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Gwangmyeong’s Leap into Citizen Sovereignty

Gwangmyeong’s Leap into Citizen Sovereignty

Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seungwon’s vision for a citizen-led, sustainable city comes alive at the 6th Autonomy College, blending lifelong learning with real-world community action for future leaders.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
Southeast Asia’s PNC 2025 Surge: Indonesia and Philippines Shine in Seoul

Southeast Asia’s PNC 2025 Surge: Indonesia and Philippines Shine in Seoul

This post dives into PNC 2025’s Survival Stage where Indonesia topped the leaderboard and the Philippines secured third place, explores fan reactions on Naver and Tistory, and sets the stage for the thrilling finals in Seoul.

Entertainment
Oct 11, 2025
Shocking Trash Find: On-Duty Cop Dumps 44 Live Bullets in Apartment Bin!

Shocking Trash Find: On-Duty Cop Dumps 44 Live Bullets in Apartment Bin!

A serving police officer in South Korea secretly took 44 bullets from work, kept them hidden, and later tossed them in an apartment trash chute, only to get caught after a waste worker's alert. This bizarre incident has sparked outrage over police firearm oversight.

News
Oct 11, 2025
UN Calls for Restraint as Thai-Cambodian Clashes Escalate

UN Calls for Restraint as Thai-Cambodian Clashes Escalate

On October 24 fresh skirmishes at the Thailand-Cambodia border left civilians and a soldier dead The UN urged utmost restraint as online communities reacted

News
Oct 11, 2025
How Oral Bacteria Fuels Poor Outcomes in Colon Cancer

How Oral Bacteria Fuels Poor Outcomes in Colon Cancer

A groundbreaking Yonsei study reveals how Fusobacterium nucleatum hijacks the tumor immune environment in colorectal cancer, blocking IgA defenses and sparking chronic inflammation to worsen patient prognosis.

News
Oct 11, 2025
Sancheong’s Search Enters Seventh Day Amid Relentless Downpour

Sancheong’s Search Enters Seventh Day Amid Relentless Downpour

After record rainfall swept through Sancheong on July 19, rescue teams battle scorching heat and muddy terrain to find the last missing resident, while communities and online fans rally in solidarity.

News
Oct 11, 2025
Midnight Flames in Hwaseong: The Plastic Factory Fire That Tested Safety Nets

Midnight Flames in Hwaseong: The Plastic Factory Fire That Tested Safety Nets

A sudden blaze at a plastic injection factory in Hwaseong, Gyeonggi Province, on July 25, 2025, engulfed multiple buildings but spared lives through swift evacuation. Discover the rapid response, ongoing probe, and how Koreans are reflecting on industrial risks.

news
Oct 11, 2025
Why President Lee’s Busan Town Hall Is Sparking Debate and Hope

Why President Lee’s Busan Town Hall Is Sparking Debate and Hope

President Lee Jae Myung’s recent Busan town hall is stirring discussions about government relocation, balanced development, and Arctic shipping. With mixed local reactions and broader cultural implications, Busan’s future is at a crossroads.

Politics
Oct 11, 2025
He Wrote 40 000 Won but Sent 1 Won: The Clever 1 Won Hotel Scam Unveiled

He Wrote 40 000 Won but Sent 1 Won: The Clever 1 Won Hotel Scam Unveiled

A 26-year-old man stayed 132 nights at a Seoul hotel while paying just 1 won instead of 40 000 won by listing the full amount in the sender name and exploiting host trust, leading to a one-year prison sentence

News
Oct 11, 2025
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