Shincheonji church, the cult at the center of a rapid increase in coronavirus cases in South Korea said today that it has donated 12 billion won (US$10.1 million) to the country’s battle against the spread of COVID-19. The church said it made the donation to the Community Chest of Korea, with 10 billion won from its branch in Daegu and 2 billion won from its headquarters. A branch of the Shincheonji cult in the southeastern city of Daegu is thought to be the epicenter of the latest spike in infections. The number of COVID-19 infections in the country reached 5,766 on Thursday. “We do feel responsible for the massive number of infections of the virus and do our best to +
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cutting its global growth forecasts over the coronavirus outbreak. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economic outlook has shifted to “more dire scenarios” as the virus has spread undetected, though she added +
A batch of newly commissioned nursing officers headed to Daegu, the southeastern city hit hardest by the novel coronavirus, to help treat a skyrocketing number of infected patients. Commissioned as lieutenants a week earlier than scheduled, the 75 officers will +
A month ago, a plethora of articles filled almost every newspaper, arguing the coronavirus (now Covid-19) was being exaggerated. A month on and the writers responsible for those articles are likely wishing they could retract them. If we had expectations +
Amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, rumors have surfaced that some celebrities are affiliated with the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a cult linked to the massive surge in infections of Corona19. The health authorities have confirmed that a very large number +
Lee Man-hee, the 88-year-old founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, held a press conference, Monday, amid growing suspicions surrounding the secretive religious group at the center of the ballooning outbreak of the new coronavirus in South Korea. He apologized +
With Luna’s openly confessing to her past pains and struggles with the panic disorder in the documentary show “I like people,” the production team cheered for Luna’s future. The producer of this documentary show later said that he thought Luna +
A string of blossom festivals that symbolize the onset of spring in South Korea have been canceled this year amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak here. The city of Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, said last week that it will cancel this +
South Korea reported 516 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the nation’s total number of infections to 5,328, with the outbreak in the southeastern city of Daegu, the hotspot here, showing little sign of a slowdown. So far, +
The Korea Chemical Research Institute’s CEVI (New Species Virus) Convergence Research Group announced on Monday that SARS and MERS neutralization antibodies, previously known, can be combined into COVID-19 Spike Protein. Spike protein is a protein that coronavirus uses to break +
Big Bang’s Taeyang showed an amazing performance at a military concert with Yongin citizens. On July 4th, a military band +
MusicK Entertainment has begun receiving global audition applications online! MusicK Entertainment is a company that is into contemporary content in +
K-pop boy band iKON will hold a tour of eight Asian cities, including Seoul, next month, the group’s management agency +
BTS has been named one of TIME magazine’s “25 Most Influential People on the Internet” for 2018. It’s unranked, but +
TWICE teased additional tracks from their new record “Summer Nights” on Friday in the run-up to the official release next +
Nine-member K-pop all-female act Momoland on Tuesday released their fourth EP, led by the title track “Baam”,” the latest in +
The highly anticipated results for the V-Square auditions’ primary screening for A100 Entertainment and All-S Entertainment. While the results were +
The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Jong-Hwan Do) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) will create a customized +
Summer is a high time for K-pop girl bands to dominate the Korean pop scene often claimed by their well-established +
MLD Entertainment has unveiled the title track of Momoland’s 4th mini album ‘Fun to the World, the title song of +
K-pop boy band BTS’ latest record and its title track made it to the competitive Billboard charts of the 200 +
Nine-member female K-pop act TWICE will return with the release of summertime dance music next month, their agency said Monday. +
V of K-pop boy group BTS delivered his heartfelt prayers to the fans in the Philippines. On January 14, one Filipino ARMY (BTS’ official fan club) shared a post on Weverse about the volcanic eruption that is currently affecting the entire country. └ BTS Weverse 」 ➜ 200114 {07:01KST} | +
The declining popularity of skiing coupled with snowless weather is forcing ski resorts to turn to alternative attractions to reaming profitable. Resorts have opened separate theme parks for visitors disinterested in skiing while doubling efforts to ‘revive’ skiing. Yongpyong Resort in Gangwon Province reportedly sold 91,807 lift tickets this season +
It is no exaggeration to say that Gyeongbokgung palace where tourists can feel the tradition and beauty of Korea, is a must-visit place for those who never been to Korea. Gyeongbokgung Palace is a place where you can feel the beautiful scenery not only in autumn but for a year-round. +
“Chen meets a precious relationship and we are getting married,” SM Entertainment said in a press release on January 13. “The bride is a non-entertainer, and only the families of the two families will attend the wedding ceremony in a reverent manner.” “In accordance with the family’s will, everything related +
