#south-korea (267 Posts)
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BMW Owner's Action That Even Confounded the Police
On the 1st, a post titled ‘Real-Time Daegu Nam-gu Apartment Road Blocker’ sparked discussion on an online community. A user reported that a BMW vehicle was obstructing the entrance of an apartment building due to dissatisfaction with parking registration. A supplemented the post with a photo showing a black car parked horizontally in front of […]
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South Korea: Foreigner Arrested for Growing Marijuana in Apartment Complex
Foreigner arrested for selling marijuanaSold for $110 per gram A foreign man has been arrested in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, for growing, selling, and smoking marijuana. On February 2, the Ulsan Maritime Police announced that they had arrested an Uzbekistan man in his thirties on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. He […]
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George Miller, Director of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Set to Make Anticipated Visit to Korea
George Miller, director of the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is set to visit Korea, gathering anticipation as this year’s most talked-about film after its selection as an official invitee to the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is an action blockbuster that depicts the epic journey of Furiosa, who is […]
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Trapped in Desolation: The Shocking State of Animals in Closed Korean Zoo
The shocking state of a private zoo that recently closed its doors has been revealed, with some animals reportedly neglected. According to a report by MBC on the 1st, about 270 animals, including monkeys, lions, and hyenas, are left alone in an indoor zoo in Daegu, which has not been in operation since November last […]
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Did China Spread Fake News in South Korea?
The controversy over Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea’s ‘Xie Xie’ (thank you in Chinese) remarks, shows no sign of subsiding. The People Power Party continues to treat it as a politically significant incident, saying, “Representative Lee sounds like a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” especially as […]
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North Korea's Kim Jong Un Picks Up a Shovel to Plant Trees
North Korea’s Arbor Day, known as Tree-Planting Day, showcases Kim Jong Un’s strong committment to forest restrationImages of him planting trees have been released to the publicve been released to the public While North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may seem solely focused on military power, he is also passionate about tree-planting. There is known to […]
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Construction Workers Overseas Will Soon Receive a Huge Financial Benefit
Tax exemptions for overseas construction workers expandedUpgraded to $4,200 per monthSpecial supply of ‘Maegyo Station Palucid’ Overseas construction workers are set to receive substantial tax benefits. According to the Overseas Construction Association, on the 27th, the Income Tax Law and Special Tax Restriction Law were recently enacted and promulgated. As a result, the non-taxable income […]
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Truth About North Korea's Tank: More Bark Than Bite?
North Korea’s new tank’s main gun is identical to the previous modelKim Jong Un conducts military drills targeting South Korea 5 timesYoon Administration vows not to step back from provocations The recent joint ROK-U.S. military drill was undertaken successfully, and North Korea responded with a counter-drill. North Korea released images of Kim Jong Un in […]
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Unexpected Sighting: Second-Generation Girl Group Member Spotted in Foreign Locale
Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon shared her recent whereabouts from Bali. Hyoyeon headed to Bali after the ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ concert at Tokyo Dome in February. Through Hyoyeon’s social media, fans could glimpse her trip, with several photos taken in Bali. She showed off her toned physique in a bikini, garring explosive reactions from her fans. Let’s […]
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South Korea Tackles Military Pension Crisis Head-On
Ministry of Defense Orders Research ServicesDirection of Military Pension System DevelopmentMilitary Pension Amount Decreases The South Korean Ministry of Defense is expected to address the military pension system, which has been running a deficit for over 50 years. Now, government finance is being funded. This move is seen as an attempt to respond to social […]
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Classic BMW Spotted on the Streets of Seoul
A 1971 BMW 3.0 CS equipped with an automatic transmission was spotted in Seongsu-dong. There are many factors to consider when manufacturing a car today. These include driver safety, pedestrian safety, exhaust gas concentration, interior space, and collision safety. However, when these regulations were relatively lax in the past, more attention could be paid to […]
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Places Dodgers Players Visited in Seoul After Arriving in Korea
The first-ever 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Regular Season Seoul Series in South Korea has ended. The players returned to the United States on the 21st, leaving great memories for Korean baseball fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, who came to Seoul for the series, traveled around Seoul and experienced Korean culture, […]
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Kia Carnival Owner Furious Over Fuel Leak That Could Have Turned Deadly
The Kia Carnival in question only had 746 miles on the odometer Domestic consumers highly rely on Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. They offer decent performance and interior space for the price, and their abundance makes maintenance and upkeep convenient. Hence, any news from the Hyundai Motor Group naturally attracts much attention. This time, the Kia […]
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South Korea's Wages Surpasses Japan's Salaries For the First Time in 20 Years
Korea’s hourly wage increased by 157.8%Korea’s average monthly salary is $3,415, while Japan’s is $3,239 An analysis has shown that the average wage of South Korean workers is higher than that of workers in Japan. However, unlike Japan, the wage gap between large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Korea has widened. The […]
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Hyundai to Bring Back Internal Combustion Engines After Dismantling the Division
Hyundai Motor Company has been quick to capture the electric vehicle market. More than three years ago, the company abolished its engine development organization and reassigned its employees to other departments. However, this decision proved to be a mistake as the internal combustion engine was given a second chance. Less than three years later, the company has started developing a new engine...
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Lee Yoon Jin Reveals She Hasn't Seen Her Son Since Her Divorce Proceedings
The legal representative of translator Lee Yoon Jin, currently in a divorce lawsuit with actor Lee Beom Soo, has revealed their situation. According to OSEN on March 25, Lee Yoon Jin’s legal representative stated, “Everything posted on social media is true,” and revealed that the last time she met with her son was at the […]
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A Shocking Video Posted on the Official Channel of the World's 5th-ranked Air Force
A recent video posted on the South Korean Air Force’s official YouTube channel is stirring up quite a storm and quickly gaining traction. On the 21st, the South Korean Air Force’s official YouTube channel posted a brief video, which was a little over one minute long, titled “Air Force (ROKAF) – BOMB Yanggang.” The description […]
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Gimhae is Rapidly Becoming a Cherry Blossom Destination - Here's Why
As the weather warms up, many people eagerly await cherry blossoms blooming. Numerous domestic cherry blossom hotspots are attracting attention on social media. Among them, Gaya Land is the most talked-about travel destination on social media. Gimhae is gaining attention as a representative cherry blossom spot where you can ride a sky bicycle through a […]
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U.S. Commander: 'North Korea Is Not to Be Taken Lightly'
I Commander Ruckamera maintains US forces in Korea I Provocations to preserve Kim Jong Un's succession regime I North Korea develops and launches hypersonic missiles [TV report=Park Jihyun] On April 20 (local time), Paul Ruckamera, the commander of the US forces in Korea, attended a hearing of the US House of Representatives Military Affairs Committee and made a full statement...
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North Korea Keeps South Korean, U.S., and Japanese Journalists Out of Japan-DPRK Match
Consecutive recent military provocations and hereditary succession On March 19 (local time), NK NEWS, a U.S. media outlet with a branch in Seoul and a specialization in North Korean affairs, reported that North Korea denied entry and coverage to six media outlets from South Korea and the U.S. among the 28 foreign media outlets that […]