Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Parliament calls for minister to be dismissed over Itaewon crush

Itaewon crush

Parliament voted to fire the interior minister. Lee Sang-min is under pressure to quit after Itaewon. The interior minister should be fired as a result of the government’s response to the Itaewon crush, according to a proposal passed by the South Korean parliament. Following the tragedy on October 29 that resulted in 156 fatalities and … Read more

BTS absence led the South Korean Parliament to alter Military Law

BTS

The South Korean Parliament is debating a new amendment that would allow K-pop stars to do just three weeks of military training. This comes after BTS members announced a hiatus due to exhaustion. In Korea, men between 18 and 28 must perform two years of military service. BTS members’ hiatus announcement left ARMYs worldwide heartbroken. … Read more