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Polaris Office Partners with PayPal, Files 102 Trademark Applications for Korean Won Stablecoin 'POLAKRW'

Polaris Office Partners with PayPal, Files 102 Trademark Applications for Korean Won Stablecoin 'POLAKRW'

Polaris Office has filed 102 trademark applications for the Korean won-pegged stablecoin 'POLAKRW' while expanding its PayPal partnership, marking a significant step into the digital asset market as part of its Web3 strategy.

Finance
Jul 13, 2025
Tragic Incheon Manhole Accident: 50-Year-Old Worker Found Dead After Day-Long Search

Tragic Incheon Manhole Accident: 50-Year-Old Worker Found Dead After Day-Long Search

A 52-year-old sewage pipe inspection worker who went missing during manhole work in Incheon was found dead after a 25-hour search operation. The incident highlights serious workplace safety concerns in South Korea's underground infrastructure maintenance sector.

뉴스
Jul 13, 2025
The Miracle of 1,000 Won Jjajangmyeon! Daegu Restaurant Owner's 20-Year Promise Moves Korea

The Miracle of 1,000 Won Jjajangmyeon! Daegu Restaurant Owner's 20-Year Promise Moves Korea

A Chinese restaurant in Daegu selling jjajangmyeon for just 1,000 won has become a nationwide sensation, with the wheelchair-bound owner maintaining these prices for 20 years despite inflation.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 13, 2025
Yoon Suk-yeol's True Colors Exposed in 60-Page Arrest Warrant: The Shocking Details That Rocked South Korea

Yoon Suk-yeol's True Colors Exposed in 60-Page Arrest Warrant: The Shocking Details That Rocked South Korea

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol faces re-arrest after 4 months as special prosecutors reveal explosive evidence of martial law conspiracy, document forgery, and constitutional violations in a comprehensive 60-page warrant.

뉴스
Jul 13, 2025
Seongnam City Council Champions Local Sports: 30th Seongnam Mayor's Cup Table Tennis Tournament Draws Massive Community Support

Seongnam City Council Champions Local Sports: 30th Seongnam Mayor's Cup Table Tennis Tournament Draws Massive Community Support

Seongnam City Council actively supported the 30th Seongnam Mayor's Cup Table Tennis Tournament, emphasizing the importance of local sports development and community health through widespread participation across all age groups.

스포츠
Jul 13, 2025
Gapyeong Truck Crash: 60-Year-Old Driver in Critical Condition After Hitting Retaining Wall and Median Barrier

Gapyeong Truck Crash: 60-Year-Old Driver in Critical Condition After Hitting Retaining Wall and Median Barrier

A 60-year-old truck driver remains in critical condition after his 1-ton cargo truck collided with a retaining wall and median barrier in Gapyeong, Gyeonggi Province. The accident occurred on July 6, 2025, at 4:20 PM, requiring emergency CPR treatment.

뉴스
Jul 13, 2025
Korean Scientists Discover Revolutionary Enzyme from Novel Microorganism for Functional Oligosaccharide Production

Korean Scientists Discover Revolutionary Enzyme from Novel Microorganism for Functional Oligosaccharide Production

Researchers at Korea's National Nakdong River Biological Resources Center have discovered a novel beta-agarase enzyme from a new microorganism that can efficiently produce functional oligosaccharides with significant health benefits for food, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical applications.

Science & Technology
Jul 13, 2025
Musk's Political Gamble: The America Party Challenges the Two-Party System

Musk's Political Gamble: The America Party Challenges the Two-Party System

Elon Musk launches the America Party after breaking with Trump, aiming to disrupt the entrenched Republican-Democrat duopoly with strategic focus on key congressional seats.

Politics
Jul 13, 2025
Former Intelligence Chief Roh Sang-won Faces Extended Detention as Court Reviews Additional Charges

Former Intelligence Chief Roh Sang-won Faces Extended Detention as Court Reviews Additional Charges

Former military intelligence commander Roh Sang-won's detention period may be extended as Seoul Central District Court reviews additional charges including personal information protection law violations and bribery allegations related to the December 3 martial law incident.

News
Jul 13, 2025
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