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Jan 14 2025POLITICS

North Korean Soldiers in Ukraine: No Desire to Defect

Two North Korean soldiers, fighting alongside Russia in Ukraine, haven't shown interest in seeking asylum in South Korea, according to Seoul's spy agency. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, said one soldier wants to stay in Ukraine, while the other wants to return home. Zelenskyy is ready to

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Jan 12 2025POLITICS

North Korean Troops in Russia: Ukraine's New Captures

Ukraine has caught two North Korean soldiers fighting with Russian forces in the Kursk region. President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared this news on Telegram. These soldiers were injured but survived and are now talking to Ukrainian security services. This is a significant development as it's the first

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Jan 10 2025SCIENCE

Y-STRs and Father-Son Pairs: A New Look with RMplex

Scientists recently tested a new system called RMplex to see how well it can tell apart fathers and their sons using certain parts of the Y-chromosome. They looked at 542 Korean father-son pairs and found that RMplex could distinguish about half of them by spotting changes at these specific spots on

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Jan 06 2025POLITICS

North Korea Fires Missile Amid U. S. -South Korea Meetings

On Monday, North Korea launched a ballistic missile as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting South Korea. Blinken warned that North Korea was getting closer to Russia in terms of advanced space technology. He also mentioned that while a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would likely

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Jan 05 2025POLITICS

Ukraine's Surprise Push in Russia's Kursk Region

Ukraine is making a bold move, pushing its forces into Russia's Kursk region. This comes as a surprise, given that Ukraine's troops are facing tough times elsewhere along the frontline. The Russian defense ministry has confirmed this, saying they've repelled two Ukrainian attacks. Pro-war bloggers a

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Jan 04 2025MILITARY

Heroes Honored: Seven Soldiers to Receive Medal of Honor

President Joe Biden is set to award the Medal of Honor to seven U. S. Army Soldiers on January 3, 2025. These soldiers, who served in different conflicts, showed extraordinary bravery. Private Bruno R. Orig, Private First Class Wataru Nakamura, Corporal Fred B. McGee, and Private First Class Charles

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Jan 04 2025POLITICS

South Korea's Political Storm: A Month of Turmoil and Division

In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest

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Dec 28 2024POLITICS

Ukraine War Update: North Korean Troops Face Heavy Losses

The war in Ukraine has taken a new turn, with reports of North Korean troops being deployed in Russia's Kursk region and suffering heavy losses. Ukraine's president, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, mentioned in a recent video address that these North Korean soldiers are being used as cannon fodder by Russian f

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Dec 20 2024HEALTH

Graves' Disease and Type 2 Diabetes: Risks and Treatment Insights

In the healthcare world, understanding how different diseases influence each other is a big deal. Graves' disease (GD), a thyroid condition, is a prime example. Researchers in Korea wanted to find out if GD ups the risk of type 2 diabetes (T2DM). They looked at a bunch of people with GD and compared

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Dec 19 2024LIFESTYLE

Why Korea Loves Cosmetic Surgery: Beauty and Society

Imagine a world where looking good is just as important as being wealthy or holding political power. That's the reality in Korea. The rise of cosmetic surgery in this country isn't just about vanity; it's deeply rooted in the nation's values and culture. In societies with high prejudice, values lik

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