Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison after a Seoul court overturned his arrest on technical grounds. Yoon Suk Yeol | Britannica Yoon walked out of prison on Saturday, March 8, KST, and was greeted by his enthusiastic supporters, who cheered while waving the South Korean and US flags. Though he has […]
South Korea’s Birth Rate Bounces Back For The First Time In Almost A Decade
South Korea’s birth rate has risen in 2024, breaking a nine-year streak of uninterrupted downtrend. A government diagram showcasing Korea’s current birth rate | Yonhap According to a report by Statistic Korea on February 26, KST, the country’s fertility rate rose by 0.03 percent in 2024. This news has sparked significant public discourse as South Korea […]
South Korean Passenger Plane Makes Emergency Return After Alleged Engine Explosions
A Jin Air flight made an emergency return due to an aircraft malfunction after taking off at Gimhae International Airport heading to Okinawa, Japan. | Jin Air On February 25, the 8:10 AM flight to Naha Airport from Busan (Flight LJ371) returned due to unusual engine noises after takeoff. While it was originally set to […]
Handsome South Korean Figure Skater Cha Jun Hwan Revealed To Be Cousins With Gorgeous YouTuber
Figure skater Cha Jun Hwan recently took home the gold medal at the 2025 Harbin Asia Winter Games. The competition is known to be a stepping stone to the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan. He has now secured a spot in the Olympics. As fans congratulate him, it was brought into the spotlight that his […]
South Korean National Museum On Fire, Firefighter Injured
South Korea’s National Hangeul Museum suffered a deadly fire breakout on Saturday, February 1, KST. | Yonhap The flames started on the third floor of the four-story building and eventually spread to the fourth floor, completely destroying both levels. Though local authorities dispatched teams almost immediately, it reportedly took 262 firefighters working tirelessly for over […]
South Korean Designer’s Unbelievable Real-Life Sketch Furniture Goes Viral
South Korean designer Jinil Park‘s furniture collection has taken over social media, showing that good design stands the test of time. Despite having been first shown to the world all the way back in 2013, the “Drawing Series” has gained new attention online thanks to a viral post. The set has a unique look that […]
South Korean Airline Narrowly Escapes Another Aviation Disaster
As investigations continue to figure out what went wrong with Jeju Air flight 2216 which took 179 lives, flyers onboard South Korean airlines remain vigilant for signs of aircraft malfunction. Such vigilance paid off on January 25, 2025 at 12:25 AM, Thailand local time. An Asiana Airlines aircraft | news.postjung.com Asiana Airlines flight OZ766 was […]
NewJeans’ Lightstick Goes Viral Amidst South Korea’s Presidential Impeachment Protests
Citizens of South Korean continue to protest the streets calling for President Yoon Suk Yeol‘s impeachment after he called for martial law on December 3, 2024 and lifted it all in the span of six hours. President Yoon Suk Yeol | Hankook Kyungje K-Pop group lightsticks have been a staple in South Korean candlelight protests […]
“Jung Hae In Lookalike” South Korean Street Vendor Loses Job After Going Mega-Viral
For social media stars, going viral is a once-in-a-lifetime chance—a blessing, so to speak. But for one bungeoppang street vendor in South Korea, the internet fame led to him having to shut down his business. South Korean “bungeoppang” snack, often filled with red bean paste or cream. | Health Chosun Kim Jong Oh, a freelance model […]
Viral Clip: South Korean President Addresses The Public For The First Time Since Martial Law
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol finally addressed the nation in a televised speech after going silent for three days after declaring and withdrawing martial law. In his speech, which came only hours before the parliament votes on his potential impeachment, President Yoon apologized for the damage done but did not resign despite the demands. Instead, […]
Why Did South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declare The 6-Hour Emergency Martial Law?
