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Theater Gems in Seoul: 'After This Summer', 'Hami 2025', and 'Backstage' Captivate Audiences

Theater Gems in Seoul: 'After This Summer', 'Hami 2025', and 'Backstage' Captivate Audiences

Explore the vibrant world of Seoul's small theaters this July with three standout plays: 'After This Summer', 'Hami 2025', and 'Backstage'. Discover their unique stories, cultural significance, and the buzz from local communities and blogs.

Entertainment
Jul 8, 2025
Unbelievable! The Mercedes-AMG GT XX Electrifies the Industry: F1 Tech, 5-Minute Charging, and a 360 km/h Dream Come True

Unbelievable! The Mercedes-AMG GT XX Electrifies the Industry: F1 Tech, 5-Minute Charging, and a 360 km/h Dream Come True

The Mercedes-AMG GT XX has shocked the automotive world with its F1-inspired technology, 1360 horsepower, and 5-minute charging for 400km range. This electric hypercar is redefining performance and sparking huge buzz across global and Korean communities.

Automotive
Jul 8, 2025
Special Prosecutor Faces Off with Ex-President Yoon: First Direct Interrogation over Martial Law Scandal—Will He Stand Before the Cameras?

Special Prosecutor Faces Off with Ex-President Yoon: First Direct Interrogation over Martial Law Scandal—Will He Stand Before the Cameras?

Former President Yoon Suk-yeol faces his first direct questioning as a suspect by the special prosecutor over the December 3 martial law crisis. The probe, which has gripped Korea, centers on allegations of insurrection, abuse of power, and obstruction of justice. The nation watches as Yoon, once at the helm of the prosecution, now stands in the defendant’s shoes.

News
Jul 8, 2025
Russian Crime Syndicate’s $10.6 Billion Medicare Scam: How Global Fraud Exploited U.S. Health Insurance

Russian Crime Syndicate’s $10.6 Billion Medicare Scam: How Global Fraud Exploited U.S. Health Insurance

A Russian-led crime group orchestrated a $10.6 billion scam by exploiting the U.S. Medicare system, using stolen identities and shell companies across several countries. This exposé unpacks the scheme, its global money laundering, and the cultural context behind such massive healthcare fraud.

News
Jul 8, 2025
Will Former President Yoon Face the Photo Line? The Historic Special Counsel Summons on June 28

Will Former President Yoon Face the Photo Line? The Historic Special Counsel Summons on June 28

On June 28, former President Yoon Seok-yeol is summoned by the special counsel as a suspect in the '12·3 Martial Law' case. This marks a turning point in Korean politics, as he could become the first ex-president to face the photo line at the prosecutor's office. The investigation focuses on allegations of abuse of power and obstruction during the martial law crisis.

News
Jul 8, 2025
Busan's Baby Boom: 8 Months of Rising Births and Marriages Signal a New Demographic Hope

Busan's Baby Boom: 8 Months of Rising Births and Marriages Signal a New Demographic Hope

For the first time in years, Busan is seeing an 8-month streak of rising births and a notable increase in marriages, sparking optimism about reversing the city’s demographic decline. Local policies, changing attitudes, and community support are fueling this rare upward trend.

News
Jul 8, 2025
Is a Grimacing Face a Warning Sign of Stroke? The Truth About Facial Nerve Palsy in Korea

Is a Grimacing Face a Warning Sign of Stroke? The Truth About Facial Nerve Palsy in Korea

Facial nerve palsy is on the rise in Korea, often mistaken for a stroke due to sudden facial weakness. Learn how to tell the difference, why the condition is increasing, and what the latest treatments and community reactions reveal about its cultural impact.

Health, News, Korean Culture
Jul 8, 2025
Why Was the Attacker Acquitted of Attempted Murder After a Brutal Street Assault in Chuncheon?

Why Was the Attacker Acquitted of Attempted Murder After a Brutal Street Assault in Chuncheon?

A shocking street assault in Chuncheon left a man unconscious, but the attacker was acquitted of attempted murder and sentenced to four years for serious injury. Explore the court’s reasoning, public reactions, and cultural context behind this controversial decision.

News
Jul 8, 2025
Police Special Investigation Unit Disbands After 200 Days: What’s Next for Korea’s Martial Law Probe?

Police Special Investigation Unit Disbands After 200 Days: What’s Next for Korea’s Martial Law Probe?

After 200 days, Korea’s police special investigation unit on the December 3 Martial Law incident has disbanded, handing the case to a special prosecutor. This blog unpacks the investigation’s dramatic developments, the infamous Roh Sang-won notebook, and what global readers should know about the ongoing insurrection probe.

News
Jul 8, 2025
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