Healthy Aging Starts Here: Protein-Rich Foods for SeniorsWhen you think of protein, you might think of it as something people are trying to build muscle or consume regularly in their diet. However, the people who need to consume protein the most consistently are older people. Protein is one of the three essential nutrients our body needs for muscle, bone, collagen production, digestion, […]
Sixteen Vehicles From Hyundai Motor Group Recognized by the U.S. IIHS as the 'Safest Cars'Hyundai Motor Group has proven its top safety in the United States. Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 28th that six models were selected for the “Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)” rating and ten models for the “Top Safety Pick (TSP)” rating in the crash test results announced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
A Satellite Will Be Sent With Nuri Space Rocket by 2027 to Dispose of Space DebrisThe Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it would begin developing a Capture Satellite that can perform various tasks in terms of retrieving or repairing space assets like the KITSAT-1, which has reached the end of its lifespan, in space orbit. The Ministry of Science and ICT held an online briefing on the Space […]
HYBE Becomes the First Korean Entertainment Company to Cross 2 Trillion Won Annual Sales ThresholdHYBE has become the first Korean entertainment company to reach a yearly consolidated sales of 2 trillion won. HYBE officially announced on the 26th that its annual consolidated revenue last year increased by 22.6% from the previous year, recording 2.1781 trillion won. Business profit rose by 24.9% from the previous year to 295.8 billion won, […]
Freddie Mercury's Former London Home Hits Market for $40 MillionThe London home where legendary rock band Queen’s member Freddie Mercury used to live has been listed for sale at 30 million pounds (approximately 41.1 million USD). The Times and Sky News reported on the 27th (local time) that the two-story house “Garden Lodge” in the Kensington area of West London, where Freddie Mercury lived […]
S-OIL Secures Top Spot Again: Named 'Most Admired Company' for 8th Consecutive Year [iNews24 reporter Goodyeon Choi]S-OIL has retained the top spot in the Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC)'s '2024 Most Admired Companies in Korea' for the eighth consecutive year.S-OIL CEO Anwar Al Hijazi...
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Boasts All-Time High Cash Reserves: Nowhere to Invest?Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company of “Oracle of Omaha” Warren Buffett, recorded its all-time highest cash holdings, continuing its strong performance in the fourth quarter of last year. However, Buffett stated that the chances of achieving the same “eye-popping” results in the coming years are virtually nonexistent. According to the earnings report released by Berkshire […]
Korea's Presidential Office Responds to Doctor's Criticism on Quota ExpansionThe President’s office pointed out to the doctors who collectively resist the expansion of medical school quotas, “Nowhere in the world do doctors take extreme actions at the risk of patients’ lives over the number of medical school enrollments.” Seong Tae Yoon, the Chief Presidential Secretary for Policy, held a briefing at the Yongsan Office […]
Doctors' Rally Against Medical School Quota Rise Turns Ugly with Rude Remarks [iNews24 Reporter Kim Dong-hyun] In the midst of collective actions by doctors against the government's plan to increase the number of medical schools, such as doctors leaving their workplaces, doctors recklessly criticized the government with high-level remarks.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to Discuss AI Partnership with Samsung's Lee Jae YongMark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is set to visit South Korea. His visit, which marks the first in 10 years, is drawing attention as it is known that he will meet with Lee Jae Yong, the chairman of Samsung Electronics, and discussions are expected, focusing on the construction of an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Alliance.” […]
South Korean Government to Prosecute Medical Residents Refusing to Return to WorkThe government has decided to principally conduct arrest investigations into the forces behind the illegal collective actions of residents and interns. They also plan to take individual residents who refuse to return to work to court. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a joint briefing on the collective […]
President Yoon Unveils Plan to Lift Green Belt, Boost Industrial Growth President Yoon Seok-yul presides over a cabinet meeting at the Yongsan presidential office building in Seoul on Feb. 20. 2024.02.20...
Pork-Flavored Coffee? Starbucks China Raises Eyebrows with Unique BrewStarbucks in China has launched a pork-flavored drink to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in the country. On the 20th (local time), CNN reported that Starbucks in China released a pork-flavored coffee to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This drink was reportedly made to celebrate China’s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year. A […]
Medical Students Declare 'Collective Leave of Absence' in Protest Against Government Policy [iNews24's Kim Down] Student representatives from 40 medical universities and medical specialty schools across the country have announced that they will start submitting alliance leave of absence against the government's policy of increasing the number of medical seats...
