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Bucheon City Council Member Faces Prison for Collecting 22 Times the Legal Brokerage Fee: The Scandal Shaking Korean Real Estate

Bucheon City Council Member Faces Prison for Collecting 22 Times the Legal Brokerage Fee: The Scandal Shaking Korean Real Estate

A Bucheon city council member and licensed realtor faces a one-year prison sentence for charging over 22 times the legal brokerage fee during a rental contract, highlighting ongoing real estate fraud and sparking intense public debate.

News
Jul 6, 2025
McLouis Yearling 81: The Ultimate European Luxury RV for Two – Like Camping on a Yacht

McLouis Yearling 81: The Ultimate European Luxury RV for Two – Like Camping on a Yacht

Discover the McLouis Yearling 81, a premium European RV redefining two-person travel with yacht-like luxury, innovative design, and unmatched comfort for modern adventurers.

Entertainment, Travel, Lifestyle
Jul 6, 2025
North Korean Fishermen Stranded in South Korea: The Test of Inter-Korean Dialogue Channels

North Korean Fishermen Stranded in South Korea: The Test of Inter-Korean Dialogue Channels

Six North Korean fishermen rescued after drifting across the NLL have been stranded in South Korea for over 110 days as Pyongyang refuses to respond to Seoul’s repeated repatriation requests. Their uncertain fate has become a major issue in inter-Korean relations.

News
Jul 6, 2025
Refreshing Summer Vibes: aespa Winter's Stunning Blue T-Shirt Look

Refreshing Summer Vibes: aespa Winter's Stunning Blue T-Shirt Look

Explore how aespa Winter's vibrant blue t-shirt and vintage denim ensemble capture the essence of summer, sparking a Y2K fashion revival and delighting fans with minimalistic, effortless style.

Entertainment
Jul 6, 2025
South Korea’s Parliament in Turmoil: Ruling Party Pushes Through Judiciary Committee Chair, Igniting Fierce Political Standoff

South Korea’s Parliament in Turmoil: Ruling Party Pushes Through Judiciary Committee Chair, Igniting Fierce Political Standoff

The Democratic Party unilaterally elected key parliamentary committee chairs, including the influential Judiciary Committee chair, sparking a new phase of intense confrontation with the opposition People Power Party, which boycotted the vote in protest.

Politics
Jul 6, 2025
Why Are Young Koreans Debating Dating Expenses? The Viral Story of a 22-Year-Old Couple’s 100-Day Anniversary

Why Are Young Koreans Debating Dating Expenses? The Viral Story of a 22-Year-Old Couple’s 100-Day Anniversary

A 22-year-old Korean couple’s modest 100-day anniversary sparked heated debates online about dating expenses, gender roles, and cultural expectations among young Koreans.

Culture
Jul 6, 2025
Urgent Fire Safety Inspections in Korea: Apartment Tragedies Spark Nationwide Action

Urgent Fire Safety Inspections in Korea: Apartment Tragedies Spark Nationwide Action

In response to recent fatal apartment fires in Busan, Korea's National Fire Agency has launched a two-week emergency inspection of outdated apartment fire safety systems, focusing on buildings without sprinklers.

News
Jul 6, 2025
Inside the Noh Sang-won Scandal: Martial Law, Secret Units, and the Battle for South Korea’s Democracy

Inside the Noh Sang-won Scandal: Martial Law, Secret Units, and the Battle for South Korea’s Democracy

Former intelligence chief Noh Sang-won faces new charges as South Korea’s special counsel intensifies its probe into the Dec. 3 martial law plot. The case reveals secret military units, election fraud allegations, and deep public concern over democracy.

News
Jul 6, 2025
Why South Korea’s Triple Special Prosecutor Teams Are Making History: Inside the Massive Deployment from the CIO

Why South Korea’s Triple Special Prosecutor Teams Are Making History: Inside the Massive Deployment from the CIO

South Korea's Corruption Investigation Office for High-ranking Officials (CIO) has dispatched 10 investigators to three major special prosecutor teams probing scandals linked to the Yoon administration, marking the largest and most complex special counsel operation in the nation's history.

News
Jul 6, 2025
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