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Gaza’s Hunger Crisis: Voices from the Edge

Gaza’s Hunger Crisis: Voices from the Edge

Gaza residents are starving for days as malnutrition spikes and aid bottlenecks spark global outrage, while Korean netizens share shock and solidarity.

News
Oct 13, 2025
Taiwan’s ‘Pro-China’ Recall Vote Shakes Up Parliament

Taiwan’s ‘Pro-China’ Recall Vote Shakes Up Parliament

Taiwan kicked off a hotly contested recall vote for 24 Kuomintang legislators today, pitting civic activists against the opposition and risking a shift in the island’s legislative balance as foreign eyes watch closely.

Politics
Oct 13, 2025
Chinese Football Fans Force BYD Sponsorship Cancellation

Chinese Football Fans Force BYD Sponsorship Cancellation

Chinese football supporters launched a massive boycott that led BYD to cancel a ¥75 M sponsorship deal, showcasing the rising power of fan activism and corporate sensitivity.

Sports
Oct 13, 2025
Inside Pyongyang’s Surprising Foreign Goods Boom

Inside Pyongyang’s Surprising Foreign Goods Boom

In October 2025 Pyongyang’s markets brim with Oreos, Japanese KitKats, luxury Dior cosmetics and more, blending fandom tweaks with economic realities in a unique cultural twist.

Culture
Oct 13, 2025
Small but Mighty: Test Driving the All-Electric MINI Cooper in Seoul

Small but Mighty: Test Driving the All-Electric MINI Cooper in Seoul

A firsthand drive of the all-electric MINI Cooper in South Korea reveals how classic MINI design meets next-gen EV technology, delivered with go-kart thrills and OLED flair.

Automotive
Oct 13, 2025
Breaking Down Trade Talks How Do Countries Strike a Deal

Breaking Down Trade Talks How Do Countries Strike a Deal

An in-depth look at how trade negotiations unfold from closed door sessions to headline tariffs including the changes brought by recent US strategies and global reactions

News
Oct 13, 2025
Breaking News: Hydrochloric Acid Leak Shakes Incheon’s Bupyeong-Dong

Breaking News: Hydrochloric Acid Leak Shakes Incheon’s Bupyeong-Dong

On October 26 a hydrochloric acid leak in the basement of a large shopping building near Bupyeong Market Station in Incheon triggered an urgent fire response and ignited online debates about public safety.

News
Oct 13, 2025
Inside the Kim Kun-hee Special Prosecutor Storm

Inside the Kim Kun-hee Special Prosecutor Storm

An in-depth look at the Kim Kun-hee probe, covering Professor Ham Seong-deuk’s questioning and Yoon Sang-hyun’s summons, with insights into Korean online reactions and global parallels.

Politics
Oct 13, 2025
Pro Baseball Coach Sentenced for Detention and Assault

Pro Baseball Coach Sentenced for Detention and Assault

He was given one year for detaining and assaulting his partner and refusing a breathalyzer test, sparking outrage in Korean online communities.

News
Oct 13, 2025
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