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Dec 06 2025POLITICS

Hong Kong Tightens Grip on Foreign Media Ahead of Elections

Foreign journalists in Hong Kong got a stern warning from the local security office. They were called in to discuss recent news stories. The focus was on a big fire and upcoming elections. The officials said some reports were not accurate. They claimed these stories spread false information. They al

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Nov 20 2025CRYPTO

Korea's Move to Bring Its Currency On-Chain

Korea is making a bold move to bring its currency, the won, into the world of cryptocurrency. This isn't just about creating a new digital currency. It's about making it easier for Korean businesses to operate globally. Right now, most crypto transactions happen in dollars. This can be a hassle for

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Nov 08 2025ENTERTAINMENT

How Korean Stories Are Winning the World

Korean content is making waves worldwide, and a recent forum in Taiwan put the spotlight on how these stories travel from creation to global screens. The event, Stories in Motion, brought together industry leaders to discuss the journey of Asian stories in today's market. Sean Saeyoon Shim, CEO of

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Aug 22 2025HEALTH

What Do Koreans Really Think About TB Treatment?

Korea has been dealing with tuberculosis (TB) for a long time. To understand how people feel about TB treatment, researchers looked at online questions asked from 2002 to 2024. They used a special kind of computer program called a large language model (LLM) to sort through all the data. People ofte

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Aug 04 2025ENTERTAINMENT

Korean Culture Takes Over LA: A Night of Stars and Surprises

Korean culture has been making waves in the West, and a recent event in Los Angeles showed just how big it has become. The Academy Museum teamed up with CJ Entertainment to celebrate K-Culture Night, marking 30 years of CJ and the 13th KCON festival. This wasn't just any event; it was a star-studded

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May 26 2025ENTERTAINMENT

The Big Screen Showdown: Korea's Top Films

Korea's movie theaters have been buzzing with excitement, thanks to a mix of international blockbusters and local favorites. Tom Cruise's latest adventure, featuring Ethan Hunt, has been a major draw, pulling in a significant crowd for the second week in a row. This action-packed film has raked in a

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May 16 2025FINANCE

The Global Game of Investment: Manufacturing and Power

Foreign investments often involve building new factories or power plants in other countries. This is known as greenfield investment. It brings fresh money and jobs to the host country. A recent study looked into how these investments spread across the globe in two big areas: making stuff (manufactur

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Mar 14 2025LIFESTYLE

Seoul Bound: A Fresh Look at Korean Air's Business Class Experience

Korean Air has been making waves with its new corporate identity and bold strategy to become the world's most beloved airline. Their recent unveiling of a sparkling new Boeing 787-10 in Seoul marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter. But what's it like to actually fly with them? First things

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Nov 27 2024POLITICS

G7 Pushes for Israel-Hezbollah Ceasefire, Ignores ICC Warrants

Foreign ministers from seven major countries met and strongly backed a quick ceasefire between Israel and the Lebanese group Hezbollah but didn’t mention the International Criminal Court’s warrant for Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. They also urged Israel to let humanitarian aid into Gaza, warning of

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