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South Korea’s Local Elections Ran Out Of Ballot Papers, Causing Massive Chaos And Claims Of Election Fraud
Dozens of polling stations ran out of ballot papers, leaving voters to wait for hours or leaving without being able to vote.
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For The First Time In Eight Years, A North Korean Women’s Football Team Played In South Korea And Won
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung, who has made inter-Korean engagement a priority since taking office in June 2025, congratulated the winners.
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This Reporter At Cannes Greeted Only The Two White Cast Members Of A South Korean Film And Said “I Don't Know The Rest Of You”
People online described the journalist's remarks as "rude" and "racially insensitive."
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BTS Went To Mexico, Met With The President And Caused A Standstill After 50,000 Fans Showed Up
In less than five hours from Sheinbaum’s announcement, more than 50,000 people filled the town square.
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North Korea Is Executing People For Watching K-Dramas And Listening To K-Pop
North Korea has one of the world’s most restrictive information environments, and consuming foreign media is illegal.
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South Korea Held A "Space Out" Competition Where People Compete To Be The Most Zoned Out
The founder Woops Yang told Alomst she wanted people to realize time spent doing nothing is also valuable.
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K-Pop Star Soobin Of TXT Was Overcharged By A Taxi Driver In The Philippines, Sparking An Investigation
When they arrived at their hotel, the driver tried again to charge Soobin 1,000 pesos but they firmly insisted on paying 500 pesos as agreed.
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South Korea Will Start Giving Free Period Products To Anyone Who Needs Them
The program is an effort by the government to provide all women and girls access to free menstrual products regardless of their income.
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BTS Has Finally Made Their Long-Awaited Comeback After A Four Year Hiatus With A Massive Free Live Concert In Seoul
Fans both in Seoul and online said the concert was emotional, with many calling it a long-awaited reunion after years of uncertainty during the group’s hiatus.
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The Oscars Cut Off The “KPop Demon Hunters” Team After They Won Best Original Song And People Are Upset
Boos could be heard from the audience, while viewers online called the moment “disrespectful” and “rude”.
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South Korea’s Impeached President Has Been Found Guilty Of Insurrection And Sentenced To Life In Prison
The Court ruled Yoon's actions undermined democracy, rejecting his claim that it was a legitimate presidential power.
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In A First For Olympic History, The Women’s Halfpipe Snowboarding Podium Was All Asian Women
The sweep comprised of gold medalist Choi Gaon of South Korea, Korean American silver medalist Chloe Kim competing for the US and bronze medalist Mitsuki Ono of Japan.