South Korea to Toughen Military Training RulesThe Military Manpower Administration (MMA) has announced its plans to strengthen the fulfillment of military duties of social service personnel to address the serious decrease in military resources. On May 28, a notice titled “Partial Amendment of the Regulations on the Dispatching of Social Service Personnel” was posted on the MMA’s legislative and administrative notice […]
Hanwha Eagles Face Leadership Crisis as Manager and CEO ResignLast season, despite fans’ expectations, the Hanwha Eagles parted ways with manager Carlos Subero mid-season. In his place, Manager Choi Won Ho took over, but he is now leaving the team. After just a year, Choi decided to voluntarily step down from his position at Hanwha. On May 27, Hanwha announced, “Manager Choi Won Ho […]
Playful Swim Turns Deadly for Teen in Nonsan RiverA tragic accident occurred in a stream in Nonsan, Chungnam, where a high school student died while swimming with a friend. According to the fire department and other authorities on May 27, the accident occurred at 5:49 PM on May 26 in Ganggyeongcheon, Nonsan City, South Chungcheong Province. On that day, a 911 report was […]
Terror at Seoul Station“I will kill 50 people, men or women, at Seoul Station“ A man in his 30s who posted an online threat to commit a stabbing has been arrested by the police. On May 26, according to the legal community, the Seoul Northern District Court held a pre-trial detention hearing for the suspect who is accused of […]
Inside Look at the Military's Meal MakeoverAn active-duty soldier has captured attention by revealing the meals served at his military unit. On May 22, a post titled “I Want to Report Our Unit’s Meals, Which Are Better Than Any Other Unit’s” appeared on the Facebook page Delivering Instead of Army Training Center. The poster introduced himself as an active-duty soldier serving […]
The Struggles Behind the Success: Byun Woo Seok's Emotional StoryActor Byun Woo Seok shed tears as he recalled his impoverished childhood and his late grandmother. On May 22, a popular TV show in South Korea, You Quiz on the Block, featured actor Byun Woo Seok, who is currently enjoying a festive day due to the recent success of his show Lovely Runner. During the […]
Mentally Ill International Student Rides Naked Around Campus in South KoreaReports have surfaced about an international student riding a bicycle naked on the campus of a university in South Jeolla, South Korea. Around 2 PM on May 22, a photo claiming to depict the current situation on campus was posted on a university student community site called Every Time. The photo shows a man riding […]
South Korea to Toughen Military Training Rules The Military Manpower Administration (MMA) has announced its plans to strengthen the fulfillment of military duties of social service personnel to address the serious decrease in military resources. On May 28, a notice titled “Partial Amendment of the Regulations on the Dispatching of Social Service Personnel” was posted on the MMA’s legislative and administrative notice […]
Hanwha Eagles Face Leadership Crisis as Manager and CEO Resign Last season, despite fans’ expectations, the Hanwha Eagles parted ways with manager Carlos Subero mid-season. In his place, Manager Choi Won Ho took over, but he is now leaving the team. After just a year, Choi decided to voluntarily step down from his position at Hanwha. On May 27, Hanwha announced, “Manager Choi Won Ho […]
Playful Swim Turns Deadly for Teen in Nonsan River A tragic accident occurred in a stream in Nonsan, Chungnam, where a high school student died while swimming with a friend. According to the fire department and other authorities on May 27, the accident occurred at 5:49 PM on May 26 in Ganggyeongcheon, Nonsan City, South Chungcheong Province. On that day, a 911 report was […]
Terror at Seoul Station “I will kill 50 people, men or women, at Seoul Station“ A man in his 30s who posted an online threat to commit a stabbing has been arrested by the police. On May 26, according to the legal community, the Seoul Northern District Court held a pre-trial detention hearing for the suspect who is accused of […]
Inside Look at the Military's Meal Makeover An active-duty soldier has captured attention by revealing the meals served at his military unit. On May 22, a post titled “I Want to Report Our Unit’s Meals, Which Are Better Than Any Other Unit’s” appeared on the Facebook page Delivering Instead of Army Training Center. The poster introduced himself as an active-duty soldier serving […]
The Struggles Behind the Success: Byun Woo Seok's Emotional Story Actor Byun Woo Seok shed tears as he recalled his impoverished childhood and his late grandmother. On May 22, a popular TV show in South Korea, You Quiz on the Block, featured actor Byun Woo Seok, who is currently enjoying a festive day due to the recent success of his show Lovely Runner. During the […]
Mentally Ill International Student Rides Naked Around Campus in South Korea Reports have surfaced about an international student riding a bicycle naked on the campus of a university in South Jeolla, South Korea. Around 2 PM on May 22, a photo claiming to depict the current situation on campus was posted on a university student community site called Every Time. The photo shows a man riding […]
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