Sleep Divorce: The New Trend Sweeping American MarriagesAccording to media reports, the trend of ‘sleep divorce,’ where couples in the US sleep in separate rooms, is on the rise. On the 2nd (local time), the Wall Street Journal reported that many couples in the US are opting for ‘sleep divorce,’ preferring to use separate bedrooms over the typical marital practice of sharing […]
US Bolsters Semiconductor Production with Massive TSMC FundingThe U.S. government has announced it will provide up to $6.6 billion in support to the Taiwanese semiconductor company TSMC. On the 8th (local time), the U.S. Department of Commerce pledged to provide up to $6.6 billion to expand the facilities that TSMC is constructing in Arizona and to enable the production of cutting-edge semiconductors […]
Total Solar Eclipse Thrills Observers in Malvern for 4 Minutes and 26 SecondsOn the 8th, a total solar eclipse crossed all of North America. In Lampasas, Texas, the eclipse occurred from 12:18 PM to 2:58 PM and lasted for 2 hours and 40 minutes. The total eclipse, in which the Moon completely covered the Sun, lasted for 4 minutes and 26 seconds. The Korea Astronomy and Space […]
High Early Voting Reflects Desire to Judge Yoon AdministrationSentiment to Judge Yoon Administration and ruling party prevailsReform New Party aims for seven elected members Cheon Haraam, Chairman of the Reform New Party’s Executive Election Committee, asserted that the early voting rate of 31.28% for the 22nd National Assembly election reflects a sentiment of not wanting to see President Yoon Suk Yeol and First […]
Man in His 30s Enters the Country Carrying a Sanitary Pad - What Was Hidden Inside?A male individual in his thirties, who clandestinely transported narcotics into the country concealed within feminine hygiene products, has been handed a nine-year prison sentence. According to the legal community, on the 8th, the Busan District Court’s Criminal Division 6, under Judge Kim Yong-Kyun, sentenced a man in his thirties prosecuted for violating the Act […]
Beware of Bargain Bling: Carcinogens Detected in Jewelry from Alibaba and TemuCarcinogenic substances exceeding Korean safety standards by up to 700 times have been detected in jewelry sold at ultra-low prices on Chinese e-commerce platforms, AliExpress and Temu. On the 7th, Incheon Regional Customs announced that upon analyzing the components of 404 pieces of jewelry, such as earrings and rings, sold on AliExpress and Temu, carcinogens […]
How Different Types of Belly Fat Affect Your HealthThe most troublesome area when we gain weight is, without a doubt, belly fat. However, the same belly fat can pose different risks depending on its shape. Our bodies have two main types of belly fat: subcutaneous and visceral fat. As the name suggests, subcutaneous fat is located under the skin. It’s present not only […]
Samsung Wins Over Netlist in U.S. Patent BattleAfter disputes over memory semiconductor module patentsAll five cases raised by Netlist invalidated Samsung Electronics has won a patent invalidation lawsuit against American semiconductor company Netlist over memory semiconductor module patents. According to industry sources, on the 4th, the U.S. Patent Trial and Appeal Board (PTAB) ruled in favor of Samsung Electronics in two patent […]
Solar Eclipse: Unraveling the Mysteries of the Sun's CoronaAn annular solar eclipse is set to occur on the 8th (local time), sweeping across Mexico, the United States, and eastern Canada. Areas under the path of the moon’s shadow will experience up to 4 minutes and 30 seconds of the eclipse’s darkness. An eclipse is a phenomenon where the moon passes between Earth and […]
Candidate Park Ji Won Asserts President Yoon Will Leave Party or Be Ousted in Event of General Election DefeatPark Ji Won, the Democratic Party candidate in the April 10th general elections in Haenam, Wando, and Jindo of South Jeolla Province, claimed that “President Yoon Suk Yeol will face a harsh fate, either leaving the People Power Party or being ousted, if he is defeated in the general elections.” Appearing on the BBS Radio […]
China Implements Voice Detectors in School Restrooms to Combat ViolenceAmidst the growing societal concern over school violence in China, some schools have installed voice detectors in CCTV blind spots, such as restrooms. These detectors are designed to detect profanity or calls for help, enabling prompt intervention. State-run Guangming Daily reported on the 1st that such detectors have been installed in schools in various regions […]
High-Fat, Low-Carb Diet Delays Memory Loss in Alzheimer's Mouse Models [iNews24 Reporter Shin Soo-jeong] The 'low-carb, high-fat' keto diet, known as one of the most popular diets, is associated with early memory impairment in the mild cognitive impairment (MCI) stage of a mouse model of Alzheimer's disease.
Russian Pickpockets Strike Seoul Subway: Trio Sentenced to PrisonA Russian pickpocket, known for spending five hours a day getting on and off the Seoul subway to commit theft, has been sentenced to prison. According to the legal community, on the 24th, the Seoul Central District Court’s Criminal 17 (Judge Kim Han-chul) sentenced three Russian nationals, A (46), B (46), and female C (39), […]
Slim Down While You Sleep: The Secret to Losing Weight RevealedStories of women who have successfully lost weight by going to bed early have been revealed. The UK media Daily Mail recently introduced the success stories of three middle-aged women who lost weight with a simple habit of going to bed at 8 p.m. Sarah Shaw, a 50-year-old mother of three, shared that she lost […]
Obesity Runs in the Family: Study Shows Kids Follow Parents' WeightIf parents are obese in middle age, their children are likely to be obese when they reach middle age as well. The New York Post, an American daily newspaper, cited a study from a Norwegian university on the 7th, reporting that “if parents were obese in middle age, their children are six times more likely […]
Buldak Ramen Highlighted as 'K-Ramen' Representative on UK Micro-Documentary ChannelSamyang Round Square announced on the 20th that its Buldak Ramen had been showcased as a prominent symbol of K-Ramen on the esteemed British micro-documentary channel, “Great Big Story.” Launched in 2015, “Great Big Story” is a channel that produces micro-documentaries on a variety of topics, such as food, hobbies, art, culture, and history. With […]
China, Angola Upgrade Relationship to Comprehensive Strategic PartnershipThe Chinese President Xi Jinping has agreed to upgrade the relationship between China and Angola to a “comprehensive strategic partnership” through a summit with the President of Angola, João Lourenço. According to the state-run New China News Agency, on the 16th, the two countries announced a joint statement focusing on upgrading their relations the day […]
Putin Secures Fifth Term with Record-Breaking Vote ShareRussian President Vladimir Putin won the Russian presidential election by a landslide, achieving the highest vote share ever recorded. Announced by the Russian Central Election Commission on the 18th, the Russian presidential election, held from the 15th to the 17th, was virtually completed with a vote count of 99.75% by afternoon Korean time. Putin won […]
Two Weeks to Improve Vision, Renowned Doctor Recognizes Tips for Eye HealthThe eyes are the first part of the body to show signs of aging, can’t avoid aging, but regular care can help prevent presbyopia. In Korea, one out of every three adults suffers from a presbyopia-related disease. If you are unable to read the text on your smartphone all of a sudden, or if your […]
50-Year-Old 'Suspended' For Praising North Korean Leaders Kim Il Sung and Kim Jong Il After Opening an Online Cafe“There was an intention to jeopardize the safety of South Korea and the order of liberal democracy.” A man in his 50s, who created an online cafe praising North Korea and posted materials and articles unilaterally favoring North Korea and its military-first politics, has received a suspended sentence. According to the legal sources on the […]
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