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Hanok Wellness Complex Guide: Korea’s Retreats Explained
A new wellness complex called Raonjae has opened at The Hanok Heritage in Yeongwol, Gangwon Province, spanning roughly 895 square meters. It combines a traditional Korean hanok building with an outdoor infinity pool, private spa, and fine dining. This guide explains how wellness complexes like Raonjae work and how to pick one for your own…
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Guide to Korea’s Geumjeong-Goshi Graduation Exam Explained
The geumjeong-goshi, Korea’s graduation equivalency exam, lets anyone earn an elementary, middle, or high school diploma without attending regular classes. In Daejeon’s most recent round, 88.74% of test takers passed, and the oldest successful high school-level candidate was 88 years old. This exam quietly reshapes lives across every generation, and it deserves a closer look.…
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Han Ki-bum Reveals Marfan Syndrome, Sons’ Asperger’s Story
Han Ki-bum Opens Up About His Rare Condition Former basketball star Han Ki-bum has revealed he lives with Marfan syndrome, and both of his sons have Asperger’s syndrome. He shared this personal family news on a preview clip for MBN’s program “Special Report World.” The revelation quickly caught public attention across Korea. Han Ki-bum was…
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Jeon Hyun-moo Reveals His Bold Money Strategy in 2026
Jeon Hyun-moo Reveals His Money Strategy Broadcaster Jeon Hyun-moo told viewers this week that he does not trust cash. The former announcer, known for hosting multiple KBS programs, said the value of cash is “melting” faster than people realize. His comments came during a lighthearted segment about money management, but the message carried real weight.…
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Pokemon Cards Become Korea’s Hot New Investment in 2026
Pokemon Cards Are Now a Serious Investment A single rare Pokemon card recently sold for 3.2 million won, and one landmark auction reached roughly 23 billion won. Pokemon cards have moved far beyond childhood nostalgia. They now sit alongside real estate and stocks as a legitimate collector’s asset in Korea. Sound surprising? It shouldn’t. Trading…
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Yoon Seok-min’s Wife Stuns Fans on TV Debut in 2026
Kim Su-hyeon, wife of former professional baseball pitcher Yoon Seok-min, drew massive attention on SBS’s “Two Days and One Night” spin-off show “Dongsangimong Season 2.” Viewers compared her looks to actresses Go Youn-jung and Lee Young-ae. The episode marked the couple’s first appearance after eleven years of marriage. Yoon Seok-min built his name as one…
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Storm Surge Warning Hits Namhae as Korea Heat Wave Persists
South Korea’s weather agency issued a storm surge warning, known locally as “pungnang gyeongbo,” for waters east of Namhae Island starting at noon on August 26. At the same time, 15 areas across South Gyeongsang Province, including Changwon, remained under a heat wave warning. Right now, as of this week, Korea is dealing with rough…
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Guide to Gwanak-gu’s Night Market Festivals in Seoul
Guide to Gwanak-gu’s Night Market Festivals Gwanak-gu, a district in southern Seoul, hosts a rolling series of night festivals through late October, turning traditional markets and small alleyways into evening gathering spots. Local officials launched this program to boost foot traffic after dark and support small business owners. If you love wandering through lantern-lit alleys…
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Jirisan Gotgam Farmers Face Heat Wave Crisis in 2026
Extreme heat and drought this summer have damaged persimmon crops in Sancheong and Hamyang, two counties famous for Jirisan gotgam, Korea’s prized dried persimmon. Farmers in both regions now face lower yields and shrinking quality. The outcome, though, looks different for each county. Right now in Korea, farmers and local officials near Jirisan mountain are…
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Jeju Island Faces Storm and Heat Warnings at Once in 2026
Korea’s weather agency issued a gale warning for waters south of Jeju Island, effective 8 p.m. on August 25, 2026, covering the southwest and southeast open seas. At the same time, a heat warning stays active for northern Jeju city. As of this week, Jeju is dealing with rough seas and record heat at once…
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Jeju Island Faces Heat Warning and Gale Alert in 2026
Korea’s weather agency issued a gale warning for waters off southwest and southeast Jeju Island, effective 8 p.m. on August 25. At the same time, a heat warning stayed active across northern Jeju City. Jeju Island is now dealing with rough seas and dangerous heat in the very same week. Right now in Korea, heat…
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Dongmyung University Launches New Ocean Engineering Programs
Dongmyung University will launch two new departments in the 2027 academic year: Ocean IT Engineering and Ocean Defense Industry Engineering. The Busan-based school will also open a Marine Tourism track under its Business Administration division. This move signals a bigger shift toward maritime-focused education. Why would a university reshape its entire academic lineup around the…
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Jeju Island Weather Alert 2026: Gale and Heat Wave Warning
Right now in Korea, a heat wave is dominating headlines and daily conversations, and Jeju Island is at the center of it. The Korea Meteorological Administration issued a gale advisory for waters south of Jeju Island, effective 8 p.m. on August 25. At the same time, a heat wave warning stays active for northern Jeju…
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Heat Wave Sickens Tourists on Korea’s Gogunsan Islands 2026
Right now in Korea, an unusually late heat wave is making headlines, and Gunsan’s Gogunsan Islands just became its latest flashpoint. Seven tourists hiking and trekking there showed heat-related illness symptoms over two consecutive days this week. Local officials responded on site, and the incident is pushing safety questions to the front of the national…
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Sonagi Showers Bring Sweltering 36-Degree Heat to Korea
Right now in Korea, a sharp band of sudden showers, known locally as sonagi, is soaking the greater Seoul region and Gangwon Province. Once the rain clears, temperatures are expected to spike again, with highs reaching 36 degrees Celsius. Meteorologists warn this stop-and-start pattern will keep humidity uncomfortably high across much of the country this…