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Breakthrough Discovery: Olive Oil Compound Oleocanthal Shows Remarkable Power Against Colon Cancer Growth and Recurrence

Breakthrough Discovery: Olive Oil Compound Oleocanthal Shows Remarkable Power Against Colon Cancer Growth and Recurrence

New research reveals that oleocanthal, a natural compound found in extra-virgin olive oil, can effectively suppress colon cancer growth by 72.5% and prevent metastasis entirely in preclinical studies.

Health
Jul 24, 2025
Gachon University Gil Medical Center Revolutionizes Emergency Care with AI Golden Time System

Gachon University Gil Medical Center Revolutionizes Emergency Care with AI Golden Time System

Korea's leading medical institution implements cutting-edge AI diagnostic systems for heart failure and stroke detection, promising to save crucial minutes in emergency treatment and significantly improve patient survival rates.

Healthcare
Jul 24, 2025
North Korea's Waudo Resort Gets Major Makeover: Inside Nampo's Tourism Infrastructure Revival

North Korea's Waudo Resort Gets Major Makeover: Inside Nampo's Tourism Infrastructure Revival

North Korea has renovated the Waudo Resort in Nampo City with new facilities including boat docks, shower areas, volleyball courts, and water slides, positioning it as a key cultural recreation base for workers and students.

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Jul 24, 2025
Disney Characters Come to Life in Sand – Taiwan's Golden Sand Sculpture Festival at Fulong Beach Captivates International Visitors

Disney Characters Come to Life in Sand – Taiwan's Golden Sand Sculpture Festival at Fulong Beach Captivates International Visitors

Taiwan's 18th Fulong International Sand Sculpture Art Festival transforms the golden beach into a Disney wonderland with 80+ characters crafted by international artists, running from May to September 2025.

Entertainment
Jul 24, 2025
Shocking Attack in Seongnam: 40-Year-Old Man Stabs Cousin Over Family Property Dispute, Heroic Citizen Steps In

Shocking Attack in Seongnam: 40-Year-Old Man Stabs Cousin Over Family Property Dispute, Heroic Citizen Steps In

A 40-year-old man in Seongnam attacked his female cousin with a weapon over a family inheritance dispute, but was heroically restrained by a passing citizen who heard her cries for help.

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Jul 23, 2025
Game Over for Traditional Recruiting: How Korean Gaming Giants Are Wooing University Students with Creative Programs

Game Over for Traditional Recruiting: How Korean Gaming Giants Are Wooing University Students with Creative Programs

Korean gaming companies like Nexon, NHN, Krafton, and Com2uS are launching innovative university programs including game jams, coding competitions, and startup support to secure future talent amid intensifying global competition.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 23, 2025
Kim Young-sun Summoned in Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Investigation - Political Nomination Scandal Deepens

Kim Young-sun Summoned in Kim Geon-hee Special Prosecutor Investigation - Political Nomination Scandal Deepens

Former People Power Party lawmaker Kim Young-sun has been summoned by the special prosecutor investigating Kim Geon-hee's alleged election interference. The investigation centers on claims that political broker Myung Tae-kyun facilitated her nomination in exchange for free polling services to former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Politics
Jul 23, 2025
Dancing Through Disaster: Guri Mayor Sparks Outrage After Attending Picnic During Flood Emergency

Dancing Through Disaster: Guri Mayor Sparks Outrage After Attending Picnic During Flood Emergency

Guri Mayor Baek Kyung-hyun faces severe criticism after viral video shows him singing and dancing at a picnic while city officials worked emergency shifts during devastating floods.

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Jul 23, 2025
Breaking: Special Prosecutor Summons Yoon's Lawyer Over Arrest Warrant Leak Allegations

Breaking: Special Prosecutor Summons Yoon's Lawyer Over Arrest Warrant Leak Allegations

The special prosecutor investigating South Korea's martial law incident has summoned lawyer Yoo Jung-hwa, who represents former President Yoon Suk-yeol, over allegations of leaking confidential arrest warrant documents to the media.

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Jul 23, 2025
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