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Sri Lankan Migrant Worker Abused by Forklift Finds Hope with New Job

Sri Lankan Migrant Worker Abused by Forklift Finds Hope with New Job

Sri Lankan migrant worker abused in a brick factory avoids deportation and secures new job with government and community support

News
Oct 13, 2025
Is Health a Valid Excuse When Leaders Face Trials

Is Health a Valid Excuse When Leaders Face Trials

An exploration of Yoon Seok-yeol’s trial absences over health claims compared to Lee Jae-myung’s perseverance, with vibrant online community reactions and cultural insights.

Politics
Oct 13, 2025
Why Black Goat Soup Is This Summer’s Must-Try Health Dish

Why Black Goat Soup Is This Summer’s Must-Try Health Dish

This blog explores the summer surge of black goat dishes in Korea, tracing its traditional roots, modern reinvention in hotels and franchises, and community reactions online.

Food
Oct 13, 2025
Gilles Vidal’s Triumphant Return to Stellantis Design

Gilles Vidal’s Triumphant Return to Stellantis Design

Gilles Vidal returns to lead design for Stellantis’ European brands on October 1, blending heritage and innovation while sparking community excitement and debate.

Automotive
Oct 13, 2025
Gyeonggi Province Elevates Heatwave Alert to Level 2 as Illnesses Surge

Gyeonggi Province Elevates Heatwave Alert to Level 2 as Illnesses Surge

Gyeonggi Province raises its heatwave emergency to level 2 amid record temperatures and a spike in heat-related illnesses, introducing expanded measures to protect vulnerable residents.

News
Oct 13, 2025
When Promises Fall Short Teenagers on Russia’s Frontline

When Promises Fall Short Teenagers on Russia’s Frontline

This post explores the broken promise to spare 18 year olds from the Ukraine war examining personal stories policy shifts and the social uproar experienced in Russia

News
Oct 13, 2025
Late-Night Drunk Driver Crashes into Sidewalk Shelter in Incheon

Late-Night Drunk Driver Crashes into Sidewalk Shelter in Incheon

A 30-year-old man was caught driving under the influence in Incheon’s Bupyeong district after crashing into a parked car and a sidewalk shelter early morning on July 26, 2025, sparking police investigation and heated community reaction.

News
Oct 13, 2025
Sejong Peach Festival Adapts to Record-Breaking Heat

Sejong Peach Festival Adapts to Record-Breaking Heat

A sudden heatwave forced organizers to cancel the Hanbok fashion show and push afternoon events to the evening, but peach punch, water play and an airshow still delighted visitors under the starry Sejong sky.

Entertainment
Oct 13, 2025
When Suwon’s Streets Suddenly Gave Way

When Suwon’s Streets Suddenly Gave Way

A 70cm-deep sinkhole opened on a busy Suwon street after a water pipe ruptured, trapping a delivery motorcycle and fire truck and sparking concern over underground infrastructure.

News
Oct 13, 2025
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