2025 is a critical year for Baek Jong-won, whose company TheBorn Korea faces multiple scandals including the use of non-local ingredients, legal violations, and workplace safety issues.
Singer Wheesung, an emblematic figure of K-pop, died at 43 in Seoul. His death from cardiac arrest has caused shock in the music industry, highlighting his artistic legacy and sparking debates about mental health.
South Korean President Yoon Suk-yeol was released after 51 days of detention, triggering a political crisis with protests and social polarization. The Constitutional Court will decide on his final removal from office in the coming days.
The Seoul Central Court freed President Yoon Suk-yeol due to procedural irregularities in his arrest, highlighting errors in detention time calculation and questioning the prosecution's competence. The ruling generates divided reactions in South Korean politics and society.
During joint military exercises between South Korea and the US, eight MK-82 bombs accidentally fell in Pocheon, leaving 15 injured and damage to homes. The Air Force attributed the error to coordinates incorrectly entered by pilots.
Apple launches the iPad Air M3 with powerful chip, elegant design, and innovative accessories, highlighting improved performance, Apple Intelligence, and prices starting from 949,000원 in Korea.
Korean actress Lee Min-young recounts her experience of a 12-day marriage marked by domestic violence and her subsequent choice of singlehood as an empowering lifestyle.
Coupang exceeded 40 trillion won in annual sales in 2024, a 29% growth driven by its rapid delivery model and global expansion.
President Yoon Suk-yeol made his final statement before the Constitutional Court on February 25, 2025, defending the imposition of the state of emergency while South Korea faces its biggest political crisis since the 80s. This analysis delves into the historical implications and citizen reactions.
