TV Show Sparks Outrage for Altering Surname of Accused Murderer Lawyer Amidst the prosecution’s call for life imprisonment for a former large law firm attorney in America accused of murdering his wife during their divorce proceedings, controversy has arisen. On December 4th, the SBS program The Its Know changed the surname of the suspect, who originally had the surname Hyeon, to Choi, prompting some viewers to […]
South Korean Student Tragically Dies While Watching a School Performance A tragic death occurred at a high school in Pohang. According to The Fact, the North Gyeongsang Fire Department announced on the 9th that a 17-year-old student suddenly collapsed while watching a school performance at a high school in Woohyeon-dong, Pohang North District, at around 11:13 a.m. the previous day. It is reported that the […]
North Korea Mourns the Loss of Kim Ki Nam, the Propaganda Godfather Kim Jong Un, the North Korean Chairman, paid his respects at the funeral of Kim Ki-nam, the former p ...
Bed Next to Toilet: Take a Look Inside the $47 Apartment in Shanghai A rental apartment in Shanghai, China, with a bed right behind the toilet, was immediately rented ou ...
Malaysia Set to Double Down on KAI's FA-50 Supersonic Light Attack Aircrafts Malaysia appears to be set to acquire additional FA-50 supersonic light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). After importing 18 FA-50s from KAI last year, negotiations are set to begin to purchase an additional 18 units this year. According to the Malaysian state-run news agency Bernama, on the 8th, KAI expects the Royal […]
Murderer in Gangnam: Top Student Stabs Girlfriend to Death The identity of the 20-something suspect in the Gangnam rooftop murder case has been confirmed as that of a medical student from a Seoul-based university. His personal information and photos are currently spreading like wildfire online. Previously, on the 7th, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul announced that they had applied for an arrest warrant […]
Chinese Beverage Brand Stirs Up Debate Over Fukushima Water A Chinese beverage brand has gained significant attention after it included messages on its product ...
China Zoo Faces Backlash for Coloring Dogs to Look Like Pandas A zoo in China has unveiled a Panda Dog, a dog dyed to look like a panda. The subject of the transformation is a native Chinese breed, the Chow Chow. Some critics argue that this act constitutes animal abuse. On the 6th, according to the Chinese Red Star News, the Jiangsu Taizhou Zoo has been […]
China's War on Fake News: One-person Media Under Scrutiny The Chinese government has investigated whether one-person media content creators manipulate their content. The goal of the Chinese government is to enhance the credibility of the one-person media environment. According to industry sources, on the 6th, the Central Internet Safety and Information Committee Office in China began a two-month special maintenance of the one-person media […]
Is China's E-commerce Dominance a Threat to Amazon and Walmart? Chinese e-commerce companies are increasing their influence in the global market. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 6th, German market research firm Statista analyzed that Chinese e-commerce companies are leading the global market. Citing e-commerce research firm eCommerce DB, Statista reported that based on B2C e-commerce sales, China’s online retail […]
25 Virgins Annually: Defector's Horrifying Claim about Kim Jong Un A North Korean defector claimed that Kim Jong Un annually selects 25 virgins for his Pleasure Squad just like his father, Kim Jong Il, did. British news outlet The Mirror reported on April 30 (local time) that Kim Jong Un picks 25 virgins every year to entertain him in a creepy pleasure club.” The Mirror […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon? To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
Seoul City Offers Anonymous HIV Testing for Public Health Any subjects panicking about possibly being infected with AIDS can get tested anonymously without revealing their name, social security number, or address at a public health center near downtown Seoul. The city has detected 1,064 infected individuals early through anonymous rapid testing. Seoul City announced on the 2nd that it will offer the HIV Quick […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese Mooncakes The Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
