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Korean Student's Hammer Attack at Japanese University: Suspended Sentence Sparks Debate on Bullying and Mental Health

Korean Student's Hammer Attack at Japanese University: Suspended Sentence Sparks Debate on Bullying and Mental Health

A Korean exchange student who attacked 8 students with a hammer at Hosei University claiming bullying receives 3-year suspended sentence, raising questions about campus safety and international student support.

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Jun 30, 2025
Daejang-dong Scandal Reaches Critical Phase: Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Former Official Who Claims 'I Did It for Lee Jae-myung's Success'

Daejang-dong Scandal Reaches Critical Phase: Prosecutors Seek 7-Year Sentence for Former Official Who Claims 'I Did It for Lee Jae-myung's Success'

In the high-profile Daejang-dong development corruption case, prosecutors have demanded a 7-year prison sentence for former Seongnam Urban Development Corporation executive Yoo Dong-gyu, who claimed he acted 'for politician Lee Jae-myung's success' during his final statement.

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Jun 30, 2025
Lotte Mart Guri Returns After 4 Years: From Corporate Greed to Community Victory

Lotte Mart Guri Returns After 4 Years: From Corporate Greed to Community Victory

After a dramatic closure due to rent disputes in 2021, Lotte Mart Guri reopened on June 26, 2025, as Grand Grocery concept store following the failure of replacement stores, bringing relief to residents who endured 4 years without a major supermarket.

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Jun 30, 2025
China's Shocking Pension Fraud: Employee 'Worked from Age 1, Retired at 22' and Stole $130,000

China's Shocking Pension Fraud: Employee 'Worked from Age 1, Retired at 22' and Stole $130,000

A Chinese government employee manipulated personnel records claiming to work from age 1 and retire at 22, illegally receiving 690,000 yuan in pension benefits while working elsewhere, exposing systemic flaws in China's social security system.

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Jun 30, 2025
Former Intelligence Chief Noh Sang-won Faces Additional Charges in South Korea's Martial Law Scandal

Former Intelligence Chief Noh Sang-won Faces Additional Charges in South Korea's Martial Law Scandal

The special prosecution investigating South Korea's December 3 martial law incident has indicted former Defense Intelligence Command Chief Noh Sang-won on additional charges of violating the Personal Information Protection Act, marking the fourth additional indictment in the ongoing rebellion case.

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Jun 30, 2025
Gen Z Job Seekers Demand ₩80 Million Salary to Work Outside Seoul - The Great Regional Employment Divide

Gen Z Job Seekers Demand ₩80 Million Salary to Work Outside Seoul - The Great Regional Employment Divide

A shocking survey reveals that 63% of Gen Z job seekers refuse regional employment, demanding ₩80 million annual salary as minimum condition to leave Seoul metropolitan area.

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Jun 30, 2025
Woo Sang-ho Bridges Factional Divide: Meeting with Both Pro-Lee and Anti-Lee Groups as Democratic Party Prepares for Leadership Election

Woo Sang-ho Bridges Factional Divide: Meeting with Both Pro-Lee and Anti-Lee Groups as Democratic Party Prepares for Leadership Election

As the Democratic Party prepares for its August leadership election, Presidential Chief of Staff Woo Sang-ho actively engages with both pro-Lee and anti-Lee factions to prevent party division and maintain unity for President Lee Jae-myung's reform agenda.

Politics
Jun 30, 2025
Lee Chun-seok Appointed as Legislation Committee Chairman: 4-Term Lawmaker's Political Journey from Iksan's First Lawyer to National Assembly Leadership

Lee Chun-seok Appointed as Legislation Committee Chairman: 4-Term Lawmaker's Political Journey from Iksan's First Lawyer to National Assembly Leadership

Lee Chun-seok, a veteran lawyer-turned-politician, has been appointed as chairman of the National Assembly Legislation Committee. His remarkable journey from opening Iksan's first law office to becoming a key Democratic Party figure showcases his influence in Korean politics.

Politics
Jun 30, 2025
Kian84's Hilarious G-Dragon 'Friendship' Blunder: Why He Had to Apologize After Claiming They're Best Friends

Kian84's Hilarious G-Dragon 'Friendship' Blunder: Why He Had to Apologize After Claiming They're Best Friends

Kian84 embarrassingly claimed G-Dragon was his friend to foreign girls, showing a TV screenshot instead of a real photo together, leading to an awkward apology situation that has Korean netizens in stitches.

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Jun 30, 2025
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