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Meryl Streep Returns! 'The Devil Wears Prada' Sequel Filming Begins - Korean Middle-Aged 'Koala' Reflects on Life's Harsh Realities

Meryl Streep Returns! 'The Devil Wears Prada' Sequel Filming Begins - Korean Middle-Aged 'Koala' Reflects on Life's Harsh Realities

As news breaks about 'The Devil Wears Prada' sequel filming, a Korean middle-aged freelancer dubbed 'Koala' shares his wandering life experiences, from failed real estate ventures to sports injuries, drawing parallels with Meryl Streep's sharp life philosophy.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 16, 2025
Shocking Crime in Asan: 50-year-old Man Arrested for Murdering Elderly Woman He'd Never Met

Shocking Crime in Asan: 50-year-old Man Arrested for Murdering Elderly Woman He'd Never Met

A 50-year-old man was arrested for breaking into a home in Asan, Chungnam Province and killing an 80-year-old woman living alone. The incident has shocked the community as the perpetrator and victim were complete strangers.

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Jul 16, 2025
Let Me In: A Haunting Tale of Love and Isolation Returns to Korean Theater After 9 Years

Let Me In: A Haunting Tale of Love and Isolation Returns to Korean Theater After 9 Years

The acclaimed play 'Let Me In' returns to Seoul's National Theater after 9 years, exploring themes of loneliness, acceptance, and unconditional love through the story of a bullied boy and a vampire girl in a minimalist winter setting.

엔터테이먼트
Jul 16, 2025
Kwon Oh-eul's Controversial Hearing: 'Socialist Independence Fighters Deserve Recognition' Sparks Political Storm

Kwon Oh-eul's Controversial Hearing: 'Socialist Independence Fighters Deserve Recognition' Sparks Political Storm

Kwon Oh-eul, nominee for Veterans Affairs Minister, faced intense scrutiny during his confirmation hearing over controversial statements about North Korea, socialist independence fighters, and past social media posts that raised gender sensitivity concerns.

Politics
Jul 16, 2025
Kang Sun-woo's 'Blanket Service' Controversy: 'That Perspective is Free' - Inside Korea's Political Power Dynamics

Kang Sun-woo's 'Blanket Service' Controversy: 'That Perspective is Free' - Inside Korea's Political Power Dynamics

Kang Sun-woo, nominee for Minister of Gender Equality and Family, faces intense scrutiny over workplace harassment allegations and her past attendance to Lee Jae-myung during his 2023 hunger strike, sparking debates about political loyalty and power abuse in Korean politics.

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Jul 15, 2025
Netanyahu's Coalition Crisis Erupts as Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Lebanon and Syria

Netanyahu's Coalition Crisis Erupts as Israel Launches Heavy Strikes on Lebanon and Syria

Israel intensifies military operations against Lebanon and Syria as Netanyahu's ultra-Orthodox coalition partners withdraw, leaving the government with a razor-thin majority amid growing political instability.

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Jul 15, 2025
Slovakia Blocks EU's 18th Russia Sanctions Package Again, Demanding Fossil Fuel Compensation

Slovakia Blocks EU's 18th Russia Sanctions Package Again, Demanding Fossil Fuel Compensation

Slovakia continues to obstruct EU's 18th sanctions package against Russia, linking it to demands for financial compensation over the bloc's plan to phase out Russian fossil fuels by 2027, creating a diplomatic deadlock in Brussels.

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Jul 15, 2025
Yongin FC Appoints First Manager Choi Yoon-kyum - SHINee Minho's Father Takes the Helm

Yongin FC Appoints First Manager Choi Yoon-kyum - SHINee Minho's Father Takes the Helm

Yongin Special City officially appoints Choi Yoon-kyum as the first manager of their upcoming professional football club, aiming for K League 2 participation in 2026.

스포츠
Jul 15, 2025
Korean War Veterans Break Silence: New Book Reveals Untold Stories from Vietnam War

Korean War Veterans Break Silence: New Book Reveals Untold Stories from Vietnam War

A groundbreaking new book documents the voices of six Korean Vietnam War veterans, offering fresh perspectives on war experiences while addressing ongoing civil rights issues and community healing.

News
Jul 15, 2025
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