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Tragic Fall at Hansol Paper Factory: Worker Found Dead After Company Failed to Notice 10-Hour Disappearance

Tragic Fall at Hansol Paper Factory: Worker Found Dead After Company Failed to Notice 10-Hour Disappearance

A 30-year-old worker at Hansol Paper's Daejeon factory died after falling into machinery, with the company unaware for over 10 hours until his wife reported him missing.

News
Jul 21, 2025
Jeju Hotels Transform Summer with Art Exhibitions, Healing Concerts & Interactive Experiences - Korea's Resort Paradise Embraces Cultural Tourism

Jeju Hotels Transform Summer with Art Exhibitions, Healing Concerts & Interactive Experiences - Korea's Resort Paradise Embraces Cultural Tourism

Jeju's luxury hotels are revolutionizing summer vacation experiences by combining traditional hospitality with cultural attractions, featuring metal craft exhibitions, healing concerts, and interactive activities that showcase Korea's unique blend of relaxation and artistic expression.

Entertainment
Jul 21, 2025
Rainy Season Knee Pain: Not Just Weather - Warning Signs Your Body Is Sending

Rainy Season Knee Pain: Not Just Weather - Warning Signs Your Body Is Sending

During Korea's monsoon season, knee pain and swelling aren't just weather-related discomfort - they could be serious warning signs from your joints that require medical attention.

Health
Jul 20, 2025
Court Upholds Yoon Suk-yeol's Detention Despite Health Concerns and Legal Appeals

Court Upholds Yoon Suk-yeol's Detention Despite Health Concerns and Legal Appeals

South Korean court rejects former President Yoon Suk-yeol's detention review petition, maintaining his custody amid insurrection charges related to his failed martial law declaration.

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Jul 20, 2025
South Korea Braces for Monster Rain: Gwangju and Jeonnam Face 400mm Water Bomb as Monsoon Season Intensifies

South Korea Braces for Monster Rain: Gwangju and Jeonnam Face 400mm Water Bomb as Monsoon Season Intensifies

Torrential rains with strong winds are forecasted across most of South Korea, with Gwangju and South Jeolla provinces expecting up to 400mm of rainfall accompanied by thunder and lightning.

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Jul 20, 2025
Controversial US Professor Claims Yoon Shouldn't Be in Prison, Calls Lee's Government 'Anti-US, Pro-China'

Controversial US Professor Claims Yoon Shouldn't Be in Prison, Calls Lee's Government 'Anti-US, Pro-China'

Former US diplomat Morse Tan sparks heated debate in Seoul with explosive claims about Korea's political crisis, defending detained ex-president Yoon while attacking current president Lee with conspiracy theories.

Politics
Jul 20, 2025
Jung Eun-kyung Promises Special Treatment for Returning Medical Residents - New Health Minister Candidate Takes Bold Stance on Medical Crisis

Jung Eun-kyung Promises Special Treatment for Returning Medical Residents - New Health Minister Candidate Takes Bold Stance on Medical Crisis

Jung Eun-kyung, nominated as South Korea's new Health Minister, committed to preferential treatment for medical residents who returned early from strikes and announced plans to establish a training council to resolve the ongoing medical crisis.

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Jul 20, 2025
4,000 Yoon Supporters Storm Seoul Station After Court Rejects Detention Appeal - 'Fake President' Rally Sparks Political Tensions

4,000 Yoon Supporters Storm Seoul Station After Court Rejects Detention Appeal - 'Fake President' Rally Sparks Political Tensions

Thousands of Yoon Suk-yeol supporters gathered at Seoul Station demanding immediate release after court rejection, while counter-protesters led by progressive YouTuber 'Politics Glass' staged opposing rally with American professor Morse Tan's controversial speech igniting heated confrontations.

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Jul 20, 2025
Korean Soldier's Swift Capture After Armed Desertion Shocks Military Community - Weapon Recovery in Just 2 Hours

Korean Soldier's Swift Capture After Armed Desertion Shocks Military Community - Weapon Recovery in Just 2 Hours

A Korean army corporal deserted his guard duty post with military weapons but was captured within 2 hours after abandoning his firearms. The incident highlights ongoing military discipline concerns and weapon management issues in South Korea.

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Jul 20, 2025
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