Patient Complains: 'Four Toes Amputated Due to Doctor's Strike'As the medical community and the government continue their standoff over the expansion of medical schools, collective actions by specialists are intensifying, leading to confusion on the ground as surgeries are postponed or canceled. According to the medical community, on the 19th, specialists at the largest hospitals in South Korea (Seoul National University, Seoul Asan, […]
Tourist Denied Entry to Japanese Hotel for Not Speaking JapaneseA story has surfaced about a Korean YouTuber traveling in Japan and was denied accommodation at a pre-booked hotel for not speaking Japanese. The YouTuber “Kkujun,” with about 60,000 subscribers, recently posted a video titled “113-day journey, Fukuoka~Sapporo 1,118 miles Japan kickboard tour full version” on his YouTube channel. The video included a scene where […]
Part-time Worker Sentenced for Canceling 239 Delivery OrdersA part-time worker who repeatedly canceled delivery orders from a store and arbitrarily changed the store’s operating status to “temporarily suspended” has been found guilty. According to the legal community, on the 20th, the Busan District Court Eastern Support Criminal 3 Single (Judge Kim Joo Young) sentenced a woman in her 20s who was charged […]
Court Rules Doctor Must Pay $18,000 to Patient Injured During Penis Enlargement SurgeryA court has ruled that a doctor must pay approximately $18,000 in damages to a man who was severed during a penile enlargement surgery. According to a report by the Chosun Ilbo on the 19th, Judge Park Seol Ah of the Seoul Eastern District Court Civil 4th Single Bench partially ruled in favor of the […]
South Korea-Cuba Diplomatic Relations: Presidential Office Highlights Economic, Cultural, and Consular BenefitsThe Presidential Office anticipates that establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba will lay the groundwork for economic cooperation, including the expansion of trade, entry of South Korean companies, and securing a supply chain for minerals such as nickel. In particular, it is expected that the opening of an embassy will significantly help ensure the safety of […]
Netflix's CEO Witnesses 'Squid Game 2' Magic, Predicts Global PhenomenonTed Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, recently visited the set of Squid Game Season 2 for the first time, describing his impressions as “truly overwhelming in scale.” He expressed confidence in the ability of Korean content “to deliver a unique entertainment experience to the world.” According to Netflix on the 19th, Sarandos stated in his column, […]
Healthy Aging Starts Here: Protein-Rich Foods for Seniors When you think of protein, you might think of it as something people are trying to build muscle or consume regularly in their diet. However, the people who need to consume protein the most consistently are older people. Protein is one of the three essential nutrients our body needs for muscle, bone, collagen production, digestion, […]
Sixteen Vehicles From Hyundai Motor Group Recognized by the U.S. IIHS as the 'Safest Cars' Hyundai Motor Group has proven its top safety in the United States. Hyundai Motor Group announced on the 28th that six models were selected for the “Top Safety Pick Plus (TSP+)” rating and ten models for the “Top Safety Pick (TSP)” rating in the crash test results announced by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety […]
A Satellite Will Be Sent With Nuri Space Rocket by 2027 to Dispose of Space Debris The Ministry of Science and ICT announced that it would begin developing a Capture Satellite that can perform various tasks in terms of retrieving or repairing space assets like the KITSAT-1, which has reached the end of its lifespan, in space orbit. The Ministry of Science and ICT held an online briefing on the Space […]
HYBE Becomes the First Korean Entertainment Company to Cross 2 Trillion Won Annual Sales Threshold HYBE has become the first Korean entertainment company to reach a yearly consolidated sales of 2 trillion won. HYBE officially announced on the 26th that its annual consolidated revenue last year increased by 22.6% from the previous year, recording 2.1781 trillion won. Business profit rose by 24.9% from the previous year to 295.8 billion won, […]
Freddie Mercury's Former London Home Hits Market for $40 Million The London home where legendary rock band Queen’s member Freddie Mercury used to live has been listed for sale at 30 million pounds (approximately 41.1 million USD). The Times and Sky News reported on the 27th (local time) that the two-story house “Garden Lodge” in the Kensington area of West London, where Freddie Mercury lived […]
S-OIL Secures Top Spot Again: Named 'Most Admired Company' for 8th Consecutive Year [iNews24 reporter Goodyeon Choi]S-OIL has retained the top spot in the Korea Management Association Consulting (KMAC)'s '2024 Most Admired Companies in Korea' for the eighth consecutive year.S-OIL CEO Anwar Al Hijazi...
