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  South Korean Man Accused of Espionage Faces at Least 10 Years in Russian Prison 2024.03.15 Russia arrests Missionary Baek, a South Korean man who helped North Korean workers and is accused of being a spy. A South Korean citizen has been arrested in Russia on suspicion of espionage. It is the first time that a South Korean national has been arrested in Russia on such charges, and the fact that […]
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  Saudi Arabia Robot's Sexual Harassment Incident Sparks Ethics Debate 2024.03.14 Saudi Robot’s Sexual HarassmentAI Technology, Controversial Ethics, SexualityAI Robots Beneficial to Humans A humanoid male robot in Saudi Arabia has sparked an ethics controversy after making physical contact with a woman. A technology event called DeepFest was held in Riyadh, the capital of Saudi Arabia. According to the related industry, the first humanoid male robot […]
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  Apple Hit with $2 Billion Fine by EU Over Antitrust Concerns 2024.03.14 Raised Issue by SpotifyEU Alleges Apple of Antitrust ViolationApple Expected to Appeal Once the world’s leading company for monopolizing the smart electronic product market, Apple faced a storm of controversy as it was pushed from its top spot in market value. On the 4th, the European Union reportedly imposed a fine of 1.84 billion euros […]
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  Gimpo City Cracks Down on Malicious Complaints: What Punishments Await the Offenders? 2024.03.14 Gimpo City Requests Investigation into Online Forum MembersCharges of Obstruction of Public Duty AppliedWhat Level of Punishment Will Be Applied for Malicious Complaints? Gimpo City plans to request an investigation into individuals responsible for malicious complaints related to a case of a public official who made a drastic decision due to such complaints. On the […]
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  Council Member's Romantic Gesture Raises Eyebrows: Public Proposal Draws Criticism 2024.03.14 Democratic Party of Korea’s member Park Chul SooPublicly propose in the plenary session“I did something I shouldn’t have done” A council member from Gwangyang City, Jeonnam, is stirring up controversy by publicly proposing to a city hall official after a city council corrective question. According to Gwangyang City Council on the 12th, it was reported […]
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  Women's Reserve Forces Battle Shortage Amid National Crisis 2024.03.14 The State of Women Reserve ForcesSupport Activities for Combat Duties in EmergenciesDecreased Number of Personnel per Platoon After COVID Baengnyeongdo, the northernmost island in the West Sea, has the geographical characteristic of being just a stone’s throw away from North Korean land. In 1989, 25 women from this area came together under the motto, “I […]
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  France's Legal Amendment That Even the Pope Deplored 2024.03.13 France becomes world’s first country to legalize abortionPresident Macron to host celebration on March 8Vatican and French Church dismayed by legalization news In France, the Senate and the National Assembly held a joint session at the Palace of Versailles and passed a constitutional amendment specifying the freedom of abortion. The amendment was passed with a […]
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  A Massive Complex Worth $4.56 Billion to be Built at LEGOLAND in Chuncheon 2024.03.13 Chuncheon “Bio·IT” Corporate Innovation ParkGenerating over $4.56 billion in economic effectsInvestment of about $683 million in project costs A corporate innovation park, valued at $4.56 billion and combining bio and IT, is set to be established in Chuncheon, Gangwon Province, known for attractions such as Soyang River, Nami Island, and Legoland. On the 11th, the […]
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  Scarlett Johansson Hilariously Parodies Republican Senator Katie Britt on 'SNL' 2024.03.13 Scarlett Johansson appears on “Saturday Night Live”Parodies Republican Senator Katie BrittIn Response to Biden’s State of the Union Scarlett Johansson made a cameo appearance on “Saturday Night Live” as Senator Katie Britt representing the Republican Party in a skit rebutting President Joe Biden’s State of the Union on March 7. Dressed as Britt, Johansson firmly […]
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  Bitcoin Hits $76,000; Cryptocurrency Thefts Due to Issuance Authority 2024.03.13 Bitcoin Surpasses $76,000PlayDapp delisted Virtual asset issuance authority stolen Bitcoin has been rallying daily, trading at $76,000 on Upbit, South Korea’s largest asset exchange. The rise of Bitcoin has influenced other leading coins like Ethereum and even “meme coins” to achieve their all-time highs. Yet, there were also coins that, regrettably, were delisted. The Digital […]
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  How Many Grams of Gold Should You Buy as an Investment? 2024.03.13 Gold prices reach an all-time highA safe assetMethods of investing in gold Gold prices hit an all-time high on the 5th. On the 4th (local time in the US), the international gold price broke through $2,100, and as a result, the price per gram of a 1kg gold bullion in the KRX gold market was […]
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  Anti-Corruption Commission Considers Public Recruitment for Enforcement Officers 2024.03.13 Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission Proposes Opening Up Enforcement Officer Positions to the PublicFormer Court and Prosecution Officials Are Given FavoritismAverage Annual Income Over $76,000 Enforcement officers, often called “red seizure stickers” due to the seizure tags they attach, may soon be open to the public. News about this potential change has been circulating. Recently, […]
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  Police Probe Former KMA President Noh Hwan Kyu for Alleged Incitement 2024.03.13 Former President of the Korean Medical Association, Noh Hwan KyuExpresses opposition to “the government’s flawed medical policy” and the increase in the number of doctors On the 9th, the police investigated Noh Hwan Kyu, former president of the Korean Medical Association, for allegedly inciting collective action among specialists in response to the government’s plan to […]
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  Inside LIG Nex1's Success: Chairman Koo's Strategy and Employee Engagement 2024.03.13 Chairman Koo Bon Sang, Interaction Time with EmployeesApril 5th, Lotte World Full RentalLast Year’s Sales $1.7 Billion LIG Nex1 is garnering attention for renting out Lotte World entirely for its employees. LIG Nex1 has rented out Lotte World, a theme park based in Seoul, to provide a time for interaction among its employees across the […]
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  Bitcoin's Soaring Price Is a Warning Sign For Investors 2024.03.13 Bitcoin Soars to $68,000Warning from the U.S. Securities and Exchange CommissionWhat to Be Aware of Before Investing? The price of Bitcoin, the leading cryptocurrency, hit a record high of $68,000 at 4:51 PM on the 4th. It was $65,000 last week, but it has jumped significantly. Analysis has poured in that it has broken through […]