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Influencers Flock to South Korea's Songdo for Massive Tax BreaksRecently, it has been confirmed that influencers, YouTubers, and internet broadcast streamers are predominantly living in Songdo International City in Incheon. Despite earning substantial income, they have chosen to live in Songdo to take advantage of the fact that their income tax amounts to zero if they reside there. The fact that living in Songdo […]
Love and Law: How a Marriage Proposal Won a Convict a Shorter SentenceThe reason why a 40-year-old man who was sentenced to prison in the first trial for causing various disturbances such as threatening employees with a weapon and damaging property in a convenience store, received a reduced sentence in the appeal trial has become a hot topic. The man who is a repeat offender with 30 prior […]
Kids Take Climate Battle to Court: A New Generation Fights for Their FutureOn the 21st, a climate lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the South Korean government’s response to climate change was held in the Grand Courtroom of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The person who attended this complicated trial as a witness was not an adult, but a child. Even on this day, children accompanied by […]
Safety or Skill: The Ongoing Debate Over Live Grenade TrainingOn the 21st, the military was thrown into chaos when a grenade exploded during boot camp training at the 32nd Infantry Division, killing one trainee and seriously injuring a non-commissioned officer. According to the military authorities, the accident occurred around 10 AM during grenade-throwing training at the 32nd Infantry Division located in Sejong City. The […]
No More Silence: Actress Vows Legal Action Over False Dating RumorsActress Song Da Eun (32) has been the target of online harassment after a photo mishap on social media sparked rumors of a romantic involvement with BTS member Jimin (28). With no official statements from either party, Song Da Eun has been subjected to harsh comments. On the 22nd, Song Da Eun took to her […]
Redevelopment Stirs Controversy in Seoul's Last Red-Light DistrictLast year, a relocation of residents began due to the redevelopment of Miari Texas, the last red-light district in Seoul. This project, also known as the Shinwolgok District 1 Redevelopment, will see the construction of Lotte Castle apartments by Lotte Construction in this historically significant area. However, contrary to the initial plan, there is a […]
New Residents Blocked: Tensions Rise in Daegu's Luxury ApartmentAs the nationwide construction boom continues in South Korea, there has been a surge in unsold new apartments. Due to increased labor and construction costs, construction companies and trust companies are conducting public auctions at much lower prices than the original sale price to cover their expense claim. In Daegu, this has sparked a conflict […]
Single Teen Mom Stuns With Her Thrifty and Healthy Lifestyle ChoicesTeenager mom Lee Se Bin raised curiosity as she shared her daily life with her 18-month-old son and revealed her struggles with making decisions with opposing figures in her life on the South Korean show, Teenage Parents 4. On the 42nd episode of MBN‘s Teenage Parents 4, airing at 10:20 PM on Wednesday, May 22nd, […]
Pharmacy Feud: Local Pharmacist Faces Business BanA pharmacist opened a pharmacy in the same commercial building as their previous place of work. However, after a brief taste of happiness, the court ordered a business ban. Last month, the Ulsan District Court accepted a request from a pharmacy owner to prohibit the pharmacist from operating their new pharmacy. It turned out that […]
South Korea's Samyang Foods Hits Record High!On May 16th, Samyang Foods Foods reported that its operating profit for the first quarter of this year on a consolidated basis increased by 235% compared to the first quarter of last year, reaching $60.4 million. Sales during the same period rose by 57% to $291.5 million. As a result, Samyang Foods announced first-quarter results […]
Work-Life Balance Under the Sea: The Lucrative Life of a HaenyeoThere’s a strong emphasis on a work-life balance among Millenials and Gen Z A few years ago, an individual living in South Korea who worked four hours a day for 20 days a month, earning 5 million won ($4,400), became a hot topic and is once again in the spotlight. Jin So Hee, a haenyeo […]
Lavish Spending or Necessary Diplomacy? U.S. Trip Raises EyebrowsRyu Hee Lim, the chairman of the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC), is planning a trip to the U.S. with only two months left in her term, sparking criticism for the seemingly unnecessary nature of it. According to internal documents titled “May 2024 U.S. Trip Plan,” Chairman Ryu and four staff members are slated to […]
President Yoon's Approval Dips Below 25%: A Historical Low for South KoreaPresident Yoon Suk Yeol has the lowest positive job performance rating among all presidents elected since 1987 after two years in office. According to the second week of May survey by Gallup Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s positive job performance rating was 24%. According to the survey results released by Gallup, 24% of respondents evaluated […]
