative to foster domestic frontier-level AI models using locally developed technology, faces growing questions over whether the models are be

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Autumn on stage: Korea launches $3 mil. voucher drive to fuel live performance revival

Seeking to energize its performing arts scene and bridge a persistent regional cultural divide, the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism announced a major ticket subsidy campaign Tuesday, releasing 220,000 performance vouchers valued at 10,000 won ($7.50) each. The 4.1 billion won initiative, backed by a supplementary government budget, runs from Sept. 1 through Nov. 30. It marks the second phase of a broader push to spur live entertainment attendance following an initial release in May. Starting Tuesday at 10 a.m., theatergoers can claim up to two vouchers per week across five major online ticketing portals, including Naver Booking, Yes24 and Ticketlink. The vouchers apply to a broad spectrum of live performing arts — including theater, musicals, classical concerts, traditional Korean music (known as "gugak") and dance — while excluding mainstream K-pop concerts and commercial pop dance shows. To prevent the nation's capital region from monopolizing cultural subsidies, officials designed targeted interventions for nonmetropolitan areas outside Seoul, Gyeonggi Province and Incheo

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[COVER STORY] Lee bets on same economic playbook despite Cabinet reshuffle

COVER STORY Lee bets on same economic playbook despite Cabinet reshuffle

President Lee Jae Myung is betting on the same economic playbook despite his Cabinet reshuffle, with career bureaucrats tapped to lead the ministries overseeing economic and housing policies, analysts said Monday. Lee on Sunday nominated Lee Hyoung-il, currently the first vice finance minister, for finance minister, and Hong Jee-sun, currently the second vice minister of land, infrastructure and transport, to lead the ministry. The two were among six ministerial nominees announced in the reshuffle. The changes come as both economic and housing policies have faced growing public criticism. The departures of Finance Minister Koo Yun-cheol and Land Minister Kim Yun-duk were widely viewed as dismissals, with public sentiment turning against the Lee administration following the tax reform package and housing supply plans unveiled earlier this month. However, the president's choice of replacements suggests that he is seeking to reinforce rather than overhaul his policy direction. "The reshuffle of the economic policy team is about maintaining policy continuity while delivering tangible results,

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Life in Korea

In its 5th year, Block Party wants to bring 'dank' back to Haebangchon

In its 5th year, Block Party wants to bring 'dank' back to Haebangchon

It's that time of year again, when live music and other performing arts take over spots throughout central Seoul's multicultural Haebangchon and Gyeongnidan neighborhoods. This year marks Block Party's fifth run, lasting from Sept. 11-13, and returning at the helm is Jamie Finn, who exudes equal parts confidence and flop sweat every time he organizes the festival. This year's festival will take place across over eight local venues, including Uplift, Boogie Woogie, Casa Amigo, Pet Sounds, Sub Riot, Togul, Dialogue and Dankyard. Every year, the list changes as new venues open and others close down, a sign of the area's changing character. "It’s a bit weird, isn’t it?" Finn said as he described the state of Haebangchon. "Like it’s still Haebangchon, but it feels a bit uncanny. There’s loads of fun new fancy-pants restaurants, but where’s the dank? Block Party is a pro-dank festival, and we would like to see the dank return to Haebangchon." The lineup for this year's Block Party combines a selection of favorites from past festivals, including Leenalchi, Cadejo and Drinking Boys and

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Korea transforms into giant open-air gallery this month

From the neon-lit galleries of Seoul to the coastal pavilions of Busan, Korea is turning itself into an expansive, monthlong art venue. The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism, alongside the Korea Arts Management Service, officially launched the 2026 Korea Art Festival on Tuesday, bringing together world-class biennales, major commercial fairs and nearly 100 museums for a nationwide cultural blitz that spans the month of September. Now in its third consecutive year, the festival aims to democratize art appreciation and solidify Korea's standing as Asia’s premier contemporary art hub. The ambitious monthlong calendar harmonizes four major regional biennials — in Gwangju, Busan, Jeju, and Gyeonggi Province — with two titan commercial fairs in the capital, Kiaf Seoul and Frieze Seoul. Adding weight to the scale, 96 public and private museums across the country are joining the festivities with tailored exhibitions. To make the arts accessible, the government subsidized tens of thousands of entry tickets with discounts ranging from 30 to 70 percent, more than 13,000 of which sold ou

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ENHYPEN claims 1st No. 1 on Billboard 200 with 'The Sin: Bliss'

The latest album from K-pop boy group ENHYPEN has debuted at No. 1 on the U.S. Billboard's main albums chart, earning the group its first chart-topper. Billboard said in a preview of this week's chart on Sunday (U.S. time) that the band's eighth EP, "The Sin: Bliss," took the top spot on the Billboard 200, ahead of Ella Langley's "Dandelion" and Olivia Rodrigo's "you seem pretty sad for a girl so in love." This marks the first time the group has reached No. 1 since its debut in November 2020. Before ENHYPEN, BTS, SuperM, Stray Kids, Ateez and Tomorrow X Together had reached No. 1 on the Billboard 200 among K-pop boy groups. Among girl groups, BLACKPINK, NewJeans, TWICE and Katseye have taken the honor, while the original soundtrack album for Netflix's global hit animation "KPop Demon Hunters" had also led the chart. "The Sin: Bliss" marks the band's seventh album in the top 10, all achieved since 2022. The act had previously gone as high as No. 2, twice, with "The Sin: Vanish" in January and "Romance: Untold" in 2024. The Billboard 200 ranks the most popular albums of the week in the Unite

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Stray Kids' Lee Know donates $72,000 for Nepal flood relief

Lee Know of the K-pop boy band Stray Kids donated 100 million won (about $72,000) to support relief efforts for people displaced by severe flooding in Nepal, his management agency, JYP Entertainment, said Monday. Lee Know delivered the donation on Aug. 28 to World Vision, an international humanitarian and development NGO, requesting that it go toward saving the lives of children and families affected by the flooding and helping them sustain their livelihoods. The funds will support food and nutrition assistance, temporary housing and clean water and sanitation programs for flood-affected residents. "I hope my gesture can offer even a small bit of strength to those going through a difficult time," Lee Know said in a statement released through JYP Entertainment. "I sincerely hope that both those displaced and everyone working on relief efforts can return to peaceful daily life as soon as possible." Lee Know has donated regularly to causes at home and abroad. He began sponsoring children overseas through World Vision in 2014. In 2024, he gave 100 million won to the Christian organization's

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