Kochet: Korean Culture, K-POP & K-Drama News

1962

NCT Dream to Make a Comeback with Sixth Mini Album Beat It Up

NCT Dream is set to make a comeback with their sixth mini album Beat It Up. The album, featuring a t..

25-10-31 23:30:17 KOCHET hits 1

1961

SAMG Entertainment to Release New Season of Catch! Teenieping on 30th

Global IP content company SAMG Entertainment announced on the 27th that it will release the sixth se..

25-10-31 23:15:17 KOCHET hits 1

1960

LS Securities Sets Target Price of 390,000 Won for HYBE Amid BTS Comeback and Growth Prospects

On the 27th, LS Securities announced a target price of 390,000 won for HYBE, citing the potential fo..

25-10-31 18:15:20 KOCHET hits 1

1959

Korea Real Estate Development Association Celebrates 20th Anniversary with CI Renewal

The Korea Real Estate Development Association (KODA) announced on the 27th that it is undergoing a C..

25-10-31 18:00:24 KOCHET hits 1

1958

Real Estate Policy: A Complex Art Similar to Cosmetic Surgery

"Real estate policy is not much different from cosmetic surgery." "Can one become beautiful by just ..

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1957

US Expects No Additional Tariffs Amid Chinas Rare Earth Export Controls

The United States announced on the 26th (local time) that it will not impose an additional 100% tari..

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1956

Mandatory Work Hour Recording Pledge by President Lee Jae-myung

President Lee Jae-myung has set an ambitious goal to reduce the average working hours of South Korea..

25-10-31 16:30:19 KOCHET hits 1

1955

Surge of Ultra-High Rental Prices in Seouls Apartment Market

The ultra-high rental prices are spreading across the Seoul apartment market. In prime areas, there ..

25-10-31 15:45:21 KOCHET hits 1

1954

Surge in Shareholder Activism: A Double-Edged Sword in Global Capital Markets

Recently, there has been a notable rise in what is termed shareholder activism in global capital mar..

25-10-31 15:30:20 KOCHET hits 1

1953

New Active ETFs Focusing on U.S. Tech Stocks Set to Launch

Active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) focused on U.S. technology stocks are set to be launched in succ..

25-10-31 09:30:22 KOCHET hits 3

1952

Hyundai Motors Ranks 33rd Among Worlds Best Companies in 2025 by TIME

In a time when the corporate landscape in South Korea seems to be filled with gloom, there is a refr..

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1951

Revised Wage Claim Protection Law to Enhance Collection of Unpaid Wages

The recovery process for unpaid wages through the wage guarantee fund will now be conducted in accor..

25-10-31 09:00:25 KOCHET hits 9

1950

Controversy Surrounds South Korean Real Estate Policies Amid Resignation of Deputy Minister

In South Korea, the recent resignation of Lee Sang-kyung, the first deputy minister of the Ministry ..

25-10-31 08:45:16 KOCHET hits 8

1949

Korean Citizens Gather for Seminar on National Sovereignty and Future Governance

On the 25th of last month, organizations such as Correcting Political Parties (referred to as Jeongb..

25-10-31 08:30:21 KOCHET hits 10

1948

ENHYPEN Completes Record-Breaking World Tour with Final Performance in Seoul

The group ENHYPEN has completed the final page of their largest world tour to date, attracting 670,0..

25-10-31 08:15:18 KOCHET hits 13

1947

South Korea Aims to Boost Trade with ASEAN to $300 Billion

On the 26th, Wi Seong-lak, the head of the National Security Office at the Presidential Office, anno..

25-10-31 08:00:28 KOCHET hits 10

1946

President Lee Jae-myung Vows to Alleviate Concerns of Overseas Koreans

During his visit to Malaysia for the ASEAN Summit, President Lee Jae-myung met with local expatriate..

25-10-31 07:45:21 KOCHET hits 11

1945

Prosecutor Removed from Special Investigation Team Over Allegations Related to Kim Geon-hee

The special investigation team led by Prosecutor Min Jung-ki, tasked with probing allegations agains..