My sister just got her dream recently in South Korea. She just had their wedding ceremony with her Korean husband in Jeonju Province, South Korea. Our “Filipino” family traveled from the Philippines to South Korea to attend the ceremony. Though their wedding style is modern-traditional, there are a lot of +
V of BTS posted photos on Weverse about his “Subway ride” and people buzzed over social media with their reactions to a sight that is something out of their imagination. On January 11, V unveiled the photo with the words “I loved it!” on BTS Weverse (BTS official Fan community +
Bong Joon-ho’s sensational thriller “Parasite” will be made into a TV series on U.S. premium cable channel HBO, the film’s production house said Friday. “Director Bong and Adam McKay will participate in the project as executive producers, with HBO,” said an official from the film’s investor-distributor CJ ENM. The film +
Best 3 Must-go Restaurants In Jeju Island Volcanic mountains, waterfalls, and scenic beaches are among the many reasons Jeju Island is known as the Hawaii of South Korea. Located off the southern tip of the peninsula and just an hour-long flight from Seoul, this rocky and windy island is also +
K-pop super band BTS will drop a new digital single this month ahead of its official release of a new album in February, according to the band’s management agency Thursday. Big Hit Entertainment posted a “comeback map” on the official BTS website early Thursday morning, providing the timeline of the +
The High1 Seoul Music Awards has a prestigious reputation of the most famous, historical and popular K-POP festival in Korea, as Korea’s representative music awards. The High1 Seoul Music Awards has been grown up as the best awards for the K-POP fans to want to watch the most! The High1 +
The “34th Golden Disc Awards” is a series of events that cause a sensation. The “34th Golden Disc Awards” is rated as a “perfect awards ceremony in all aspects” thanks to the fairness and unique stages. This event was like a bustling festival with the participation of the singers who +
SB19 (Sound Break 19) is a Filipino Boy Group who trained under ShowBT, a Korean Entertainment Company that branched out to the Philippines. The group is now very popular with their song “Go Up” and new released track “Alab”. The boy band consisted of 5 gentlemen, STELL, JOSH, SEJU, KEN +
Sannakji (sliced raw octopus) is the exotic Korean food non-Koreans want to try most, according to a recent Korea Tourism +
A gala performance of KPOP stars in the music scene will make a new record be set in ‘Seoul Music +
While the coming days will be colder, there will be no snow on Christmas this year. Book your Cheonggyecheon Night +
Mwave, Mnet’s entertainment-only website, is conducting an online poll to find out who gave the best introductory performance at the +
The skating rink at Seoul Plaza, which was closed last year for the safety of citizens who participated in candlelight +
Starting next year, Changgyeonggung Palace will be open at night all year round. The Cultural Heritage Administration announced on Thursday +
TWICE and Wanna One have decided to appear in the Golden Disk Awards both days (January 5 ~ 6). TWICE +
Big Hit Entertainment has announced BTS’ younger brother boy group will debut early next year. “We are preparing for the +
BTS ranked first among foreign artists in Japan’s annual Oricon Chart ranking. According to the 51st annual ranking of Oricon +
Black Pink’s “DDU-DU DDU-DU” was the most viewed K-pop music video of 2018 on YouTube. Book your KPOP Awards this WinterGolden +
KPOP project group Wanna One is preparing for their last full-body concert in late January of next year. Wanna One +
Recommend tours and activities, earn commission up to 15% per sale HaB Korea launches a new Affiliate Program that makes it +
American television host Jimmy Fallon mentioned K-pop boy group BTS during a live broadcast. On December 17, Jimmy Fallon held +
V-Square is holding a Fan Vote for the second round of Global K-POP Star Joint Audition. This is the biggest +
Lotte World Adventure announced that they are holding the Christmas Miracle Winter Season festival under the theme of “The Miracle, +
The Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), primarily a showcase for K-pop that has evolved into Asia’s biggest awards event, has +
The selfish behavior of three K-pop idol fans on a plane has forced hundreds of other passengers to disembark just +
Seoul, a city better known for its skyscrapers, is reinventing underground spaces by bringing in sunlight. An underground garden filled +
Led by head coach Park Hang-seo, Vietnam was honored with the victory at the Suzuki Cup in 10 years. Vietnam +
The final event of the ‘2018 Mnet Asian Music Awards(2018 MAMA)‘ was held at the AsiaWorld-Expo Arena in Hong Kong +
You can not say that you are good at traveling just because you like to travel and do a lot. +
How to go to Nami Island and Petite France Nami Island and Petite France could be the most popular tourist +
The Lotus Lantern Festival, which is a world-class attraction, will take place in Jongro and Jogyesa in Seoul from the +
Visa free entry Korea for real? Filipinos and other Southeast Asian tourists will soon be able to visit South Korea +
Best KPOP music show The fans roared. Four girls in short denim pants took the stage. They started dancing to +
Lotte World Tower “Seoul Sky” Seoul Sky is 500 meters high from the ground and Lotte World Tower consists of +
Impressive place to visit in Korea, Myeongdong is chosen as the most impressive place 5 years in a row according +
The garden of morning calm About 1 hour and 30 min driving from Seoul, there is the place where the +