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Tragic Collapse in Osan: Highway Retaining Wall Crushes Two Vehicles, Leaving One Dead

Tragic Collapse in Osan: Highway Retaining Wall Crushes Two Vehicles, Leaving One Dead

A 10-meter high retaining wall collapsed on Osan's Gajang Intersection overpass during heavy rainfall, crushing two vehicles and killing a 40-year-old driver in a shocking infrastructure disaster.

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Jul 17, 2025
Forget About Pajeon... This Simple Rainy Day Snack Will Lift Your Spirits Instantly!

Forget About Pajeon... This Simple Rainy Day Snack Will Lift Your Spirits Instantly!

Discover why Korean rice cake skewers (tteok-kkochi) are becoming the perfect rainy day comfort food alternative to heavy dishes like pajeon. Quick, easy, and loved by all ages.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 17, 2025
Hyundai Motor Group Launches Airport Wheelchair Service - Free Rental for International Travel Now Available!

Hyundai Motor Group Launches Airport Wheelchair Service - Free Rental for International Travel Now Available!

Hyundai Motor Group opened a new WheelShare service at Incheon International Airport, offering free wheelchair motorization kits for disabled travelers including overseas travel support.

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Jul 17, 2025
Yoon Suk Yeol Files Detention Review Appeal as Special Prosecutor Investigation Hits Pause

Yoon Suk Yeol Files Detention Review Appeal as Special Prosecutor Investigation Hits Pause

Former President Yoon Suk Yeol has filed a detention review appeal scheduled for July 18, temporarily halting the special prosecutor's investigation into martial law charges as legal proceedings continue.

News
Jul 17, 2025
Kim Moon-soo Returns to Daegu Just Days Apart - Drawing Lines on 'Yoon Severance' Calls

Kim Moon-soo Returns to Daegu Just Days Apart - Drawing Lines on 'Yoon Severance' Calls

Former presidential candidate Kim Moon-soo visits Daegu twice in five days, signaling his party leadership bid while taking a cautious stance on calls to sever ties with former President Yoon Suk-yeol.

Politics
Jul 17, 2025
Kakao Founder Kim Beom-soo Refuses Special Prosecutor Summons in 'Butler Gate' Scandal

Kakao Founder Kim Beom-soo Refuses Special Prosecutor Summons in 'Butler Gate' Scandal

Special prosecutor investigating former First Lady Kim Keon-hee's aide faces dilemma as Kakao founder Kim Beom-soo cites health reasons to avoid questioning in corporate investment scandal

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Jul 17, 2025
South Korea's Forest Service Raises Landslide Alert to 'Caution' Level Nationwide as Heavy Rains Threaten Safety

South Korea's Forest Service Raises Landslide Alert to 'Caution' Level Nationwide as Heavy Rains Threaten Safety

The Korea Forest Service raised landslide crisis alerts to 'caution' level for 16 regions nationwide on July 16, 2025, as heavy rainfall of up to 200mm is expected through July 18, prompting evacuation warnings for residents in mountainous areas.

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Jul 17, 2025
South Korea Launches ₩2.4 Billion Medical AI Data Voucher Program - Revolutionary Support for Healthcare Startups

South Korea Launches ₩2.4 Billion Medical AI Data Voucher Program - Revolutionary Support for Healthcare Startups

The Korean government announces a groundbreaking ₩2.4 billion medical AI data voucher program, offering up to ₩400 million per company to accelerate healthcare AI development through 43 medical data-centric hospitals.

Healthcare Technology
Jul 17, 2025
Sung Si Kyung's 'Meokul-tende' Sparks Controversy: Lee Dae-ho's Favorite Restaurant Gets Honest Review

Sung Si Kyung's 'Meokul-tende' Sparks Controversy: Lee Dae-ho's Favorite Restaurant Gets Honest Review

Singer Sung Si Kyung's candid reactions to former baseball player Lee Dae-ho's recommended Busan restaurant in YouTube show 'Meokul-tende' creates buzz among Korean netizens.

Entertainment
Jul 17, 2025
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