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Who Owns the Hallasan View?

Who Owns the Hallasan View?

Jeju’s new height limits let towers reach 25 to 40 stories, sparking debate over Hallasan’s panorama shifting from shared heritage to exclusive privilege.

News
Oct 13, 2025
Inside North Korea’s Low-Key 72nd Victory Day Festivities

Inside North Korea’s Low-Key 72nd Victory Day Festivities

North Korea marked the 72nd anniversary of the Korean War armistice with veterans’ reunions, youth performances and museum visits, all underscored by a nostalgic but muted tone that reflects changing priorities and public curiosity.

News
Oct 13, 2025
No Sympathy Bounce: People Power Party Dips to Historic Low

No Sympathy Bounce: People Power Party Dips to Historic Low

A recent NBS poll shows the People Power Party plunging to 17 percent support while President Lee Jae-myung maintains 64 percent approval, sparking alarm and calls for urgent party reform.

politics
Oct 13, 2025
When the Autonomic Balance Tips Over: More Than Just Fatigue

When the Autonomic Balance Tips Over: More Than Just Fatigue

Explore how chronic stress, sleep issues, and lifestyle habits can disrupt the autonomic nervous system, causing dizziness, digestive woes, and chronic fatigue, and learn practical tips to restore balance.

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Oct 13, 2025
Shaping Social Protection in the Global South at the G20 Development Meeting

Shaping Social Protection in the Global South at the G20 Development Meeting

South Korea’s multilateral diplomatic coordinator champions digital social protection delivery and early household support at the Skukuza G20 development ministers meeting, setting the stage for the upcoming Busan Global Partnership Forum.

International Affairs
Oct 12, 2025
Gapyeong Flood Rescue Enters Seventh Day of Hope

Gapyeong Flood Rescue Enters Seventh Day of Hope

Rescue teams and volunteers continue searching seven days after devastating floods in Gapyeong as the community unites in hope and compassion.

News
Oct 12, 2025
When Will Normal Life Return to Uiryeong After Devastating Floods?

When Will Normal Life Return to Uiryeong After Devastating Floods?

Uiryeong’s streets and farms remain submerged after record-breaking rains in July, leaving local shops ruined and residents waiting for special disaster aid amid tireless community efforts.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Truman Grandson Reveals Ten-Second Decision That Changed Korea

Truman Grandson Reveals Ten-Second Decision That Changed Korea

Clifton Truman Daniel recalls his grandfather deciding in ten seconds to aid Korea, emphasizing America’s duty to support freedom and igniting lively reactions on Korean blogs.

News
Oct 12, 2025
When a Casual Parking Lot Visit Became a Scene of Violence in Incheon

When a Casual Parking Lot Visit Became a Scene of Violence in Incheon

A routine evening in Incheon turned into terror when a drunken 40-year-old man assaulted his wife, passersby and even a high school senior. The victim’s family refuses any settlement and demands strict punishment.

News
Oct 12, 2025
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