Seoul, April 24 (IANS) Prosecutors here said on Friday they have rejected a police request for an arrest warrant for Bang Si-hyuk, chairman and founder of K-pop powerhouse Hybe, who is accused of unfair stock trading, citing insufficient evidence.The Seoul Southern District Prosecutors’ Office sent back to the police the arrest warrant request filed against Bang earlier this week on charges of fraudulent unfair trading under the Capital Markets Act, reports Yonhap news agency.The chief was suspe…
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Seoul, April 16 (IANS) South Korean airlines will impose the highest level of fuel surcharges on May flights as global oil prices surge amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, industry sources said on Thursday.Carriers set May surcharges based on the Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), which averaged US$214.71 per barrel from March 16 to April 15, placing them in the top-tier Level 33 bracket, the sources said. MOPS serves as a benchmark for refined petroleum products in the Asia-Pacific regio…
Seoul, April 3 (IANS) The South Korean and French Culture ministers met Friday to discuss strengthening cooperation in culture, arts and related industries as the nations host a series of events marking the 140th anniversary of their diplomatic ties. During the meeting in Seoul, South Korea’s Culture, Sports and Tourism Minister Chae Hwi-young and French Culture Minister Catherine Pegard also vowed to closely cooperate on the anniversary celebrations, Yonhap News Agency reported.French programmi…
Seoul, March 29 (IANS) Major commercial districts in Seoul saw a sharp rise in foreign visitors on the day of BTS’ concert in the capital earlier this month, with Seongsu-dong emerging as a new shopping hub, industry data showed on Sunday.More than 78,000 foreigners visited Jung Ward, home to the popular Myeongdong shopping district, on March 21, when BTS held its comeback concert at Gwanghwamun Plaza in central Seoul, up 15.1 percent from a year ago, according to data compiled by a statistics p…
Seoul, March 28 (IANS) The number of foreign students studying in South Korea has surpassed 310,000 for the first time, government data showed on Saturday.According to the Korea Immigration Service, which is run by the justice ministry, the number of foreign students stood at 314,397 as of February, marking the first time the figure has exceeded the 310,000 level, reports Yonhap news agency.By category, 238,905 students were enrolled in universities and other higher education institutions, while…
Chennai, Dec 25 (IANS) Actress Raashii Khanna, who plays a pivotal character in director Harish Shankar’s eagerly awaited action entertainer ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’, featuring actor Pawan Kalyan in the lead, has now expressed gratitude for the journey, the people and the lessons the year had given her. Taking to her Instagram post to share some BTS pictures of her shot on the sets of Ustaad Bhagat Singh, the actress wrote, “As Ustad Bhagat Singh wraps, 2025 comes to a meaningful close. Thankful fo…