Korea

South Korea to unveil USD 650 b. mega semiconductor, AI projects in manufacturing 'great leap'

The announcement would mark President Lee Jae Myung's boldest push yet to align South Korea's AI and chip ambitions with his pledge to narrow regional disparities with a "great leap"

A view shows Samsung Electronics' chip production plant at Pyeongtaek, South Korea
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un speaks during the second plenary meeting of the Ninth Central Committee of the Workers' Party of Korea (WPK), in Pyongyang, North Korea, in this picture released June 23, 2026, by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency

North Korea's Kim says country will exercise its position as nuclear state, KCNA reports​​

Irvin Unger presents his new book on Arthur Szyk (see Monday).

Jerusalem highlights: June 12-18

Chinese President Xi Jinping shakes hands with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during Xi's state visit to Pyongyang, North Korea, June 8, 2026, in this picture released by North Korea's official Korean Central News Agency.

China and North Korea expand ties at Pyongyang summit as Xi Jinping visits Kim Jong Un


Korean national tries to swim to Israel after being denied entry

Investigations revealed the man, who tried to infiltrate Israel through the Taba crossing, had been denied entry to Israel in April 2025 as a tourist. 

EGYPTIAN AND ISRAELI flags flutter next to each other at the Taba border crossing.

Christian Zionists in South Korea open country’s first Holocaust museum

“The growing extremism cannot go unanswered,” Song said, according to Ynet. “This museum is our response—it is a shield of knowledge, of values and of empathy.”

 Israel's ambassador to Korea, Rafi Harpaz, at the opening ceremony for the Holocaust Museum Korea.

Life of Jesus Korean animation film 'King of Kings' is a box office success

It is unusual for a religious-based animation made by non-Hollywood production companies to lead the North American market.

 King of Kings.

2,000-year-old Korean wooden dishes discovered--present astonishing technique

Heritage officials announce excavation breakthroughs confirming royal capitals of Aragaya and Geumgwan Gaya at Ham-an Gaya-ri and Bonghwang-dong.

 2,000-year-old Korean wooden dishes discovered--present astonishing technique.

Super-Pharm launches Israel’s first K-beauty department

Super-Pharm is launching a K-Beauty department at the Super-Pharm GALLERY branch in the BIG Glilot complex.

 Super-Pharm launches Israel’s first K-beauty department

The Korean revolution: The brands that conquered TikTok are landing in Israel

Super-Pharm launches Israel's first K-Beauty department, featuring viral products like Dynasty Cream and popular sunscreen. Is it really worth the hype?

 Super-Pharm Big Glilot - Korean Department

Archaeologists discover 1300-year-old flush toilet in ancient Korean palace

"We assume that this was the crown prince's toilet… This toilet drained directly into a nearby river," said Kim Gyeong Yeol, who led the excavation.

 Archaeologists discover 1300-year-old flush toilets in ancient Korean palace.

This carrier was named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com

The airline was praised for its spacious seat configuration and attentive in-flight service.

 Carrier named airline of the year 2025 by AirlineRatings.com.