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Shocking Home Invasion Murder in Asan: 50-Year-Old Arrested for Killing Elderly Woman He'd Never Met

Shocking Home Invasion Murder in Asan: 50-Year-Old Arrested for Killing Elderly Woman He'd Never Met

A 50-year-old man was arrested for breaking into an elderly woman's home in Asan, Chungnam Province, and killing her. The suspect had no prior connection to the 80-year-old victim, raising concerns about random violent crimes targeting vulnerable seniors living alone.

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Jul 15, 2025
Mount Kumgang's UNESCO Recognition Sparks North Korea's Bold Tourism Ambitions: From Wonsan-Galma to Masikryong

Mount Kumgang's UNESCO Recognition Sparks North Korea's Bold Tourism Ambitions: From Wonsan-Galma to Masikryong

North Korea celebrates Mount Kumgang's UNESCO World Heritage status as part of Kim Jong Un's ambitious tourism strategy, featuring the new Wonsan-Galma coastal resort and integrated tourism zones designed to attract foreign currency amid international sanctions.

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Jul 15, 2025
After 17 Months of Protest, Korean Medical Students Return to Classes with Presidential Thanks

After 17 Months of Protest, Korean Medical Students Return to Classes with Presidential Thanks

Korean medical students end their 17-month boycott over increased medical school admissions, declaring their return to fulfill social responsibilities with presidential gratitude for the resolution.

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Jul 15, 2025
Turkey's Democracy Under Siege: Erdogan's Systematic Crackdown on Opposition Mayors Sparks International Concern

Turkey's Democracy Under Siege: Erdogan's Systematic Crackdown on Opposition Mayors Sparks International Concern

President Erdogan's unprecedented arrest campaign against opposition mayors, including Istanbul's Ekrem Imamoglu, has detained over 500 critics in nine months, raising fears about Turkey's democratic future and drawing international condemnation.

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Jul 14, 2025
India's Bulldozer Justice: Muslim Activists' Homes Demolished Amid Religious Tensions

India's Bulldozer Justice: Muslim Activists' Homes Demolished Amid Religious Tensions

Following controversial remarks about Prophet Muhammad by a BJP spokesperson, Uttar Pradesh authorities demolished homes of Muslim activists under the guise of illegal construction, sparking outrage over discriminatory bulldozer politics targeting the minority community.

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Jul 14, 2025
Major Healthcare Strike Looms: 12 Medical Institutions in Daejeon-Chungnam Region Face Labor Dispute

Major Healthcare Strike Looms: 12 Medical Institutions in Daejeon-Chungnam Region Face Labor Dispute

Healthcare workers at 12 major medical institutions including Chungnam National University Hospital threaten general strike on July 24th if wage negotiations fail, affecting thousands of patients across the region.

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Jul 14, 2025
Korea Gains 3 Weeks to Negotiate as Trump Delays 25% Tariff Deadline to August 1

Korea Gains 3 Weeks to Negotiate as Trump Delays 25% Tariff Deadline to August 1

Trump postponed the 25% mutual tariff on Korean goods from July 9 to August 1, giving Korea three additional weeks for negotiations. However, uncertainty remains high for Korean exporters as talks continue in Washington.

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Jul 14, 2025
Houthis Strike Back: Magic Seas Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea as Yemen Rebels Resume Maritime Campaign

Houthis Strike Back: Magic Seas Cargo Ship Sinks in Red Sea as Yemen Rebels Resume Maritime Campaign

Yemen's Iran-backed Houthis claimed responsibility for sinking the Liberian-flagged cargo ship Magic Seas in the Red Sea, marking their first major attack in 2025 and signaling a potential resumption of their maritime campaign against Israel-linked vessels.

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Jul 14, 2025
The Tragic Case of Chandra Kumari Gurung: A Nepalese Woman Wrongfully Imprisoned in Korean Mental Hospital for 6 Years

The Tragic Case of Chandra Kumari Gurung: A Nepalese Woman Wrongfully Imprisoned in Korean Mental Hospital for 6 Years

The heartbreaking story of Chandra Kumari Gurung, a Nepalese migrant worker who was mistakenly confined in a Korean mental hospital for over 6 years due to language barriers, and her subsequent disappearance after receiving compensation.

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Jul 14, 2025
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