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Chinese Competitors Steal South Korean Semiconductor Secrets: Industrial Spies ConvictedA view of a chip manufactured on a semiconductor wafer using silicon as the raw material. The photo ...
South Korean President Faces Political Crisis as Approval Rating TumblesWho among the past Korean presidents had the lowest approval rating towards the end of their term? Looking at the average job performance ratings for the fourth quarter of the fifth year (according to Gallup Korea), we see: the 14th president Kim Young Sam at 6%, the 15th president Kim Dae Jung at 24%, the […]
From Perfect Score to Perfect Crime: Shocking Turn of an Honor Roll Medical StudentA new claim has emerged regarding a medical student who is accused of murdering his girlfriend of the same age with a weapon. Recently, a claim has emerged regarding the case of a medical student who allegedly killed his girlfriend with a weapon on the rooftop of a building near Gangnam Station. The claim argues […]
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 […]
TV Show Sparks Outrage for Altering Surname of Accused Murderer LawyerAmidst 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 […]
Will South Korea Join the Enemy? Plans to Engage With China and RussiaYonhap News As President Yoon Suk Yeol enters his third year in office, he addresses the perceived limitations of his foreign and security policies, particularly in managing relations with China and Russia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae Yul is expected to visit China for the first time in six years as Foreign Minister. Unlike […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's to Share Plans for the CountryThe South Korean Presidential Office announced that President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on the 9th to mark his second year in office. At the Presidential Office building in Yongsan, Seoul, spokesperson Kim Soo Kyung conveyed during a briefing, “President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to hold his second press […]
Virtual Idols Rising: The Future of K-CultureThe rise of virtual artists is enriching the global growth of K-culture. Virtual artists were once dismissed as mere gimmicks or avatars of real-life celebrities. Still, they are gaining recognition for their unique identities and have begun establishing themselves as a new direction within K-culture. Let’s look at these virtual artists’ recent trends, popularity factors, […]
New OST from 'Begins Youth' Breathes Life into BTS UniverseThe first original soundtrack (OST) for the secondary creation drama Begins Youth, which utilizes the BTS universe, is set to be released. The first OST for Begins Youth, “Breathe,” is a medium pop ballad song with a mysterious and subtle piano riff blending into a majestic guitar sound and an attractive voice in a calm […]
North Korea Dominates South in AFC U-17 Women's Soccer MatchSouth Korea suffered a crushing defeat in the opening match of the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, unable to close the gap. The national team, led by head coach Kim Eun Jung, was utterly defeated 0-7 by North Korea in the first Group A match held at the United Training Center […]
Tragedy in South Korea: Elderly Man Killed During RainstormTragedy struck in Goseong County, South Gyeongsang Province, as a man in his 70s was found dead after being swept away by floodwaters caused by heavy rain. According to News1, the South Gyeongsang Fire Department and Goseong Police Station reported receiving a call from a resident around 6:05 a.m. on the 6th, claiming they had […]
South Korea's Military Prepares for Drone Threats from North Korea: Doubling Inventory by 2026Our 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 […]
ATEEZ Steals Hearts with Warm Visuals Ahead of 'Golden Hour: Part 1' ReleaseGlobal KPOP sensation ATEEZ has captured the hearts of fans with their charming visuals. Starting from the 29th of last month, ATEEZ has sequentially released the second individual and group concept photos for their 10th mini album, Golden Hour: Part 1, through their official SNS. In the released concept photos, ATEEZ is in a cozy […]
North Korea Plotting Terrorist Attacks Abroad, Says South Korea's NISSouth 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 […]
Caught on Camera: Brutal Assault on Karaoke Owner Sparks OutrageA karaoke bar owner claimed that an employment agency owner brutally assaulted her because she didn’t hire a “helper lady.” The story has come to light. An investigative report by JTBC’s Case Master revealed that a naturalized citizen from China in her 40s was physically assaulted by the perpetrator, who was in his 50s and […]
Apartment Notice to Curb Daytime Laughter Sparks OutrageA 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, […]
South Korean Liquor Company Under Fire For Diesel-Scented SojuA restaurant owner complained about the liquor company’s inadequate response after detecting a diesel-like smell in the soju they supplied. Recently, a post titled “Diesel Found in Soju on Sale” appeared on the online community Bobaedream. A restaurant owner who has been running a barbecue restaurant in Seoul for a decade heard from a customer […]
China Welcomes Korean Companies' Investment Expansion: SK Group's CommitmentAccording to Xinhua News Agency, a Chinese state-run media, Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, met with He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, on the 29th and promised to continue investing in China. Chey, who also serves as chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with He, who was considered to […]
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 […]
Haiti's Tragic Turn: How It Became a No-Go Zone in the CaribbeanThe South Korean government has decided to designate Haiti, a country virtually in a state of anarchy due to gang violence, as a travel ban country starting next month. According to Yonhap News, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 29th that it has decided to issue a Level 4 (Travel Ban) […]
Chinese Competitors Steal South Korean Semiconductor Secrets: Industrial Spies Convicted A view of a chip manufactured on a semiconductor wafer using silicon as the raw material. The photo ...
