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Chinese and Russian military aircraft entered and exited Korea’s Air Defense Identification Zone on Dec. 9, prompting Seoul to deploy fighter jets. The Joint Chiefs of Staff reported no airspace violations but said the aircraft participated in a joint drill and remained in the zone for about an hour.

Olive Young’s low-pressure “half-response” service, bold sourcing decisions and empowered merchandiser model transformed it into Korea’s dominant beauty retailer — now preparing for a U.S. expansion.

BTS’s Jungkook has become the star of Rolling Stone’s first international cover project, appearing on the Korea, U.K. and Japan editions and marking a milestone as the first K-pop soloist on the U.K. cover. The feature includes new photos, an in-depth interview and highlights his record-setting global success.

RM revealed that BTS debated whether to disband during its hiatus but said the members’ love for each other and their fans kept them together as they prepare for a full-group comeback next spring.

A Korean immigrant married to a U.S. citizen was detained by ICE during a marriage-based green card interview after an old in-absentia removal order surfaced, highlighting how a missed address update can lead to arrest even for family-based applicants. The case underscores that marriage to a U.S. citizen does not guarantee protection in today’s strict immigration enforcement climate.

A Seoul court sentenced a woman to four years in prison for extorting football star Son Heung-min with false pregnancy claims, while a male accomplice received a two-year term for attempted blackmail. Prosecutors detailed a planned scheme that caused significant psychological harm to the athlete.

Experts say North Korea is increasingly using generative AI tools to train hackers and support scientific research, even as surveillance technologies tighten across its expanding smartphone ecosystem.

Rumors of a possible relationship between BTS’s Jungkook and aespa’s Winter are gaining traction online as fans highlight matching tattoos, items and social media clues. Both agencies have stayed silent as speculation spreads.

Top K-pop choreographers and Rep. Jin Jong-oh urged stronger choreography copyright protections, calling for proper crediting and legal recognition to support creators and strengthen Korea’s cultural industry.

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