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 […]
Four Seoul Restaurants Make the List of 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants'Four Korean restaurants have made it onto Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list, often called the Academy Awards of the culinary world. This year, Singapore had the most restaurants selected. South Korea ranked fifth. In the survey of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 announced by UK’s William Reed on the 26th, Mingles, a Korean restaurant […]
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), […]
'Summit for Democracy' Opens Today Amid North Korea's ProvocationsYonhap News The Summit for Democracy, aimed at strengthening worldwide democratic capacity, kicks off in Seoul on the 18th. As the conference led by U.S. President Joe Biden to foster unity among democratic forces, this third Summit hosted solely by Korea is the first since the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
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 […]
Potential Impact of North Korea's Nuclear Attack on SeoulThe biggest obstacle to peace on the Korean Peninsula is North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. Recently, during the Supreme People’s Assembly, North Korea openly declared its intention to enhance its nuclear capabilities by enshrining its nuclear policy in the constitution. In response, the government has warned that “if North Korea prays for nuclear use, it will […]
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 […]
Seoul Semiconductor Sues Amazon for Patent InfringementSeoul Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Amazon, the world’s largest distributor. Seoul Semiconductor announced on the 5th that it has filed a patent lawsuit against Amazon in the Unified Patent Court in Europe to prohibit the sale of patent-infringing products. Despite receiving 15 sales prohibition judgments against manufacturers and sellers who violated […]
Timothée Chalamet and 'Dune: Part 2' Cast Embrace Korean Fan Love During Press TourThe cast and director of Dune: Part 2 shared their experience of arriving in South Korea for their press tour. During the press conference for Dune: Part 2 held at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul, Chalamet expressed deep gratitude, sharing, “This is my second visit to Korea, and I’m happy to be here. The love […]
BTS Exclusive: Korean Hotel Worth $14K per Night Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel vacationed at the hotel.He stayed in the top room, the Club Presidential Suite, on the hotel's 32nd floor.B was stunned when he checked in and was told the room cost 18,150,000 won per night...
JCS Chairman Kim Commands to Shoot Down North Korean DronesAdmiral Kim Myung Soo inspects Seoul's air defense and urges readiness against North Korean drone provocations.
Ultimate Solution to Get Rid of Bed Bugs, Found by Researchers at SNUSNU researchers have found that imidacloprid and fipronil, non-pyrethroid substances, are effective in exterminating bed bugs.
Passenger Video Captures Flight Attendants' Heroic Response to Bird StrikeAir Seoul RS907's emergency landing due to bird strike caused a 4-hour delay; flight attendants praised for response.
Secrets of 5-Star Hotel Costs: The Hidden Fees That Surprise Guests5-star hotels increase rates by 50% in 4 years, impose service fees despite legal concerns, impacting guests' expenses.
Sam Smith's Post-Concert Treat in Seoul and Finally Meets His DoppelgängerBritish pop star Sam Smith's casual visit to Seoul's Gwangjang market after the successful 2023 Gloria The Tour.
2024 Homeless World Cup to Take Place in South Korea The 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 Numbers The 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 Competition Seoul’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 Hills Two 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 Products Potentially 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 8th Renowned 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 […]
Four Seoul Restaurants Make the List of 'Asia's 50 Best Restaurants' Four Korean restaurants have made it onto Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 list, often called the Academy Awards of the culinary world. This year, Singapore had the most restaurants selected. South Korea ranked fifth. In the survey of Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants 2024 announced by UK’s William Reed on the 26th, Mingles, a Korean restaurant […]
Russian Pickpockets Strike Seoul Subway: Trio Sentenced to Prison A 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), […]
'Summit for Democracy' Opens Today Amid North Korea's Provocations Yonhap News The Summit for Democracy, aimed at strengthening worldwide democratic capacity, kicks off in Seoul on the 18th. As the conference led by U.S. President Joe Biden to foster unity among democratic forces, this third Summit hosted solely by Korea is the first since the United States. According to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, […]
Korean Cheerleader Seohyun Sook Delighted as Lingard 'Likes' Her Instagram Post Fans 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 […]
Potential Impact of North Korea's Nuclear Attack on Seoul The biggest obstacle to peace on the Korean Peninsula is North Korea’s nuclear arsenal. Recently, during the Supreme People’s Assembly, North Korea openly declared its intention to enhance its nuclear capabilities by enshrining its nuclear policy in the constitution. In response, the government has warned that “if North Korea prays for nuclear use, it will […]
Young Man Escapes Kidnapping in Seoul: Suspects Apprehended A 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 […]
Seoul Semiconductor Sues Amazon for Patent Infringement Seoul Semiconductor has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Amazon, the world’s largest distributor. Seoul Semiconductor announced on the 5th that it has filed a patent lawsuit against Amazon in the Unified Patent Court in Europe to prohibit the sale of patent-infringing products. Despite receiving 15 sales prohibition judgments against manufacturers and sellers who violated […]
Timothée Chalamet and 'Dune: Part 2' Cast Embrace Korean Fan Love During Press Tour The cast and director of Dune: Part 2 shared their experience of arriving in South Korea for their press tour. During the press conference for Dune: Part 2 held at the Conrad Hotel in Seoul, Chalamet expressed deep gratitude, sharing, “This is my second visit to Korea, and I’m happy to be here. The love […]
BTS Exclusive: Korean Hotel Worth $14K per Night Grand InterContinental Seoul Parnas Hotel vacationed at the hotel.He stayed in the top room, the Club Presidential Suite, on the hotel's 32nd floor.B was stunned when he checked in and was told the room cost 18,150,000 won per night...
JCS Chairman Kim Commands to Shoot Down North Korean Drones Admiral Kim Myung Soo inspects Seoul's air defense and urges readiness against North Korean drone provocations.
Ultimate Solution to Get Rid of Bed Bugs, Found by Researchers at SNU SNU researchers have found that imidacloprid and fipronil, non-pyrethroid substances, are effective in exterminating bed bugs.
Passenger Video Captures Flight Attendants' Heroic Response to Bird Strike Air Seoul RS907's emergency landing due to bird strike caused a 4-hour delay; flight attendants praised for response.
Secrets of 5-Star Hotel Costs: The Hidden Fees That Surprise Guests 5-star hotels increase rates by 50% in 4 years, impose service fees despite legal concerns, impacting guests' expenses.
Sam Smith's Post-Concert Treat in Seoul and Finally Meets His Doppelgänger British pop star Sam Smith's casual visit to Seoul's Gwangjang market after the successful 2023 Gloria The Tour.
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