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Inside Korea’s Baseball Stadium Safety Crisis and Fans’ Reactions

Inside Korea’s Baseball Stadium Safety Crisis and Fans’ Reactions

A special inspection reveals lingering faulty attachments at Korean baseball stadiums, sparking budget debates and vibrant fan discussions on forums and blogs.

Entertainment
Oct 12, 2025
Gwangju Council Moves to Recover Lawsuit Costs from Councilor Kim Oksu

Gwangju Council Moves to Recover Lawsuit Costs from Councilor Kim Oksu

Gwangju’s Seo-gu Council has initiated forced enforcement to reclaim the ₩21 million legal fees from Councilor Kim Oksu after his failed challenge to the council chair election, sparking vivid local discussions.

Politics
Oct 12, 2025
Cosmax Energizes Employees with Stair-Up ESG Campaign

Cosmax Energizes Employees with Stair-Up ESG Campaign

Cosmax’s Stair-Up Day turns daily stair climbs into a high-tech carbon reduction drive, rewarding participation and sparking cultural buzz among employees and fans worldwide.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Kia’s Record Sales Clash with Tariff Toll in Q2

Kia’s Record Sales Clash with Tariff Toll in Q2

Kia achieved its highest quarterly revenue yet saw operating profit drop over 24 percent as new US tariffs and rising costs bite into earnings.

뉴스
Oct 12, 2025
A Smart Oxygen-Releasing Hydrogel to Stop Skin Flap Necrosis

A Smart Oxygen-Releasing Hydrogel to Stop Skin Flap Necrosis

A new gelatin-based hydrogel slowly delivers oxygen to skin flaps, cutting tissue loss at low doses and opening doors for diabetic ulcers and ischemic muscle repair.

Health
Oct 12, 2025
Gyeongbokgung Graffiti Mastermind Gets 8 Years: A National Treasure Defaced!

Gyeongbokgung Graffiti Mastermind Gets 8 Years: A National Treasure Defaced!

The shocking story of how a man manipulated a teen to vandalize Korea's iconic Gyeongbokgung Palace for illegal site promotion, leading to a heavy second-trial sentence amid public outrage over cultural heritage loss.

News
Oct 12, 2025
Why Activists Are Charging Judge Nam Se-jin After Dropped Warrants

Why Activists Are Charging Judge Nam Se-jin After Dropped Warrants

SaSeHang and Marine veterans accused Judge Nam Se-jin of abusing power by dismissing warrants for Kim Yong-dae and Kim Gye-hwan, igniting debate on Korea justice.

Politics
Oct 12, 2025
First Prosecutorial Shake-Up Under President Lee Jae-myung Sparks Hope and Debate

First Prosecutorial Shake-Up Under President Lee Jae-myung Sparks Hope and Debate

Lee Jae-myung’s new administration announced its first senior prosecutorial appointments, naming Gu Ja-hyun as Seoul High Prosecutors’ Office chief and reshuffling key figures, prompting lively discussions among legal experts and online communities.

Politics
Oct 12, 2025
Broken Bonds and Border Battles: Thailand and Cambodia's Explosive Fallout

Broken Bonds and Border Battles: Thailand and Cambodia's Explosive Fallout

A leaked phone call between old allies ignites deadly clashes along the Thailand-Cambodia border, unraveling decades of friendship amid historical disputes and political drama in 2025.

News
Oct 12, 2025
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