KOREA

Jan 12 2026HEALTH

Riding for Meals: The Hidden Health Struggles of Food Couriers

In South Korea, a group of workers are always on the move. They are the food delivery riders. They zip through streets on their motorcycles. Their job is to bring meals to people's doors. But what about their own health? A recent study dug into this. These riders face unique health challenges. Thei

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

Drones and Tensions: A Look at the Korea's Ongoing Dispute

Tensions between North and South Korea have risen again. This time, it's about drones. North Korea claims that South Korea sent drones into its airspace. They say this is a big problem and that South Korea will face consequences. South Korea says it didn't do it. But this isn't the first time drones

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Understanding Chinese Double-Topic Sentences: A Korean Learner's Challenge

Chinese is a language that often puts the topic first. This is different from many other languages. It's like setting the scene before the action happens. But what happens when there are two topics in a sentence? This is called a double-topic sentence. It's a bit like having two main characters in a

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks China's Help to Cool Tensions with North Korea

South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, recently visited China. He had important meetings with Chinese leaders. He asked China to help ease tensions with North Korea. Lee believes China can play a big role in this. He thinks China can help restart talks and reduce hostilities. Lee met with China's

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Carbs and Longevity: What's the Real Deal?

In the world of nutrition, carbs often get a bad rap. But what if the amount and type of carbs you eat could actually influence how long you live? This is what a recent study tried to figure out, focusing on people who eat a lot of carbs. First off, it's important to note that not all carbs are cre

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Navigating Stormy Seas: South Korea and China Seek Common Ground

South Korea and China are trying to mend their relationship, but it's not easy. They have a lot at stake, especially when it comes to money and security. South Korea needs China for trade and to keep North Korea in check. But China and South Korea don't see eye to eye on everything, like Taiwan and

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

North Korea's Missile Launch: What's Really Going On?

North Korea has sent another missile flying towards the Sea of Japan. This time, it was spotted by South Korea's military. They said it was an unidentified ballistic missile. Japan also saw something and thinks it might have been a missile launch too. Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, has bee

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Jan 01 2026CRYPTO

Crypto's Costly Year: How Hackers Stole Billions in 2025

In 2025, the crypto world faced a tough year. Hackers stole a huge amount of money, over $2. 72 billion. This was even more than the previous year, despite the crypto market being slow. The biggest hit came early in February when Bybit, a major exchange, lost about $1. 5 billion. Experts think North

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Dec 31 2025CRYPTO

South Korea Puts Crypto Plans on Hold: What's the Hold-Up?

South Korea is taking its time with a big crypto plan. They wanted to let people make their own stablecoins tied to the Korean won. But there are some big fights over the rules. So, they won't even start talking about it in the government until 2026. The main fight is about who gets to say if a sta

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Dec 31 2025ENVIRONMENT

South Korea's Bear Bile Farming: A Step Towards Change

South Korea is finally putting an end to its controversial bear bile farming industry. This practice, which has been widely criticized, involves keeping bears in captivity to extract their bile, a substance used in traditional medicine. The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment has announced a

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