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Security Heightened at Gwanghwamun Square for BTS Comeback Concert
Seoul: A heavy police presence blanketed downtown Seoul on Saturday as tens of thousands gathered ahead of BTS’ long-awaited comeback concert. The K-pop septet will
BTS Comeback Spurs South Korean Newspapers to Release Special Editions
Seoul: South Korean newspapers released special weekend editions on Saturday, targeting fans arriving for K-pop giant BTS’ first full-group concert after nearly four years. Major
BTS to Stage Concert in Seoul’s Gwanghwamun to Mark Long-Awaited Return
Seoul: K-pop megastar BTS will hold its first full-group concert in Seoul on Saturday since all its members completed military service, drawing excited fans from
BTS Fans Jubilant for ‘Arirang’ Comeback Concert
Seoul: Downtown Seoul buzzed with a festive mood Saturday as fans gathered for K-pop group BTS’ comeback concert, with some singing the Korean folk song
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USTR to Hold Public Hearings on Foreign Practices Linked to Excess Capacity
Washington: The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative (USTR) announced plans to conduct public hearings this week focusing on trade investigations into South Korea, China,
Gov’t Investigating Potential Attack on South Korean Vessel in Strait of Hormuz
Seoul: South Korea is verifying reports of a possible attack on a South Korean vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, officials said Monday. The move
Trump Urges South Korea to Join Strait of Hormuz Mission Amid Iran Tensions
Washington: U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Iran has targeted a South Korean cargo ship, emphasizing the need for South Korea’s involvement in reopening the
Explosion and Fire on South Korean Vessel in Strait of Hormuz: Investigation Underway
Seoul: A fire broke out following an explosion Monday on a Panama-flagged vessel operated by a major South Korean shipping company and stranded in the