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Lineage M Secures China License: NCSoft Prepares for Major Launch with Localized Content and Fan Engagement

Lineage M Secures China License: NCSoft Prepares for Major Launch with Localized Content and Fan Engagement

Lineage M, NCSoft's flagship MMORPG, has obtained a Chinese service license and is preparing for launch as 'Heaven: Bloodline'. The company focuses on localization and community engagement to appeal to Chinese gamers, with the official launch date to be announced soon.

Entertainment
Jul 6, 2025
Volvo Korea Unveils the All-New XC90: Price, Features, and Pre-Order Buzz

Volvo Korea Unveils the All-New XC90: Price, Features, and Pre-Order Buzz

Volvo Korea has revealed the price and opened pre-orders for the new 7-seater flagship SUV XC90, featuring modern electrified design, advanced technology, and a luxurious interior. Deliveries begin in July, with strong community and media reactions.

Automotive
Jul 6, 2025
Hyundai Motor Group Named a TIME100 Leader: How Korea's 'Automotive Dark Horse' Is Shaping the Future

Hyundai Motor Group Named a TIME100 Leader: How Korea's 'Automotive Dark Horse' Is Shaping the Future

Hyundai Motor Group has been named to TIME's 2025 list of the 100 Most Influential Companies in the 'Leaders' category, highlighting its impressive global growth, innovation in electric vehicles, and transformative leadership. The company is the only Korean firm on this year's list.

Business
Jul 6, 2025
Japan Executes 'Twitter Killer': The Shocking Case That Changed Social Media and Crime Discourse

Japan Executes 'Twitter Killer': The Shocking Case That Changed Social Media and Crime Discourse

Japan has executed Takahiro Shiraishi, known as the 'Twitter Killer', for the 2017 murders of nine young people he lured via social media. The case sparked national debate on suicide, social media regulation, and the death penalty.

News
Jul 6, 2025
Lotte Mart's Grand Return: 1,000 Shoppers Flock to Guri's Reopened Grocery Paradise After 4 Years

Lotte Mart's Grand Return: 1,000 Shoppers Flock to Guri's Reopened Grocery Paradise After 4 Years

After a four-year hiatus, Lotte Mart's Guri branch reopened as 'Grand Grocery,' drawing over 1,000 eager visitors on its first day. The new store blends premium food offerings with family-friendly experiences, revitalizing the local retail scene.

Retail, News, Culture
Jul 6, 2025
aespa's 'Iron Taste' Ring Made by Korean Brand? The Hidden Story Behind 'Dirty Work' Jewelry

aespa's 'Iron Taste' Ring Made by Korean Brand? The Hidden Story Behind 'Dirty Work' Jewelry

Discover how Korean jewelry brand EveryBirthday created custom pieces for aespa's 'Dirty Work' music video, featuring gothic lettering rings and necklaces that perfectly captured the group's bold new concept.

Entertainment
Jun 30, 2025
Korean Student's Hammer Attack at Japanese University: Suspended Sentence Sparks Debate on Bullying and Mental Health

Korean Student's Hammer Attack at Japanese University: Suspended Sentence Sparks Debate on Bullying and Mental Health

A Korean exchange student who attacked 8 students with a hammer at Hosei University claiming bullying receives 3-year suspended sentence, raising questions about campus safety and international student support.

News
Jun 30, 2025
Daejang-dong Scandal Reaches Critical Phase: Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Former Official Who Claims 'I Did It for Lee Jae-myung's Success'

Daejang-dong Scandal Reaches Critical Phase: Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Former Official Who Claims 'I Did It for Lee Jae-myung's Success'

In the high-profile Daejang-dong development corruption case, prosecutors have demanded a 7-year prison sentence for former Seongnam Urban Development Corporation executive Yoo Dong-gyu, who claimed he acted 'for politician Lee Jae-myung's success' during his final statement.

뉴스
Jun 30, 2025
Lotte Mart Guri Returns After 4 Years: From Corporate Greed to Community Victory

Lotte Mart Guri Returns After 4 Years: From Corporate Greed to Community Victory

After a dramatic closure due to rent disputes in 2021, Lotte Mart Guri reopened on June 26, 2025, as Grand Grocery concept store following the failure of replacement stores, bringing relief to residents who endured 4 years without a major supermarket.

뉴스
Jun 30, 2025
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