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Interview'I was only 9': N. Korean defector recalls childhood memory of public execution

Kim Eun-joo was 9 years old when her teacher stopped their lesson and told the class to follow her outside. The children were marched to a public execution ground in North Korea. “I would cry even when our family dog died,” Kim said in a recent interview with The Korea Times. “But the first time I watched humans killing a human, I had no words for what I was feeling. It was the most brutal scene I have ever seen, in any movie or in real life.” The memory has stayed with her ever since. Now a human rights advocate after defecting from North Korea, Kim recently brought that childhood scene to the 9th World Congress Against the Death Penalty in Paris, where North Korea’s use of public executions and capital punishment was officially placed on the agenda for the first time. For Kim, that memory is not just trauma but a key to understanding of how Pyongyang uses death itself to intimidate and control its people. “The regime uses the executions to numb the feelings and ideas of human compassion and respect for life. That cruelty is indoctrinated and framed as something necessary,

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Prediction markets boom as Korea grapples with legal gray zone

Wagers placed on an overseas platform over the outcome of Seoul's mayoral election reached $43.68 million in May — even though such betting is illegal in Korea. The case was hardly an isolated incident. Prediction market platforms, which usually operate using stablecoins, allow users to place bets on the outcomes of elections, wars, sporting events and virtually any other matter of public interest. Korea is increasingly part of that trend, with wagers now covering not only Korean politics but also its economy. On Polymarket, the world's largest prediction market platform, the most popular Korea-related wager as of Tuesday was over how high the iShares MSCI South Korea exchange traded-fund (ETF) would climb during the week of July 20. The contract closes Friday, with $18,067 already bet. Although it is difficult to determine how many Koreans use the platform, anecdotal accounts suggest that at least some have begun experimenting with it. One Korean user wrote on an online community that he had tried Polymarket while researching stablecoins and turned $70 into $170 in a single day. He de

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Novartis to invest $95 mil. in Korea cancer radiotherapy supply chain

Swiss pharmaceutical giant Novartis is set to invest about 140 billion won ($95 million) to build a domestic radioligand therapy (RLT) ecosystem in Korea, covering research, production and treatment. Health and Welfare Minister Jeong Eun-kyeong and Novartis Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa President Judith Love signed a memorandum of understanding on the plan in Yongsan District, Seoul, Tuesday. RLT is a treatment that uses a radioactive substance attached to a molecule designed to target proteins on cancer cells, damaging their DNA to kill them. “Novartis has invested in and cooperated with Korean pharmaceutical companies in areas including technology transfer and clinical research,” the ministry said in a statement. “This investment extends that cooperation into the advanced bio sector and is expected to strengthen research, development and manufacturing capabilities in Korea's radiopharmaceutical industry.” Under the agreement, Novartis will build a domestic RLT manufacturing facility with an advanced cold chain logistics network. The company also aims to expand hospitals

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QS names Seoul world's best student city for 2nd year

Seoul has been named the world’s best student city for the second consecutive year, earning the only perfect score in the QS Best Student Cities 2027 rankings. Korea also strengthened its global presence, with five cities making it onto the list, including first-time entrants Daejeon and Gwangju. With a perfect score of 100, Seoul finished ahead of Tokyo at 98 and London at 97.3, according to QS on Tuesday. The top three remained unchanged from last year, cementing Seoul's position as a leading global higher education hub. Released annually by global higher education consultancy QS, the ranking assesses 150 cities on the strength of their universities, graduate employment prospects, affordability, student diversity, quality of life and feedback from students. Cities must have a population of more than 250,000 and be home to at least two institutions listed in the QS World University Rankings 2027 to be included. The United Kingdom had the strongest representation, with 16 cities in the ranking, followed by the United States with 14, mainland China with 10 and Australia with seven. Kore

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Hyundai's AI-era wage reform faces productivity test

Hyundai Motor’s artificial intelligence (AI)-sparked wage overhaul is raising difficult questions about how to redesign a compensation system in ways that would protect workers’ income without undermining productivity, experts said Monday. The carmaker’s management and labor union are reviewing the introduction of the so-called "complete monthly wage system," under which overtime and other variable allowances — currently paid based on hours worked — will be incorporated into production workers’ fixed monthly salaries. The initiative will be studied through a joint labor-management task force. Hyundai already shifted its production workers from an hourly wage system to monthly salaries in 2012. However, overtime and night-shift allowances are still paid according to actual hours worked. The proposed reform would reduce those monthly fluctuations by converting part of the variable pay to fixed wages, in order to provide factory workers with greater income stability even after the carmaker’s planned deployment of humanoid robots across its major production lines here and abroa

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Personal data of 10,000 diplomats leaked in suspected cyberattack

A data breach exposed the personal information of up to 10,000 diplomats and government officials for nearly 10 months after suspected hackers broke into an online education system operated by Ministry of Foreign Affairs in April 2025, exposing what amounts to a near-complete list of ministry personnel for the first time. The ministry disclosed the breach Tuesday, more than five months after first detecting it, and is now investigating with relevant authorities to determine whether the attack targeted national security information. “It is assumed that hackers accessed the online system between April 2025 and early February 2026. The system stores user names, IDs, emails and lecture videos. Although the precise scope of the breach is still under investigation, compromised records involve approximately 10,000 accounts, including retired staff,” a senior foreign ministry official said Tuesday. The official added the system was breached “multiple times” over the period and described the incident as unprecedented, adding that the government takes the issue seriously as a matter of na