Around 10:25 PM on December 3, 2024 (KST), South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol appeared on national television and declared “martial law” for the first time since 1979. For the next six hours, Koreans remained awake and alert through the night, watching the chaos unfold and bracing for the worst. President Yoon Suk Yeol | Hankook Kyungje […]
South Korean National Assembly Votes To Block President’s “Emergency Martial Law”
Previously, it was reported that on Tuesday, December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law” via a televised briefing, promising to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” He accused his country of “opposition of controlling the parliament,” “sympathizing” with North Korea, and immobilizing the government through […]
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol Declares “Emergency Martial Law”
An “emergency martial law” has been announced in South Korea. On Tuesday, December 3, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol declared an “emergency martial law” via a televised briefing, promising to “eradicate pro-North Korean forces and protect the constitutional democratic order.” He accused his country’s “opposition of controlling the parliament,” “sympathizing” with North Korea, and […]
Where Is She Now? The 11-Year-Old North Korean YouTuber That Left South Koreans Stunned
A young North Korean YouTube vlogger rapidly gained attention in South Korea for several reasons. The very fact that a North Korean civilian could access YouTube to upload vlogs is in itself a wild phenomenon that has led to lengthy discussions online. Your browser does not support video. The topic came into the public eye […]
Fireworks Go Haywire, Injuring 17 People At South Korean Music Festival
During a music festival on September 6, 2024, held in Jecheon City, fireworks went awry, injuring 17 people in the audience. The 20th Jecheon International Music and Film Festival was held that day, with fireworks released to celebrate the event. The fireworks fell towards the audience instead, leading to a man in his 40s and […]
South Korea Scrambles To Close Huge Loophole In Regulation Amid Nationwide Deepfake Chatroom Scandal
Following the shocking discoveries of Telegram-based “humiliation rooms” and deepfake porn, South Korean politicians are rushing to battle the repeating “Nth Room-like” digital sex crimes. All We Know About The “New Nth-Room” Telegram-Based Sexual Crimes Taking South Korea By Storm On August 27, 2024 (KST), representative Han Jeong Ae of the Democratic Party of Korea introduced a […]
KATSEYE Blows Up In South Korea, Surprising Fans
KATSEYE officially made their debut on June 28, 2024, with the song “Debut.” The song did not face popularity in the Korean markets, even making a slow creep internationally. With the release of “Touch” and the concurrent drop of their Netflix reality, Pop Star Academy: KATSEYE, the girls began catching the eye of many globally, […]
All We Know About The “New Nth-Room” Telegram-Based Sexual Crimes Taking South Korea By Storm
An incident that has been labeled as “the new nth room” has recently gone viral in South Korea. According to various sources including victims, a set of Telegram rooms with a total of more than 212,000 participants have been exposed. It was revealed that in order to gain access to these rooms, one must submit […]
“Communist Party” Joke Triggers National Security Investigation In South Korea
A picture of a group of Korean individuals under a “Communist Party” banner has set off a national security investigation in South Korea. The image, which was circulated online recently, showed around 20 people, including children, standing under a banner that read “Inaugural Korean Communist Party Family Summer Camp.” The photo spread on Korean online […]
Illegal Names: Navigating South Korea’s Strict Rules For Naming A Baby
Having a baby in Korea isn’t easy. There’s even a lot to consider when naming one’s child. It’s not as simple as randomly selecting a name from a book. Unrelated images are used for illustrative purposes only. | sq lim via Unsplash Content creator South Korean Lawyer (@leenlaw on TikTok) makes videos about legal issues […]
North Korean Soldier Shockingly Defects To South Korea On Foot
A North Korean soldier has unexpectedly defected to South Korea, crossing the border on foot in the early hours of August 20. Photo for illustrative purposes only. | ROKA The defector is a soldier in his 20s, who was reported to have crossed into South Korean territory through Goseong, Gangwon Province — a region near […]
Anti-Corruption Officer Leading Probe Against South Korea’s First Lady Found Dead
On Thursday, August 8, KST, a senior official of South Korea’s state-run Anti-Corruption and Civil Rights Commission (ACRC), was found dead under mysterious circumstances. The official had led high-profile and politically sensitive investigations involving bigwigs like First Lady Kim Keon Hee and the former opposition leader, Lee Jae Myung. The officer, Mr. Kim, was found dead in […]
All Of The Moments The 2024 Paris Olympics Disrespected South Korea…So Far
We’re currently in the midst of the 2024 Paris Olympics, and there’s no better display of talented athletes in the world. However, some of the behind-the-scenes moments are receiving scrutiny for careless mistakes. Some of the errors have unfortunately slighted South Korea in various ways. Table Tennis medalists from North Korea, South Korea, and China […]
Badminton Gold Medalist Throws Shade At South Korean Association During Press Meeting
Badminton athlete and gold medalist An Se Young shook Korea with a surprise shade at the Badminton Korea Association (BKA). On August 5, 2024 (KST), after the women’s singles event at the 2024 Paris Olympics held at Porte de la Chapelle in Paris, France, An commented on the possibility of leaving the national team during […]
South Korea’s Overnight Sensation Sharpshooter Kim Ye Ji Is Even Cooler In High School Photos
South Korean sharpshooter Kim Ye Ji, dubbed the 2024 Paris Olympics’ “breakout star” by international media, had her high school photos shared in an SBS interview. Earlier, Kim Ye Ji went viral and became an overnight sensation with her “bad*ss vibes” that the internet dubbed “the most main character energy.” The most “Main Character Energy” I’ve ever seen in my […]