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12/29/2024

Thai mother waits at the airport for her daughter, a university student who was killed in fatal plane crash.

A Thai mother is continuing to wait at the airport for her daughter following the tragic plane crash.According to the Thai Embassy in Korea and th…

12/29/2024

Muan county residents are mobilizing to aid families affected by the tragic South Jeolla plane crash.

Muan residents quickly rallied to support those affected by the devastating plane tragedy near South Jeolla.Since the morning of December 29, the …

12/29/2024

Passenger plane crashes near South Jeolla's Muan Airport, leaving 28 dead

A devastating plane crash occurred on the morning of December 29 at Muan International Airport in Jeollanam-do, South Korea. A passenger aircraft wi…

12/26/2024

Korean Won (KRW) hits 15-year low: Korean netizens react with concern

The South Korean Won hit a 15-year low against the U.S. dollar on December 26, breaching the 1,460 KRW per dollar mark in early trading.The KRW-USD…

12/23/2024

First Lady Kim Keon Hee accused of visiting a plastic surgery clinic on the day of Martial Law declaration

On December 23, Democratic Party lawmaker Jang Kyung Tae raised suspicions about First Lady Kim Keon Hee’s visit to a plastic surgery clinic in…

12/15/2024

Netizens are reacting to having a hard time finding a lawyer to represent him.

Netizens are reacting strongly to Yoon Suk Yeol’s refusal to appear for the prosecutor’s investigation, citing “incomplete lawyer …

12/12/2024

K-netizens respond to President Yoon Suk Yeol's martial law defense

On December 12, President Yoon Suk Yeol delivered a televised address defending his decision to declare martial law.He stated, &q…

12/12/2024

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol defends his martial law declaration and rejects calls for resignation, 'I will fight until the end'

On December 12 KST, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol issued a statement from the Yongsan Presidential Office, defending his decision to declare …

12/07/2024

South Korean President Yoon Seok Yeol officially apologizes to the people for declaring martial law, makes clear that there will not be another

On December 7 at 10 AM KST, South Korea's President Yoon Seok Yeol issued an official apology to the nation for his declaration of emergency martial…

12/05/2024

South Korea's Democratic Party to jointly pursue National Assembly vote for president Yoon Seok Yeol's impeachment + special counsel mandate for Kim Keon Hee scandal on Saturday

On December 5 KST, South Korea's Democratic Party announced its decision to pursue a National Assembly vote for the impeachment of presiden…

12/03/2024

The Democratic Party of Korea demands President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation, threatens impeachment over martial law declaration

The Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) called for President Yoon Suk Yeol's immediate resignation on December 4, following his abrupt declaration and su…

11/28/2024

Man goes viral for skiing to work during 40 cm snowstorm in Seoul, once again proving that 'Koreans go to work no matter what' ⛷️

On November 27 KST, a record-breaking snowstorm hit parts of Gyeonggi Province in South Korea, including Seoul. Some regions witnessed as…

11/27/2024

Birth rates in South Korea experience their largest percentage increase in nearly 14 years https://www.allkpop.com/buzz/2024/11/birth-rates-in-south-korea-experience-their-largest-percentage-increase-in-nearly-14-years

11/26/2024

Man sentenced after purposely becoming overweight to avoid mandatory military service

A man in his 20s who deliberately gained weight to evade military service has been sentenced to a suspended prison term.On November 23, the 11th Cr…

11/17/2024

[CW/TW] A famous YouTuber is under investigation for sexually assaulting his wife and a 13-year-old on at least 34 occasions.

[Content & Trigger Warning]A famous YouTuber has been charged with assaulting his wife and is also under investigation for animal abuse and se…

11/08/2024

Controversial streamer Johnny Somali apologizes to South Koreans for his actions

South Korean police have launched an investigation into Johnny Somali (real name Ramsey Khalid Ismael) on charges of business obstruction and suspect…

11/08/2024

Husband sentenced to 2 years in prison for neglecting wife, leading her to starve to death weighing just 20.5 kg (45 lbs)

A man in his 50s was sentenced to prison for neglecting his wife, who suffered from hearing and intellectual disabilities, by confining her to a smal…

11/06/2024

How Korean netizens are reacting to Trump winning the 2024 Presidential Election

All the major US outlets have reported that former President Donald Trump, the Republican candidate in the election for the 47th president o…