South Korean President Faces Political Crisis as Approval Rating Tumbles Who among the past Korean presidents had the lowest approval rating towards the end of their term? Looking at the average job performance ratings for the fourth quarter of the fifth year (according to Gallup Korea), we see: the 14th president Kim Young Sam at 6%, the 15th president Kim Dae Jung at 24%, the […]
From Perfect Score to Perfect Crime: Shocking Turn of an Honor Roll Medical Student A new claim has emerged regarding a medical student who is accused of murdering his girlfriend of the same age with a weapon. Recently, a claim has emerged regarding the case of a medical student who allegedly killed his girlfriend with a weapon on the rooftop of a building near Gangnam Station. The claim argues […]
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 […]
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 […]
Will South Korea Join the Enemy? Plans to Engage With China and Russia Yonhap News As President Yoon Suk Yeol enters his third year in office, he addresses the perceived limitations of his foreign and security policies, particularly in managing relations with China and Russia. Minister of Foreign Affairs Cho Tae Yul is expected to visit China for the first time in six years as Foreign Minister. Unlike […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's to Share Plans for the Country The South Korean Presidential Office announced that President Yoon Suk Yeol will hold a press conference at 10 a.m. on the 9th to mark his second year in office. At the Presidential Office building in Yongsan, Seoul, spokesperson Kim Soo Kyung conveyed during a briefing, “President Yoon Suk Yeol plans to hold his second press […]
Virtual Idols Rising: The Future of K-Culture The rise of virtual artists is enriching the global growth of K-culture. Virtual artists were once dismissed as mere gimmicks or avatars of real-life celebrities. Still, they are gaining recognition for their unique identities and have begun establishing themselves as a new direction within K-culture. Let’s look at these virtual artists’ recent trends, popularity factors, […]
New OST from 'Begins Youth' Breathes Life into BTS Universe The first original soundtrack (OST) for the secondary creation drama Begins Youth, which utilizes the BTS universe, is set to be released. The first OST for Begins Youth, “Breathe,” is a medium pop ballad song with a mysterious and subtle piano riff blending into a majestic guitar sound and an attractive voice in a calm […]
North Korea Dominates South in AFC U-17 Women's Soccer Match South Korea suffered a crushing defeat in the opening match of the 2024 Asian Football Confederation (AFC) U-17 Women’s Asian Cup, unable to close the gap. The national team, led by head coach Kim Eun Jung, was utterly defeated 0-7 by North Korea in the first Group A match held at the United Training Center […]
Tragedy in South Korea: Elderly Man Killed During Rainstorm Tragedy struck in Goseong County, South Gyeongsang Province, as a man in his 70s was found dead after being swept away by floodwaters caused by heavy rain. According to News1, the South Gyeongsang Fire Department and Goseong Police Station reported receiving a call from a resident around 6:05 a.m. on the 6th, claiming they had […]
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 […]
ATEEZ Steals Hearts with Warm Visuals Ahead of 'Golden Hour: Part 1' Release Global KPOP sensation ATEEZ has captured the hearts of fans with their charming visuals. Starting from the 29th of last month, ATEEZ has sequentially released the second individual and group concept photos for their 10th mini album, Golden Hour: Part 1, through their official SNS. In the released concept photos, ATEEZ is in a cozy […]
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 […]
Caught on Camera: Brutal Assault on Karaoke Owner Sparks Outrage A karaoke bar owner claimed that an employment agency owner brutally assaulted her because she didn’t hire a “helper lady.” The story has come to light. An investigative report by JTBC’s Case Master revealed that a naturalized citizen from China in her 40s was physically assaulted by the perpetrator, who was in his 50s and […]
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, […]
South Korean Liquor Company Under Fire For Diesel-Scented Soju A restaurant owner complained about the liquor company’s inadequate response after detecting a diesel-like smell in the soju they supplied. Recently, a post titled “Diesel Found in Soju on Sale” appeared on the online community Bobaedream. A restaurant owner who has been running a barbecue restaurant in Seoul for a decade heard from a customer […]
China Welcomes Korean Companies' Investment Expansion: SK Group's Commitment According to Xinhua News Agency, a Chinese state-run media, Chey Tae-won, chairman of SK Group, met with He Lifeng, Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng, on the 29th and promised to continue investing in China. Chey, who also serves as chairman of the Korean Chamber of Commerce and Industry, met with He, who was considered to […]
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 […]
Haiti's Tragic Turn: How It Became a No-Go Zone in the Caribbean The South Korean government has decided to designate Haiti, a country virtually in a state of anarchy due to gang violence, as a travel ban country starting next month. According to Yonhap News, the South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on the 29th that it has decided to issue a Level 4 (Travel Ban) […]
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