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5th Blue Dragon Series Awards Held in Incheon
CultureKorea Herald17d ago

5th Blue Dragon Series Awards Held in Incheon

The 5th Blue Dragon Series Awards, Korea's first awards ceremony dedicated to streaming series, took place at Paradise City Hotel in Incheon, recognizing excellence in domestic and international streaming dramas and variety shows.

Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Russian Logistics Hubs, Oil Depot; Seven Killed
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Ukrainian Drone Attacks Target Russian Logistics Hubs, Oil Depot; Seven Killed

Ukrainian drone attacks targeted Russian logistics centers, including a Wildberries warehouse storing drone components, and an oil depot in the Moscow region, resulting in at least seven deaths. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy confirmed the strikes on two significant logistics facilities in Russia.

SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung as South Korea's Most Valuable Company
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SK Hynix Overtakes Samsung as South Korea's Most Valuable Company

SK Hynix has surpassed Samsung to become South Korea's most valuable company by market capitalization, driven by the booming artificial intelligence sector. This marks a significant shift in the country's corporate landscape after Samsung held the top spot for 26 years.

Teacher Who Reported Misconduct Found Dead in Incheon
WorldKorea Heraldstar-malaysia2mo ago2 sources

Teacher Who Reported Misconduct Found Dead in Incheon

A high school teacher in Incheon, South Korea, who had previously reported misconduct within their school, has been found dead. The incident has raised concerns and is under investigation.

Peter Magyar Pledges Hungarian State Media Reform
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Peter Magyar Pledges Hungarian State Media Reform

Hungarian opposition figure Peter Magyar announced plans to suspend state television and radio broadcasts, promising to reform public media to ensure press freedom and truth for Hungarians. This pledge comes amidst political discussions involving figures like Donald Trump and Serbian President Vučić regarding Hungarian politics.

Volvo Targets 2,000 EX90 EV Sales Annually in South Korea
TechnologyKorea Herald4mo ago

Volvo Targets 2,000 EX90 EV Sales Annually in South Korea

Volvo Cars announced its goal to sell 2,000 units annually of its flagship EX90 electric SUV in South Korea, as part of its strategy to expand in the premium EV segment. The announcement was made at a press conference in Incheon by Volvo Cars Korea CEO Lee Yoon-mo, with deliveries expected to begin soon.

Off-duty firefighter saves elderly lady while visiting childhood home
HealthKorea Herald5mo ago

Off-duty firefighter saves elderly lady while visiting childhood home

A 44-year-old firefighter provided emergency care for an elderly woman he encountered during the Lunar New Year holidays, Seoul Metropolitan Fire & Disaster Headquarters said Friday. Capt. Lee Hyeong-eun of the Eunpyeong Fire Station was visiting his childhood home in Incheon on Feb. 18, when he saw the victim fall backwards and hit her head on the floor. He called emergency services and provided emergency medical assistance by supporting her spine to prevent additional damage. Officials said Le

US not likely to hike tariffs if special investment bill passed in parliament: industry minister
BusinessKorea Herald5mo ago

US not likely to hike tariffs if special investment bill passed in parliament: industry minister

Industry Minister Kim Jung-kwan said Sunday he has been told the United States is not likely to hike tariffs on South Korea if the National Assembly passes a special bill on Seoul's $350 billion investment pledge to the US Kim made the remarks at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, after visiting the US to meet with Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and others to discuss tariff issues and other bilateral trade matters between Seoul and Washington. "At a meeting with Lutnick, I explaine

Nmixx adds Tokyo to ongoing tour
CultureKorea Herald5mo ago

Nmixx adds Tokyo to ongoing tour

Nmixx will hit the stage in Tokyo in August for its first international “Episode 1: Zero Frontier” tour, label JYP Entertainment announced Thursday. The group of six will have two shows in the city, more than a year after performing there for its fan concert, “Nmixx Change Up: Mixx Lab.” Nmixx launched the tour November in Incheon and will begin the European leg on March 17 in Madrid. It will visit five cities in the region before heading to Toronto, the first stop of the North American leg. The

Incheon Care Facility Probe Uncovers More Abuse Victims
HealthKorea Herald5mo ago

Incheon Care Facility Probe Uncovers More Abuse Victims

A police investigation into Saekdongwon, a residential facility for people with severe disabilities in Incheon, South Korea, has identified eight additional suspected victims of alleged beatings, confinement, and sexual assault.

Incheon Airport Evicts Homeless, Drawing Criticism
Korea Herald7d ago

Incheon Airport Evicts Homeless, Drawing Criticism

Incheon International Airport has begun ordering people experiencing homelessness to leave its premises, a move that has sparked criticism from homeless rights advocacy groups.

Massive Attack Concert Video Sparks Gwangju Massacre Controversy in South Korea
WorldSCMP10d ago

Massive Attack Concert Video Sparks Gwangju Massacre Controversy in South Korea

A video from Massive Attack's performance at the Incheon Pentaport Rock Festival, where they covered Seo Taiji & Boys’ “Regret of the Times,” has ignited a controversy in South Korea. A city councillor is now questioning the band's tribute, which was framed as defying authoritarian control, in relation to the 1980 Gwangju massacre.

