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Soccer Federation President Faces Backlash Amid HDC Hyundai's Financial WoesChung Mong Gyu, Chairman of the Korea Football Association and HDC Group, is under heavy criticism after the 2023 AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Asian Cup in Qatar yielded disappointing results, leading to a failure to qualify for the main round of the Paris Olympics. Amidst relentless demands from soccer fans for his resignation due to […]
North Korea's Sneaky Attack Revealed: South Korean Investments Vanish OvernightSouth Korean company establishedBuildings invested in North Korean projects approved by the South Ko ...
Cardi B and BTS Fuel U.S. Craze for Korean Fire NoodlesSamyang's Carbo Buldak Gains Popularity AbroadLoved by Celebrities like Cardi B and BTSSales Surge 7 ...
Indonesia's Betrayal: $440M Deal Fallout Shakes South Korean Defense IndustryIndonesia Delays PaymentsPoland's Second Arms Deal Faces DifficultiesSouth Korean Defense Industry F ...
Luxury Bag Scandal: Will the First Lady Face Punishment?A team has been formed to investigate the luxury bag allegations, but legal experts say punishment is unlikely due to the absence of laws against public officials’ spouses. A full-time team has been officially formed to investigate the allegations that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s spouse, Kim Keon Hee, accepted a luxury bag. The informant’s investigation […]
The Luxurious Lifestyle of South Korean Heiress Lee Joo YoungSource: social media compilation Lee Joo Young, the granddaughter of the honorary chairman of Daelim Group, was born in 2000 and has been attracting attention with her luxurious lifestyle that she shares on her social media. She has also gained fame for her high academic achievements, studying International Business at Georgetown University. In a survey […]
HYBE Empire: How a Sock Argument Sparked a K-pop RevolutionSocial Media Recently, the meme “The whole world is HYBE” has emerged, reflecting the flood of news reports about HYBE. With the growing attention on HYBE, its CEO, Bang Si Hyuk, is naturally in the spotlight. Bang, a leading figure in the K-pop industry, once worked closely with JYP’s Park Jin Young. After parting ways […]
Billion Won Club: Korea's Priciest Apartments RevealedThe Penthouse Cheongdam takes the top spot, followed by Eterno Cheongdam in second place and Nine One Hannam in third. These ultra-luxury apartments are predominantly located in Gangnam and Yongsan districts. Hyundai Construction Despite a long-term economic downturn leading to unsold properties and a nationwide cooling of the real estate market, ultra-luxury apartments continue to […]
American-Born CEOs and Their Influence on Korea's EconomyConglomerate CEOs turn out to be black-haired foreignersLeading distributor Coupang is a U.S. companyWho else was born in America? Coupang has become an indispensable distribution company in everyday life. With its Rocket Delivery, Coupang, established by Chairman Kim Beom Seok, has garnered a strong consumer response. Although the founder’s name and his Korean heritage might […]
Dark Side of K-Pop: Exposing the Album Dumping CultureSeventeen from HYBE sparked controversy with album unboxingMin Hee Jin criticized ESG in entertainme ...
BTS Caught in Cult Controversy: Fans Demand Truth Amid Rising SpeculationsHYBE, a leading force in K-pop, is now caught in chaos following a controversy over a conflict with ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and rumors of involvement with a cult. The incident has drawn significant attention to the connection between entertainment agencies and cults. Stories related to HYBE are now ubiquitous in online communities and social […]
BTS' Label HYBE Tops Salary Rankings in Entertainment IndustryHYBE has emerged as the top salary leader in the entertainment industry, followed by JYP and SM, with YG showing significant differences from other agencies News1 The recent Min Hee Jin incident has put HYBE at the center of controversy, drawing attention because its employees’ salaries surpass those of the top three entertainment agencies. The […]
AliExpress Under Fire for North Korean MerchandiseAccording to industry sources on the 26th, various products glorifying North Korea’s regime and geography can be found on the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress by simply typing North Korea in Korean or English in the search bar. A notable example of North Korean-related merchandise for sale on the platform is a character t-shirt titled Kim […]
Binggrae's Banana-Flavored Milk Dominates ChinaSince 2010, Binggrae’s banana-flavored milk has become a staple in China’s dairy market. Its unique moon jar shape stands out from other dairy products and has gained fame for being a design that even China, known for its imitation products, cannot replicate. According to Binggrae, in the first half of 2023, the sales of banana-flavored […]
Hyundai's Unfinished Business: The Resurgence of North Korean TourismChairman Chung Ju Yung visited North Korea via Panmunjom for business operations, which were halted due to the late Park Wang Ja incident. Hyundai Group North Korea has declared the resumption of its tourism business. Tourism is one of North Korea’s essential means of earning foreign currency. Its ventures make money by offering package programs […]
