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Samsung Heiress Sells Millions of Shares to Foot $10 Billion Tax BillOn the 8th, the investment banking sector disclosed that Lee Boo Jin, the president of Hotel Shilla, has initiated demand forecasting to offload 5,247,140 shares of Samsung Electronics through one of the top five banks in the market. The anticipated sale price per share is expected to range between 83,700 won ($74.15) and 84,500 won […]
Phone Scammer Plunges to Death During Police RaidA Voice Phishing Criminal Was Arrested After a Sudden Raid on His Home Died After Jumping From the 8th Floor A suspected voice phishing criminal died after jumping from a building eight stories high. According to the legal community, on April 4, the Busan District Prosecutor’s Office investigator received information that a man suspected of […]
South Korea Flexes Its Naval Might with the Induction of the Shin Chae Ho SubmarineShin Chae Ho submarine exclusively designed with South Korean technologyThe last submarine of the Chang Bogo-3 Batch-1 Project2024 Military Power Rankings: USA 1st, South Korea 5th, North Korea 36th Shin Chae Ho, a powerful 3,000-ton submarine designed and built with South Korean technology, has been delivered to the Navy, and a commemorative event was held. […]
North Korea's Alleged Election Meddling: A Threat to South Korean Democracy?Ministry of Unification warns of North Korean election interference On April 2nd, the Ministry of Unification revealed that North Korea had attempted to interfere in the upcoming general elections and issued a strong warning to North Korea. As the April 10th General Elections are just a week away, the Ministry made a statement regarding North […]
Unveiling Song Ha Yoon's Dark Past: School Bullying and Public InsultsOngoing revelations about Song Ha Yoon’s past2015: Accusations of verbal abuse towards a “Cat Mom”2018: Comments about school bullying and forced transfer After admitting to having been forced to transfer schools due to school bullying, actress Song Ha Yoon is once again under scrutiny as old posts accusing her of verbally abusing a “cat mom” […]
Painting Her Way to Success: Woman Leaves Accounting for ConstructionLast month, a video uploaded to YouTube caught people’s attention. It was about a woman who left her successful career as an accountant to work as a painter. On the 21st, a video titled After graduating from a prestigious university, she quit her respected job as an accountant to paint at construction sites daily was […]
BMW Owner's Action That Even Confounded the PoliceOn the 1st, a post titled ‘Real-Time Daegu Nam-gu Apartment Road Blocker’ sparked discussion on an online community. A user reported that a BMW vehicle was obstructing the entrance of an apartment building due to dissatisfaction with parking registration. A supplemented the post with a photo showing a black car parked horizontally in front of […]
South Korea: Foreigner Arrested for Growing Marijuana in Apartment ComplexForeigner arrested for selling marijuanaSold for $110 per gram A foreign man has been arrested in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, for growing, selling, and smoking marijuana. On February 2, the Ulsan Maritime Police announced that they had arrested an Uzbekistan man in his thirties on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. He […]
George Miller, Director of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Set to Make Anticipated Visit to KoreaGeorge Miller, director of the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is set to visit Korea, gathering anticipation as this year’s most talked-about film after its selection as an official invitee to the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is an action blockbuster that depicts the epic journey of Furiosa, who is […]
Trapped in Desolation: The Shocking State of Animals in Closed Korean ZooThe shocking state of a private zoo that recently closed its doors has been revealed, with some animals reportedly neglected. According to a report by MBC on the 1st, about 270 animals, including monkeys, lions, and hyenas, are left alone in an indoor zoo in Daegu, which has not been in operation since November last […]
Did China Spread Fake News in South Korea?The controversy over Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea’s ‘Xie Xie’ (thank you in Chinese) remarks, shows no sign of subsiding. The People Power Party continues to treat it as a politically significant incident, saying, “Representative Lee sounds like a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” especially as […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Picks Up a Shovel to Plant TreesNorth Korea’s Arbor Day, known as Tree-Planting Day, showcases Kim Jong Un’s strong committment to forest restrationImages of him planting trees have been released to the publicve been released to the public While North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may seem solely focused on military power, he is also passionate about tree-planting. There is known to […]
Construction Workers Overseas Will Soon Receive a Huge Financial BenefitTax exemptions for overseas construction workers expandedUpgraded to $4,200 per monthSpecial supply of ‘Maegyo Station Palucid’ Overseas construction workers are set to receive substantial tax benefits. According to the Overseas Construction Association, on the 27th, the Income Tax Law and Special Tax Restriction Law were recently enacted and promulgated. As a result, the non-taxable income […]
