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Nov 26 2025POLITICS

Arizona Senator Faces Military Review Over Troops Video

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked the Navy to look into Senator Mark Kelly's recent video message to troops. The request comes after Hegseth accused Kelly of wrongly wearing his military medals and claimed the video was part of a political scheme. The Navy has until December 10 to finish its

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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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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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Jan 30 2025POLITICS

Milley's Security Detail Revoked, Conduct Under Review

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has taken a significant step, stripping former Joint Chiefs of Staff Chairman Mark Milley of his security detail and clearance. This move comes with an order for the Defense Department's inspector general to review Milley's conduct. The goal? To determine if Milley's m

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Oct 24 2024POLITICS

Ukraine's Future: A Defense Secretary's Visit Amid Election Uncertainty

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin dropped by Kyiv on Monday, right when the US presidential election is about to happen and Russia is making small but steady progress in Ukraine. Austin plans to chat with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Defense Minister Rustem Umerov about Ukraine's need for

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Oct 22 2024POLITICS

US Defense Chief's Ukraine Visit: A Look Ahead

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin made his fourth and likely final trip to Ukraine this week. The visit comes just before the U. S. presidential election, which has left the future of Western support for Ukraine uncertain. Austin's main goal was to discuss ways to bolster Ukraine's defenses against Rus

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