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Amid Roh Tae-woo’s Slush Fund Probe, Does the Source of Maintenance Funds for the "550-Pyong Luxury Graveyard" Fall Under Investigation?

As investigative authorities accelerate a compulsory investigation into the concealed slush funds of former President Roh Tae-woo’s family, the source of maintenance costs for the 550-pyong (app
Hollys Suffers Personal Information Leak… "Please Change Your Membership Password Immediately"

Personal information of customers has been leaked due to a hacking incident targeting the membership system of the coffee chain Hollys. According to the coffee industry on the 19th, Hollys confirmed

Cartel Offenders Caught Repeatedly: 65 Businesses Flagged 3 or More Times Over 7 Years

Despite sanctions by the Fair Trade Commission (FTC), a total of 65 businesses have been caught participating in collusive practices (unfair collaborative acts) three or more times over the past seven

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Billionaire Exodus: Don Hankey Flees California for Nevada Amid $400 Million Wealth Tax Threat: LAS VEGAS – The skyline of the Las Vegas Valley has a new resident, and the California Treasury has a massive potential hole ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.26

Nobel Laureate Demis Hassabis Cautions Against AI Overinvestment: "A Correction May Be Coming": (C) Businees Insider LONDON — Demis Hassabis, the co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that the staggering l ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.26

Non-Incorporated "Shincheonji" Receives Billions in Tax Exemptions for $30M Temple Complex: (C) MBC CHANGWON, South Korea — Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a controversial religious group that has failed to obtain of ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.26

Prosecutors Under Fire After Seized Bitcoin Vanishes Due to Alleged "Phishing": (C) Sunday Times The Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office is facing intense scrutiny following the disappearance of a significa ...; Desk 2026.01.26

NTS Launches Probe into Mega-Bakery Cafes Used as ‘Tax Havens’ for Wealthy Inheritors: SEJONG — The National Tax Service (NTS) announced on the 25th that it has launched a specialized investigation into large-sc ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.26

“Giving Blood for a Dub-Chewy”: Blood Centers Across Korea Launch Viral Dessert Giveaways Amid Winter Shortage: (C) The Star SEOUL – As South Korea faces a critical dip in blood reserves due to freezing temperatures and a widespread ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.01.25

Gwangju Buk-gu District to Offer Up to 900,000 Won in Paternal Leave Subsidies: (C) Buk-gu District Office of Gwangju Metropolitan City GWANGJU – In a proactive move to foster a more inclusive child-re ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.25

Freezing Temperatures Persist in Seoul: 37 Water Meter Bursts Reported Overnight: (C) Youtube SEOUL – Sub-zero temperatures continue to grip the South Korean capital, causing dozens of water meter failur ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.25

Samsung Chairman Lee Issues Urgent Warning: "No Room for Complacency; This is Our Last Chance": (C) The New Daily SEOUL — Amid a significant rebound in semiconductor earnings, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong h ...; Desk 2026.01.25

National Morning Lows Plummet to -18°C: Weekend 'Deep Freeze' to Persist: (C) JTBC The Korean Peninsula is bracing for what is expected to be the most severe cold wave of the season. According to the K ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.23

Nana Counterattacks with ‘False Accusation’ Lawsuit Against Home Invader Amid Claims of Secondary Victimization: (C) Koreaboo SEOUL – Singer and actress Nana (Im Jin-ah) has officially filed additional charges of false accusation agai ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.23

Gumi City to Open Nakdong River Secondary Campground on the 24th: (C) The Dyrt Gumi City, North Gyeongsang Province, has announced the official opening of the "Nakdong River Secondary Campgroun ...; Desk 2026.01.22

Cat Triggers House Fire via Microwave: Surge in Pet-Related Fires Sparks Urgent Safety Warning: (C) People.com DAEJEON – A residential fire caused by a cat activating a microwave has put pet owners on high alert, high ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.22

"Starting Married Life in a Hanok"... Seoul's Long-term Rental Hanoks Hit 300-to-1 Competition Rate: (C) Wise The dream of living in a serene, traditional Korean house (Hanok) in the heart of Seoul has ignited a fierce competiti ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.22

South Korea Extradites 73 Fugitives from Cambodia via Chartered Flight: (C) Ministry of Justice SEOUL — In an unprecedented move to combat transnational organized crime, the South Korean govern ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.22

"Education is a Fundamental Right, Not Charity": Kim Young-chun Declares Candidacy for Chungnam Education Superintendent: (C) Chungnam Office of Education Kim Young-chun, a member of the Presidential Committee on Local Initiatives and former Vice Pr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.22

Gov’t Pushes to Install Additional "Hangeul" Plaque on Gwanghwamun Gate: SEOUL — The South Korean government is taking steps to install an additional Hangeul (Korean alphabet) signboard on Gwanghwa ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.01.21

14,000 Chinese Tourists Pivot to Seoul as Sino-Japanese Tensions Flare: (C) KED Global SEOUL – In a significant shift for the regional tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and E ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.21

Jeju Air Implements Total Ban on In-Flight Power Bank Usage Amid Fire Concerns: (C) Curly Tales SEOUL – Jeju Air, South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, announced on Wednesday that it will stric ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.21

“No Excuses Allowed”: The Real Reason Apple Flies New Recruits Business Class: (C) Britannica SEOUL — It is a dream scenario for any new hire: flying business class and staying in five-star hotels fro ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.21