Truth About North Korea's Tank: More Bark Than Bite?North Korea’s new tank’s main gun is identical to the previous modelKim Jong Un conducts military drills targeting South Korea 5 timesYoon Administration vows not to step back from provocations The recent joint ROK-U.S. military drill was undertaken successfully, and North Korea responded with a counter-drill. North Korea released images of Kim Jong Un in […]
Unexpected Sighting: Second-Generation Girl Group Member Spotted in Foreign LocaleGirls’ Generation member Hyoyeon shared her recent whereabouts from Bali. Hyoyeon headed to Bali after the ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ concert at Tokyo Dome in February. Through Hyoyeon’s social media, fans could glimpse her trip, with several photos taken in Bali. She showed off her toned physique in a bikini, garring explosive reactions from her fans. Let’s […]
South Korea Tackles Military Pension Crisis Head-OnMinistry of Defense Orders Research ServicesDirection of Military Pension System DevelopmentMilitary Pension Amount Decreases The South Korean Ministry of Defense is expected to address the military pension system, which has been running a deficit for over 50 years. Now, government finance is being funded. This move is seen as an attempt to respond to social […]
Classic BMW Spotted on the Streets of SeoulA 1971 BMW 3.0 CS equipped with an automatic transmission was spotted in Seongsu-dong. There are many factors to consider when manufacturing a car today. These include driver safety, pedestrian safety, exhaust gas concentration, interior space, and collision safety. However, when these regulations were relatively lax in the past, more attention could be paid to […]
Places Dodgers Players Visited in Seoul After Arriving in KoreaThe first-ever 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Regular Season Seoul Series in South Korea has ended. The players returned to the United States on the 21st, leaving great memories for Korean baseball fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, who came to Seoul for the series, traveled around Seoul and experienced Korean culture, […]
Kia Carnival Owner Furious Over Fuel Leak That Could Have Turned DeadlyThe Kia Carnival in question only had 746 miles on the odometer Domestic consumers highly rely on Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. They offer decent performance and interior space for the price, and their abundance makes maintenance and upkeep convenient. Hence, any news from the Hyundai Motor Group naturally attracts much attention. This time, the Kia […]
South Korea's Wages Surpasses Japan's Salaries For the First Time in 20 YearsKorea’s hourly wage increased by 157.8%Korea’s average monthly salary is $3,415, while Japan’s is $3,239 An analysis has shown that the average wage of South Korean workers is higher than that of workers in Japan. However, unlike Japan, the wage gap between large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Korea has widened. The […]
Samsung Heiress Sells Millions of Shares to Foot $10 Billion Tax Bill On the 8th, the investment banking sector disclosed that Lee Boo Jin, the president of Hotel Shilla, has initiated demand forecasting to offload 5,247,140 shares of Samsung Electronics through one of the top five banks in the market. The anticipated sale price per share is expected to range between 83,700 won ($74.15) and 84,500 won […]
Phone Scammer Plunges to Death During Police Raid A Voice Phishing Criminal Was Arrested After a Sudden Raid on His Home Died After Jumping From the 8th Floor A suspected voice phishing criminal died after jumping from a building eight stories high. According to the legal community, on April 4, the Busan District Prosecutor’s Office investigator received information that a man suspected of […]
South Korea Flexes Its Naval Might with the Induction of the Shin Chae Ho Submarine Shin Chae Ho submarine exclusively designed with South Korean technologyThe last submarine of the Chang Bogo-3 Batch-1 Project2024 Military Power Rankings: USA 1st, South Korea 5th, North Korea 36th Shin Chae Ho, a powerful 3,000-ton submarine designed and built with South Korean technology, has been delivered to the Navy, and a commemorative event was held. […]
North Korea's Alleged Election Meddling: A Threat to South Korean Democracy? Ministry of Unification warns of North Korean election interference On April 2nd, the Ministry of Unification revealed that North Korea had attempted to interfere in the upcoming general elections and issued a strong warning to North Korea. As the April 10th General Elections are just a week away, the Ministry made a statement regarding North […]
Unveiling Song Ha Yoon's Dark Past: School Bullying and Public Insults Ongoing revelations about Song Ha Yoon’s past2015: Accusations of verbal abuse towards a “Cat Mom”2018: Comments about school bullying and forced transfer After admitting to having been forced to transfer schools due to school bullying, actress Song Ha Yoon is once again under scrutiny as old posts accusing her of verbally abusing a “cat mom” […]
Painting Her Way to Success: Woman Leaves Accounting for Construction Last month, a video uploaded to YouTube caught people’s attention. It was about a woman who left her successful career as an accountant to work as a painter. On the 21st, a video titled After graduating from a prestigious university, she quit her respected job as an accountant to paint at construction sites daily was […]
BMW Owner's Action That Even Confounded the Police On the 1st, a post titled ‘Real-Time Daegu Nam-gu Apartment Road Blocker’ sparked discussion on an online community. A user reported that a BMW vehicle was obstructing the entrance of an apartment building due to dissatisfaction with parking registration. A supplemented the post with a photo showing a black car parked horizontally in front of […]
