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Jay-Z's Marcy Venture Partners Bets $500M on the Global Growth of K-Culture

(C) Asia Atist Awards SEOUL — American rapper and music mogul Jay-Z, through his co-founded investment firm, Marcy Venture Partners (MVP), is making a major commitment to the global expansion o
Comedian Jo Se-ho Steps Down from Popular Shows Amid Gang Involvement Rumors

(C) SBS Prominent comedian and television personality Jo Se-ho has voluntarily stepped down from his roles on two major prime-time programs, tvN’s ‘You Quiz on the Block’ and KBS 2T

Elderly American Cashier Receives $1.7 Million Social Media Windfall

(C) The Independent MICHIGAN, USA — The life of Ed Bambers, an 88-year-old Michigan grocery store cashier, took a miraculous turn this week, demonstrating the immense power of social media kind

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A Taxi Driver's Legacy: Commemorating Kim Sa-bok, 40 Years After: Gwangju, South Korea – On December 19th, a commemorative Mass was held at Pungamunri Catholic Church in Gwangju to honor the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Warns of Existential Threat from AI: Toronto, Canada – Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned computer scientist often referred to as the "Godfather of AI" and a recent Nob ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

Soaring Elderly Inheritance and Its Economic Implications: Seoul, South Korea – The aging population in South Korea has led to a surge in "elder-to-elder" inheritances, raising concer ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

Chinese National Arrested for Vicious Assault in Seoul; Five Others on the Run: Seoul, South Korea – A Chinese national has been arrested and five others are being sought by police after a violent assault ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Arrested in Iran, Faces Solitary Confinement: Rome, Italy - The Italian government has strongly condemned the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran, who is reported ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.28

Olivia Hussey, Eternal Juliet, Passes Away at 73: Olivia Hussey, the iconic actress best known for her ethereal portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of "Romeo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Incheon Bans Idling of All Vehicles Starting January 1, 2025: Incheon Metropolitan City announced on December 27 that it will completely ban idling of all motor vehicles, including motorcycles ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Ancient Ginkgo Tree in South Korea Found to Be Over 1,300 Years Old: Wonju, South Korea – A recent study has revealed that the Ginkgo tree located in Bangye-ri, Wonju, South Korea, is significa ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Home Healthcare Services Expanded in Jeju for the Elderly and Chronically Ill: Jeju Island, South Korea – Jeju residents who are elderly or chronically ill will have expanded access to home healthcare se ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Sunchang County Offers 1 Million Won to Pregnant Women to Boost Birthrate: Sunchang, South Korea – In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on pregnant women and foster a more child-friendly enviro ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.28

South Koreans Enjoy More Leisure Time, But Spend Less: Seoul, South Korea – Despite the rising cost of living, South Koreans are finding more time to relax. A recent survey conduc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

SGLT2 Inhibitors Show Promise for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients: Seoul, South Korea – A groundbreaking new study has revealed that SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of diabetes medication, may signi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon City to Increase Honorarium for War Veterans to 200,000 Won Monthly: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City announced on [Date] that it will increase the monthly honorarium for war veterans to 200 ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon City Provides Significant Rent Support for 1,500 Young Adults: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City announced today that it will begin disbursing rent support to 1,500 young adults selecte ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.27

Chungnam Province Unveils Top Regional Festivals for 2025, Boosting Support: Chungnam Province has announced the selection of its top regional festivals for 2025, with a particular focus on nurturing three f ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon City Launches Affordable Taxi Service to Improve Student Commuting in Rural Areas: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City is set to launch a groundbreaking initiative aimed at addressing the transportation chal ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

South Korea Enters Super-Aged Society as Seniors Exceed 20% of Population: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea has officially entered a super-aged society, with individuals aged 65 and over now accounti ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.26

Norwegian Postal Service Faces Major Overhaul as Deliveries Dwindle: Oslo, Norway - The Norwegian postal service, Posten, is facing a major overhaul as declining mail volumes and rising costs threate ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25

Argentine model Georgina Rodriguez visits Christian Dior exhibit in Riyadh: Georgina Rodriguez, the long-term partner of football star Cristiano Ronaldo, recently visited the "Christian Dior: Designer of Dr ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25

74-Year-Old Sailor Rescued After Drifting for Two Weeks Near Cuba: Key West, FL – In a heartwarming turn of events, a 74-year-old Florida man, David Diehl, has been rescued after spending two ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25