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 […]
The Handsome South Korean Gold Medalist Going Viral For His Visuals At “2024 Paris Olympics”
Gold medal-winning South Korean Olympian Oh Sang Uk is going viral for his unreal visuals, becoming netizens’ new crush. Oh Sang Uk | @ohsu.o_o/Instagram GIFs of the handsome athlete have spread across Korean forums. [Video could not be displayed] | theqoo [Video could not be displayed] | theqoo He is even perfect in height, standing […]
Historical “2024 Paris Olympics” Selfie With North Korean and South Korean Athletes Are Going Viral
The Olympics is an event bringing together countries from across the world to compete in one sporting event. Yet, it doesn’t always mean that politics and tensions go away, but athletes from South Korea and North Korea proved it can during a recent event. On July 30, the countries competed in the mixed doubles table […]
South Korea Enraged At Sexual Predator’s Shameless DMs Sent To His 6th Grader Victim
South Koreans are enraged at the news of two men in their 20s getting charged for sexual assault of a 6th-grade girl approached via a chatting app. Picture is for illustrative purposes only. | seoul.co.kr TJB news reported that one of the two men visited the girl’s apartment around 1:50 AM after checking if her […]
South Korea Narrowly Escapes Another Crowd Crush Horror At “Boiler Room World Tour”
The Seoul leg of the “Boiler Room World Tour,” scheduled for July 27, 2024 (KST), from 9 PM to 4 AM, was called off after major concerns for attendee safety were raised. | Boiler Room The “2024 Boiler Room: Seoul” concert drew a huge crowd, thanks to the inclusion of globally renowned Korean DJ Peggy […]
South Korea Gets Introduced As North Korea At The 2024 Paris Olympics
The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paris Olympics witnessed a terrible gaffe as presenters introduced the South Korean delegation as North Korea as they floated down the River Seine. Athletes arriving in boats along the Seine River in Paris | Ricardo Mazalan/AP When the South Korean delegation rode on a boat down the Seine and […]
What Are The South Korean Loudspeaker Broadcasts Saying To North Koreans?
How is South Korea reacting to North Korea’s surprise trash balloons crash landing across the borders? South Korea Receives Over 40 Trash Balloons Overnight From North Korea…Again With K-Pop’s top hits and award-winning K-Dramas, of course. According to AP, the South Korean military installed the loudspeakers near the western section of the fortified border and […]
South Korea Receives Over 40 Trash Balloons Overnight From North Korea…Again
Previously, we had reported about North Korea sending balloons full of animal feces and trash into South Korean territories as a response to anti-North Korean leaflets sent across the border by human rights organizations in South Korea. Workers on June 25 handling waste contained in a balloon flying from North Korea in Seongbuk-gu, northern Seoul […]
South Korean Supreme Court Recognizes Same-Sex Couples’ Rights In Landmark Ruling
The LGBTQIA+ made significant progress in South Korea after winning a landmark ruling. On Thursday, South Korea’s Supreme Court ruled in favor of the same-sex couple, So Sung Wook and Kim Yong Min, who pursued receiving the same spousal coverage as heterosexual couples from the National Health Insurance Service (NHIS). South Korea’s current laws, unfortunately, […]
Katy Perry’s New “Feminist” Music Video Receives Criticism Backlash In South Korea
Recently, American pop star Katy Perry released a new song, “Woman’s World,” which has created quite a buzz on social media, and South Korea is no exception. The song, a supposed “feminist” anthem, claims to celebrate women’s power. Yet, the track bombed with mainstream audiences and critics alike, as many felt its concept was completely […]
Grenade Explosion In South Korean Army Causes 2 Casualties
According to reports on May 21, KST, a hand grenade explosion led to two casualties during a training session at an Army boot camp in the administrative city of Sejong. Military authorities have stated that the grenade exploded during a grenade throwing training held at the Army’s 32nd Division recruit training center in Sejong at […]
South Korean Man Arrested For Engaging In Prostitution With Underage Girl In Vietnam
A Korean man who was in Ho Chi Minh City has been arrested by authorities after “engaging in prostitution” with a 15-year-old girl. In Vietnam, prostitution is illegal and considered a serious crime in Vietnam. According to the District 1 police, Hong Jung Pyo, 29, will face charges of statutory rape. It was revealed that […]
Who’s Right? Hot Debate On Splitting Bills With Non-Drinkers Stirs South Korea
A new hot debate is stirring up South Korea. Netizens are divided when it comes to the topic of splitting bills, particularly when not everyone is drinking alcohol during the meet-up. There is a high social pressure for non-drinkers to contribute the same amount as the ones who ordered drinks. With the prices of soju […]
“Hospital Playlist” Spin-Off Gets Postponed Amidst South Korea’s Real-Life Medical Crisis
According to reports on May 16, KST, CJ ENM has confirmed that the fate of tvN’s Resident Playbook is undecided as of now, hinting that its airing schedule might get pushed until next year. “Resident Playbook” poster | tvN Resident Playbook was originally included in the lineup of tvN shows set to be aired in […]
Overworked Children & Insomnia: Survey Exposes South Korea’s Insane Studying Culture
A recent study conducted by ChildFund Korea has highlighted a concerning trend among South Korean students. The survey — which involved over 10,000 students ranging from elementary to high school levels and was carried out in December 2023 — revealed that a significant number of them are studying for hours well beyond what is considered […]