Seoul's Balloon Bust: North Korea's 420 Trash Balloons Land in South KoreaNorth Korea sent a significant number of trash balloons toward South Korea, continuing similar activity from the previous night.
How a 20 kW Laser Could Stop North Korean Drones in Their Tracks—Future of Air DefenseThe Block-I Laser Air Defense Weapon will be deployed in Seoul for precise, cost-effective drone defense in December.
Counterterrorism Drill Incident: 5 Injured by Smoke Grenade, Drone Crash Also ReportedDuring the Ulchi Freedom Shield drill, a smoke grenade accident and a drone crash caused injuries to soldiers and police officers.
Man Grabs 7-Year-Old by the Head and Dunks Him Underwater for Splashing WaterA disturbing incident occurred at a swimming pool in Hangang Park, Seoul, where a man submerged a 7-year-old child's head multiple times.
Cancer Causing Chemicals Found in Sandals and Hats on AliExpress and TemuCarcinogenic substances were found in sandals sold on Chinese online shopping platforms such as AliExpress and Temu.
Guess Which City Just Topped the Most Expensive List for 3rd Year? It's NOT New YorkHong Kong has been named the most expensive city in the world for the third consecutive year.
Shein in Hot Water: Fashion Scene Rejects Low-Quality ImportsThe intense marketing pressure from China intensifies as Shein has been indiscriminately selling low-quality products online and offline.
Man Caught Adding Substance to Woman's Drink, Suspected to be His SpermA man who secretly added a strange substance to a drink was caught on surveillance camera, prompting the police to launch a search.
Slingshot Fury: Dismissed Employee's Revenge Attack Shatters More Than GlassA man in his 30s who fired a slingshot out of resentment towards his former workplace has been sentenced to prison. According to the legal community on the 27th, the Seoul Northern District Court Criminal 12 Division sentenced the suspect identified as Kang to one year in prison on the 21st. He was charged with […]
Putin's Warning to Seoul: Hands Off Ukraine or Risk Korean Peninsula FalloutThe South Korean government strongly warned against the strategic partnership treaty between North Korea and Russia.
Not on the Menu: Paper Mishap at Major Burger JointOn the 19th, Yonhap News reported that an office worker in Seoul encountered an issue while having lunch at a nearby McDonald’s on the 15th. He noticed something unusual in his food, which turned out to be the wax paper used to store patties. After this incident, the office worker researched similar past occurrences and […]
Initiative Calls for Senior Drivers to 'Surrender' Driver's Licenses to Enhance Road SafetyThere has been a suggestion for local governments to expand their budgets to support elderly drivers who surrender their licenses.
South Korean Man Knowingly Spreads STD, Avoids Prison TimeA man in his 20s who hid the fact that he was infected with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), and infected a woman whom he had sexual relations with, was given a suspended sentence in his second trial. According to the legal community on the 4th, the Seoul Eastern District Court Criminal Appeals 1-1 Division […]
North Korea Fires Over 10 Missiles into the Sea of Japan, Seoul on High AlertNorth Korea continues its provocations against the South, launching a barrage of short-range ballist ...
2024 Homeless World Cup to Take Place in South KoreaThe comprehensive beverage company MyBeer has signed a business agreement with the non-profit organization Big Issue Korea to support the Seoul 2024 Homeless World Cup. The Homeless World Cup is a global festival that unites individuals from around the world who are vulnerable to homelessness. It is an international sports event to foster social innovation, […]
Foreign Tourists Flood Korea, Surpassing Pre-COVID NumbersThe number of foreign tourists to Korea is quickly recovering to pre-COVID-19 levels, with notable surges expected during Japan’s Golden Week (April 27 to May 6) and China’s Labor Day (May 1-5). It’s anticipated that approximately 180,000 tourists from China and Japan alone will visit during these periods. To keep this positive trend, the government […]
Doing Nothing is Winning: Seoul's Space-Out CompetitionSeoul’s iconic event where the person who does nothing comes out on top, the Seoul Hangang Spacing Out Competition, will take place at the Banpo Hangang Park, Jamsoo Bridge, on May 12th at 4 PM. After the slogan “Allow me to space out!” echoed in Seoul Square in 2014, the event has been held at […]
BlackPink (Maybe) in Your Area: Lisa Purchases Mansion in Beverly HillsTwo years ago, Lisa from Blackpink garnered attention for acquiring a lavish mansion in Seongbuk-dong, Seoul. Now, she’s showcasing her young and rich lifestyle again by purchasing a magnificent mansion in Beverly Hills, California. On the 16th (local time), Mansion Global, a specialized US real estate media outlet, reported that the KPOP star had acquired […]
Are Your Kids' Bags Safe? Carcinogens Found in AliExpress ProductsPotentially carcinogenic substances exceeding the standard by up to 56 times were found in children’s bags sold on AliExpress, a Chinese overseas direct purchase platform. As harmful substances are detected in large quantities in infant and children’s products sold on Chinese e-commerce platforms, there is a demand for countermeasures. Last month, on the 8th, the […]
Five Guys' Big Move: Largest Store in Korea to Open at Seoul Station on April 8thRenowned handmade burger brand Five Guys is set to open a new store. Five Guys will open its fourth location at Seoul Station on Monday, the 8th. Five Guys Instagram According to a report by Yonhap News, the new Five Guys store will open in the Market Zone on the second floor of CONNECT Place, a […]
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