China's Railgun Breakthrough Stuns Military Experts: A Threat to U.S. Naval Dominance?Dream Weapon Railgun Developed by a Chinese Navy Scientist Korean Railgun Development Underway China has announced the development of an electromagnetic railgun capable of launching projectiles at super-high speeds using electromagnetic force. The railgun, a weapon that made a powerful appearance in the movie Transformers series, can fire at speeds up to six times the […]
High Cost of Moving the Presidential Office: A Look into South Korea's Emergency Fund UsageNews1 When the Yoon Suk Yeol administration took office on May 10, 2022, the president’s office was relocated to Yongsan, Seoul, from the Blue House in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Recently, as the regime entered its third year, it was confirmed that the most significant portion of the national emergency fund, or general reserve fund, was spent […]
Carcinogens Detected in Chinese Children's Products Sold OnlineCarcinogens found at 384 times the safe limit in Chinese children’s productsExperts warn against low-pricing tacticsAll affected items were recalled on Amazon in the US Consumer complaints are rising as Chinese e-commerce shopping platforms are wrapping up the Korean market with an aggressive low-price strategy. In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has conducted a comprehensive […]
North Korea's Immoral Pension Plan Amounts to Less Than $1Not enough to buy even 2lb of riceNorth Korea disguises starvation as natural deaths Source: AP In light of the predicted depletion of the national pension fund, discussions on its reform continue, focusing on how to assure the livelihood of citizens in their old age. Does North Korea have a pension system similar to South […]
North Koreans Paying Up to $85,000 to Defect the CountrySource: KBS News Escaping North Korea, or defecting, is highly dangerous and challenging. It is because in case of failure, not only the defectors but also their families and acquaintances are at risk due to strict control and surveillance under North Korea’s Juche ideology dictatorship. Defectors have revealed that they pay a significant sum to […]
Soccer Federation President Faces Backlash Amid HDC Hyundai's Financial Woes Chung Mong Gyu, Chairman of the Korea Football Association and HDC Group, is under heavy criticism after the 2023 AFC (Asian Football Confederation) Asian Cup in Qatar yielded disappointing results, leading to a failure to qualify for the main round of the Paris Olympics. Amidst relentless demands from soccer fans for his resignation due to […]
North Korea's Sneaky Attack Revealed: South Korean Investments Vanish Overnight South Korean company establishedBuildings invested in North Korean projects approved by the South Ko ...
Cardi B and BTS Fuel U.S. Craze for Korean Fire Noodles Samyang's Carbo Buldak Gains Popularity AbroadLoved by Celebrities like Cardi B and BTSSales Surge 7 ...
Indonesia's Betrayal: $440M Deal Fallout Shakes South Korean Defense Industry Indonesia Delays PaymentsPoland's Second Arms Deal Faces DifficultiesSouth Korean Defense Industry F ...
Luxury Bag Scandal: Will the First Lady Face Punishment? A team has been formed to investigate the luxury bag allegations, but legal experts say punishment is unlikely due to the absence of laws against public officials’ spouses. A full-time team has been officially formed to investigate the allegations that President Yoon Suk Yeol’s spouse, Kim Keon Hee, accepted a luxury bag. The informant’s investigation […]
The Luxurious Lifestyle of South Korean Heiress Lee Joo Young Source: social media compilation Lee Joo Young, the granddaughter of the honorary chairman of Daelim Group, was born in 2000 and has been attracting attention with her luxurious lifestyle that she shares on her social media. She has also gained fame for her high academic achievements, studying International Business at Georgetown University. In a survey […]
HYBE Empire: How a Sock Argument Sparked a K-pop Revolution Social Media Recently, the meme “The whole world is HYBE” has emerged, reflecting the flood of news reports about HYBE. With the growing attention on HYBE, its CEO, Bang Si Hyuk, is naturally in the spotlight. Bang, a leading figure in the K-pop industry, once worked closely with JYP’s Park Jin Young. After parting ways […]
Billion Won Club: Korea's Priciest Apartments Revealed The Penthouse Cheongdam takes the top spot, followed by Eterno Cheongdam in second place and Nine One Hannam in third. These ultra-luxury apartments are predominantly located in Gangnam and Yongsan districts. Hyundai Construction Despite a long-term economic downturn leading to unsold properties and a nationwide cooling of the real estate market, ultra-luxury apartments continue to […]
American-Born CEOs and Their Influence on Korea's Economy Conglomerate CEOs turn out to be black-haired foreignersLeading distributor Coupang is a U.S. companyWho else was born in America? Coupang has become an indispensable distribution company in everyday life. With its Rocket Delivery, Coupang, established by Chairman Kim Beom Seok, has garnered a strong consumer response. Although the founder’s name and his Korean heritage might […]
Dark Side of K-Pop: Exposing the Album Dumping Culture Seventeen from HYBE sparked controversy with album unboxingMin Hee Jin criticized ESG in entertainme ...