25-10-31 07:30:21 KOCHET hits 9

1944

Eastar Jet Establishes Integrated Maintenance Center at Gimpo International Airport

Eastar Jet announced on the 26th that it has established an Integrated Maintenance Center at Gimpo I..

25-10-31 06:30:18 KOCHET hits 23

1943

OLED TV Gains Popularity with Cost Reduction and Expanded Models

Once dubbed the dream TV and considered a super-premium product, the popularity of Organic Light Emi..

25-10-31 06:15:19 KOCHET hits 21

1942

Koreas Housing Market: Insights from Nobel Laureate James Robinson

During a lecture on Institutions, Politics, and Economic Growth at Korea University on August 25, a ..

25-10-31 06:00:21 KOCHET hits 21

1941

Koyotes Shinji Gifts 15-Year-Old Porsche Cayenne to Fiancé, Sparking Sales Buzz

Shinji, a member of the mixed group Koyote, recently made headlines after gifting her 15-year-old Po..

25-10-30 21:00:26 KOCHET hits 10

1940

Criticism of Lawmaker Jang Dong-hyuk Over Real Estate Holdings Continues

The Democratic Party of Korea has continued its criticism of Jang Dong-hyuk, the representative of t..

25-10-30 20:45:18 KOCHET hits 14

1939

Daring Heist at the Louvre: Thieves Steal Royal Jewels in Just 7 Minutes

On Sunday, October 19, 2025, at approximately 9:30 AM, an unbelievable event unfolded at the Louvre ..

25-10-30 20:30:20 KOCHET hits 15

1938

South Korea to Enforce Strict Investigations for Major Accidents

The South Korean government has announced a proactive stance on conducting compulsory investigations..

25-10-30 20:15:16 KOCHET hits 18

1937

US Auto Industry Faces Workforce Adjustments as EV Subsidies End

The U.S. government has officially ended the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), which previously provide..

25-10-30 19:00:24 KOCHET hits 18

1936

Seven-Eleven Launches New Wave Myeongdong Store to Promote K-Pop and K-Food to Tourists

Seven-Eleven has announced the opening of its New Wave Myeongdong store in Seouls bustling Myeongdon..

25-10-30 18:45:18 KOCHET hits 14

1935

Seoul Mayor Promotes DDP and Han River Bus as Must-Visit Attractions for Tourists

Seouls foreign tourist numbers are projected to reach an all-time high by the end of the year, promp..

25-10-30 18:00:22 KOCHET hits 10

1934

Major Banks Increase Executive Bonuses Amid Rising Financial Incidents

In a troubling trend, major South Korean banks have raised executive bonuses even as financial scand..

25-10-30 16:00:29 KOCHET hits 11

1933

Famous Mukbang YouTuber Txuyang Reveals Struggle with Rare Eye Disease

Txuyang, a popular mukbang YouTuber with 12.6 million subscribers, recently opened up about her batt..

25-10-30 15:45:24 KOCHET hits 10

1932

15-Year-Old Kim Hyun-seo Makes History at the 58th Paganini International Violin Competition

Fifteen-year-old Kim Hyun-seo, currently a student at the Korea National University of Arts, made hi..

25-10-30 15:30:19 KOCHET hits 7

1931

The Rise and Fall of Labubu: A Trend Fueled by Celebrity Endorsements

The popularity of Labubu, a character from the Chinese toy company Pop Mart, has reportedly begun to..

25-10-30 12:15:18 KOCHET hits 8

1930

Presidential Office Criticizes Lawmakers Defense of Real Estate Holdings

On the 25th, the Presidential Office criticized the explanation provided by the People Power Party l..

25-10-30 09:00:27 KOCHET hits 15

1929

Renowned Director Yoon Hyun-jun Acquires Luxury Apartment in Seongsu-dong for Record Price

Yoon Hyun-jun, the prominent director behind Netflix originals like Black and White Chef: Cooking Cl..

