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Will Koreas Rice and Beef Markets Open in US Tariff Talks

Will Koreas Rice and Beef Markets Open in US Tariff Talks

This blog explores the unexpected inclusion of Korean rice and beef in the latest US tariff talks and its cultural impact

Politics
Oct 12, 2025
Korea and Japan Unite to Shape the Future of Medical Products

Korea and Japan Unite to Shape the Future of Medical Products

A dynamic look at the recent Korea–Japan joint statement on medical product regulation cooperation, weaving in news highlights, community buzz, and cultural insights in a friendly storytelling tone.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Why South Korea Turned Off Its Voice to North Korea

Why South Korea Turned Off Its Voice to North Korea

South Korea’s intelligence agency halted five decades of radio and TV broadcasts to North Korea this October amid peace gestures, sparking debate over North Koreans’ right to information and the shrinking airwaves from 415 to 89 hours per day.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Spark of Democracy Aflame in Taiwan’s Great Recall Vote

Spark of Democracy Aflame in Taiwan’s Great Recall Vote

Taiwan’s unprecedented recall vote has unified citizens in defense of democracy and exposed deep rifts over pro China ties.

Politics
Oct 12, 2025
Stay Safe This Summer Essential Rules to Prevent Food Poisoning

Stay Safe This Summer Essential Rules to Prevent Food Poisoning

Korea’s hot humid summer creates ideal conditions for bacteria Learn proven handling and storage tips and discover community insights to keep meals safe and worry free

Health
Oct 12, 2025
20-Something Admits Producing 574 Underage Exploitation Files as Prosecutors Seek 5-Year Term

20-Something Admits Producing 574 Underage Exploitation Files as Prosecutors Seek 5-Year Term

A 22-year-old man admitted in his first trial to creating 574 child exploitation files and prosecutors have demanded a five-year prison term alongside treatment and employment bans.

뉴스
Oct 12, 2025
The Chilling Songdo Shooting: A Birthday Turns Deadly in Korea

The Chilling Songdo Shooting: A Birthday Turns Deadly in Korea

In a shocking family tragedy in Incheon's Songdo, a father used a homemade gun to kill his son during a birthday party, sparking debates on family pressures and gun control in South Korea.

News
Oct 12, 2025
JW Marriott Jeju’s Forgotten Flavors Series Sells Out in a Culinary Triumph

JW Marriott Jeju’s Forgotten Flavors Series Sells Out in a Culinary Triumph

A four-day gourmet spectacle at JW Marriott Jeju Resort & Spa reimagined Jeju’s heritage ingredients and traditions, selling out every session and captivating diners with immersive fine dining experiences.

Entertainment
Oct 12, 2025
Inside Lee & Ko’s 11th International Arbitration and Corporate Crime Forum

Inside Lee & Ko’s 11th International Arbitration and Corporate Crime Forum

Lee & Ko hosted its 11th forum in Seoul, highlighting negotiation tactics, governance disputes, construction risks and tech challenges in today’s global dispute landscape.

Business
Oct 12, 2025
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