Kim Seung Soo's AI Robot Daughter Bring Up Mixed ReactionsActor Kim Seung Soo (52), known for his appearance in My Ugly Duckling, intrigued the public by revealing his adopted AI robot daughter. On the SBS variety show My Ugly Duckling aired on May 12th, Kim Seung Soo shocked the studio cast with his affectionate interactions with his AI robot daughter. Kim Seung Soo engaged […]
HYBE Chairman Accused of Ignoring NewJeans' Greetings: A Mother Speaks OutAmid allegations that Chairman Bang Si Hyuk of HYBE ignored greetings from the members of NewJeans, the mother of a NewJeans member has spoken out. According to the Daily Sports report on May 13th, the mother and three other NewJeans mothers visited HYBE on April 25th. Regarding the claims that “Chairman Bang Si Hyuk did […]
Asymmetric Arms Race: North Korea's Strategy for DominanceEarlier this year, military movements by North Korea were continuously detected, leading to an evacuation order for residents near Yeonpyeong Island. Actual measures such as entering a state of emergency alert were taken, causing shock. The live evacuation broadcast was heard not only by residents of Yeonpyeong Island but also by South Korean citizens and […]
From Aprons to Ethereum: The Unlikely Journey of a Crypto Millionaire CoupleA documentary recently released by EBS has been garnering attention online. The released video appears to be an edited version of “Interview Korea 2018, Part 3: The Dream of Hitting the Jackpot,” which aired in June 2018. The video features the story of a husband who is now living as a full-time house-husband after taking […]
Billion-Dollar Baby: LS Group's Alleged Tax Evasion SchemeWell-known companies such as Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Hanwha, GS, and Shinsegae dominate the domestic conglomerate rankings. However, some companies are less known to us. One of them is the LS Group, currently ranked 13th in the conglomerate. LS Group is a family-run business that is part of the broader LG family. LS Group’s […]
From Perfect Scorer to Perfect Criminal: The Shocking Gangnam MurderA man in his 20s, known as a “perfect score medical student” and currently under investigation for the murder of his girlfriend, has become a hot topic online after committing the crime on the rooftop of a building near Gangnam Station in Seoul. According to the police on May 8th, the 25-year-old suspect is under […]
Parole Decision for President's Mother-in-Law: Politics or Justice?Shutterstock On May 8th, Parent’s Day, the Ministry of Justice deemed Choi Eun Soon, the mother-in-law of President Yoon Suk Yeol, eligible for parole. If Choi receives final approval from the Minister of Justice, Park Sung Jae, she will be released on May 14th. There’s an ongoing debate in the political sphere over whether the […]
Influencers Flock to South Korea's Songdo for Massive Tax Breaks Recently, it has been confirmed that influencers, YouTubers, and internet broadcast streamers are predominantly living in Songdo International City in Incheon. Despite earning substantial income, they have chosen to live in Songdo to take advantage of the fact that their income tax amounts to zero if they reside there. The fact that living in Songdo […]
Love and Law: How a Marriage Proposal Won a Convict a Shorter Sentence The reason why a 40-year-old man who was sentenced to prison in the first trial for causing various disturbances such as threatening employees with a weapon and damaging property in a convenience store, received a reduced sentence in the appeal trial has become a hot topic. The man who is a repeat offender with 30 prior […]
Kids Take Climate Battle to Court: A New Generation Fights for Their Future On the 21st, a climate lawsuit questioning the constitutionality of the South Korean government’s response to climate change was held in the Grand Courtroom of the Constitutional Court in Jongno-gu, Seoul. The person who attended this complicated trial as a witness was not an adult, but a child. Even on this day, children accompanied by […]
Safety or Skill: The Ongoing Debate Over Live Grenade Training On the 21st, the military was thrown into chaos when a grenade exploded during boot camp training at the 32nd Infantry Division, killing one trainee and seriously injuring a non-commissioned officer. According to the military authorities, the accident occurred around 10 AM during grenade-throwing training at the 32nd Infantry Division located in Sejong City. The […]
No More Silence: Actress Vows Legal Action Over False Dating Rumors Actress Song Da Eun (32) has been the target of online harassment after a photo mishap on social media sparked rumors of a romantic involvement with BTS member Jimin (28). With no official statements from either party, Song Da Eun has been subjected to harsh comments. On the 22nd, Song Da Eun took to her […]
Redevelopment Stirs Controversy in Seoul's Last Red-Light District Last year, a relocation of residents began due to the redevelopment of Miari Texas, the last red-light district in Seoul. This project, also known as the Shinwolgok District 1 Redevelopment, will see the construction of Lotte Castle apartments by Lotte Construction in this historically significant area. However, contrary to the initial plan, there is a […]
