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Reporter : Kim Se-jeong
Wed, October 4, 2023 | 18:27
Will blue crabs from Italy arrive on Korean dining tables?
Crab enthusiasts in Korea are abuzz about the possibility of enjoying blue crabs imported from Italy, following news that the country is grappling with an unusual 'invasion' of the sea creatures that people there do not eat, and are thus being discarded.
Society | 2023-10-01 15:51
Asan Medical Center orthopedic surgeon elected as member of executive committee of SICOT
Prof. Jeon In-ho of the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at Asan Medical Center was elected as a member of executive committee and vice president of the International Society of Orthopedic Surgery and Traumatology (SICOT), representing Asia Pacific Region. The term of office is for two years starting from September this year.
Society | 2023-09-22 17:22
Parent assaults day care center worker with baby excrement; angry public urges lawmakers to act
More than 50,000 citizens have called on the legislative body to take action to better protect teachers' rights following a recent assault of a day care center staff member after a parent threw a diaper with baby excrement.
Society | 2023-09-19 15:06
Watermelons in Joseon: a dangerous delectable
In Korea, one of the most iconic fruits of summer is the watermelon. There is something almost magical about eating ice-cold watermelon on a sweltering day, but, unfortunately, watermelon is one of the most expensive fruits found in the market - and this guilty little pleasure might cost you a hefty sum of money.
About the past | 2023-09-17 13:28
'The Glory' actress Kim Hieora faces bullying allegations
Actress Kim Hieora, renowned for her role in the Netflix drama, “The Glory,” faces bullying allegations raised by a local news outlet.
Society | 2023-09-07 19:03
Plagiarism accusations against singer IU found not to constitute criminal charge
K-pop singer IU can now put behind her plagiarism accusations that arose earlier this year when an unidentified composer filed a complaint with the police, alleging that the singer-songwriter had copied the composer's works in six of her songs.
K-pop | 2023-09-05 14:17
Advocate for Homer Hulbert urges enhanced awareness of foreign independence fighters
Marking the 74th anniversary of the death of Homer B. Hulbert, an American who helped Korea's independence movement in its struggle against Japanese colonization, on Thursday, Hulbert Memorial Society president Kim Dong-jin reiterated his call to the Korean government and the public to pay more attention to foreign independence fighters.
Society | 2023-08-31 19:06
Actor Jo Sang-gun from film 'Tazza' passes away
Actor Jo Sang-gun, best known for his role as a detective in the film "Tazza: The High Rollers" (2006), passed away in April, according to his family, Tuesday. He was 77.
Films | 2023-08-30 14:24
University students annoyed by accommodation provisions for Jamboree Scouts
Many Scouts who left the 25th World Scout Jamboree campsite in Saemangeum, North Jeolla Province, due to a typhoon forecast, found themselves in university dormitories mostly in Seoul and the surrounding capital region as educational institutions accepted the government's request to offer accommodations.
Society | 2023-08-10 09:19
Sunny of Girls' Generation to leave SM Entertainment
Sunny, a member of K-pop group Girls' Generation, announced Tuesday her departure from SM Entertainment after 16 years with the company.
K-pop | 2023-08-09 10:08
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