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Unpopular Opinion: Neon went viral in Korea mainly due to its choreo, especially the starting duo dance by J-Black that Koreans found very novel. Will it become a trend?
People keep glazing LSM but previous SM groups’ debuts have never gone viral in Korea like this, even if the…
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NY governor says Cornell rape accuser ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
in NewsNEW YORK — The woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was “failed” by people…
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South Korea demands apology from Ukraine over disclosure of North Korean POW transfer
South Korea’s presidential office demanded an official explanation and apology from Ukraine, accusing Kyiv of disclosing the transfer of two…
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Wall St mixed as benchmark Treasury yields reach 5%, oil takes a pause
in NewsNEW YORK — Wall Street was mixed on Friday as benchmark U.S. Treasury yields topped 5 percent, and crude prices…
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Busan Port Shortage Stalls Foreign Warship MRO
in NewsOn Feb. 4, the U.S. Army 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command in Korea disclosed the arrival of essential equipment for the…
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Lee’s inclusive Cabinet: Right idea, wrong people
in NewsThere is a Korean saying that reminds leaders of the importance of putting the right people in the right positions:…
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Immigration detainees lack access to key forms, rights information: watchdog
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The state human rights watchdog has called for stronger procedural safeguards for foreign nationals in immigration detention after inspections found…
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Trump says US has entered deal with Venezuela to take control of 65 bil. barrels of oil reserves
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WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump on Friday said the U.S. has entered an agreement with Venezuela to take control of…
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YouTube under fire as overseas shopping scam ads surge
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A cheap online purchase can become an expensive lesson, with Seoul officials warning that complaints tied to overseas shopping sites…
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Body believed to be missing Jeju woman found near guesthouse
For anyone who has been following the news: https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/law-crime/20260824/body-believed-to-be-missing-jeju-woman-found-near-guesthouse A body believed to be that of a 37-year-old woman who…
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US approves potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles
in NewsWASHINGTON — The U.S. government has authorized a potential sale to Korea of AIM-9X air-to-air missiles and related equipment, the…
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N. Korea denounces Japan’s record defense budget as ‘war preparation’
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North Korea on Saturday condemned Japan’s plan to set a record-high defense budget for next year, calling it a move…
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U.S.-South Korea joint military drills are being cut short after Trump order, Seoul says
Joint military exercises underway between the United States and South Korea are being cut short, both countries said, after President…
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Common Misconceptions About the Chinese Tributary and Investiture System
Common Misconceptions About the Chinese Tributary and Investiture System Some Chinese nationalists argue that every country which received investiture from…
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Why South Korea Won’t Send Weapons To Ukraine
Note: This is a long response, but it explains everything about why South Korea won’t send weapons or troops to…
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&TEAM: The Quiet Coup — Inside ‘Mark on Me’
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On their KR 2nd mini album, the nine-piece stops performing softness and starts wielding it. This is what control looks…
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Moving out of my Seoul Apartment next week_managed to get 420,000KRW back form my landlord for ‘Jangi Suseon’ Check your past bills!
Hey everyone, just wanted to write a quick post because I almost missed out on this money and thought it…
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Can someone explain why Division 1 thought this was a good idea? The Stray Kids-influencer ticket situation.
K-stays are really upset after the first weekend of the RUN IT tour, so here’s everything summed up: According to…
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[Donga Ilbo] “No K-phone, No K-card”: Foreigners still facing a massive “Digital Wall” in Korea. Here’s a workaround if you’re struggling.
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Just saw this article on Donga Ilbo discussing how Korea’s strict domestic authentication system (the infamous “digital wall”) is still…
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Ministry: Korea to Commence Operation of 2,500 Extended-Hour Child Care Centers Nationwide, Starting July 27. Centers Will Run from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM During School Breaks
Starting July 27 (Monday), 1,500 Niche Care Centers and 1,000 Lunch Care Centers will begin operations. Designed to close the…
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Times when idols have admitted they didn’t like one of their own songs?
This thought brought to you by Enhypen’s Ni-ki and his vendetta against his group’s own song Bad Desire. He has…
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Korea’s historic envoy ship retraces naval history
in NewsA full-scale replica of Korea’s historic diplomatic vessel, the Joseon Tongsinsa, is taking to the seas this month to celebrate…
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Korean couples ditch luxury wedding halls for $19 public venues
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With his wedding just four months away, 29-year-old Kim Yun-ho nearly canceled the ceremony. Faced with venue and catering costs…
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Japan’s defense chief in Korea for deeper defense ties
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Japanese Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi arrived in Korea, Saturday, for talks with Defense Minister Ahn Gyu-back, as the two countries…
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Breaking: President Lee Receives Trump’s Request to Build 10 U.S. Warships
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Imperial Japan hunted shortwave listeners in colonial Korea: 246 people investigated and 50 radios seized by Inspector Saiga Shichirō, a notorious torturer accused of fabricating cases and sending detainees to their deaths (1942-1944)
During World War II, Imperial Japan banned the use of shortwave radios, which tech savvy Koreans were apparently using to…
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Lee meets Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
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President Lee Jae Myung met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Monday and is presumed to have sought…
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