Pet Rocks: Unique Trend Reflecting Modern Society's LonelinessHave you heard of the recent trend of pet rock culture in South Korea? This trend involves decoratin ...
Revolutionary Idea: The More Vulnerable, The More VotesA radical proposal from a national policy research institute suggests reforming the one-person, one-vote electoral system to give more voting rights to younger and lower-income individuals. This is because the current progressive tax system, which taxes the wealthy more, is limited in resolving polarization. The Korea Institute of Public Finance recently published a report titled […]
Fatal Beauty: Chinese Teen Dies After Surgery in South Korean ClinicA tragic incident involving a Chinese teenager who died after undergoing liposuction and fat grafting surgery at a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, has resulted in a court order for the responsible surgeon to pay approximately $170,000 in damages to the victim’s parents. On the 17th of last month, the Seoul Central District Court […]
Shocking Discovery: Man Finds Out Child is Not His, Annuls MarriageA man who married due to a premarital pregnancy has revealed that he annulled his marriage after a paternity test showed the child was not his. He stated that the biological father was his wife’s coworker. A post titled “Guys, paternity test is a must” was posted on Blind, an anonymous community for office workers, […]
Racial Discrimination Rekindles in the South as Pro-Palestine Protesters InsultedRacial discrimination, once notoriously prevalent in the southern U.S., is rearing its head again. Some individuals were seen surrounding a group of peaceful protesters supporting Palestine, making monkey noises at a black woman and throwing water bottles in a display of offensive behavior. These individuals were seen waving the Confederate flag and banners supporting former […]
Chinese Couple in Their 80s Marry College Sweethearts After Decades ApartA 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 […]
Rise of 'Emotional Theft': How Chinese Youth Are Redefining PrivacyA recent phenomenon called “tou gan” or “emotional theft” is emerging among young Chinese (Gen Z), who keep their private lives hidden from even parents and friends, as reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 30th of last month. According to SCMP, Tou gan in Chinese means emotional theft. These individuals create […]
South Korea Cracks Down on Dangerous Dogs: Euthanasia Now an OptionLegal grounds have been established to euthanize dangerous dogs that have caused harm to people by biting, regardless of the owner’s will. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 30th, the amendment to the Animal Protection Act, which includes a ‘Vicious dog breeding permit system,’ has been implemented since the […]
40 Years for Brutal Motel Murder: Is This Enough?A man in his 30s, who was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to sexually assault and subsequently killing a woman in her 70s working at a motel, has received a 40-year prison sentence on appeal. On the 17th, the second criminal division of the Daegu High Court (Judge Jeong Seung Kyu) broke the […]
Kim Jong Un and Chinese Official Discuss Strategic Cooperation and FriendshipKim Jong Un warmly welcomed Zhao Leji, the third-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, who visited North Korea. This is interpreted as a will to narrow the distance with China, which had been relatively distant recently. In photos released by North Korean media, such as […]
Why More Young Generations are Opting for Part-Time GigsHave you encountered individuals who shape their work and leisure on their terms, without being bound to any specific job? They’re known as the “freeters”, and you can readily explore related content on YouTube. Vlogs delving into the everyday experiences of freeters, such as “Why I’m working part-time at a convenience store at 30” and […]
China's Response to School Violence: Smart Voice Detectors to the RescueLocal News Report on Smart Voice DetectorCapable of Notifying Emergency Following a harrowing school violence incident in China, where a middle school student was killed and concealed by classmates, measures such as the deployment of Smart Voice Detectors that detect abusive language or cries for help in schools are attracting attention. According to recent local […]
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 […]
Dawn of a New Era in US-Japan Relations: Joint Weapons Production DealThe United States and Japan are set to declare a New Era in their bilateral relations, coinciding with the US-Japan summit on the 10th. Specifically, Japan’s role as a principal security partner in the Indo-Pacific region will be significantly expanded, and a groundbreaking cooperation system in the defense industry will be established. Kurt M. Campbell, […]
