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Korea Swelters Under Record-Breaking June Heat Wave as Tropical Nights Persist Nationwide

Korea Swelters Under Record-Breaking June Heat Wave as Tropical Nights Persist Nationwide

South Korea experiences its hottest June on record with temperatures reaching 37°C, widespread heat wave warnings, and tropical nights affecting daily life across the nation.

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Jul 13, 2025
Cybersecurity Takes Top Priority: What Users Really Want in Digital Health Apps

Cybersecurity Takes Top Priority: What Users Really Want in Digital Health Apps

A groundbreaking Korean study reveals that cybersecurity and data safety are the most important factors for doctors, patients, and the general public when choosing digital health applications, with users willing to pay $12 more for enhanced security features.

Healthcare Technology
Jul 13, 2025
Trump's 25% Tariff Ultimatum: Korea Faces August 1 Deadline in Historic Trade Showdown

Trump's 25% Tariff Ultimatum: Korea Faces August 1 Deadline in Historic Trade Showdown

President Trump's letter to Korea announces 25% tariffs on all Korean products starting August 1, 2025, marking a dramatic escalation in US-Korea trade tensions with just weeks left for negotiations.

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Jul 13, 2025
Groundbreaking Study Reveals Vitamin D Deficiency Only Affects Cognitive Function in Women Without APOE ε4 Gene

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Vitamin D Deficiency Only Affects Cognitive Function in Women Without APOE ε4 Gene

Korean researchers discover that vitamin D deficiency's impact on cognitive decline is not universal, affecting only women without the APOE ε4 genotype in a 10-year study of 1,547 elderly participants.

Health
Jul 13, 2025
When Ancient Korean Scholars Mastered 7 Languages: What Would They Think of Today's English Education Crisis?

When Ancient Korean Scholars Mastered 7 Languages: What Would They Think of Today's English Education Crisis?

Exploring how foreign language skills were crucial for intellectual status in Joseon Dynasty Korea, contrasting with modern Korean students' struggles despite advanced resources and decades of English education.

Education
Jul 13, 2025
Worlds Apart: How Koreans and Japanese Choose Completely Different Overseas Vacation Destinations

Worlds Apart: How Koreans and Japanese Choose Completely Different Overseas Vacation Destinations

Korean travelers gravitate toward affordable Southeast Asian beach destinations like Da Nang and Cebu, while Japanese tourists maintain their legendary love affair with Hawaii despite economic challenges.

Travel
Jul 13, 2025
Groundbreaking Korean Study Proves Expanded Hemodialysis Preserves Kidney Function - First Global Evidence for HDx Benefits

Groundbreaking Korean Study Proves Expanded Hemodialysis Preserves Kidney Function - First Global Evidence for HDx Benefits

Korean researchers have published the world's first clinical evidence that expanded hemodialysis using Theranova dialyzers significantly slows kidney function decline in dialysis patients, offering new hope for better long-term outcomes.

Healthcare
Jul 13, 2025
Scorching Heat Grips Korea: Afternoon Showers Expected Amid 36°C Temperatures

Scorching Heat Grips Korea: Afternoon Showers Expected Amid 36°C Temperatures

Korea faces intense summer heat with temperatures reaching 36°C, accompanied by scattered thundershowers across the nation. Weather authorities warn of heat-related illnesses as tropical nights persist.

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Jul 13, 2025
Rubio's Malaysia Visit Sparks Diplomatic Waves: First Asia Trip Amid Trade Tensions and Cancelled Korea-Japan Plans

Rubio's Malaysia Visit Sparks Diplomatic Waves: First Asia Trip Amid Trade Tensions and Cancelled Korea-Japan Plans

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio's first Asia visit to Malaysia for ASEAN meetings creates diplomatic ripples as he cancels Korea-Japan visits while addressing trade tensions and meeting Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.

International Politics
Jul 13, 2025
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