South Korea's Military Prepares for Drone Threats from North Korea: Doubling Inventory by 2026 Our military plans to double its drone inventory by 2026 in preparation for potential drone invasions from North Korea. South Korean Presidential National Security Office chief Chang Ho Jin held the 4th Defense Innovation Committee at the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd. The committee discussed two items: drone power […]
North Korea Tightens Security Grip with First Police Conference in 12 Years For the first time in 12 years, North Korea held a conference for the heads of branch public security stations (equivalent to precinct captains). Given that these stations essentially serve as surveillance bodies, North Korea is expected to tighten internal control. The Korean Central News Agency reported on May 2, “The National Conference of Heads […]
North Korea Plotting Terrorist Attacks Abroad, Says South Korea's NIS South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) has revealed that it is responding to intelligence regarding potential terrorist activities by North Korea against South Korean embassy officials and citizens abroad. On the 2nd, the NIS stated, “Recently, as we have obtained numerous signs that North Korea is preparing to carry out terrorist attacks against our diplomatic […]
Chinese Couple in Their 80s Marry College Sweethearts After Decades Apart A Chinese couple in their 80s who once were college sweethearts has become a hot topic on Chinese social media by reuniting and marrying after decades of separation. Photo=SCMP capture An 80s Chinese man has made headlines after reuniting and marrying his college sweetheart, a fellow Peking University alum, after decades apart. After their wedding […]
Apartment Notice to Curb Daytime Laughter Sparks Outrage A notice at an apartment in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, asking residents to refrain from loud laughter during the day has sparked controversy. The current affairs program Incident Director on JTBC, broadcast on the 1st, introduced a report from a resident living in the apartment. According to the resident, on the 25th of last month, […]
McDonald's and Pizza Hut Raise Prices in South Korea On the 2nd, McDonald’s in South Korea increased the prices of 16 menu items by an average of 2.8%. This marks the first price hike at McDonald’s in six months, following the last increase in November. McDonald’s explained that the price adjustment was inevitable due to the rise in raw materials, logistics, and labor costs. […]
TV Show Sparks Outrage for Altering Surname of Accused Murderer Lawyer Amidst the prosecution’s call for life imprisonment for a former large law firm attorney in America accused of murdering his wife during their divorce proceedings, controversy has arisen. On December 4th, the SBS program The Its Know changed the surname of the suspect, who originally had the surname Hyeon, to Choi, prompting some viewers to […]
South Korean Student Tragically Dies While Watching a School Performance A tragic death occurred at a high school in Pohang. According to The Fact, the North Gyeongsang Fire Department announced on the 9th that a 17-year-old student suddenly collapsed while watching a school performance at a high school in Woohyeon-dong, Pohang North District, at around 11:13 a.m. the previous day. It is reported that the […]
North Korea Mourns the Loss of Kim Ki Nam, the Propaganda Godfather Kim Jong Un, the North Korean Chairman, paid his respects at the funeral of Kim Ki-nam, the former p ...
Bed Next to Toilet: Take a Look Inside the $47 Apartment in Shanghai A rental apartment in Shanghai, China, with a bed right behind the toilet, was immediately rented ou ...
Malaysia Set to Double Down on KAI's FA-50 Supersonic Light Attack Aircrafts Malaysia appears to be set to acquire additional FA-50 supersonic light attack aircraft developed by Korea Aerospace Industries (KAI). After importing 18 FA-50s from KAI last year, negotiations are set to begin to purchase an additional 18 units this year. According to the Malaysian state-run news agency Bernama, on the 8th, KAI expects the Royal […]
Murderer in Gangnam: Top Student Stabs Girlfriend to Death The identity of the 20-something suspect in the Gangnam rooftop murder case has been confirmed as that of a medical student from a Seoul-based university. His personal information and photos are currently spreading like wildfire online. Previously, on the 7th, the Seocho Police Station in Seoul announced that they had applied for an arrest warrant […]
Chinese Beverage Brand Stirs Up Debate Over Fukushima Water A Chinese beverage brand has gained significant attention after it included messages on its product ...
