(Photo=Nongshim) South Korea’s biggest noodle maker is betting on the global appeal of K-pop—and Netflix. Nongshim, the company behind the iconic Shin Ramyun, has announced a limited-edition ramen set tied to K-Pop Demon Hunters, an upcoming Netflix animated film that blends the idol industry with supernatural action. The set, which goes on pre-order August 29, will be available exclusively in

(Photo=Office of the President of the Republic of Korea) What started as routine diplomacy at the U.S.–South Korea summit on August 25 turned into a viral spectacle — and even moved the stock market — thanks to Donald Trump’s spontaneous praise for a pen. During the White House meeting, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung used a handcrafted pen from Jennaile,

Photo=Bill Gates X Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has revealed that his daily phone of choice is a Samsung foldable device—one that was personally gifted to him by Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong. The remark came during Gates’s appearance on South Korea’s hit talk show You Quiz on the Block, which aired on August 27, and quickly sparked interest both

Photo=Netflix Netflix’s animated hit K-Pop Demon Hunters has become a surprise global phenomenon, blending the flash of K-pop with Korean folklore—and its director, Maggie Kang, says the film’s authenticity is what made it click with audiences worldwide. Speaking at a press event in Seoul, Kang admitted she never expected the level of attention the movie has received. “For the first

(Photo=MotionElements) Starting September 1, South Korea is rolling out an unusual but practical airline safety policy. Instead of requiring passengers to seal power banks and other lithium-ion batteries in plastic bags, airlines will now provide insulating tape. Travelers can still bring their own methods of isolation, but tape will be available at check-in counters, security checkpoints, boarding gates, and even