Japanese Footballer Junya Ito Under Investigation for Alleged Sexual Assault On March 31, Japanese soccer player Junya Ito was accused of sexual assault. The victims' testimonies are detailed and the case will proceed to criminal charges. Ito was a key striker at the time of his marriage announcement, but has since been benched...
Hwang Ui-jo Heads to England as Seoul Lifts Travel Ban Soccer player Hwang Ui-jo has been linked with a move to Montpellier HSC in France. Hwang's contract was recently terminated by Norwich City, where he was playing on loan, and his future is currently unclear. There is a lot of interest in this...
Flies Allegedly Found in Unopened Chinese Liquor Bottles A foreign object, believed to be a fly, was found in Chinese-made Goryang liquor. Controversy over compensation agreement with importer. Food safety concerns amplified.
Man Beaten to Death at Wine Club Meeting The defendant was sentenced to eight years in prison after an assault between two people who met at a wine club resulted in the death of one of them. At the time of the incident, the two were arguing over money, and after the assault, the deceased died due to a brain hemorrhage...
Man Complains Over High Cost of Marriage Proposal A man is contemplating spending 10 million won to propose to his girlfriend, whom he plans to marry. The girlfriend wants an 8 million won luxury bag and a yacht event, and commenters are criticizing the man for having no conscience.
Renowned Manga Artist Hinako Ashihara's Tragic Passing Shrouded in Controversy The sudden death of Japanese manga artist Hinako Ashihara has sparked controversy over the ending of the "Sexy Tanaka-san" drama. The controversy has grown over a dispute between the station and the original author and changes to the script...
Inside a Luxury Postnatal Care Center in Korea: A New York Times Reporter's Experience The New York Times cited postpartum centers in South Korea as a reason for the country's low birth rate. The article emphasized the high cost of postpartum services and the competition for enrollment, explaining Korea's fertility problem.
Female YouTuber Arrested for Assaulting Boyfriend on Live A female YouTuber in her 30s was arrested by police for injuring her boyfriend with a weapon. Another YouTuber who abused her dog during a live broadcast was also investigated by police...
Itaewon Tragedy Survivors March to Presidential Office: Call for 'Special Act'On the 29th, the families of the victims of the October 29 Itaewon tragedy, along with the Civil Countermeasures Committee and the Bereaved Families Council, held a full-body prostration march to the Presidential Office in Yongsan, demanding the enactment of the Itaewon Tragedy Special Act.” Before the march, they held a press conference in front […]
First Lady's Dilemma: Lawmaker Suggests a Pitiful Approach to Defuse Scandal Kim Woong, a member of the Nationalist Party of Korea, said that in the face of public outrage over President Yoon Seok-yul's wife's alleged acceptance of Dior bags, those in power should take stronger measures. He also claimed that in the upcoming general election, the Democratic Party of Korea will carry out an operation involving his wife...
Men and Women to Face Equal Standards in Firefighter Tests in Korea Starting 2027 From 2027, the physical fitness test for firefighter recruitment will apply the same standards for men and women, and the events will be changed to five circular events and a round-trip long run that reflect the existing basic physical fitness...
North Korea Continues to Fire Multiple Cruise Missiles into the West Sea North Korea fired a cruise missile into the West Sea on March 30. North Korea has been intensively launching cruise missiles recently, which are believed to be aimed at improving its new strategic cruise missiles...
Rhys Hoskins Signs Two-Year Deal with Milwaukee Brewers in MLB Comeback Reese Hoskins has signed a two-year contract with the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. The deal also includes an opt-out clause...
President Yoon's 10-Second Visit at Site of Traditional Market Fire Sparks Disappointment The fire at Seocheon Market prompted a protest against President Yoon's visit. President Yoon promised support, and the presidential office conveyed their gratitude and appeals for help...
Reason People Are Putting 'Eyeball' Stickers on the Backs of Trucks Eyeball stickers on the back of trucks have been shown to be effective as part of the "wake-up call" campaign to prevent accidents. An experiment in the UK found that sales increased 2.8 times on the shelves with eye stickers...
Teenage Girl Forced Into Taking Sexual Photoshoot A man in his 20s was sentenced to two years in prison for luring a teenage girl into prostitution. Two people who helped were fined. It turned out that he had run away to open an adult cafe, and replaced the cell phone's SIM card to avoid being tracked...
Shinsegae Group Vice Chairman Chung Meets Gigi Hadid in New York, Here's Why Shinsegae Group Vice Chairman Jung Yong-jin has confirmed his meeting with American top model Gigi Hadid. Chung revealed that he took a selfie with Gigi at a restaurant and visited a store of her brand. He added that it was a simple meeting and visit, so please don't misunderstand...
Seeking Justice a Decade After Abandonment by My Own Mother A son who was abandoned by his mother 10 years ago, is now overcome with regret and wonders if he can hold her legally responsible. He is in a difficult situation, but his last hope is to claim child support...
Hyundai Motor Group Introduces Active Air Skirt to Enhance Electric Vehicle Efficiency Hyundai Motor and Kia have developed an 'active air skirt' technology to improve the range and stability of electric vehicles. The technology minimizes drag at high speeds and effectively controls vortices around the vehicle's wheels...
Marine Corps Recruitment Spikes as North Korea's Provocations Intensify Marine Corps applications surge to 2.2 to 1. More young men feel patriotic in response to North Korean provocations. Competition to join the Marine Corps is expected to continue to rise.
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