China Zoo Faces Backlash for Coloring Dogs to Look Like Pandas A zoo in China has unveiled a Panda Dog, a dog dyed to look like a panda. The subject of the transformation is a native Chinese breed, the Chow Chow. Some critics argue that this act constitutes animal abuse. On the 6th, according to the Chinese Red Star News, the Jiangsu Taizhou Zoo has been […]
China's War on Fake News: One-person Media Under Scrutiny The Chinese government has investigated whether one-person media content creators manipulate their content. The goal of the Chinese government is to enhance the credibility of the one-person media environment. According to industry sources, on the 6th, the Central Internet Safety and Information Committee Office in China began a two-month special maintenance of the one-person media […]
Is China's E-commerce Dominance a Threat to Amazon and Walmart? Chinese e-commerce companies are increasing their influence in the global market. According to the Korea Institute for International Economic Policy on the 6th, German market research firm Statista analyzed that Chinese e-commerce companies are leading the global market. Citing e-commerce research firm eCommerce DB, Statista reported that based on B2C e-commerce sales, China’s online retail […]
25 Virgins Annually: Defector's Horrifying Claim about Kim Jong Un A North Korean defector claimed that Kim Jong Un annually selects 25 virgins for his Pleasure Squad just like his father, Kim Jong Il, did. British news outlet The Mirror reported on April 30 (local time) that Kim Jong Un picks 25 virgins every year to entertain him in a creepy pleasure club.” The Mirror […]
Shanghai Hotels: Check-In Without Facial Recognition Soon? To stay in a hotel in Shanghai, China, one had to undergo a facial recognition process at check-in. However, it appears that check-ins may soon be possible without facial recognition. According to China Travel News, the Shanghai public security authorities issued a hotel industry circular prohibiting forced facial recognition for guests. The Shanghai public security […]
Seoul City Offers Anonymous HIV Testing for Public Health Any subjects panicking about possibly being infected with AIDS can get tested anonymously without revealing their name, social security number, or address at a public health center near downtown Seoul. The city has detected 1,064 infected individuals early through anonymous rapid testing. Seoul City announced on the 2nd that it will offer the HIV Quick […]
Scrubber Particles Found in Chinese Mooncakes The Korean Food and Drug Administration has ordered a halt in sales after discovering scrubber particles in Chinese mooncakes sold in the market. The Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced on the 1st that they are halting sales and recalling some of the Chinese mooncakes imported and sold by Yoon Foods. According to the […]
South Korea's Military Prepares for Drone Threats from North Korea: Doubling Inventory by 2026 Our military plans to double its drone inventory by 2026 in preparation for potential drone invasions from North Korea. South Korean Presidential National Security Office chief Chang Ho Jin held the 4th Defense Innovation Committee at the Presidential Office in Yongsan, Seoul, on the morning of the 2nd. The committee discussed two items: drone power […]
North Korea Tightens Security Grip with First Police Conference in 12 Years For the first time in 12 years, North Korea held a conference for the heads of branch public security stations (equivalent to precinct captains). Given that these stations essentially serve as surveillance bodies, North Korea is expected to tighten internal control. The Korean Central News Agency reported on May 2, “The National Conference of Heads […]
North Korea Plotting Terrorist Attacks Abroad, Says South Korea's NIS South Korean National Intelligence Service (NIS) has revealed that it is responding to intelligence regarding potential terrorist activities by North Korea against South Korean embassy officials and citizens abroad. On the 2nd, the NIS stated, “Recently, as we have obtained numerous signs that North Korea is preparing to carry out terrorist attacks against our diplomatic […]
Chinese Couple in Their 80s Marry College Sweethearts After Decades Apart A Chinese couple in their 80s who once were college sweethearts has become a hot topic on Chinese social media by reuniting and marrying after decades of separation. Photo=SCMP capture An 80s Chinese man has made headlines after reuniting and marrying his college sweetheart, a fellow Peking University alum, after decades apart. After their wedding […]
Apartment Notice to Curb Daytime Laughter Sparks Outrage A notice at an apartment in Hwaseong City, Gyeonggi Province, asking residents to refrain from loud laughter during the day has sparked controversy. The current affairs program Incident Director on JTBC, broadcast on the 1st, introduced a report from a resident living in the apartment. According to the resident, on the 25th of last month, […]
McDonald's and Pizza Hut Raise Prices in South Korea On the 2nd, McDonald’s in South Korea increased the prices of 16 menu items by an average of 2.8%. This marks the first price hike at McDonald’s in six months, following the last increase in November. McDonald’s explained that the price adjustment was inevitable due to the rise in raw materials, logistics, and labor costs. […]
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