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Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Visits Gwangju Flood Site, Promises Swift Government Response to Devastating Damage

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok Visits Gwangju Flood Site, Promises Swift Government Response to Devastating Damage

Prime Minister Kim Min-seok inspected flood-damaged areas in Gwangju's Buk-gu district on July 20, meeting with residents and farmers affected by torrential rains that caused embankment failures and widespread flooding across homes and businesses.

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Jul 23, 2025
Massive Busan Port Fuel Scandal Rocks Korea: Former Coast Guard Official's Family Among 32 Arrested

Massive Busan Port Fuel Scandal Rocks Korea: Former Coast Guard Official's Family Among 32 Arrested

A major illegal fuel distribution scheme at Busan Port has been exposed, with 32 individuals including a former high-ranking Coast Guard official's family member arrested for embezzling 1 million liters of duty-free marine fuel worth 900 million won.

News
Jul 23, 2025
Breaking: Revolutionary Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro Transform UK Healthcare - What Foreign Residents Need to Know

Breaking: Revolutionary Weight Loss Drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro Transform UK Healthcare - What Foreign Residents Need to Know

UK now prescribes groundbreaking weight loss injections Wegovy and Mounjaro through GPs, achieving up to 22% weight reduction. Learn how these dual-hormone drugs work and their cultural impact.

Health
Jul 23, 2025
Daimler Truck Won't Rule Out China Exit as Global Challenges Mount

Daimler Truck Won't Rule Out China Exit as Global Challenges Mount

German truck giant Daimler faces mounting pressures from Chinese market decline, US tariffs, and European demand slowdown, with CEO considering all strategic options including potential manufacturing withdrawal from China by year-end decision.

Business
Jul 23, 2025
Gwangmyeong City Launches 8th Participatory Budget Committee with Youth Focus - A New Era of Citizen Democracy

Gwangmyeong City Launches 8th Participatory Budget Committee with Youth Focus - A New Era of Citizen Democracy

Gwangmyeong City has launched its 8th Participatory Budget Committee with 70 members, emphasizing youth participation and professional expertise to strengthen grassroots democracy and citizen engagement in local governance.

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Jul 23, 2025
Kim Keon-hee Loses Doctoral Degree: Kookmin University's Final Decision Shocks South Korea

Kim Keon-hee Loses Doctoral Degree: Kookmin University's Final Decision Shocks South Korea

Former First Lady Kim Keon-hee's doctoral degree from Kookmin University has been officially revoked following the cancellation of her master's degree due to plagiarism allegations, marking the end of a four-year academic scandal.

News
Jul 23, 2025
“Warm Up and Recover: Donga Pharmaceutical’s New Heat Cream for Pre- and Post-Workout Relief”

“Warm Up and Recover: Donga Pharmaceutical’s New Heat Cream for Pre- and Post-Workout Relief”

Donga Pharmaceutical launched ‘Recover’s Chondroitin Heat Cream,’ combining five active ingredients to boost blood flow, raise skin temperature, and reduce calf swelling. Clinically tested with 97.4% absorption and gentle formula, it’s designed for athletes and outdoor enthusiasts seeking fast muscle relief.

Health & Fitness
Jul 23, 2025
Company Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing 200 Million Won Worth of Phones: The Dark Side of Korea's Mobile Industry

Company Employee Sentenced to Prison for Stealing 200 Million Won Worth of Phones: The Dark Side of Korea's Mobile Industry

A 30-something employee received a prison sentence for embezzling over 200 million won by stealing company mobile phones and selling them to second-hand dealers, highlighting growing corporate fraud in Korea's tech sector.

News
Jul 23, 2025
Foster Children in Korea: What They Really Need - A Deep Dive into the Hidden Struggles

Foster Children in Korea: What They Really Need - A Deep Dive into the Hidden Struggles

Exploring the daily challenges faced by foster children in Korea and their caregivers, examining systemic barriers and proposing solutions for better support systems in 2025.

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Jul 23, 2025
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