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A 20-Year-Old Korean Novel Returns as Daily YouTube Shorts: What's the Buzz About Dystopia?

A 20-Year-Old Korean Novel Returns as Daily YouTube Shorts: What's the Buzz About Dystopia?

Hong Sang-hwa's controversial 2005 novel Dystopia, which sparked intense debate about Korean society's ideological divide, has been reborn as YouTube Shorts in 2025, reaching new audiences through 120 daily episodes with rich visual content.

Entertainment
Oct 10, 2025
Why Did Scott Bessent Cancel the Korea-US Trade Talks at the Last Minute?

Why Did Scott Bessent Cancel the Korea-US Trade Talks at the Last Minute?

The critical 2+2 ministerial meeting between Korea and the US was abruptly postponed just one hour before departure, leaving Korean officials stranded at the airport while Bessent headed to Stockholm for China trade negotiations instead.

Politics
Oct 10, 2025
A Birthday Party Turned Nightmare: The Shocking Truth Behind Incheon's Homemade Gun Murder

A Birthday Party Turned Nightmare: The Shocking Truth Behind Incheon's Homemade Gun Murder

In July 2025, a 62-year-old father killed his own son with a homemade shotgun at a birthday celebration in Incheon's Songdo district. This shocking case reveals a disturbing story of financial disputes, family betrayal, and meticulous criminal planning that has left South Korea stunned.

News
Oct 10, 2025
Inside Korea's Police Uniform Disaster: An Officer Speaks Out

Inside Korea's Police Uniform Disaster: An Officer Speaks Out

A Korean police officer's explosive complaint about the 2025 uniform redesign reveals deep frustrations with the reform process, poor design choices, and lack of professional expertise behind the 80th anniversary uniform project.

News
Oct 10, 2025
HYBE's HQ Raided: What's Really Behind Bang Si-hyuk's $140M Scandal?

HYBE's HQ Raided: What's Really Behind Bang Si-hyuk's $140M Scandal?

Police raided HYBE headquarters in October 2025 investigating fraud allegations against founder Bang Si-hyuk. CLO Jung Jin-su sent internal emails reassuring employees as the K-pop giant faces its biggest crisis yet.

Entertainment
Oct 10, 2025
When Social Media Becomes a Hunting Ground: The Dark Reality of Youth Exploitation in Korea

When Social Media Becomes a Hunting Ground: The Dark Reality of Youth Exploitation in Korea

A recent arrest in Seoul's Jungnang district exposed the disturbing pattern of online grooming and sexual violence against minors, highlighting how social media platforms have become dangerous territories for young people vulnerable to predatory behavior.

News
Oct 10, 2025
I'm Actually a Good Person: Shocking Defense from Father Who Shot His Own Son

I'm Actually a Good Person: Shocking Defense from Father Who Shot His Own Son

In a chilling incident that stunned South Korea, a 62-year-old father killed his son with a homemade gun at a birthday party, later telling investigators he was originally a good person who lived kindly.

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Oct 10, 2025
Tired of Kimchi? Try This Softer Way to Enjoy Korean Perilla Leaves

Tired of Kimchi? Try This Softer Way to Enjoy Korean Perilla Leaves

Korean perilla leaf sprouts, braised gently with soy and sesame oil, offer a milder alternative to traditional kimchi. Rich in iron and antioxidants, this summer side dish is winning hearts across Korean dining tables with its tender texture and subtle aroma.

Food & Culture
Oct 10, 2025
Headless Body Found in Remote Korean Mountain: Mystery Deepens as Police Search for Clues

Headless Body Found in Remote Korean Mountain: Mystery Deepens as Police Search for Clues

A severely decomposed body without a head was discovered in a remote mountain area of Taebaek, Gangwon Province, sparking an intense police investigation. The identity remains unknown as authorities struggle with DNA analysis and missing person databases.

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Oct 10, 2025
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