Korean Cheerleader Seohyun Sook Delighted as Lingard 'Likes' Her Instagram PostFans have caught soccer player Jesse Lingard after hitting “like” a post on a Korean female cheerleader’s social media. News1 Cheerleader Seohyun Sook / Seohyun Sook Instagram On the 13th, cheerleader Seohyun Sook posted on her Instagram story. Seohyun Sook was thrilled to see Lingard “like” her Instagram post. She commented, “Oh my […]
Business or Pleasure? Wife Uncovers Husband's Visit to Illicit Massage Parlor in Southeast AsiaA story of a wife who discovered that her husband visited an illicit massage parlor with his colleagues while on a business trip in Southeast Asia has been shared. Although the husband claimed that, unlike his colleagues who enjoyed the decadent massage, he did not receive any services and waited in the waiting room, the […]
Sympathy for Man Whose Hair Fell Out in 3 Months, Leading to BreakupA young man is gaining sympathy online after he revealed that his girlfriend dumped him due to his sudden extreme hair loss, the cause of which remains unknown. On the 11th, a post titled “Review after losing all my hair in 3 months” was highlighted in online communities such as Epheme Korea, a hair loss-related […]
China's Proposal to End Tariffs on Australian Wine Signals Potential Trade ResolutionBloomberg reported on the 12th that China has announced a temporary proposal related to the extermination of retaliatory tariffs on Australian wine. Treasury Wine Estates, a global wine company in Australia, announced through a stock exchange disclosure on the day that “a final decision will be made within a few weeks.” Don Farrell, Australia’s Minister […]
Chicago White Sox's Fedde Shines in Second Preseason Outing - Is He the Secret Weapon?Erick Fedde (31, Chicago White Sox), who used the Korean professional baseball league as a stepping stone to return to the Big Leagues, suffered a loss despite pitching well in his second preseason game in Major League Baseball (MLB). Fedde started in an away preseason game against the Cleveland Guardians at the Goodyear Ballpark in […]
Korean Wave Resonates Globally: More Young Tourists Visiting South KoreaA recent study revealed that over one-third of foreign tourists who visited South Korea were under 30 last year. It is understood that the popularity of the Korean Wave, or Hallyu, has led to a decrease in the age of tourists not only from Japan, China, and Southeast Asia but also from France, the UK, […]
Jungkook's 'Standing Next to You' MV Smashes 100 Million Views RecordBig Hit Music confirmed on March 9 that the music video for “Standing Next to You” has surpassed 100 million views on YouTube. The music video broke 100 million views around 7:39 PM KST on March 8. This milestone was achieved in approximately four months since its release. “Standing Next to You” is the title […]
Young Man Escapes Kidnapping in Seoul: Suspects ApprehendedA man in his twenties was kidnapped in the city center of Seoul. Three men in their twenties who used force to kidnap an acquaintance in Seoul have been arrested by the police. On the 10th, the Gangbuk Police Station in Seoul announced that they are investigating three men in their early twenties who are […]
South Korean Government Orders a Study to Develop a Possible 'National Tattoo Exam'Yonhap News TV Earlier this month, the government ordered a study to develop a national examination to open up certain tattoo procedures to non-medical professionals, which are currently only allowed to be conducted by medical professionals. With the standoff between the government and the association of doctors over the debate of increasing the number of […]
Russia Warns U.S. Ambassador Lynne Tracy Not to 'Interfere With Internal Affairs'Reuters/Yonhap News With just a week left until the presidential elections, Russia has warned the U.S. Ambassador not to “attempt interfering in its domestic affairs.” The Russian Ministry of Foreign Affairs summoned the U.S. Ambassador to Russia, Lynne Tracy, on the 7th (local time), and said that “Any attempts to interfere in the domestic affairs […]
M3 MacBook Air Finally Unveiled, "It's 13x Faster Than Its Predecessor"Following the release of the M3 MacBook Pro last October, the latest MacBook Air equipped with the M3 chip was finally unveiled on the 4th. Source: Apple The new MacBook Air uses a 3-nanometer-based M3 chipset, making it 60% faster than the previous M1 model, and 13 times faster than the previous Intel models. Additionally, […]
Influence of Lifestyle on Irritable Bowel Syndrome: What the Research SaysResearch has shown that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is associated with lifestyle habits such as smoking, sleep, and exercise. Irritable Bowel Syndrome is a chronic and recurrent gastrointestinal disorder that causes abdominal pain, diarrhea, or constipation. It is difficult to cure diseases with unknown causes. According to MedPage Today, a medical news portal, a research […]
Are You Overthinking? You Might Have PESM SyndromeIf you’re experiencing insomnia due to thoughts that never leave your mind, you might be suffering from PESM syndrome. Short for “Personnes Encombrées de Surefficience Mentale,” this syndrome refers to excessive mental activity. Do you find yourself unable to rest correctly even during downtime, needing to multitask, and often experiencing excessive emotional empathy? Let’s find […]
Farewells and Comebacks: Song Kang Heads to Army While BTS Jin ReturnsIt’s a bittersweet time for K-pop and K-drama fans. While some of our favorite stars head off to fulfill their military service, others are gearing up for long-awaited discharges. Here’s a look at who’s coming and going in the first half 2024. Song Kang poses for the press for a chocolate brand’s 2024 Valentine’s Day […]
Xi Jinping Commands Strengthening Strategic Capabilities in Cyber Defense and Space to Improve Nationa Defense PowerChinese President Xi Jinping, who also serves as the chairman of the Central Military Commission and the military commander in China, has ordered a comprehensive strengthening of strategic capabilities in emerging industries such as cyber defense and space to improve national defense power. As reported by the state-run China Central (CC)TV, during the plenary meeting […]
Will Terra Form Lab CEO Do Kwon Face South Korean or US Courts?South Korea’s criminal extradition request was faster than the U.S. The possibility has arisen that the extradition of Terraform Labs CEO Kwon Do-hyung (more commonly known as Do Kwon), which was expected to be to the U.S., may now be to South Korea. Terraform Labs CEO Do Kwon, who faced trial for a counterfeit passport […]
WHO: ‘If an Epidemic Arises in Gaza, Death Tolls Could Be Up to 88,000 More People by August'The World Health Organization (WHO) has expressed concern that the humanitarian crisis in the Gaza Strip, which is intensifying amid clashes between the Israeli military and Palestinian armed group Hamas, could result in many more deaths if an epidemic breaks out. According to the WHO on the 6th (local time), Richard Pepperkorn, the Palestinian relief […]
Trump and Musk: Secret Meeting Sparks Speculation for 2024 ElectionFormer President Donald Trump, a strong candidate for the Republican presidential nomination, reportedly met with Tesla CEO Elon Musk, stirring speculation about securing “ammunition” for his election campaign. The New York Times (NYT) quoted an anonymous source on the 5th (local time), revealing that former President Trump met Musk in Palm Beach, Florida, on the […]
France Becomes First to Embed Abortion Rights in ConstitutionConstitutional amendment passed in a joint meeting of both houses On the 4th (local time), the French Parliament approved a constitutional amendment specifying the freedom of women to have an abortion. As a result, France has become the first country in the world to guarantee the freedom of abortion in its constitution. The French Senate […]
President Yoon Suk Yeol Solidifies His Stance On the Collective Action of DoctorsPresident Yoon Suk Yeol took a firm stance on the collective action of doctors who opposed the expansion of medical school quotas on the 6th. President Yoon Suk Yeol/ Yonhap News At the 11th State Council meeting held in Sejong City on the 6th, President Yoon stated, “The doctors’ illegal collective action has been ongoing […]
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