Loneliness Linked to Higher Mortality Risk in Cancer Survivors, Study FindsNew research results prove that among cancer survivors who have undergone treatment, those who often feel isolated have a more than 60% higher risk of death compared to survivors who feel less lonely or not at all. An illustrative image to aid in understanding the article / Doidam 10-shutterstock.com The team led by Jingxuan Zhao, […]
Meta Reveals Median Pay of $379,000, With Half of Employees Earning MoreIt has been revealed that half of the employees at Meta Platforms, Inc., the parent company of Facebook, earn salaries exceeding $379,000. Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta Platforms, Inc. / Reuters-Yonhap News According to Business Insider, on the 26th (local time), Meta reported in documents recently submitted to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) […]
HYBE'S Weverse Under Fire for Alleged Cult LinksClaims of a connection between HYBE and a cult have been spreading widely, causing sparks to fly towards “Weverse,” a subsidiary of HYBE, and “WeaversMind,” an educational content company with a similar name. HYBE photo and WeaversMind post On the 28th, WeaversMind stated through their official account that “the reckless remarks made recently about our […]
Spain's PM Determined to Stay in Power Amid Wife's Corruption ProbeOn the 29th (local time), Pedro Sanchez, the Prime Minister of Spain, announced that he would stay as Spain’s Prime Minister despite the ongoing investigation into corruption allegations against his wife. According to Reuters and AFP, Prime Minister Sanchez stated in a TV speech that morning, “After careful consideration, I have decided to stay on […]
BTS Caught in the Crossfire of Chart Manipulation AllegationsRecent reports raise questions about BTS’s past. On April 29, Sports Kyunghyang reported that HYBE’s Big Hit Music denied past allegations of chart manipulation, calling them “inappropriate marketing claims.” However, court documents and past investigations explicitly referred to these practices as “chart manipulation,” “illegal marketing,” and “sajaegi marketing.” The report details how Seoul Central District […]
Bypassing Sanctions? Kim Jong Un's Motorcade Features New ToyotasAccording to a report by NK News, the North Korean leader Kim Jong Un was recently spotted with a new sports utility vehicle (SUV) from Toyota in his motorcade. This U.S. media outlet specializes in North Korean affairs on the 26th (local time). NK News reported that an analysis of the footage of Kim’s visit […]
Suspicions Rise: HYBE, Home of BTS, Linked to Controversial CultAmid deepening infighting between HYBE, the company behind the global phenomenon BTS, and its subsidiary ADOR, some have raised suspicions that HYBE is connected to a pseudo-religious group. Simultaneously, past controversies over BTS’s alleged album sales manipulation have been brought back into the spotlight. On the 28th, HYBE dismissed these allegations as “entirely groundless,” saying, “We […]
Gold Fever: China's Investors Spark a Price RallySince the end of last year, the price of gold has been hitting record highs daily, sparking increased interest in gold-related investments. Searching for today’s gold and gold prices has become a daily routine. However, according to a News1 report on the 24th, citing the British daily Financial Times (FT), the gold price rally may […]
Series of Earthquakes Rock Taiwan: 935 Aftershocks After 7.2 Magnitude Quake935 aftershocks since April 3 On the 23rd (local time), a series of earthquakes with magnitudes of 6.0 or higher occurred in the waters near Taiwan. According to the Taiwan Central Weather Bureau, over 50 aftershocks occurred from 12:01 a.m. to 4:12 a.m. on the 23rd (local time). The magnitudes ranged from 3.0 to 6.3, […]
Anti-US, Pro-North Korea Student Organization Calls for Immediate Action in South KoreaWho are the university students required the impeachment of President Yoon, visiting the Democratic Party’s central office? A student organization, seemingly supporting the North Korean regime, visited the Democratic Party’s central office, demanding the immediate impeachment of President Yoon Suk Yeol. They have been confirmed to post videos on YouTube showing allegiance to North Korea’s […]
Bubble Tea Billionaires: China's Latest Wealth PhenomenonBloomberg reported on the 22nd (local time) that the popularity of bubble tea in China has consecutively created billionaires. According to the report, the stocks of Sichuan Baicha Baidao, the third-largest bubble tea chain in China (hereafter referred to as ChaPanda), are set to trade on the Hong Kong stock market starting from the 23rd. […]
Spotlight on 'SPOT!': ZICO and Jennie's New Collaboration Ignites ExcitementA photo featuring artist and producer ZICO and BLACKPINK member Jennie is generating buzz. On the 22nd at noon, ZICO shared the first concept photo of his digital single “SPOT! (feat. JENNIE)” on his personal Instagram. The image, portraying ZICO and Jennie together, showcases their real friend vibe. ZICO and Jennie showed their styles with […]
Japan's TEPCO to Release Contaminated Water into Sea: Fifth Round UnderwayFukushima No.1 Nuclear Power Plant in Japan / EPA=Yonhap News Tokyo Electric Power Company (TEPCO) began the fifth round of ocean discharge of treated water by the Japanese government from the Fukushima No.1 Nuclear Power Plant on the 19th, reported Kyodo News. The discharge will continue until the 7th of next month, with the volume […]
Shocked as Man Brings Dual Monitor Setup to Starbucks for WorkA customer works on a computer with a laptop and a large monitor on a Starbucks table. / Instiz It seems that the café office tribe is evolving in bizarre ways. On the 19th, a photo of a customer with a laptop and a large monitor set up on a Starbucks table was shared on […]
Silent Killer in Your Kitchen: Revealing the 'Fried Rice Syndrome'With the recent increase in single-person households, food delivery orders are on the rise, leading to more cases of people storing leftover food for later consumption. However, this practice could expose individuals to unexpected illnesses. One of the main concerns is the fried rice syndrome. Reference photo to help understand fried rice syndrome (not related […]
South Korea's Yoon Suk Yeol's Presidency CrisisThe primary factor exerting the most substantial influence was “pricing and other unresolved issues concerning people’s livelihood.” The approval rating for President Yoon Suk Yeol’s governance was notably low. On the 18th, the findings of the National Index Survey (NBS) conducted from the 15th to the 17th by Embrain Public, K-Stat Research, Korea Research, and […]
Shocking Video: Korean Men's Lewd Acts at Thai FestivalThe video also captures security personnel trying to stop the men Korean men have been caught committing lewd acts abroad. Recently, a video of two men performing lewd acts at a Songkran festival went viral on Facebook, X (formerly Twitter), and other social media sites. The controversial video scene / X-capture The Songkran festival […]
Surge in Scrub Typhus Cases Sparks Concern: KDCA Issues CautionTwice the Level Compared to 2019Caution Against Mites During Outdoor Activities As the weather gets warmer, an unexpected infectious disease is spreading. People resting on grass. Image to aid understanding of the article / Sunny studio-Shutterstock.com The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) warned on the 18th that scrub typhus, also known as […]
The Decline of South Korean ReadersAccording to recent findings, about six out of ten South Korean adults did not read even a single book last year. According to the 2023 National Reading Survey released by the Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism on the 18th, the comprehensive reading rate, which signifies the percentage of adults who read or listened to […]
No Go for Adult Festival in Seoul: Fourth Venue Cancellation AnnouncedThe adult festival, 2024 KXF The Fashion, featuring Japanese adult video (AV) actors, has faced its fourth venue cancellation. YouTube’s Play Joker On the 18th, the Gangnam District Office announced that the adult festival venue had ultimately decided to cancel the event. It was reported that representatives from the Gangnam District Office had personally visited […]
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