#south-korea (267 Posts)
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HYBE Empire: How a Sock Argument Sparked a K-pop Revolution
Social Media Recently, the meme “The whole world is HYBE” has emerged, reflecting the flood of news reports about HYBE. With the growing attention on HYBE, its CEO, Bang Si Hyuk, is naturally in the spotlight. Bang, a leading figure in the K-pop industry, once worked closely with JYP’s Park Jin Young. After parting ways […]
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Billion Won Club: Korea's Priciest Apartments Revealed
The Penthouse Cheongdam takes the top spot, followed by Eterno Cheongdam in second place and Nine One Hannam in third. These ultra-luxury apartments are predominantly located in Gangnam and Yongsan districts. Hyundai Construction Despite a long-term economic downturn leading to unsold properties and a nationwide cooling of the real estate market, ultra-luxury apartments continue to […]
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Seoul's Sindangdong District: A New Hotspot for Foreign Tourists
As the number of foreign tourists visiting Korea continues to rise, areas like Jongno and Myeongdong have started bustling with activity. These places have long been popular among foreign visitors. However, with the increasing activity on social media, tourists are now exploring new destinations beyond the traditional must-visit spots. A particular area has recently gained […]
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Experience the Magic of Illumination at Gaya Theme Park
As the warm weather continues, we find ourselves in the favorable season for outings. Many travelers are planning spring trips, and various destinations are catching the eye on social media. Among them, a trending travel destination has been gaining attention on social media platforms lately. Let’s take a closer look at what this place has […]
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Hotel Privacy Nightmare: Hidden Cameras Found in Seoul’s Luxury Inn
A hidden camera has been discovered in a 5-star hotel in downtown Seoul, causing significant shock, especially considering the hotel’s status as a prominent establishment in the city. According to a report from No Cut News on the 18th, a man in his twenties who worked at the hotel was found to have engaged in […]
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All Aboard the Beauty Train: Free Nail Art Services for Rail Passengers!
The nail art service for railway passengers has been gathering attention. Any railway customer holding a same-day train ticket is eligible to receive it, and actual reviews from those who have received free nail art are sparking interest on social media. Let’s take a closer look at this service. The nail art service available to […]
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North Koreans Paying Up to $85,000 to Defect the Country
Source: KBS News Escaping North Korea, or defecting, is highly dangerous and challenging. It is because in case of failure, not only the defectors but also their families and acquaintances are at risk due to strict control and surveillance under North Korea’s Juche ideology dictatorship. Defectors have revealed that they pay a significant sum to […]
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BTS vs. The Trolls: K-Pop Group Announces Legal Action Over False Accusations
The group BTS has announced legal action against malicious slander and the spread of false facts. On the 28th, Big Hit Music, BTS’s agency, declared through the fan communication platform Weverse, “It has come to our attention that organizational efforts aimed at tarnishing and slandering the artists have escalated in recent weeks. Furthermore, malicious attempts […]
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South Korea Exposes North Korea's Human Rights Abuses
The South Korean government has publicly released for the first time the ‘2023 North Korean Human Rights Report’, a document detailing the human rights abuses suffered by North Korean citizens in the past year. Despite ongoing efforts both domestically and internationally to improve human rights in North Korea, the region north of the Korean Demilitarized […]
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Stolen Secrets: North Korean Hackers Breach South Korean Defense Firms
South Korean defense companies fall victim to North Korean cyber attacksThe extent of damage is unknown until the police investigationPresumed to be directed by Kim Jong Un The National Security Investigation Division of the Korean National Police Agency’s National Office of Investigation collaborated with the National Cyber Crisis Management Department in an investigation. On the […]
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Potential Trump Win Sparks Early US-ROK Defense Cost Negotiations
From the 23rd to the 25th of last month, the 12th US-ROK Special Measures Agreement (SMA) meeting in Honolulu, Hawaii. Since 1991, the US and South Korea have held 11th Defense Burden Sharing agreements to determine the cost of stationing US forces in Korea. The US put pressure on increasing the contributions during the 12th […]
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First Lady of South Korea: The Unpaid Position with a Wealth of Responsibilities
President Yoon Suk Yeol’s wife, Kim Keon Hee, has not appeared publicly for over four months since accompanying her husband on his visit to the Netherlands on December 15th. Her recent engagement with President Yoon has drawn attention as she has kept her activities private. Even her participation in the early voting for the April […]
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Mother Faces 8 Years Behind Bars for Sexually Abusing Daughter
A mother who sexually abused her daughter has been sentenced to prison. The Second Division of the Supreme Court (Presiding Judge Kwon Young Jun) confirmed the original sentence on April 21 of 8 years in prison for the mother who sexually abused her daughter from the age of 9. Acquaintances of the mother were also found […]
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North Korea Indirectly Warns the U.S. With Nuclear Retaliation Simulation
North Korea has conducted its first nuclear retaliation simulation drill using super-large artillery, with Kim Jong Un in attendance. The super-large artillery is a weapon that North Korea cherishes. On the 23rd, the North Korean Central News Agency reported that a drill was carried out the previous day using the super-large artillery within the national […]
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South Korea's Hottest Couple Steps Down as Maxim Coffee Models
Actor couple Won Bin and Lee Na Young recently ended their contracts with Dongseo Food Corporation. According to an exclusive report by The Korea Economic Daily on April 26, Won Bin, who served as the model for Maxim T.O.P coffee, ended his advertising contract at the end of January. Won Bin has been the long-standing […]
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Yoo Young Jae Hospitalized for Severe Depression Following Divorce Scandal
After his divorce from actress Sunwoo Eun Sook, announcer Yoo Young Jae, who was embroiled in various controversies, has been urgently admitted to a mental hospital. On April 26, Yoo, accompanied by his younger brother, visited a mental hospital in the metropolitan area early in the day to begin the admission process due to severe […]
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Hybrid Cars Outpace Electric: 40% Sales Increase in Korea
Sales increased by 40% Over Last YearOutpaces Electric Vehicle ExportsTop 3 Popular Hybrid Sedans? Hybrid vehicles are making their presence known by replacing electric cars. According to the Korean Automobile Mobility Industry Association on the 24th, in the domestic eco-friendly car market in the first quarter of this year, the sales of hybrid vehicles recorded […]
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Behind the HYBE Scandal: CEO Park Ji Won Speaks Out
HYBE CEO Park Ji Won has spoken about the controversy surrounding Min Hee Jin, CEO of ADOR, who produced the girl group NewJeans. The plagiarism issue previously raised by Min is expected to cause a stir. On the 23rd, Park Ji Won, CEO of HYBE, sent an internal announcement email to HYBE members, saying, “There […]
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Unstoppable BTS: Military Service Doesn't Slow Down Chart Success
Despite their military hiatus, the globally acclaimed band BTS (comprised of Jin, RM, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, Jungkook) continues to break impressive records. On the 21st, the Japanese mega-recording company Oricon revealed its Oricon Reiwa Era Comprehensive Rankings. Despite their temporary absence, BTS secured the top position in the artist sales category, leaving many astonished. […]
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Lights Out: North Korea Removes Streetlights from Key Roads
North Korea removes streetlightsMines installed on Gyeongui LineNorth Korea displays intention to sever ties with South North Korea’s Kim Jong Un, who has recently shown overt hostility towards South Korea, has reportedly expressed his anger by removing the streetlights along the roads connecting South Korea from Mount Kumgang and Kaesong Industrial Complex. North Korea is […]