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1. Former MMA fighter Choo Sung-hoon crowned YouTube Korea’s No. 1 Creator of the Year2. Filipino domestic worker hailed as hero after saving infant in Hong Kong’s deadliest fire in 77 years3. With bear encounters soaring, Japan faces a new problem: what to do with all the carcasses
1. The “Peace Cow” that drifted south in 1996 finds a final resting place overlooking North Korea2. Ajou University’s “prince” professor wins over students with rigor, warmth, and an open-door approach3. Sabrina Carpenter slams White House for using her song in “evil” video
1. Viral cosplay videos in China using Korean military and police uniforms raise concerns on both sides of the border2. Deadly floods sweep across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, and Thailand as death toll surges past 1,2003. Michael and Susan Dell pledge $6.25 billion to boost “Trump Accounts” for 25 million U.S. children
1. Jeju’s beloved rescued dolphin Chunsami spotted with a newborn calf2. Korea eases driving lesson regulations to make behind-the-wheel training more accessible3. WHO releases landmark guidelines for obesity medications
1. ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ takes center stage at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade2. K-pop’s biggest night turns somber in Hong Kong as stars honor fire victims3. Japanese artist’s show stopped in Shanghai as political tensions rise
1. Gen Z turns to high-paying private staff jobs for the ultra-rich2. Korean community in Hong Kong mobilizes to support victims of the Tai Po fire3. Appeals court overturns conviction in widely debated Choco Pie theft case
1. A 900-year-old ginkgo tree that has stood watch over Cheongju for centuries is set to become a national natural monument2. Seoul launches its biggest winter festival next month, bringing European-style Christmas markets, K-culture zones, and light shows across the city
1. Beloved veteran actor Lee Soon-jae passes away at 912. Scholars raise concerns over errors and overly complex passages on this year’s Korean CSAT language exam3. Daegu resident goes viral after reporting 99 illegally parked cars blocking downtown sidewalks
1. Genesis tops 2026 Best Car Brands list with a win for ‘Best Luxury Brand’2. As global demand soars for Korean kimchi, Korea itself is importing more Chinese kimchi than ever3. The Nutcracker returns to stages across Korea in a full lineup of classic and contemporary productions this December
1. Gwangjang Market sellers move to sue street vendors over recent overcharging scandals2. AI turns hanbok into high fashion, igniting a discussion on cultural authenticity3. McAfee releases list of celebrities and influencers scammers love to deepfake most
1. The words that defined 2025, according to different dictionaries2. A timing error costs Korea’s Park Ji-woo a gold medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup
1. End of an era: Jangbogo, Korea’s first submarine, makes its final voyage2. Why Korea’s classic quilted “gimjang vest” is suddenly everywhere3. A social-media trend Is pushing people to shower in the dark for better rest
1. Seoul unveils major overhaul for 600-year-old Namdaemun Market2. Kakao expands real-time location sharing — convenience or surveillance?3. Tom Cruise finally takes home an Oscar after four decades in film
1. AI scholar says Yonsei “cheating scandal” exposes a deeper failure in how universities assess students2. When “likes” aren’t real: How AI is quietly manipulating online popularity
1. The “big blur”: Why Korea’s fast-food brands are selling everything2. World's number one YouTuber MrBeast launches Saudi theme park
1. A lost tablet at a train station unravels a major international drug ring2. Inside Korea’s 38-day lockdown to create the 2026 college entrance exam3. Endangered Amur tiger ‘Miryeong’ relocated to National Baekdudaegan Arboretum
1. Korea names first “Emerging Cultural Heritage” — from Kim Dae-jung’s Nobel Medal to symbols of democracy2. Barack Obama surprises veterans in Washington with heartfelt Veterans Day tribute3. All five NewJeans members announce return to ADOR
1. South Korea gears up for the 2025 CSATs (and changing traditions around “good luck” gifts)2. Doctors warn students against taking calming pills right before college entrance exam3. Barista’s simple sign language gesture warms hearts on social media
1. Seoul citizens show record trust in tap water ‘Arisu’2. Study finds that being “too attractive” can backfire on social media3. Thailand’s new drinking law faces backlash from tourism industry
1. K-pop makes history at the Grammys, breaking into the awards’ most prestigious categories2. AI Cheating Scandal at Yonsei University Sparks Debate Over How Schools Should Adapt3. Seoul City to host grand finale of Han River Drone Light Show this weekend
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