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S. Korea Braces for Longest, Most Intense Cold Wave of the Season: Feels-like Temps to Plummet to -20°C

(C) Youtube SEOUL – South Korea is bracing for the most severe and prolonged cold wave of the winter season starting this Tuesday, Jan. 20, coinciding with "Daehan"—traditio
Wealthy Individuals Value Time Over Money: Insights into the "Rich Mindset"

(C) Nova Money What truly separates the wealthy from the average person? While the most obvious difference is the size of their bank accounts, a landmark study suggests that the real distinction li

Trump Declares Himself ‘The Tariff King’ on Social Media Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling

WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has stirred public attention by posting images of himself labeled as “The Tariff King” and “Mister Tariff” on social media, just

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Rapid Response and Evacuation System Hailed as Inje Wildfire Contained Quickly: INJE, Gangwon Province – A swift and comprehensive response from authorities successfully contained a significant wildfire t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Reinvestigation Launched into Kim Keon-hee's Alleged Stock Manipulation: Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul High Prosecutors' Office has reopened the investigation into Kim Keon-hee, the wife of former ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.04.28

Forensic Analysis of Former Marine Commander's Phone to Resume After Dispute: SEOUL – The forensic analysis of the mobile phone belonging to former Marine Corps 1st Division Commander Lim Sung-geun, a c ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Seoul to Honor Naval Hero Yi Sun-sin with New Memorial Hall and 'Yi Sun-sin Road': SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Seoul is set to immortalize the legacy of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, one of Korea's most revered historical fi ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Landmark Supreme Court Rulings Hold State Accountable for Samcheong Education Corps Atrocities: SEOUL – In a significant victory for victims of the notorious Samcheong Education Corps, South Korea's Supreme Court has iss ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Private Sector Joins Forces to Expand Heat Relief Centers Across South Korea: SEOUL, South Korea – In a proactive move to combat the anticipated severe heatwaves this summer, the South Korean government ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.28

Paju City to Sue Activists Over Surprise North Korea Leaflet Drop: PAJU, South Korea – Paju City, a border region with North Korea, has announced its intention to sue and file criminal charge ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Long-Ruling Sika Deer on Anma Island Declared 'Harmful Wildlife' as Government Acts on Ecological Crisis: ANMA ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA - Decades of ecological disruption and agricultural devastation caused by an out-of-control population of ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.04.28

Fierce Competition for Busan Public Sector Jobs as Application Numbers Soar: Busan, South Korea – The allure of public sector employment in Busan remains strong, as evidenced by the intensely competit ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Voice Phishing Scams in South Korea Surge, Targeting Older Demographics: A concerning surge in voice phishing (phone-based financial fraud) has been reported in South Korea during the first quarter of 20 ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.04.28

South Korea Mandates Bi-Annual Safety Inspections for Motorcycles, Introduces Tuning Checks: In a move to enhance road safety and regulate modifications, South Korea has implemented mandatory bi-annual safety inspections fo ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.28

SK Telecom Faces Mass USIM Replacement After Hack, Limited Supply Sparks Concern: SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom is scrambling to replace the USIM cards of its 23 million su ...; Desk 2025.04.28

SK Telecom Faces Logistical Nightmare After USIM Hack Affects 25 Million Users: SEOUL, South Korea - SK Telecom, the leading mobile carrier in South Korea, is scrambling to contain the fallout from a recent hac ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Paraguayan Indigenous Community Connects to the Digital World with Free WiFi Project: The Sawhoyamaxa indigenous community of the Enxet tribe, located in Pozo Colorado, Presidente Hayes region of Paraguay, is experie ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.28

Bill Proposed to Sanction Unfair Communication Fee Hikes… Expectations for Enhanced Consumer Protection: A recently proposed bill is drawing significant attention as it aims to curb the practices of telecommunication companies that rai ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.28

Paraguay River Flood Warning: Asunción on High Alert: As the potential risk of the Paraguay River overflowing looms, the Paraguayan capital, Asunción, has entered a state of hig ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.28

Singapore Faces Mounting Debt Crisis Due to Combined Romance and Investment Scams, Exceeding 1.5 Trillion Won in Damages and Emerging as a Social Problem: Singapore is grappling with a sharp increase in online fraud, which has become a serious social issue. In particular, a combinatio ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.27

Controversy Over "Foreign Interference" Intensifies Ahead of Singapore General Election, Reaffirming Principle of Separation of Religion and Politics: As Singapore approaches its general election, the controversy surrounding foreign interference is intensifying. Masagos Zulkifli, ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.27

Singapore General Election Imminent: Voting Procedures and Voter Guide: As Singapore approaches its General Election on May 3rd, approximately 2.75 million voters are expected to participate. This figur ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.27

Car-Free Streets Transform into Vibrant Festival Grounds in Jeju City: On April 26th, the "Car-Free Street Walking" festival unfolded in the old downtown area of Jeju City, drawing an estimated 12,000 ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.27