South Korea: Foreigner Arrested for Growing Marijuana in Apartment Complex Foreigner arrested for selling marijuanaSold for $110 per gram A foreign man has been arrested in Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, for growing, selling, and smoking marijuana. On February 2, the Ulsan Maritime Police announced that they had arrested an Uzbekistan man in his thirties on charges of violating the Narcotics Control Act. He […]
George Miller, Director of Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, Set to Make Anticipated Visit to Korea George Miller, director of the film Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga, is set to visit Korea, gathering anticipation as this year’s most talked-about film after its selection as an official invitee to the 77th Cannes Film Festival. Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga is an action blockbuster that depicts the epic journey of Furiosa, who is […]
Trapped in Desolation: The Shocking State of Animals in Closed Korean Zoo The shocking state of a private zoo that recently closed its doors has been revealed, with some animals reportedly neglected. According to a report by MBC on the 1st, about 270 animals, including monkeys, lions, and hyenas, are left alone in an indoor zoo in Daegu, which has not been in operation since November last […]
Did China Spread Fake News in South Korea? The controversy over Lee Jae Myung, the leader of the Democratic Party of Korea’s ‘Xie Xie’ (thank you in Chinese) remarks, shows no sign of subsiding. The People Power Party continues to treat it as a politically significant incident, saying, “Representative Lee sounds like a spokesperson for the Chinese Ministry of Foreign Affairs,” especially as […]
North Korea's Kim Jong Un Picks Up a Shovel to Plant Trees North Korea’s Arbor Day, known as Tree-Planting Day, showcases Kim Jong Un’s strong committment to forest restrationImages of him planting trees have been released to the publicve been released to the public While North Korea’s Kim Jong Un may seem solely focused on military power, he is also passionate about tree-planting. There is known to […]
Construction Workers Overseas Will Soon Receive a Huge Financial Benefit Tax exemptions for overseas construction workers expandedUpgraded to $4,200 per monthSpecial supply of ‘Maegyo Station Palucid’ Overseas construction workers are set to receive substantial tax benefits. According to the Overseas Construction Association, on the 27th, the Income Tax Law and Special Tax Restriction Law were recently enacted and promulgated. As a result, the non-taxable income […]
Truth About North Korea's Tank: More Bark Than Bite? North Korea’s new tank’s main gun is identical to the previous modelKim Jong Un conducts military drills targeting South Korea 5 timesYoon Administration vows not to step back from provocations The recent joint ROK-U.S. military drill was undertaken successfully, and North Korea responded with a counter-drill. North Korea released images of Kim Jong Un in […]
Unexpected Sighting: Second-Generation Girl Group Member Spotted in Foreign Locale Girls’ Generation member Hyoyeon shared her recent whereabouts from Bali. Hyoyeon headed to Bali after the ‘SMTOWN LIVE’ concert at Tokyo Dome in February. Through Hyoyeon’s social media, fans could glimpse her trip, with several photos taken in Bali. She showed off her toned physique in a bikini, garring explosive reactions from her fans. Let’s […]
South Korea Tackles Military Pension Crisis Head-On Ministry of Defense Orders Research ServicesDirection of Military Pension System DevelopmentMilitary Pension Amount Decreases The South Korean Ministry of Defense is expected to address the military pension system, which has been running a deficit for over 50 years. Now, government finance is being funded. This move is seen as an attempt to respond to social […]
Classic BMW Spotted on the Streets of Seoul A 1971 BMW 3.0 CS equipped with an automatic transmission was spotted in Seongsu-dong. There are many factors to consider when manufacturing a car today. These include driver safety, pedestrian safety, exhaust gas concentration, interior space, and collision safety. However, when these regulations were relatively lax in the past, more attention could be paid to […]
Places Dodgers Players Visited in Seoul After Arriving in Korea The first-ever 2024 Major League Baseball (MLB) Regular Season Seoul Series in South Korea has ended. The players returned to the United States on the 21st, leaving great memories for Korean baseball fans. The Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres, who came to Seoul for the series, traveled around Seoul and experienced Korean culture, […]
Kia Carnival Owner Furious Over Fuel Leak That Could Have Turned Deadly The Kia Carnival in question only had 746 miles on the odometer Domestic consumers highly rely on Hyundai Motor Group vehicles. They offer decent performance and interior space for the price, and their abundance makes maintenance and upkeep convenient. Hence, any news from the Hyundai Motor Group naturally attracts much attention. This time, the Kia […]
South Korea's Wages Surpasses Japan's Salaries For the First Time in 20 Years Korea’s hourly wage increased by 157.8%Korea’s average monthly salary is $3,415, while Japan’s is $3,239 An analysis has shown that the average wage of South Korean workers is higher than that of workers in Japan. However, unlike Japan, the wage gap between large corporations and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Korea has widened. The […]
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