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Gyeonggi Province Weather Alert: Light Drizzle Expected Tonight with Rising Summer Heat

Gyeonggi Province Weather Alert: Light Drizzle Expected Tonight with Rising Summer Heat

Gyeonggi Province faces cloudy skies with light drizzle under 0.1mm expected tonight. Temperatures remain normal but heat warnings issued as summer approaches with potential health risks.

뉴스
Jun 28, 2025
Colombia's Forgotten Heroes: The 5,000 Warriors Who Defended Korea's Freedom

Colombia's Forgotten Heroes: The 5,000 Warriors Who Defended Korea's Freedom

Discover the untold story of Colombia's brave soldiers who traveled 15,000 kilometers to fight in the Korean War, becoming the only Latin American nation to send combat troops and forever changing Korea-Colombia relations.

History
Jun 28, 2025
White House Signals Asia-Pacific Defense Spending Surge: 'If Europe Can Do It, So Can Asia'

White House Signals Asia-Pacific Defense Spending Surge: 'If Europe Can Do It, So Can Asia'

Following NATO's historic agreement to increase defense spending to 5% of GDP by 2035, the White House indicates that Asian allies including South Korea and Japan should follow suit, marking a potential shift in regional security burden-sharing.

News
Jun 28, 2025
Seoul City Launches Webtoon 'Seoul Parenting Level Up' to Promote Childcare Support Policies

Seoul City Launches Webtoon 'Seoul Parenting Level Up' to Promote Childcare Support Policies

Seoul Metropolitan Government released a 4-episode webtoon series showcasing parenting support policies through the story of a newlywed couple facing infertility challenges, covering everything from fertility treatments to housing and childcare services.

News
Jun 28, 2025
Seoul Hotel Pools: The New Summer Vacation Trend for Young Korean Families in Their 30s and 40s

Seoul Hotel Pools: The New Summer Vacation Trend for Young Korean Families in Their 30s and 40s

Young Korean parents in their 30s and 40s are choosing Seoul hotel pools over traditional vacations, creating a new 'hotelcation' trend that prioritizes convenience and family-friendly experiences in the city.

Travel & Lifestyle
Jun 28, 2025
EU's 18th Russia Sanctions Package Hits Major Roadblock as Hungary and Slovakia Dig in Their Heels

EU's 18th Russia Sanctions Package Hits Major Roadblock as Hungary and Slovakia Dig in Their Heels

The European Union faces unprecedented resistance from Hungary and Slovakia in adopting its 18th sanctions package against Russia, marking a significant diplomatic crisis within the bloc's unity on Ukraine support.

뉴스
Jun 27, 2025
"You'll Be Shocked at How Much They Earn" - American Co-Pilot Reveals $214 Hourly Wage

"You'll Be Shocked at How Much They Earn" - American Co-Pilot Reveals $214 Hourly Wage

An American Airlines co-pilot revealed earning $214 per hour on YouTube, sparking discussions about pilot compensation and the challenges of unpaid waiting times between flights.

News
Jun 27, 2025
Friday 6 PM, Rush to the Airport! China Tops Weekend Travel Destination for Korean Office Workers

Friday 6 PM, Rush to the Airport! China Tops Weekend Travel Destination for Korean Office Workers

Korean office workers are increasingly choosing China for weekend getaways, with Friday evening departures surging 150% in 2025. Qingdao leads city rankings at 30%.

여행
Jun 27, 2025
Everland's Swan 'Summer' Makes Historic 2,300km Journey to Russia - First Zoo-Born Swan to Return to Wild

Everland's Swan 'Summer' Makes Historic 2,300km Journey to Russia - First Zoo-Born Swan to Return to Wild

A whooper swan born at Everland Zoo successfully migrated 2,300km to Russia after wild adaptation training, marking the first case of a zoo-hatched swan returning to its natural habitat.

환경
Jun 27, 2025
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