Ancient Sites Under Siege: Microplastics Found in Archaeological LayersMicroplastics have been detected in soil samples from ancient archaeological sites of high historical value. This could bring changes to the long-preferred method of preserving archaeological sites. On the 25th (local time), CNN reported that a team of archaeologists from the University of York in the UK recently discovered microplastics 7 meters deep in soil […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 2The second reason is the dimension of shared values of humanity. Because the foundation of the modern international community is human rights, following the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are not a value that only a specific group or country should protect, but humanity should follow together. Therefore, human […]
Biden Pushes to Lower Housing Costs, Presidential Election Also Depends on Real EstatePresident Joe Biden is taking significant steps to address housing affordability before this year’s election. His principal plan is to increase the supply of homes to ensure more people have access to affordable housing. Despite improvements in the U.S. inflation rate, high housing costs have contributed to voters’ perception of a higher cost of living. […]
Kim Jong Un Expresses Satisfaction as North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile EngineConducted test at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the 19thConsecutive action after the launch of a super-large MRL shellKim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the completion of the strategic weapon system task On the morning and afternoon of the 19th, at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site, the ground jet test of the […]
Income Inequality Soars: Top 10% Earn 76 Times More Than Bottom 10%Annual income of the top 0.1% of total income is $1.5 million According to a survey, the gap between the top 10% and the bottom 10% of total income is 76 times. The weekly report “Numbers” No. 229 from the Ministry Data Research Institute on February 27th presented a survey result titled “Polarization of Total […]
25% of Divorced Men Share Common Struggles: Explosive Fights with Ex-Wives During 'Shopping' [iNews24 Reporter Kim Dong-hyun] One in four Dolsingnam men said they often argued when 'shopping' with their ex-spouses during their marriage...
Pet Rocks: Unique Trend Reflecting Modern Society's Loneliness Have you heard of the recent trend of pet rock culture in South Korea? This trend involves decoratin ...
Revolutionary Idea: The More Vulnerable, The More Votes A radical proposal from a national policy research institute suggests reforming the one-person, one-vote electoral system to give more voting rights to younger and lower-income individuals. This is because the current progressive tax system, which taxes the wealthy more, is limited in resolving polarization. The Korea Institute of Public Finance recently published a report titled […]
Fatal Beauty: Chinese Teen Dies After Surgery in South Korean Clinic A tragic incident involving a Chinese teenager who died after undergoing liposuction and fat grafting surgery at a plastic surgery clinic in Gangnam, Seoul, has resulted in a court order for the responsible surgeon to pay approximately $170,000 in damages to the victim’s parents. On the 17th of last month, the Seoul Central District Court […]
Shocking Discovery: Man Finds Out Child is Not His, Annuls Marriage A man who married due to a premarital pregnancy has revealed that he annulled his marriage after a paternity test showed the child was not his. He stated that the biological father was his wife’s coworker. A post titled “Guys, paternity test is a must” was posted on Blind, an anonymous community for office workers, […]
Racial Discrimination Rekindles in the South as Pro-Palestine Protesters Insulted Racial discrimination, once notoriously prevalent in the southern U.S., is rearing its head again. Some individuals were seen surrounding a group of peaceful protesters supporting Palestine, making monkey noises at a black woman and throwing water bottles in a display of offensive behavior. These individuals were seen waving the Confederate flag and banners supporting former […]
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 […]
Rise of 'Emotional Theft': How Chinese Youth Are Redefining Privacy A recent phenomenon called “tou gan” or “emotional theft” is emerging among young Chinese (Gen Z), who keep their private lives hidden from even parents and friends, as reported by the South China Morning Post (SCMP) on the 30th of last month. According to SCMP, Tou gan in Chinese means emotional theft. These individuals create […]
