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Chinese Man Offers $70,000 Bounty After 8 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment - 'I Must Find the Real Killer'

Chinese Man Offers $70,000 Bounty After 8 Years of Wrongful Imprisonment - 'I Must Find the Real Killer'

A Chinese businessman who spent 8 years wrongfully imprisoned for murder is now offering a $70,000 reward to find the real killer, seeking justice for both himself and the victim.

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Jun 28, 2025
Musical 'Frida' Press Call Captivates Seoul: Kim Ji-woo, Aiki, Lee Ji-yeon & Yoo Yeon-jung Shine as 'Corset'

Musical 'Frida' Press Call Captivates Seoul: Kim Ji-woo, Aiki, Lee Ji-yeon & Yoo Yeon-jung Shine as 'Corset'

The highly anticipated musical 'Frida' held its press call at Chungmu Art Center, featuring an all-star cast bringing Frida Kahlo's inspiring story to life through innovative theatrical storytelling.

엔터테이먼트
Jun 28, 2025
Korean Fortune Telling Culture: When Love Confessions Meet Daily Horoscopes - A Deep Dive into Korea's Mystical Traditions

Korean Fortune Telling Culture: When Love Confessions Meet Daily Horoscopes - A Deep Dive into Korea's Mystical Traditions

Explore Korea's fascinating fortune-telling culture through daily horoscopes, where 1975-born Rabbit zodiac signs are encouraged to confess their hidden love, revealing deep cultural insights into Korean mysticism and community reactions.

Entertainment
Jun 28, 2025
Uiwang Lake Adventure Park Closes for Summer Heat Safety - Korea's Proactive Approach to Extreme Weather

Uiwang Lake Adventure Park Closes for Summer Heat Safety - Korea's Proactive Approach to Extreme Weather

Uiwang City Corporation temporarily shuts down Wangsong Lake Adventure facility for July-August due to extreme heat concerns, prioritizing visitor safety over 60°C surface temperatures.

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Jun 28, 2025
Why Seoul's Mayflies Have Disappeared: Innovative Eco-Friendly Solution Keeps Oriental Mayflies Away from Urban Areas

Why Seoul's Mayflies Have Disappeared: Innovative Eco-Friendly Solution Keeps Oriental Mayflies Away from Urban Areas

Seoul has successfully reduced mayfly swarms in urban areas through innovative floating lights in the Han River that keep insects in their natural habitat, offering an eco-friendly alternative to chemical pesticides.

Environment
Jun 28, 2025
Man in His 60s Gets Prison Time for Convenience Store Rampage Over Lost Welfare Benefits

Man in His 60s Gets Prison Time for Convenience Store Rampage Over Lost Welfare Benefits

A 60-year-old man received a 6-month prison sentence for vandalizing a convenience store and stealing products after claiming he lost his basic livelihood benefits, highlighting issues with repeat offenders in Korea's welfare system.

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Jun 28, 2025
The First Photograph? How Camera Obscura Revolutionized Art and Sparked Controversy Among Masters

The First Photograph? How Camera Obscura Revolutionized Art and Sparked Controversy Among Masters

Exploring David Hockney's controversial theory that Renaissance masters like Vermeer used camera obscura technology to achieve photographic realism in their paintings, and the ongoing debate about optical devices in classical art.

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Jun 28, 2025
Kim Hee-jung's Tennis Court Goddess Moment: Retro Sneakers Meet Polo Perfection

Kim Hee-jung's Tennis Court Goddess Moment: Retro Sneakers Meet Polo Perfection

Kim Hee-jung's stunning tennis court look featuring retro Adidas sneakers and classic polo shirt has become the ultimate style inspiration for women in their 30s, blending sporty elegance with confident energy.

Entertainment
Jun 28, 2025
From Ecological Villain to Hair Loss Hero: Korea's Surprising 'Weed' Discovery

From Ecological Villain to Hair Loss Hero: Korea's Surprising 'Weed' Discovery

Korean researchers have discovered that Humulus japonicus, a notorious invasive weed that farmers despise, actually contains powerful compounds for preventing hair loss and has been used as traditional food for centuries.

Health & Wellness
Jun 28, 2025
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