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  • J-pop Idol Leaves Political Post in Less Than 2 Hours - Here's Why Former Morning Musume MemberSets Record for Shortest Tenure as Japanese LawmakerResigns Immediately After Inheriting Proportional Representation Seat A former member of the famous Japanese idol group Morning Musume has set a record for the briefest stint as a Japanese lawmaker, resigning only 93 minutes after receiving her councilor qualification. According to local Japanese media, Sayaka […]
  • 'Hottest Criminal in the World' is Now a Fashion Model: From Mugshot to Runway Model Jeremy Meeks“Hottest Criminal in the World,”Launched Modeling Career After Being Released From Prison Renowned American model Jeremy Meeks is famous for his criminal past. Having served time in prison for robbery, assault, and illegal weapon possession, Meeks gained notoriety when a photo taken during his incarceration went viral on social media. Despite a detective […]
  • Kim Jong Un's Health Sparks Succession Talk: Is His Daughter the Answer? North Korean Leader Kim Jong Un’sDaughter Kim Ju Ae Succession PossibilityKim Jong Un’s Health Condition Draws Attention North Korea is raising the possibility of succession for Kim Jong Un’s second daughter, Kim Ju Ae. On the 16th, the Korean Central News Agency reported on Kim Jong Un and his daughter’s public activity, which included visiting […]
  • U.S. Warns Companies Over Misleading Green Marketing [TheGuru=SungHwan Hong] US competition authorities are stepping up crackdowns on fake green marketing, requiring caution from Korean companies seeking to enter the local market.
  • China Pours $161 Billion into Clean Energy – A Solar and Wind Power Revolution [TheGuru=Sunghwan Hong] China's investment in renewable energy, including solar and wind power, reached 190 trillion won last year, according to a new report...
  • Saudi Non-Oil Economy Records 20% Growth Since 2016 [TheGuru=Hong Sung-hwan] Saudi Arabia's non-oil industry is growing at a rapid pace. It is the result of actively promoting 'Vision 2030,' a mid- to long-term development plan to move away from an oil-centered economic structure.
  • South Korea Ranks 5th in 'Engineer Output per Capita Beating China [TheGuru=Sungil Hong] South Korea has surpassed China in the number of engineers produced per capita per year. However, the absolute number is about 10 times different...
  • Officer's Loyalty Bought by China: How Much Did the Taiwanese Soldier Get Paid to Spy? Taiwanese military officer Colonel Xiang Deren exposed as a Chinese spy, raising tensions between Taiwan and China.
  • China spreads rational consumption culture. The reason why practicality became important. [TheGuru's Hyungsoo Kim] The economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 pandemic is causing changes in Chinese consumption behavior. The trend of rational spending against economic uncertainty is spreading and shopping patterns are changing...
  • Real Betis ex-girlfriend 'exposes fishnet dress' → Fans worry about 'SNS exit' [MyDaily = Kim Sung-ho] Marc Bartra, who plays for Real Betis in the Spanish La Liga, had a colorful career in Barcelona.
  • Authorities Crack Down on Pickpocketing Spree at European Tourist Hotspots Paris is increasing security measures, including installing surveillance cameras, to combat rising pickpocketing issues.