South Korea Cracks Down on Dangerous Dogs: Euthanasia Now an Option Legal grounds have been established to euthanize dangerous dogs that have caused harm to people by biting, regardless of the owner’s will. According to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs on the 30th, the amendment to the Animal Protection Act, which includes a ‘Vicious dog breeding permit system,’ has been implemented since the […]
40 Years for Brutal Motel Murder: Is This Enough? A man in his 30s, who was sentenced to life in prison for attempting to sexually assault and subsequently killing a woman in her 70s working at a motel, has received a 40-year prison sentence on appeal. On the 17th, the second criminal division of the Daegu High Court (Judge Jeong Seung Kyu) broke the […]
Kim Jong Un and Chinese Official Discuss Strategic Cooperation and Friendship Kim Jong Un warmly welcomed Zhao Leji, the third-ranking official of the Chinese Communist Party and Chairman of the National People’s Congress Standing Committee, who visited North Korea. This is interpreted as a will to narrow the distance with China, which had been relatively distant recently. In photos released by North Korean media, such as […]
Why More Young Generations are Opting for Part-Time Gigs Have you encountered individuals who shape their work and leisure on their terms, without being bound to any specific job? They’re known as the “freeters”, and you can readily explore related content on YouTube. Vlogs delving into the everyday experiences of freeters, such as “Why I’m working part-time at a convenience store at 30” and […]
China's Response to School Violence: Smart Voice Detectors to the Rescue Local News Report on Smart Voice DetectorCapable of Notifying Emergency Following a harrowing school violence incident in China, where a middle school student was killed and concealed by classmates, measures such as the deployment of Smart Voice Detectors that detect abusive language or cries for help in schools are attracting attention. According to recent local […]
Beware of Bargain Bling: Carcinogens Detected in Jewelry from Alibaba and Temu Carcinogenic 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 […]
Dawn of a New Era in US-Japan Relations: Joint Weapons Production Deal The United States and Japan are set to declare a New Era in their bilateral relations, coinciding with the US-Japan summit on the 10th. Specifically, Japan’s role as a principal security partner in the Indo-Pacific region will be significantly expanded, and a groundbreaking cooperation system in the defense industry will be established. Kurt M. Campbell, […]
Ancient Sites Under Siege: Microplastics Found in Archaeological Layers Microplastics have been detected in soil samples from ancient archaeological sites of high historical value. This could bring changes to the long-preferred method of preserving archaeological sites. On the 25th (local time), CNN reported that a team of archaeologists from the University of York in the UK recently discovered microplastics 7 meters deep in soil […]
Why North Korean Human Rights Concern International Community: 3 Key Reasons It Matters - Part 2 The second reason is the dimension of shared values of humanity. Because the foundation of the modern international community is human rights, following the UN Charter and the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, human rights are not a value that only a specific group or country should protect, but humanity should follow together. Therefore, human […]
Biden Pushes to Lower Housing Costs, Presidential Election Also Depends on Real Estate President Joe Biden is taking significant steps to address housing affordability before this year’s election. His principal plan is to increase the supply of homes to ensure more people have access to affordable housing. Despite improvements in the U.S. inflation rate, high housing costs have contributed to voters’ perception of a higher cost of living. […]
Kim Jong Un Expresses Satisfaction as North Korea Tests New Hypersonic Missile Engine Conducted test at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site on the 19thConsecutive action after the launch of a super-large MRL shellKim Jong Un expressed satisfaction with the completion of the strategic weapon system task On the morning and afternoon of the 19th, at the West Sea Satellite Launch Site, the ground jet test of the […]
Income Inequality Soars: Top 10% Earn 76 Times More Than Bottom 10% Annual income of the top 0.1% of total income is $1.5 million According to a survey, the gap between the top 10% and the bottom 10% of total income is 76 times. The weekly report “Numbers” No. 229 from the Ministry Data Research Institute on February 27th presented a survey result titled “Polarization of Total […]
25% of Divorced Men Share Common Struggles: Explosive Fights with Ex-Wives During 'Shopping' [iNews24 Reporter Kim Dong-hyun] One in four Dolsingnam men said they often argued when 'shopping' with their ex-spouses during their marriage...
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