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Seoul's Han River Transforms Into Ultimate Summer Paradise: 2025 Han River Festival Opens July 26th

Seoul's Han River Transforms Into Ultimate Summer Paradise: 2025 Han River Festival Opens July 26th

Seoul launches its biggest summer festival along the Han River with 18 diverse programs including floating cinema, water sports, and nighttime entertainment across 10 parks for 30 days.

Entertainment
Jul 25, 2025
Hyundai Tucson NX5 2026: Revolutionary Design and Tech That Will Fly Off Showroom Floors

Hyundai Tucson NX5 2026: Revolutionary Design and Tech That Will Fly Off Showroom Floors

The next-generation Hyundai Tucson NX5, set for Q3 2026 release, promises a bold 'Art of Steel' design transformation with hybrid-only powertrains, advanced Pleos OS, and AI assistant Gleo.

Automotive
Jul 25, 2025
South Korea's July Exports Drop 2.2%: US and China Markets Show Weakness Amid Trade Tensions

South Korea's July Exports Drop 2.2%: US and China Markets Show Weakness Amid Trade Tensions

South Korea's exports declined 2.2% in the first 20 days of July 2025, with significant drops in shipments to both the US and China due to ongoing tariff uncertainties and trade policy challenges.

Economics
Jul 25, 2025
Devastating Floods Hit Gapyeong: Gangwon Province Expands Rescue Operations for Missing Persons

Devastating Floods Hit Gapyeong: Gangwon Province Expands Rescue Operations for Missing Persons

Unprecedented torrential rains devastate Gapyeong County, leaving 2 dead and 9 missing. Gangwon Province launches massive search operations with specialized equipment and personnel to find survivors.

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Jul 25, 2025
Black Desert Mobile Teams Up with KBO League: 8 Baseball Team Uniforms Coming to the Fantasy World

Black Desert Mobile Teams Up with KBO League: 8 Baseball Team Uniforms Coming to the Fantasy World

Pearl Abyss announces exciting collaboration between Black Desert Mobile and Korea Baseball Organization, bringing authentic uniforms from 8 KBO teams to the popular MMORPG along with special minigame events.

Entertainment
Jul 25, 2025
Yangju City Launches Korea's First Mobile Dog Playground - A Revolutionary Step Toward Pet-Friendly Urban Living

Yangju City Launches Korea's First Mobile Dog Playground - A Revolutionary Step Toward Pet-Friendly Urban Living

Yangju City in Gyeonggi Province introduces an innovative mobile dog playground at Seondol Neighborhood Park, marking a significant milestone in Korea's pet-friendly city development with trial operations running until mid-July.

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Jul 25, 2025
Political Earthquake: 6-Term Veteran Jo Kyeong-tae Declares War on PPP's Far-Right Faction

Political Earthquake: 6-Term Veteran Jo Kyeong-tae Declares War on PPP's Far-Right Faction

Veteran lawmaker Jo Kyeong-tae announces his bid for PPP leadership, proposing radical purge of 45 pro-Yoon lawmakers and unity among reform candidates to rebuild conservative values.

정치
Jul 25, 2025
Gwangju-Jeonnam Battles Scorching Heatwave After Torrential Rains End, Afternoon Showers Expected

Gwangju-Jeonnam Battles Scorching Heatwave After Torrential Rains End, Afternoon Showers Expected

Following the end of heavy rainfall, Gwangju and Jeonnam regions face expanded heatwave warnings with temperatures exceeding 33°C, tropical nights persist as humidity remains high, and afternoon thundershowers are forecasted.

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Jul 25, 2025
Yanggu County Eliminates Summer Break Child Meal Gaps - Revolutionary Meal Card Program Protects Vulnerable Children

Yanggu County Eliminates Summer Break Child Meal Gaps - Revolutionary Meal Card Program Protects Vulnerable Children

Yanggu County launches comprehensive summer meal support program for at-risk children, providing 9,500 won meal cards usable at 70+ local establishments to ensure no child goes hungry during school holidays.

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Jul 25, 2025
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