25-10-30 08:45:23 KOCHET hits 17

1928

W Korea Apologizes for Controversial Breast Cancer Charity Event Amid Ongoing Criticism

W Korea faced backlash and issued an apology following criticisms that its breast cancer charity eve..

25-10-30 08:30:17 KOCHET hits 19

1927

Korean Deputy Minister Resigns Amid Real Estate Policy Controversy

On the 24th, Lee Sang-gyeong, the First Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and..

25-10-30 00:00:25 KOCHET hits 31

1926

Korean Deputy Minister Resigns Amid Controversy Over Luxury Apartment Purchase

Lee Sang-kyung, the Deputy Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, has expressed his intenti..

25-10-29 23:45:19 KOCHET hits 14

1925

High Percentage of Government-Supported Animations Remain Unfinished in South Korea

Recent reports indicate that approximately 60% of animations supported by the South Korean governmen..

25-10-29 19:45:19 KOCHET hits 17

1924

KOSPI Index Surpasses 3950 Points, Approaching Historic 4000 Mark

The KOSPI index has made history by surpassing the 3950 mark for the first time, coming close to the..

25-10-29 09:00:22 KOCHET hits 14

1923

Stocks Surge for SAMG Entertainment Following BLACKPINKs Lisas Social Media Post

The stock price of SAMG Entertainment, the production company behind the animated series Hachuping, ..

25-10-29 08:45:13 KOCHET hits 18

1922

President Lee Jae-myung Warns of Potential Lost Decade if Housing Prices Remain Unchecked

President Lee Jae-myung warned that if housing prices in the metropolitan area remain unmanageable, ..

25-10-29 08:30:19 KOCHET hits 14

1921

TV Personality Seo Dong-joo Shares Experience of Being Overlooked at VIP Event

TV personality Seo Dong-joo recently shared her experience of feeling overlooked at a brand VIP even..

25-10-29 08:15:17 KOCHET hits 18

1920

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp Commits to Prevent Future Detention of Korean Workers

During his visit to South Korea, Georgias Governor Brian Kemp pledged to make every effort to preven..

25-10-29 08:00:21 KOCHET hits 15

1919

MBK Partners Homeplus Acquisition Faces Challenges Amid Ongoing Negotiations

Kim Kwang-il, Vice Chairman of MBK Partners and CEO of Homeplus, revealed that the ongoing acquisiti..

25-10-29 07:45:16 KOCHET hits 49

1918

Korea Exchange Hosts KOSDAQ Disclosure Workshop to Enhance Corporate Reporting Skills

The Korea Exchange announced on the 24th that it will hold a KOSDAQ Disclosure Officer Workshop in c..

25-10-29 07:30:16 KOCHET hits 35

1917

Shinhan Card Launches Premium Cards in Partnership with Kiwoom Securities for VIP Customers

Shinhan Card has announced a strategic partnership with Kiwoom Securities to launch two premium cred..

25-10-29 07:15:19 KOCHET hits 51

1916

Conductor Jin Sols Ambitious Journey to Perform All Mahler Symphonies

Conductor Jin Sol, 38, expressed a deep connection with composer Gustav Mahler during a press confer..

25-10-29 07:00:25 KOCHET hits 27

1915

Lotte Chilsung Launches New Hangover Relief Drinks and Harim Introduces Authentic Chicken Curry

Lotte Chilsung Beverage announced on the 24th the launch of two new hangover relief drinks: ‘Kkaesuk..

25-10-29 06:45:13 KOCHET hits 34

1914

Exploring the Artistic Heart of New York: A Journey Through Iconic Museums

Recently, I took an artistic trip to the East Coast of the United States, particularly to New York, ..

25-10-29 06:30:22 KOCHET hits 15

1913

Impact of Government Loan Regulations on South Koreas Housing Market

In the real estate market, interim payments and relocation cost loans are directly linked to housing..

25-10-29 06:15:19 KOCHET hits 33