
'Cute and murderous': How Squid Game's iconic killer doll came to life
The initial inspiration for Young-hee came from a girl of the same name on the cover of old primary school textbooks in South Korea.
Sat Jan 25 2025

'Squid Game' stars confident South Korea will overcome martial law turmoil
Stars of mega-hit series "Squid Game" are confident South Korea will overcome the crisis.
Wed Dec 11 2024

'Squid Game 2' to be 'more intriguing', the show's creator promises
Hwang Dong-hyuk says third edition of Squid Game was already in post-production and hinted an English-language version may be in the offing.
Fri Nov 01 2024

'Squid Game 2' to premiere Dec 26
A third season is already in development, with plans for a release next year.
Thu Aug 01 2024

V&A celebrates 'Korean Wave' of popular culture with new exhibition
V&A museum is celebrating South Korean popular culture and its rise to global prominence in a new exhibition opening this week.
Thu Sep 22 2022

Emmy winners in key categories
Winners in 25 categories including best drama and comedy series were announced at the 74th Emmy Awards.
Tue Sep 13 2022

'Squid Game' wins best drama series actor, director at Emmy's
"Squid Game" has become the first non-English TV series to win the best actor and director in a drama series at the Emmy Awards.
Tue Sep 13 2022

'Succession,' 'Ted Lasso' repeat as winners of top Emmy awards
"Succession" secured four trophies overall, tells the story of the wealthy and back-stabbing Roy family as members jockey for power.
Tue Sep 13 2022

'Succession,' 'Squid Game' or a surprise? Emmy winners to be unveiled Monday
Competition is tough with several shows and stars back in the running after COVID-related filming disruptions kept them away last year.
Mon Sep 12 2022

'Succession' tops Emmy nominations with 25 as 'Squid Game' makes history
"Squid Game" becomes the first non-English-language drama series shortlisted for glory for television's equivalent of the Oscars.
Wed Jul 13 2022

Factbox: Key nominations for the 2022 Emmy Awards
The 74th Emmy Awards will be handed out in a televised ceremony in Los Angeles on Sept. 12.
Wed Jul 13 2022

Emmy nominations to be revealed as 'Squid Game' eyes history
Here are five things to look out for as the nominations are unveiled.
Tue Jul 12 2022

Netflix seeks recruits for real-life 'Squid Game'
Squid Game is looking for English-speakers from around the globe, aged at least 21 and free to travel for up to a month in early 2023.
Thu Jun 16 2022

Netflix announces another round of global hit 'Squid Game'
"Squid Game" became Netflix's most-watched series when it was released in September 2021.
Mon Jun 13 2022

'Squid Game' star Lee Jung-jae steps behind the camera for 'Hunt'
Lee's directorial and screenwriting debut received its world premiere at the Cannes Film Festival, where it is screening out of competition.
Mon May 23 2022

Like dictators before him, Trump threatens international peace and security
Trump's threats are no way to treat an ally, but unfortunately for him, international law is on Canada's side.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Why is there an increase in lung cancer among women who have never smoked?
Study suggests that environmental factors, particularly air pollution may be driving the rise in non-smoking-related lung cancer.
Sun Feb 16 2025

UN refugee agency says Congo fighting leaves 350,000 with no shelter
Hundreds of thousands of people are now living in makeshift accommodation, including churches and hospitals, according to UNHCR.
Sun Feb 16 2025

How will Canada's next prime minister be chosen?
The result is due to be announced on March 9.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Trump says he backs Ukraine, but early concessions to Russia spark concerns
Trump says US troops would not be part of any security presence in Ukraine.
Sun Feb 16 2025

AI is about job transformation, not job displacement, CoachHub says
Over the next decade, AI is expected to redefine job roles rather than eliminate them.
Sun Feb 16 2025

OpenAI’s new ‘deep research’ agent is still just a fallible tool - not a human level expert
While OpenAI claims its tool rivals human analysts, AI inevitably lacks judgement, scrutiny and expertise that make good research valuable.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Different songs for different days: Why it’s important to actively chose the music for your mood
The power of music comes from our choices in what to listen to and the human agency we express in this act.
Sun Feb 16 2025

Britain wants to smash the gangs - but what gangs?
Nearly 700 boats carrying more than 36,800 people crossed the Channel between France and Britain in 2024.
Sun Feb 16 2025

US sovereign wealth fund: A feasible idea to invest strategically, or a giant opportunity for waste?
Sovereign wealth funds are usually associated with great wealth - Norway's 'oil fund' is estimated to be worth US$1.7 trillion.
Sat Feb 15 2025