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South Korea's Jeungpyeong County Delivers Passports to Your Doorstep - Revolutionary 'ON Care Passport Delivery Service' Wins Hearts of Young Parents

South Korea's Jeungpyeong County Delivers Passports to Your Doorstep - Revolutionary 'ON Care Passport Delivery Service' Wins Hearts of Young Parents

Jeungpyeong County in South Korea has launched an innovative passport delivery service that brings government documents directly to homes of pregnant women and parents with young children, transforming traditional bureaucratic processes into convenient, family-friendly services.

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Jul 16, 2025
Jongno-gu Makes History with Record 12th Consecutive Urban Award - First in Korea

Jongno-gu Makes History with Record 12th Consecutive Urban Award - First in Korea

Seoul's Jongno District has achieved an unprecedented 12 consecutive urban awards, becoming the first local government in Korea to accomplish this feat through innovative tourism management policies in Bukchon Hanok Village.

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Jul 16, 2025
Green Revolution in Korean Funeral Culture: Gyeonggi Province Completes Reusable Container Initiative Across 6 Medical Center Funeral Halls

Green Revolution in Korean Funeral Culture: Gyeonggi Province Completes Reusable Container Initiative Across 6 Medical Center Funeral Halls

Gyeonggi Province has successfully implemented reusable container systems across all 6 Gyeonggi Medical Center funeral halls, aiming to reduce 2 million disposable items annually and transform Korea's funeral industry towards environmental sustainability.

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Jul 16, 2025
Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won's Special Lecture: "Citizens Are the True Owners of Gwangmyeong" - Inspiring Young Leaders Through Local Autonomy Education

Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won's Special Lecture: "Citizens Are the True Owners of Gwangmyeong" - Inspiring Young Leaders Through Local Autonomy Education

Gwangmyeong Mayor Park Seung-won visited Haan-buk Middle School to deliver a special lecture on local autonomy and democracy, emphasizing that students are the true owners of their city and encouraging them to become active citizens who shape their community's future.

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Jul 16, 2025
Seoraksan's Sacred Flames: Buddhist Pilgrimage to Sinheungsa Temple and Bongjeongam Hermitage

Seoraksan's Sacred Flames: Buddhist Pilgrimage to Sinheungsa Temple and Bongjeongam Hermitage

Discover the spiritual journey through South Korea's most majestic mountain, where ancient Buddhist traditions meet breathtaking natural beauty in a pilgrimage that transforms both body and soul.

Travel
Jul 16, 2025
Korean's Spontaneous Day Trip to Japan Just for Authentic Ramen Goes Viral - 'Only If Money and Time Are Overflowing'

Korean's Spontaneous Day Trip to Japan Just for Authentic Ramen Goes Viral - 'Only If Money and Time Are Overflowing'

A Korean netizen's impulsive same-day trip to Japan solely for ramen has captured attention online, sparking discussions about travel culture, spontaneous adventures, and the lengths people go for authentic food experiences.

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Jul 16, 2025
The Dark Truth Behind Korea's Economic Miracle: A Nation Built on Human Sacrifice

The Dark Truth Behind Korea's Economic Miracle: A Nation Built on Human Sacrifice

Exploring the controversial theory that South Korea's rapid economic development from the 1950s to today was achieved through systematic exploitation of its citizens as 'human livestock' for national growth.

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Jul 16, 2025
30-Year-Old Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Threatening Police with Weapon After Father's Scolding

30-Year-Old Man Receives Suspended Sentence for Threatening Police with Weapon After Father's Scolding

A 30-year-old man who threatened police officers with a weapon after causing a disturbance following his father's scolding received a suspended jail sentence in Seoul court.

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Jul 16, 2025
Seoul Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Drug-Impaired Unlicensed Driving After Impersonating Car Owner

Seoul Man Gets Suspended Sentence for Drug-Impaired Unlicensed Driving After Impersonating Car Owner

A 43-year-old man in Seoul received a suspended prison sentence for driving unlicensed while on medication, crashing into barriers, and impersonating the car owner to police.

News
Jul 16, 2025
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