Buffett's Berkshire Hathaway Boasts All-Time High Cash Reserves: Nowhere to Invest? Berkshire Hathaway, the investment company of “Oracle of Omaha” Warren Buffett, recorded its all-time highest cash holdings, continuing its strong performance in the fourth quarter of last year. However, Buffett stated that the chances of achieving the same “eye-popping” results in the coming years are virtually nonexistent. According to the earnings report released by Berkshire […]
Korea's Presidential Office Responds to Doctor's Criticism on Quota Expansion The President’s office pointed out to the doctors who collectively resist the expansion of medical school quotas, “Nowhere in the world do doctors take extreme actions at the risk of patients’ lives over the number of medical school enrollments.” Seong Tae Yoon, the Chief Presidential Secretary for Policy, held a briefing at the Yongsan Office […]
Doctors' Rally Against Medical School Quota Rise Turns Ugly with Rude Remarks [iNews24 Reporter Kim Dong-hyun] In the midst of collective actions by doctors against the government's plan to increase the number of medical schools, such as doctors leaving their workplaces, doctors recklessly criticized the government with high-level remarks.
Meta's Mark Zuckerberg to Discuss AI Partnership with Samsung's Lee Jae Yong Mark Zuckerberg, CEO of Meta, is set to visit South Korea. His visit, which marks the first in 10 years, is drawing attention as it is known that he will meet with Lee Jae Yong, the chairman of Samsung Electronics, and discussions are expected, focusing on the construction of an “Artificial Intelligence (AI) Semiconductor Alliance.” […]
South Korean Government to Prosecute Medical Residents Refusing to Return to Work The government has decided to principally conduct arrest investigations into the forces behind the illegal collective actions of residents and interns. They also plan to take individual residents who refuse to return to work to court. The Ministry of Justice and the Ministry of the Interior and Safety held a joint briefing on the collective […]
President Yoon Unveils Plan to Lift Green Belt, Boost Industrial Growth President Yoon Seok-yul presides over a cabinet meeting at the Yongsan presidential office building in Seoul on Feb. 20. 2024.02.20...
Pork-Flavored Coffee? Starbucks China Raises Eyebrows with Unique Brew Starbucks in China has launched a pork-flavored drink to celebrate the Lunar New Year, the biggest holiday in the country. On the 20th (local time), CNN reported that Starbucks in China released a pork-flavored coffee to celebrate the Lunar New Year. This drink was reportedly made to celebrate China’s biggest holiday, Lunar New Year. A […]
Medical Students Declare 'Collective Leave of Absence' in Protest Against Government Policy [iNews24's Kim Down] Student representatives from 40 medical universities and medical specialty schools across the country have announced that they will start submitting alliance leave of absence against the government's policy of increasing the number of medical seats...
Patient Complains: 'Four Toes Amputated Due to Doctor's Strike' As the medical community and the government continue their standoff over the expansion of medical schools, collective actions by specialists are intensifying, leading to confusion on the ground as surgeries are postponed or canceled. According to the medical community, on the 19th, specialists at the largest hospitals in South Korea (Seoul National University, Seoul Asan, […]
Tourist Denied Entry to Japanese Hotel for Not Speaking Japanese A story has surfaced about a Korean YouTuber traveling in Japan and was denied accommodation at a pre-booked hotel for not speaking Japanese. The YouTuber “Kkujun,” with about 60,000 subscribers, recently posted a video titled “113-day journey, Fukuoka~Sapporo 1,118 miles Japan kickboard tour full version” on his YouTube channel. The video included a scene where […]
Part-time Worker Sentenced for Canceling 239 Delivery Orders A part-time worker who repeatedly canceled delivery orders from a store and arbitrarily changed the store’s operating status to “temporarily suspended” has been found guilty. According to the legal community, on the 20th, the Busan District Court Eastern Support Criminal 3 Single (Judge Kim Joo Young) sentenced a woman in her 20s who was charged […]
Court Rules Doctor Must Pay $18,000 to Patient Injured During Penis Enlargement Surgery A court has ruled that a doctor must pay approximately $18,000 in damages to a man who was severed during a penile enlargement surgery. According to a report by the Chosun Ilbo on the 19th, Judge Park Seol Ah of the Seoul Eastern District Court Civil 4th Single Bench partially ruled in favor of the […]
South Korea-Cuba Diplomatic Relations: Presidential Office Highlights Economic, Cultural, and Consular Benefits The Presidential Office anticipates that establishing diplomatic relations with Cuba will lay the groundwork for economic cooperation, including the expansion of trade, entry of South Korean companies, and securing a supply chain for minerals such as nickel. In particular, it is expected that the opening of an embassy will significantly help ensure the safety of […]
Netflix's CEO Witnesses 'Squid Game 2' Magic, Predicts Global Phenomenon Ted Sarandos, co-CEO of Netflix, recently visited the set of Squid Game Season 2 for the first time, describing his impressions as “truly overwhelming in scale.” He expressed confidence in the ability of Korean content “to deliver a unique entertainment experience to the world.” According to Netflix on the 19th, Sarandos stated in his column, […]
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