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Former Intelligence Chief Noh Sang-won Faces Additional Charges in South Korea's Martial Law Scandal

Former Intelligence Chief Noh Sang-won Faces Additional Charges in South Korea's Martial Law Scandal

The special prosecution investigating South Korea's December 3 martial law incident has indicted former Defense Intelligence Command Chief Noh Sang-won on additional charges of violating the Personal Information Protection Act, marking the fourth additional indictment in the ongoing rebellion case.

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Jun 30, 2025
Gen Z Job Seekers Demand ₩80 Million Salary to Work Outside Seoul - The Great Regional Employment Divide

Gen Z Job Seekers Demand ₩80 Million Salary to Work Outside Seoul - The Great Regional Employment Divide

A shocking survey reveals that 63% of Gen Z job seekers refuse regional employment, demanding ₩80 million annual salary as minimum condition to leave Seoul metropolitan area.

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Jun 30, 2025
Woo Sang-ho Bridges Factional Divide: Meeting with Both Pro-Lee and Anti-Lee Groups as Democratic Party Prepares for Leadership Election

Woo Sang-ho Bridges Factional Divide: Meeting with Both Pro-Lee and Anti-Lee Groups as Democratic Party Prepares for Leadership Election

As the Democratic Party prepares for its August leadership election, Presidential Chief of Staff Woo Sang-ho actively engages with both pro-Lee and anti-Lee factions to prevent party division and maintain unity for President Lee Jae-myung's reform agenda.

Politics
Jun 30, 2025
Lee Chun-seok Appointed as Legislation Committee Chairman: 4-Term Lawmaker's Political Journey from Iksan's First Lawyer to National Assembly Leadership

Lee Chun-seok Appointed as Legislation Committee Chairman: 4-Term Lawmaker's Political Journey from Iksan's First Lawyer to National Assembly Leadership

Lee Chun-seok, a veteran lawyer-turned-politician, has been appointed as chairman of the National Assembly Legislation Committee. His remarkable journey from opening Iksan's first law office to becoming a key Democratic Party figure showcases his influence in Korean politics.

Politics
Jun 30, 2025
Kian84's Hilarious G-Dragon 'Friendship' Blunder: Why He Had to Apologize After Claiming They're Best Friends

Kian84's Hilarious G-Dragon 'Friendship' Blunder: Why He Had to Apologize After Claiming They're Best Friends

Kian84 embarrassingly claimed G-Dragon was his friend to foreign girls, showing a TV screenshot instead of a real photo together, leading to an awkward apology situation that has Korean netizens in stitches.

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Jun 30, 2025
Hyundai Motor Group Makes History: TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies 2025 - From 'Dark Horse' to Global Leader

Hyundai Motor Group Makes History: TIME's 100 Most Influential Companies 2025 - From 'Dark Horse' to Global Leader

Hyundai Motor Group becomes the only Korean company selected for TIME's 2025 Most Influential Companies list, proving their rise to world's 3rd largest automaker wasn't coincidental through EV innovation and US market expansion.

Business
Jun 30, 2025
Epic Games Announces Unreal Fest Seoul 2025 Registration - Korea's Premier Game Development Conference Returns

Epic Games Announces Unreal Fest Seoul 2025 Registration - Korea's Premier Game Development Conference Returns

Epic Games Korea has opened pre-registration for Unreal Fest Seoul 2025, scheduled for August 25-26 at COEX Grand Ballroom. The event features 38 sessions across gaming, film, animation, and various industries, with keynotes from CEO Tim Sweeney and other executives.

Technology
Jun 30, 2025
South Korea's Democratic Party Pushes Hard for Commercial Law Reform: KOSPI 5000 Committee Demands Action by July 4th

South Korea's Democratic Party Pushes Hard for Commercial Law Reform: KOSPI 5000 Committee Demands Action by July 4th

The Democratic Party's KOSPI 5000 Special Committee is demanding that commercial law amendments be processed by July 4th, marking a crucial deadline for President Lee Jae-myung's economic promises and Korea's stock market transformation.

Finance
Jun 30, 2025
Korean Online Community 'Oyster Gallery' Faces Controversy Over Suspicious Threat Posts and Alleged Self-Fabricated Drama

Korean Online Community 'Oyster Gallery' Faces Controversy Over Suspicious Threat Posts and Alleged Self-Fabricated Drama

A suspicious threat post appeared on DC Inside's Oyster Gallery, but users discovered evidence suggesting it might be a self-fabricated drama, including fake police reports and coordinated accounts.

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Jun 30, 2025
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