US Moves to Exclude Chinese and Russian Systems from Connected CarsThe Biden administration plans to ban sales and imports of connected vehicles using Chinese and Russian hardware/software.
Why Tesla Cybertrucks Are Unsellable: Rust, Defects, Injuries And...Due to shortages, the price of used Cybertrucks doubled to $250k. As listings pile up in the used car market, the price has fallen to $140k.
Gym Sparks Outrage with Controversial 'No Aunties' BanA gym owner in Incheon has declared a “No Ajumma Zone.” Ajumma (ah-joo-mah) is a Korean term that means a woman who is in their mid-30s and above but is loosely used toward older women who are not related to you. On June 10, JTBC News reported that the gym owner implemented the policy due […]
E-Mart Swings at Corporate Golf Games in Cost-Cutting MoveE-Mart bans golf paid for with company fundsMajor corporations tighten budgets amid economic downturnAccelerated crisis management due to economic recession According to industry sources on the 24th, E-Mart, led by Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong Jin, recently virtually banned golf paid for with company credit cards for all employees. An E-Mart official explained, “The policy […]
Coca-Cola is Off-Limits in North Korea and Cuba - Here's WhyNorth Korea and Cuba ban Coca-Cola Due to their socialist nature Cocoa-carbonated water as a substitute It’s often said that Coca-Cola can be found anywhere in the world, even in remote villages in Africa. However, it’s currently a hot topic that this globally popular beverage can’t be found in North Korea and Cuba. In North […]
Seoul City Threatens to Cut Power to Controversial Adult Video FestivalJapanese AV Stars’ 2024 KXF The Fashion FestivalCanceled in Suwon and Paju, Now Threatened in Seoul“We will proceed despite Seoul City’s warning.” Following cancellation in Suwon due to public opposition, organizers of the 2024 KXF The Fashion Festival plan to hold the event on the Han River, defying Seoul City’s threat to cut off electricity. […]
South Korean Intelligence Requests Blocking of North Korean YouTuber Yumi's Channel North Korean YouTuber 'Yumi' has been requested by the Korea Communications Commission to be disconnected again. In response, the National Intelligence Service judged the content as propaganda for the North Korean regime and requested action. It is expected to block access to the channel through the same procedure as before...
Chinese Man Runs Full Marathon While Smoking 'Cigarettes' A man who smoked 'line cigarettes' at a Chinese marathon was eventually banned for two years.A few years ago, marathon participant A went viral for smoking during the marathon...
Apple Watch Temporarily Cleared for Sale in the US as Court RulesThe U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily suspends Apple Watch import ban amid patent dispute with Masimo.
Apple Watch Import Ban Due to 'Patent Infringement' The U.S. government on Saturday upheld an International Trade Commission (ITC) decision that banned the importation of certain models of the Apple Watch over a patent infringement dispute. Apple had immediately appealed the ITC decision.
Putin's Push for More Children Leads to Abortion Ban in RussiaRussia bans abortions in response to war casualties, leading to controversy. Similar debates occur in the U.S. and South Korea.
Dog Meat Consumption Set to Become Illegal Within Three Years In three years, it will be illegal to eat dog meat. The Dog Eating Ban Act was passed by the National Assembly, and the act of raising and slaughtering dogs for human consumption is prohibited. Also, there is a three-year grace period for the ban...
Thailand bans plastic bags. What happens if you throw away trash? Plastic bags banned Thailand has banned the use of plastic bags in order to protect the environment.The country has been tightening regulations since January 2020. The Thai government has stated that it aims to ban the use of plastic bags by 2021.
US vs. China Bans TikTok, Huawei, and Apple iPhones!China bans officials from using foreign-made cell phones, including Apple iPhones, in response to US bans on TikTok and Huawei.
US Moves to Exclude Chinese and Russian Systems from Connected Cars The Biden administration plans to ban sales and imports of connected vehicles using Chinese and Russian hardware/software.
Why Tesla Cybertrucks Are Unsellable: Rust, Defects, Injuries And... Due to shortages, the price of used Cybertrucks doubled to $250k. As listings pile up in the used car market, the price has fallen to $140k.
Gym Sparks Outrage with Controversial 'No Aunties' Ban A gym owner in Incheon has declared a “No Ajumma Zone.” Ajumma (ah-joo-mah) is a Korean term that means a woman who is in their mid-30s and above but is loosely used toward older women who are not related to you. On June 10, JTBC News reported that the gym owner implemented the policy due […]
E-Mart Swings at Corporate Golf Games in Cost-Cutting Move E-Mart bans golf paid for with company fundsMajor corporations tighten budgets amid economic downturnAccelerated crisis management due to economic recession According to industry sources on the 24th, E-Mart, led by Shinsegae Group Chairman Chung Yong Jin, recently virtually banned golf paid for with company credit cards for all employees. An E-Mart official explained, “The policy […]
Coca-Cola is Off-Limits in North Korea and Cuba - Here's Why North Korea and Cuba ban Coca-Cola Due to their socialist nature Cocoa-carbonated water as a substitute It’s often said that Coca-Cola can be found anywhere in the world, even in remote villages in Africa. However, it’s currently a hot topic that this globally popular beverage can’t be found in North Korea and Cuba. In North […]
Seoul City Threatens to Cut Power to Controversial Adult Video Festival Japanese AV Stars’ 2024 KXF The Fashion FestivalCanceled in Suwon and Paju, Now Threatened in Seoul“We will proceed despite Seoul City’s warning.” Following cancellation in Suwon due to public opposition, organizers of the 2024 KXF The Fashion Festival plan to hold the event on the Han River, defying Seoul City’s threat to cut off electricity. […]
South Korean Intelligence Requests Blocking of North Korean YouTuber Yumi's Channel North Korean YouTuber 'Yumi' has been requested by the Korea Communications Commission to be disconnected again. In response, the National Intelligence Service judged the content as propaganda for the North Korean regime and requested action. It is expected to block access to the channel through the same procedure as before...
Chinese Man Runs Full Marathon While Smoking 'Cigarettes' A man who smoked 'line cigarettes' at a Chinese marathon was eventually banned for two years.A few years ago, marathon participant A went viral for smoking during the marathon...
Apple Watch Temporarily Cleared for Sale in the US as Court Rules The U.S. Federal Circuit Court of Appeals temporarily suspends Apple Watch import ban amid patent dispute with Masimo.
Apple Watch Import Ban Due to 'Patent Infringement' The U.S. government on Saturday upheld an International Trade Commission (ITC) decision that banned the importation of certain models of the Apple Watch over a patent infringement dispute. Apple had immediately appealed the ITC decision.
Putin's Push for More Children Leads to Abortion Ban in Russia Russia bans abortions in response to war casualties, leading to controversy. Similar debates occur in the U.S. and South Korea.
Dog Meat Consumption Set to Become Illegal Within Three Years In three years, it will be illegal to eat dog meat. The Dog Eating Ban Act was passed by the National Assembly, and the act of raising and slaughtering dogs for human consumption is prohibited. Also, there is a three-year grace period for the ban...
Thailand bans plastic bags. What happens if you throw away trash? Plastic bags banned Thailand has banned the use of plastic bags in order to protect the environment.The country has been tightening regulations since January 2020. The Thai government has stated that it aims to ban the use of plastic bags by 2021.
US vs. China Bans TikTok, Huawei, and Apple iPhones! China bans officials from using foreign-made cell phones, including Apple iPhones, in response to US bans on TikTok and Huawei.
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