South Korea Introduces First-Ever Robot Buddhist Monk Named “Gabi” A 130-centimeter humanoid robot was officially ordained as a Buddhist monk in South Korea just weeks before the celebration of Buddha’s birthday. According to local reports, the special ceremony took place on May 6 at Jogyesa Temple in Seoul. The robot was given the Buddhist name … Read more
South Korea Loses Iconic Actor Ahn Sung Ki at 74 AHN SUNG KI – The legendary South Korean actor passed away on the morning of January 5, 2026, at the age of 74, according to his management company, Artist Company. Known as the “Nation’s Actor,” Ahn was admired not only for his exceptional acting but … Read more
11-Year-Old Bedridden Boy Gives Life Through Organ Donation KIM YEON-WOO – An 11-year-old boy from Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, made a lasting impact despite spending almost his entire life bedridden. On May 24, after being declared brain-dead, his heart and kidneys were donated to save the lives of three other children, according to the … Read more
Sinkhole Swallows Motorcycle Rider in South Korea, Killing Him SOUTH KOREA – A motorcycle rider tragically lost his life after being swallowed by a sudden sinkhole in Seoul. Dashcam footage captured the moment he was driving normally when the ground unexpectedly collapsed beneath him. A nearby white car narrowly escaped, but the rider fell straight … Read more
₱2.9M Offered by South Korea District to Couples Who Marry SOUTH KOREA – In a bid to address the low birth rate, Saha District in Busan is offering significant cash incentives to couples who marry. The district will host a “meeting event” in October 2024 to connect singles, focusing on residents and workers born between … Read more
Barbie Forteza Discloses That David Once Went to South Korea to Surprise a Girl BARBIE FORTEZA – Actress Barbie Forteza revealed that her on-screen partner David Licauco once traveled to South Korea to surprise a girl. David Licauco is a prominent Filipino actor, model, and entrepreneur. Born on June 15, 1995, in Quezon City, Philippines, … Read more
A lady in South Korea demonstrates her dedication to saving money from her regular paycheck JI-HYEON KWAK – A 25-year-old from South Korea started saving at the age of 19, purchased an apartment at 23, and now has PHP12 million in the bank at 25. Kwak first became famous in 2022 after appearing on a … Read more
South Korea issues a warning on the social media trend of eating fried toothpicks SOUTH KOREA – The country’s food ministry is cautioning against a social media trend where people eat starch-based fried toothpicks shaped like curly fries. The country’s food ministry issued a health warning due to the trend gaining popularity on platforms like … Read more
After being involved in a car accident in South Korea, Tippy Dos Santos’s mom is in critical condition TIPPY DOS SANTOS – The parents of the “Dati” singer were involved in a vehicular accident in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, December 27. In her Instagram post, the singer and actress shared the incident involving her … Read more
Filipino students may study in South Korea for free SOUTH KOREA – The Korean Embassy in Manila is offering 14 scholarship slots for Filipino students. It was on February 10 when embassy started receiving applications for the 2023 Global Korea Scholarship (GKS). It will end on February 28, at exactly 4PM. Based on a statement … Read more