New Residents Blocked: Tensions Rise in Daegu's Luxury Apartment As the nationwide construction boom continues in South Korea, there has been a surge in unsold new apartments. Due to increased labor and construction costs, construction companies and trust companies are conducting public auctions at much lower prices than the original sale price to cover their expense claim. In Daegu, this has sparked a conflict […]
Single Teen Mom Stuns With Her Thrifty and Healthy Lifestyle Choices Teenager mom Lee Se Bin raised curiosity as she shared her daily life with her 18-month-old son and revealed her struggles with making decisions with opposing figures in her life on the South Korean show, Teenage Parents 4. On the 42nd episode of MBN‘s Teenage Parents 4, airing at 10:20 PM on Wednesday, May 22nd, […]
Pharmacy Feud: Local Pharmacist Faces Business Ban A pharmacist opened a pharmacy in the same commercial building as their previous place of work. However, after a brief taste of happiness, the court ordered a business ban. Last month, the Ulsan District Court accepted a request from a pharmacy owner to prohibit the pharmacist from operating their new pharmacy. It turned out that […]
South Korea's Samyang Foods Hits Record High! On May 16th, Samyang Foods Foods reported that its operating profit for the first quarter of this year on a consolidated basis increased by 235% compared to the first quarter of last year, reaching $60.4 million. Sales during the same period rose by 57% to $291.5 million. As a result, Samyang Foods announced first-quarter results […]
Work-Life Balance Under the Sea: The Lucrative Life of a Haenyeo There’s a strong emphasis on a work-life balance among Millenials and Gen Z A few years ago, an individual living in South Korea who worked four hours a day for 20 days a month, earning 5 million won ($4,400), became a hot topic and is once again in the spotlight. Jin So Hee, a haenyeo […]
Lavish Spending or Necessary Diplomacy? U.S. Trip Raises Eyebrows Ryu Hee Lim, the chairman of the Korea Communications Standards Commission (KCSC), is planning a trip to the U.S. with only two months left in her term, sparking criticism for the seemingly unnecessary nature of it. According to internal documents titled “May 2024 U.S. Trip Plan,” Chairman Ryu and four staff members are slated to […]
President Yoon's Approval Dips Below 25%: A Historical Low for South Korea President Yoon Suk Yeol has the lowest positive job performance rating among all presidents elected since 1987 after two years in office. According to the second week of May survey by Gallup Korea, President Yoon Suk Yeol’s positive job performance rating was 24%. According to the survey results released by Gallup, 24% of respondents evaluated […]
Kim Seung Soo's AI Robot Daughter Bring Up Mixed Reactions Actor Kim Seung Soo (52), known for his appearance in My Ugly Duckling, intrigued the public by revealing his adopted AI robot daughter. On the SBS variety show My Ugly Duckling aired on May 12th, Kim Seung Soo shocked the studio cast with his affectionate interactions with his AI robot daughter. Kim Seung Soo engaged […]
HYBE Chairman Accused of Ignoring NewJeans' Greetings: A Mother Speaks Out Amid allegations that Chairman Bang Si Hyuk of HYBE ignored greetings from the members of NewJeans, the mother of a NewJeans member has spoken out. According to the Daily Sports report on May 13th, the mother and three other NewJeans mothers visited HYBE on April 25th. Regarding the claims that “Chairman Bang Si Hyuk did […]
Asymmetric Arms Race: North Korea's Strategy for Dominance Earlier this year, military movements by North Korea were continuously detected, leading to an evacuation order for residents near Yeonpyeong Island. Actual measures such as entering a state of emergency alert were taken, causing shock. The live evacuation broadcast was heard not only by residents of Yeonpyeong Island but also by South Korean citizens and […]
From Aprons to Ethereum: The Unlikely Journey of a Crypto Millionaire Couple A documentary recently released by EBS has been garnering attention online. The released video appears to be an edited version of “Interview Korea 2018, Part 3: The Dream of Hitting the Jackpot,” which aired in June 2018. The video features the story of a husband who is now living as a full-time house-husband after taking […]
Billion-Dollar Baby: LS Group's Alleged Tax Evasion Scheme Well-known companies such as Samsung, SK, Hyundai, LG, Lotte, Hanwha, GS, and Shinsegae dominate the domestic conglomerate rankings. However, some companies are less known to us. One of them is the LS Group, currently ranked 13th in the conglomerate. LS Group is a family-run business that is part of the broader LG family. LS Group’s […]
From Perfect Scorer to Perfect Criminal: The Shocking Gangnam Murder A man in his 20s, known as a “perfect score medical student” and currently under investigation for the murder of his girlfriend, has become a hot topic online after committing the crime on the rooftop of a building near Gangnam Station in Seoul. According to the police on May 8th, the 25-year-old suspect is under […]
Parole Decision for President's Mother-in-Law: Politics or Justice? Shutterstock On May 8th, Parent’s Day, the Ministry of Justice deemed Choi Eun Soon, the mother-in-law of President Yoon Suk Yeol, eligible for parole. If Choi receives final approval from the Minister of Justice, Park Sung Jae, she will be released on May 14th. There’s an ongoing debate in the political sphere over whether the […]
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