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RESCENE Aids Geoje Flood Recovery With Donations in 2026
RESCENE Steps Up for Geoje Flood Victims Girl group RESCENE, the official publicity ambassador for Geoje city, donated over 16,000 beverages to flood-hit residents and recovery workers this week. The gesture follows an earlier cash donation from the group, marking a second round of support for the South Gyeongsang Province city. Heavy rains recently battered…
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Pokemon Card Investing: Korea’s Surprising 2026 Trend
One rare Pokemon card recently sold at auction for roughly 23 billion won, while individual cards now trade for millions of won each. The Pokemon card market has quietly become a serious alternative investment space in Korea. What started as a childhood toy is now a collectible asset that even celebrities chase. Does that sound…
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Heat Wave Warning Hits Jeonju, North Jeolla in 2026
Heat Wave Warning Hits Jeonju and Seven Other North Jeolla Cities North Jeolla Province will face a heat wave warning starting at 11 a.m. on August 23, covering Jeonju and seven other locations. The Korea Meteorological Administration announced this decision on August 22. Daytime temperatures are expected to climb sharply, bringing dangerously hot conditions across…
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Kim Won-hoon’s Stock Loss Story Goes Viral on Netflix
Have you ever watched your savings shrink in just two weeks? That is exactly what happened to comedian Kim Won-hoon, and now the whole story is streaming on Netflix. Kim Won-hoon is at the center of a new original content piece called “Ant Kim Won-hoon: The World of Stocks.” He invested 180 million won and…
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Park Mi-hee: From Housekeeper to Kimchi CEO 2026
What if the person who once folded your laundry ended up running a company worth 50 billion won? That is exactly the story now capturing attention in Korea, centered on kimchi master Park Mi-hee. She once worked as a household helper for the late Daewoo Group chairman Kim Woo-choong. Today, Park Mi-hee stands as the…
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Daegu Nam-gu Summer Festival Guide: Water Fun and Food 2026
How do you cool off in one of Korea’s hottest cities? Daegu Nam-gu has a playful answer: grab a water gun, chase your friends, and then reward yourself with dumplings from Vietnam or a cold beer from Germany. This is not a one-time news event. It is part of a growing pattern in Daegu Nam-gu,…
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Song Min-ho Case 2026: Supervisor Faces Prison Sentence
Should a supervisor pay the price for someone else’s shortcuts? That question sits at the center of the Song Min-ho case this week in Seoul. Prosecutors have requested a one-year prison sentence for a public service agency manager. He allegedly failed to properly supervise Song Min-ho, the WINNER member accused of skipping his mandatory alternative…
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Jincheon County School Zone Safety Guide 2026
Would you feel safe sending your child to school on a road with no crosswalk, no signal, and no sidewalk barrier? For years, parents in Jincheon County asked exactly that question. Now their concerns are turning into real infrastructure changes. This guide explains what’s happening around two schools in Jincheon County, why school zone safety…
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Yeosu 2026: Gyeongjeong Racing Sparks Bold Tourism Debate
Can a small coastal city bet its future on boat racing? That question is now dividing residents of Yeosu, a city long known for its ocean views and quiet charm. A proposal to build a gyeongjeong, or motorboat racing venue, has sparked heated debate across the region. Yeosu sits on the southern coast of South…
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Public Service and Solidarity Union: Bargaining Rights
Who actually decides your working conditions if your real boss isn’t the one signing your paycheck? That question sits at the heart of a labor issue quietly reshaping Korea’s public sector. The Public Service and Solidarity Union (공공연대노동조합, romanized here for global readers) has been pushing for years to answer it fairly. Their latest win…
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Hwarok Cave Controversy Sparks Merchant Concerns in 2026
What happens when a beloved tourist attraction turns out to be operating outside the law? That’s the question facing Chungju right now, as officials move to correct illegal operations at Hwarok Cave. This story isn’t just about one cave in central Korea — it’s about the tension between rules and livelihoods that many small towns…
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Chungju’s Hwalok Cave Dispute Sparks Merchant Backlash
Can a beloved tourist attraction survive a legal crackdown without hurting the small businesses around it? That question is now front and center in Chungju, a city in North Chungcheong Province. The Hwalok Cave, one of Chungju’s most famous attractions, has become the subject of an unfolding controversy. Local authorities say the cave has been…
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MBC 2026: Producer’s Bold Bid to Reform Public Broadcasting
Can a public broadcaster really change its whole culture from the inside? That’s the question hanging over MBC right now, as a longtime producer steps into the race for the network’s top job. His pitch is simple but bold: protect what makes public broadcasting valuable, but tear down the old ways of running things. Lee…
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MBC Leadership Race 2026: Bold Reform Promised
Can a broadcaster change its entire culture without losing its soul? That’s the question hanging over MBC right now, as a veteran producer throws his hat into the ring for the network’s top job. Lee Geun-haeng, former head of MBC’s content strategy division, announced his candidacy for MBC president on July 31. His pitch is…
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Yeongwol Bus Crash 2026: What Happened and Why It Matters
What would you do if the ground suddenly tilted beneath your seat on a tour bus? That’s exactly what happened to eighteen people near Yeongwol early Sunday morning. A sightseeing bus flipped over on National Route 38, and the images from the scene are hard to shake off. This story matters beyond the immediate shock.…