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Two Political Rivals, One Big Gap: Why Kim Moon-soo Has 1 Billion Won While Hong Joon-pyo Has 42.6 Billion

Two Political Rivals, One Big Gap: Why Kim Moon-soo Has 1 Billion Won While Hong Joon-pyo Has 42.6 Billion

South Korean politicians Kim Moon-soo and Hong Joon-pyo recently disclosed their assets, revealing a striking 32 billion won difference. The declarations spark debates about wealth accumulation in politics and what modest assets really mean for presidential hopefuls.

Politics
Oct 10, 2025
South Korea's Former President Yoon Declares 8 Billion Won Fortune - Is He Really Broke?

South Korea's Former President Yoon Declares 8 Billion Won Fortune - Is He Really Broke?

Former President Yoon Seok-yeol declared assets worth nearly 8 billion won despite claims of having no money. His property value surged by 500 million won in just one year, with most assets under his wife Kim Keon-hee's name, sparking heated online debates.

Politics
Oct 10, 2025
Why Are Ukrainian Children Being Evacuated From Donetsk's Frontline Villages?

Why Are Ukrainian Children Being Evacuated From Donetsk's Frontline Villages?

As Russian forces intensify attacks near Ukraine's eastern front, Donetsk authorities order mandatory evacuation of 10 villages with 928 children still in danger zones, while Moscow claims territorial gains as part of buffer zone strategy.

뉴스
Oct 10, 2025
Why Are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting Over an Ancient Temple?

Why Are Thailand and Cambodia Fighting Over an Ancient Temple?

Thailand and Cambodia are locked in a century-old territorial dispute over the sacred Preah Vihear temple. What began as a French colonial mapping error has escalated into armed conflict in 2025, with dozens killed and hundreds of thousands displaced.

News
Oct 10, 2025
When Betrayal Turns Violent: Wife Armed with Weapon Confronts Husband's Mistress

When Betrayal Turns Violent: Wife Armed with Weapon Confronts Husband's Mistress

A 50-year-old woman faced court after breaking into her husband's mistress's apartment with a weapon, destroying property and making death threats. The case reveals complex legal and emotional dimensions of infidelity cases in South Korea.

News
Oct 10, 2025
Late-Night Fire at Incheon Yeonan Pier Shopping Complex - No Casualties Reported

Late-Night Fire at Incheon Yeonan Pier Shopping Complex - No Casualties Reported

A fire broke out at a commercial building near Incheon's popular Yeonan Pier on July 24, 2025. While the 3-story structure's first floor was severely damaged, swift response from 60 firefighters prevented casualties in this bustling seafood market district.

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Oct 10, 2025
This Root Looks Like a Potato, But the More You Eat It, the Better Your Digestion Gets

This Root Looks Like a Potato, But the More You Eat It, the Better Your Digestion Gets

Discover Korean braised taro, a chewy autumn delicacy packed with mucin and fiber that soothes your stomach while delivering deep umami flavors perfect with rice.

Food & Culture
Oct 10, 2025
Peace Talks End, Missiles Launch: The Endless Cycle of Russia-Ukraine War

Peace Talks End, Missiles Launch: The Endless Cycle of Russia-Ukraine War

Hours after the third Istanbul peace talks wrapped up with minimal progress, Russia and Ukraine exchanged deadly drone strikes, with attacks hitting Sochi's oil facilities and Ukrainian cities. The war shows no signs of ending despite ongoing diplomatic efforts.

News
Oct 10, 2025
South Korean Military Aircraft Nearly Intercepted by Japanese Fighters: What Really Happened?

South Korean Military Aircraft Nearly Intercepted by Japanese Fighters: What Really Happened?

A South Korean Air Force C-130 transport plane entered Japanese airspace without authorization, triggering an emergency response from Japanese fighter jets. The incident exposed serious communication failures and procedural lapses between the two allied nations.

News
Oct 10, 2025
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