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The Premium Yakgwa Revolution: How Korea's Ancient Honey Cookies Are Taking Over Gen Z

The Premium Yakgwa Revolution: How Korea's Ancient Honey Cookies Are Taking Over Gen Z

Traditional Korean yakgwa cookies are experiencing a luxury makeover in 2025, with artisanal makers transforming the ancient honey pastry into Instagram-worthy premium desserts that have Gen Z lining up for hours.

엔터테이먼트
Jun 28, 2025
Zero-to-Hero Mosaic Tutorial: Korean Community's Essential Guide to Content Censoring

Zero-to-Hero Mosaic Tutorial: Korean Community's Essential Guide to Content Censoring

A comprehensive guide to mosaic censoring techniques emerges from Korean online communities, featuring traditional MS Paint methods and modern video editing tools for content moderation.

Technology
Jun 28, 2025
Six Americans Arrested in Ganghwa Island for Attempting to Send 1,300 Bottles with Rice and Bibles to North Korea

Six Americans Arrested in Ganghwa Island for Attempting to Send 1,300 Bottles with Rice and Bibles to North Korea

Six American nationals were detained by South Korean police on Ganghwa Island while attempting to float 1,300 plastic bottles containing rice, dollar bills, and Bibles toward North Korea, violating safety regulations in a restricted border zone.

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Jun 28, 2025
Son Called 'Murderer' by 20-Year Friend for Not Choosing Life-Sustaining Treatment for Mother

Son Called 'Murderer' by 20-Year Friend for Not Choosing Life-Sustaining Treatment for Mother

A heartbreaking story of a son who was called a murderer by his longtime friend for choosing not to pursue life-sustaining treatment for his mother 10 years ago, sparking debates about end-of-life care ethics in Korean society.

News
Jun 28, 2025
Korea's PR Expert Professor Seo Kyung-duk Becomes Ulleung County Ambassador - A New Chapter in Dokdo Promotion

Korea's PR Expert Professor Seo Kyung-duk Becomes Ulleung County Ambassador - A New Chapter in Dokdo Promotion

Professor Seo Kyung-duk, renowned as Korea's 'Dokdo Guardian,' has been appointed as Ulleung County's official ambassador, promising to promote the island's hidden historical sites and strengthen tourism connections with Dokdo.

News
Jun 28, 2025
Summer 2025 Wet Hair Care Guide: 5 Essential Tips from Rainy Season to Beach Days

Summer 2025 Wet Hair Care Guide: 5 Essential Tips from Rainy Season to Beach Days

Discover the ultimate wet hair care routine for summer 2025. Learn why wet hair needs immediate attention, proper drying techniques, and recovery methods to prevent damage during Korea's humid rainy season and beach activities.

Beauty & Lifestyle
Jun 28, 2025
Record-Breaking Heat Wave Melts NYC Streets: Buses and Fire Trucks Sink Into Pavement

Record-Breaking Heat Wave Melts NYC Streets: Buses and Fire Trucks Sink Into Pavement

Historic heat wave in New York causes asphalt to melt, trapping vehicles including buses and fire trucks as temperatures reach 99°F, creating surreal scenes across the city.

News
Jun 28, 2025
Fake AI Documentaries Target Korean Elderly: "32 Pregnant Women" and "Grandma's Love Story" Videos Go Viral

Fake AI Documentaries Target Korean Elderly: "32 Pregnant Women" and "Grandma's Love Story" Videos Go Viral

AI-generated fake documentary content on YouTube is targeting Korean elderly viewers with sensational stories, garnering hundreds of thousands of views as some seniors believe these fabricated tales are real.

Technology
Jun 28, 2025
Lee Jae-myung's 4-Day Workweek Promise Faces Public Backlash - South Korea Divided on Labor Reform

Lee Jae-myung's 4-Day Workweek Promise Faces Public Backlash - South Korea Divided on Labor Reform

A recent poll reveals that 49.9% of South Koreans oppose the 4-day workweek proposal, creating challenges for President Lee Jae-myung's key campaign promise amid growing debate over work-life balance reforms.

News
Jun 28, 2025
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