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Korea to provide blankets, other emergency relief supplies to Nepal flood victims
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Korea will provide additional emergency relief supplies worth 130 million won ($95,850) to help people affected by the recent massive…
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Seoul Reviews Possible Deployment to Strait of Hormuz
Cheong Wa Dae said on the 4th that the government is reviewing various options related to military readiness on the…
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FM Cho vows continued diplomatic efforts to revive NK-US dialogue
in NewsForeign Minister Cho Hyun said Thursday that South Korea will continue efforts to revive dialogue between North Korea and the…
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BigBang’s Daesung bought Seoul apartment for $1 million — now it’s reportedly worth $ 7 million
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BigBang member Daesung’s luxury apartment overlooking the Han River has reportedly surged in value from 1.45 billion won ($1 million)…
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Supreme Court backs subtitles, audio descriptions for disabled audiences
in NewsThe Supreme Court ruled Thursday that movie theaters’ failure to provide audio descriptions and subtitles for people with visual and…
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South Korea to relocate 350 public institutions from Seoul area
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Delicious stuff in Seoul
Just finished a trip in Seoul. Had so many yummy things. Bingsu at Sulbing BBQ Surprisingly good pizza (Furg pizza?)…
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I just heard that MMCA is free from Sep 1–6! ✨
I’ve been meaning to check out some of the exhibitions there, so I might have to go this week before…
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Where is this? Korean War photos (Seoul December, 1954)
Found some of my grandfathers Korean War photos. Looks like a he took a bunch in Seoul after the July…
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Theatre In Korea?
Hello! My partner (28F) and I (26F) are theatre artists in Chicago visiting Seoul in September. Looking for recommendations for…
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Luxury hotel giant Aman to make Korean debut in ritzy Cheongdam-dong
in NewsAman, one of the world’s most exclusive luxury hospitality brands, is set to enter Korea with a hotel, branded residences…
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Seoul trades city paths for park trails this autumn
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Seoul is taking its popular morning exercise program into the city’s green spaces this fall, inviting residents to trade busy…
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Seoul warns runners after Namsan Park shower stalls used as toilets
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Defense ministry seeks 8.2% budget increase for 2027 amid OPCON transition, forces reform push
in NewsThe defense ministry said Tuesday it has proposed an 8.2 percent increase in the 2027 budget, seeking to accelerate its…
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How do native Koreans feel about redevelopment?
I’ve lived in Korea for a while and have some close Korean friends but I wasn’t sure if this was…
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Gyeongju made me realize there’s so much more to Korea than Seoul
Loved the history and atmosphere in Gyeongju. It felt so uniquely Korean. What other places in Korea gave you this…
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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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Where can I find the creamy, chewy rosé dishes seen in Korean mukbang videos?
I’m a big fan of Korean mukbang and ASMR creators such as Boki and Nado, and I’ve always wanted to…
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Ticket scalping surges ahead of Seoul fireworks festival amid legal loophole
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Ticket scalping is once again rampant ahead of the Seoul International Fireworks Festival, with tickets being resold at steep markups…
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Trump’s financial disclosure reveals 2 Coupang stock trades in June
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WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump made two trades in Coupang Inc. shares in June through his money managers, a…
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Korean response team heads to flood site in Nepal in search of 9 missing
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KATHMANDU/SEOUL — Korean rescue officials dispatched to Nepal boarded two chartered helicopters Saturday to search for nine nationals missing from…
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Red, Gold, and Thunder: Stray Kids’ Hyunjin Commands the New High Fashion Era
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The studio air in Seoul smells like crushed velvet, cold metal, and ozone. On set for W Korea’s September 2026…
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Government Unveils Financial Support Packgage for Youth and Parents, Totalling Up to 196 million KRW ($142K USD) Over 34-Year Lifespan. Applies to Individuals Born After July 1, 2027
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What’s to applaud here is that the (저출산고령위원회) Presidential Committee on Ageing Society and Population Policy held a public, nation-wide…
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Cortis Fans Overstepping Boundaries? Why Is This So Disturbing?
Just came across this and found it fascinating but also creepy. Kids hanging dolls on the railings outside Hybe. Particularly…
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Seoul expands tick surveillance to prevent infection surge during autumn
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Seoul is stepping up surveillance of disease-carrying ticks in parks and along walking trails as autumn approaches, following Korea’s first…
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The Joke That Became a Blueprint: Girls’ Generation-HRS Detonate “Skibidi”
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A YouTube bit turned real unit. A house beat that snaps into hip-hop mid-breath. Three women who’ve already survived two…
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BabyMonster benefitted a lot from YGE realizing early on that their concepts were no longer trendy.
Girl crush is no longer what the general public (or most K-pop fans) want from the new girl groups, it’s…
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9 Koreans remain missing, 9 others safely evacuated as Seoul dispatches rapid-response team to Nepal following flood
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Seoul Art Week transforms capital into open-air gallery
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Korea’s capital is transforming into an expansive citywide canvas as the fourth annual Seoul Art Week prepares to open Monday.…
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[Photo] Honoring Homer Hulbert
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Kim Dong-jin, chairman of the Hulbert Memorial Society, delivers a speech during the 77th commemoration event in Seoul for Homer…
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Haerin’s Dior Aura: Inside NewJeans’ Muse Defining K-Pop’s New Era
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The Architecture of a Stare The camera shutter clicks in rhythmic, high-frequency bursts, but Haerin’s gaze remains entirely still. Beneath…
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What are some of your favorite or unique scouting stories?
The ones that come to mind are: Taeyong (nct): when an sm scout approached him and told him that they…
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