BTS Caught in Cult Controversy: Fans Demand Truth Amid Rising Speculations HYBE, a leading force in K-pop, is now caught in chaos following a controversy over a conflict with ADOR CEO Min Hee Jin and rumors of involvement with a cult. The incident has drawn significant attention to the connection between entertainment agencies and cults. Stories related to HYBE are now ubiquitous in online communities and social […]
BTS' Label HYBE Tops Salary Rankings in Entertainment Industry HYBE has emerged as the top salary leader in the entertainment industry, followed by JYP and SM, with YG showing significant differences from other agencies News1 The recent Min Hee Jin incident has put HYBE at the center of controversy, drawing attention because its employees’ salaries surpass those of the top three entertainment agencies. The […]
AliExpress Under Fire for North Korean Merchandise According to industry sources on the 26th, various products glorifying North Korea’s regime and geography can be found on the Chinese e-commerce platform AliExpress by simply typing North Korea in Korean or English in the search bar. A notable example of North Korean-related merchandise for sale on the platform is a character t-shirt titled Kim […]
Binggrae's Banana-Flavored Milk Dominates China Since 2010, Binggrae’s banana-flavored milk has become a staple in China’s dairy market. Its unique moon jar shape stands out from other dairy products and has gained fame for being a design that even China, known for its imitation products, cannot replicate. According to Binggrae, in the first half of 2023, the sales of banana-flavored […]
Hyundai's Unfinished Business: The Resurgence of North Korean Tourism Chairman Chung Ju Yung visited North Korea via Panmunjom for business operations, which were halted due to the late Park Wang Ja incident. Hyundai Group North Korea has declared the resumption of its tourism business. Tourism is one of North Korea’s essential means of earning foreign currency. Its ventures make money by offering package programs […]
China's Railgun Breakthrough Stuns Military Experts: A Threat to U.S. Naval Dominance? Dream Weapon Railgun Developed by a Chinese Navy Scientist Korean Railgun Development Underway China has announced the development of an electromagnetic railgun capable of launching projectiles at super-high speeds using electromagnetic force. The railgun, a weapon that made a powerful appearance in the movie Transformers series, can fire at speeds up to six times the […]
High Cost of Moving the Presidential Office: A Look into South Korea's Emergency Fund Usage News1 When the Yoon Suk Yeol administration took office on May 10, 2022, the president’s office was relocated to Yongsan, Seoul, from the Blue House in Jongno-gu, Seoul. Recently, as the regime entered its third year, it was confirmed that the most significant portion of the national emergency fund, or general reserve fund, was spent […]
Carcinogens Detected in Chinese Children's Products Sold Online Carcinogens found at 384 times the safe limit in Chinese children’s productsExperts warn against low-pricing tacticsAll affected items were recalled on Amazon in the US Consumer complaints are rising as Chinese e-commerce shopping platforms are wrapping up the Korean market with an aggressive low-price strategy. In response, the Seoul Metropolitan Government has conducted a comprehensive […]
North Korea's Immoral Pension Plan Amounts to Less Than $1 Not enough to buy even 2lb of riceNorth Korea disguises starvation as natural deaths Source: AP In light of the predicted depletion of the national pension fund, discussions on its reform continue, focusing on how to assure the livelihood of citizens in their old age. Does North Korea have a pension system similar to South […]
North Koreans Paying Up to $85,000 to Defect the Country Source: KBS News Escaping North Korea, or defecting, is highly dangerous and challenging. It is because in case of failure, not only the defectors but also their families and acquaintances are at risk due to strict control and surveillance under North Korea’s Juche ideology dictatorship. Defectors have revealed that they pay a significant sum to […]
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