Incheon Airport expects 3.77 million travelers in two weeks
WorldKorea Herald21d ago

Incheon Airport expects 3.77 million travelers in two weeks

Incheon International Airport Corp. forecasts approximately 3.77 million travelers will pass through the airport between July 25 and August 10, averaging about 222,000 passengers per day. This indicates a busy travel period for South Korea's largest airport.

Heat Wave Persists Across South Korea
EnvironmentKorea Herald1mo ago

Heat Wave Persists Across South Korea

A suffocating heat wave is expected to continue across most of South Korea through Monday, with tropical nights recorded in Seoul and Incheon reaching a low of 27.6 C.

Hyrox Fans Combine Races with Vacations
Culturechannel-news-asia1mo ago

Hyrox Fans Combine Races with Vacations

Hyrox participants are increasingly integrating race weekends into their travel plans, turning competitions in various cities like Bangkok and Incheon into opportunities for vacations.

Virgin Atlantic Launches Daily Seoul-London Route
WorldKorea Herald4mo ago

Virgin Atlantic Launches Daily Seoul-London Route

Virgin Atlantic has inaugurated its first route to South Korea, offering a daily nonstop service between Incheon International Airport and Heathrow Airport, anticipating a surge in Korean demand.

Foreign Trio Indicted for Attempted Yaba Smuggling in South Korea
Korea Herald4mo ago

Foreign Trio Indicted for Attempted Yaba Smuggling in South Korea

Three foreign nationals have been indicted on charges of attempting to smuggle yaba, a new type of drug valued at 2.2 billion won ($1.48 million), into South Korea via international mail. The indictment was made by prosecutors in Incheon.

Incheon Airport Expands UPS Cargo Facility Fourfold
BusinessKorea Herald4mo ago

Incheon Airport Expands UPS Cargo Facility Fourfold

Incheon International Airport Corp. has significantly expanded its cargo facility for United Parcel Service (UPS) to more than four times its previous size, aiming to strengthen South Korea's supply chain and import-handling capabilities.

Motel Fire in Incheon Injures 51
HealthKorea Herald4mo ago

Motel Fire in Incheon Injures 51

A fire broke out at a seven-story motel in Okryeon-dong, Yeonsu-gu, Incheon, injuring 51 guests and sending 26 to the hospital. The incident occurred on Saturday morning.

[Photo News] BTS sets off for next global stage
CultureKorea Herald4mo ago

[Photo News] BTS sets off for next global stage

One day after “BTS Comeback Live: Arirang,” the group's first full-group performance in three years, BTS is on its way to the “Spotify x BTS: Swimside” event in New York, departing via Incheon…

S. Korean tourists in Middle East returning home amid regional tensions
WorldKorea Herald5mo ago

S. Korean tourists in Middle East returning home amid regional tensions

South Korean tourists in the Middle East are gradually returning home amid escalating regional tensions, travel industry sources said Thursday. According to industry officials, more than 400 tourists from major travel agencies had been staying in Dubai as of Wednesday. They included about 150 customers from Hana Tour, around 190 from Mode Tour and about 70 from Yellow Balloon Tour. Among them, 36 Hana Tour customers arrived at Incheon International Airport, west of Seoul, at around 3:40 p.m. Thu

&Team to launch Asia tour
CultureKorea Herald5mo ago

&Team to launch Asia tour

Boy group &Team is set to embark on a tour of 11 cities across Asia, according to agency YX Label Tuesday. The nine-member act will begin the tour in Kanagawa, Japan on May 13, and hop around more cities in the country. It will perform in Incheon on July 4 and 5, about a year after its last concert in Seoul, before flying to Bangkok and Singapore for shows in July and August, respectively. The group's first tour in Asia attracted more than 160,000 fans last year and its debut album in Korea roll

Seoul's Incheon Airport Becomes World's Busiest International Hub
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Seoul's Incheon Airport Becomes World's Busiest International Hub

South Korea's Incheon International Airport has surpassed London Heathrow to become the world's busiest international airport by passenger traffic. This shift is attributed to various global factors, including regional conflicts impacting flight routes.

Coupang Warehouse Fire Continues, Firefighters Prevent Spread to Battery Floor
BusinessKorea Herald28d ago

Coupang Warehouse Fire Continues, Firefighters Prevent Spread to Battery Floor

A massive fire at a Coupang logistics center in Incheon continued to burn into its third day, with firefighters concentrating efforts on preventing the flames from reaching hundreds of lithium battery-powered items. Evacuation orders were issued due to fears of structural collapse as firefighting efforts remain ongoing.

Three Killed in Incheon Overpass Crash
WorldKorea Herald1mo ago

Three Killed in Incheon Overpass Crash

Three people were killed in a crash on an Incheon overpass early Friday morning. The accident occurred when a Kia K5 traveling on the Wanggil Overpass in Geomdan-gu, Incheon, crossed the center line.

Pablo Air shoots higher with AI drone swarms
TechnologyKorea Herald5mo ago

Pablo Air shoots higher with AI drone swarms

For Kim Young-joon, the 36-year-old founder and chair of Pablo Air, volunteering for South Korea’s Army special forces was an easy decision. “I don’t really like doing what others usually do,” Kim said in an interview with The Korea Herald at the company’s office in Incheon last week. While most Korean men complete their mandatory military service through conscription, Kim chose the more demanding route of volunteering as an officer in the special forces. “I like adventures, so I was looking for