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A man set himself on fire in his apartment this morning. He had previously lived in the apartment that he set on fire and was reportedly having a conflict over noise between floors. In total, 13 people were injured, two of them critically. The tool he used to set the fire was identified as a flamethrower (a modified pesticide sprayer). submitted by /u/inbus12 |
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Mir Trilogy, a franchise based on WeMade’s online game “The Legend of Mir 2” WeMade Co. on Monday asked the South Korean government to intervene in its ongoing copyright disputes with China’s Shengqu Games, accusing the company of withholding 840 billion won ($600 million) in unpaid royalties. In 2001, WeMade entered into a licensing agreement with the Shaghai-based game publisher… Read more: WeMade accuses Shengqu Games of withholding $600 mn in royalties - Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean to usher in battery-driven submarine era(Courtesy of Hanwha Ocean) Hanwha Ocean Co. and Samsung SDI Co. will start evaluating their jointly developed lithium-ion battery system for a submarine with South Korea’s Navy later this year, a move expected to open a new era in the country’s overall ship construction. According to the Korean defense industry, Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean and Hanwha Aerospace Co. will carry… Read more: Samsung SDI, Hanwha Ocean to usher in battery-driven submarine era
- Packaging rides K-beauty wave: Shares of cosmetics container makers soarSamhwa’s cosmetics product containers As South Korea’s independent beauty brands continue to take the global stage by storm, investors are now looking beyond the creams and serums – to the very containers they come in. Shares in cosmetics packaging companies are surging, buoyed by the rapid ascent of K-beauty and the demand from smaller, agile brands. The spotlight has turned… Read more: Packaging rides K-beauty wave: Shares of cosmetics container makers soar
- POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel’s Louisiana plantA blast furnace at POSCO’s steel mill in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province South Korea’s top steel maker POSCO has decided to invest in Hyundai Steel Co.’s first overseas plant in Louisiana and collaborate on research and development in low-carbon steel products and rechargeable battery materials such as lithium, cathode and anode materials. POSCO Holdings Inc. on Monday signed a memorandum… Read more: POSCO to invest in Hyundai Steel’s Louisiana plant
- S.Korea’s Krafton to nurture 6 new game studios in India“PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (PUBG) (Courtesy of Krafton) Krafton Inc., the publisher of global mega-hit “PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds” (PUBG), has picked six new Indian game studios that will join its gaming startup incubation program for this year, ramping up its efforts to expand its foothold in one of the world’s fastest-growing gaming markets. Krafton India, the Indian operation of the South Korean gaming… Read more: S.Korea’s Krafton to nurture 6 new game studios in India
Latest Entertainment from Korea
- Stray Kids’ Seungmin Shines in W Korea x Chaumet May 2025 Pictorial: A Captivating CollaborationPhoto Credits: JYP Entertainment. W Korea. Chaument Stray Kids’ Seungmin is making headlines as the cover star of W Korea’s May 2025 issue, in a stunning collaboration with the luxury jewelry house Chaumet. The pictorial, which officially releases on April 23, 2025, features Seungmin in three distinct covers, each capturing a different facet of his charisma and style. Fans and… Read more: Stray Kids’ Seungmin Shines in W Korea x Chaumet May 2025 Pictorial: A Captivating Collaboration
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- HIGHLIGHT Reclaims BEAST Legacy: 6th Mini Album ‘From Real to Surreal’ Drops April 28 with Prerelease Track “Endless Ending”Photo Credits: Around US Entertainment K-pop group HIGHLIGHT is making waves with their upcoming 6th mini album From Real to Surreal, set for release on April 28. The album marks a significant moment for the quartet, as they simultaneously revive their original BEAST identity for the prerelease single Endless Ending—their first track under that name in nine years. This dual-brand strategy follows… Read more: HIGHLIGHT Reclaims BEAST Legacy: 6th Mini Album ‘From Real to Surreal’ Drops April 28 with Prerelease Track “Endless Ending”
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Learn People & History of Korea
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- The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and BeyondAncient Beginnings: The Founding of Seoul The city of Seoul, known today as the vibrant capital of South Korea, has ancient roots that trace back to the Three Kingdoms period of Korea, specifically the kingdoms of Baekje and Silla. Evidence suggests that Seoul was originally established as a settlement given its strategic geographical advantages. Nestled within the Han River basin,… Read more: The Evolution of Seoul: From Ancient Korea to Modern Metropolis and Beyond
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