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AI access is now basic right, presidential policy aide says

Artificial intelligence (AI) should be treated as a basic right rather than a luxury, the presidential policy aide said Tuesday, as the government unveiled plans to expand public access to AI through free access to essential services while strengthening Korea’s domestic AI ecosystem. Presidential Chief of Staff for Policy Kim Yong-beom made the remarks as the Ministry of Science and ICT fleshed out details of its “AI for Everyone” initiative, which aims to provide all citizens with free access to essential AI services built primarily on Korean-developed models. Kim argued that access to AI will increasingly determine opportunities for education, work and economic growth, making it a matter of public policy rather than simply technological advancement. “Access to AI should now be regarded as a basic right,” Kim wrote in a Facebook post titled, “In the AI era, the state organizes the market. “As AI becomes a force that determines people’s opportunities and growth, it is the state’s responsibility to ensure that no citizen is left standing outside that door,” he said. Kim

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Samsung launches 1st co-branded credit card ahead of Galaxy Unpacked

Samsung Electronics unveiled its first co-branded credit card in the United States on Monday (local time), expanding its digital wallet ecosystem ahead of its Galaxy Unpacked event on Wednesday, where the company is expected to introduce its latest Galaxy devices. The Samsung Galaxy Card, issued by Barclays U.S. Consumer Bank on the Visa network, offers cash rewards on everyday purchases, with higher rewards for Samsung-related purchases. Eligible customers can apply for the card beginning Tuesday, while general public applications will open on Wednesday, the same day Samsung is scheduled to hold its Galaxy Unpacked event. The company said cardholders who spend $2,000 within the first 90 days of opening an account will receive $200 in bonus cash rewards. The card offers 5 percent cash rewards on eligible Samsung purchases, 3 percent on purchases made through Samsung Wallet, 2 percent on select streaming services including Netflix, Disney+ and Spotify, and 1 percent on all other purchases. Cardholders also receive a 20 percent discount on Samsung VIP Advantage memberships and can earn add

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Amorepacific, LG H&H streamline portfolios amid rise of indie K-beauty brands

Major beauty firms Amorepacific and LG H&H are downsizing their nonbeauty sectors to sharpen their focus on cosmetics as smaller rivals gain ground in the global beauty market. The two companies have led Korea's beauty industry since the 1980s. Their business overhaul underscores how K-beauty's global rise is no longer defined by a handful of conglomerates, but rather by a growing number of smaller companies with competitive brands. Amorepacific, whose key brands include Sulwhasoo, Laneige, Cosrx, Hera and Aestura, is seeking a buyer for its health supplement manufacturing plant in Anseong, Gyeonggi Province. The company has appointed a lead manager to oversee the bidding process. The plant was built in 1989 by Pacific Pharmaceutical, which changed its name to Aestura in 2015. It became part of Amorepacific in 2021 after the company acquired Aestura and converted the facility into a health supplement production hub. Since then, however, the plant has struggled with weak utilization, with its operating rate falling to just 46 percent last year. Production totaled 31 billion won ($21 mill

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Police bust China-based ring behind TOPIK cheating

Police said Tuesday they have apprehended about 10 people suspected of either taking the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) on behalf of others for money or using advanced equipment, such as tiny earpieces, to relay answers to test-takers. Most of them are Chinese nationals based in China who are believed to have promoted cheating on TOPIK through Chinese social media, according to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency (SMPA). TOPIK is a language proficiency test for foreigners whose native language is not Korean. A 28-year-old Chinese national arrested for acting as a broker for the TOPIK cheating ring was sentenced to three years in prison last month after being referred to the Seoul Central District Prosecutors Office, the SMPA said. The police have also booked two other members of the ring, including an equipment courier, without detention and are continuing to investigate the remaining members, the agency added. In addition, 11 Chinese and Korean nationals have been booked on charges of serving as proxy test-takers after allegedly receiving 800,000 won ($542) per exam from the brok

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Korea to launch pilot offshore won settlement network in September

The Bank of Korea (BOK) plans to launch a pilot of its 24-hour offshore won settlement network in September, the central bank said Tuesday, in a move aimed at making the currency more widely used overseas. The pilot program will involve four major commercial banks — KB Kookmin, Shinhan, Hana and Woori — which are currently conducting tests with the central bank. The BOK said it expects to complete revisions to its payment and settlement regulations by August, ahead of the pilot launch. Full-scale operations are expected to begin in January. The network, officially named the Bank of Korea Won International Wire Network (BOK-WireInt), will operate 24 hours a day on business days, from 9 a.m. to 9 a.m. the following day, excluding weekends and public holidays. The system will allow foreign investors to settle Korean won transactions through accounts held at banks in their home countries during local business hours, rather than waiting for Korean banks to open. The BOK expects the new settlement network to improve foreign investors' access to Korea's won settlement infrastructure and supp

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Korea's living history takes center stage at World Heritage Committee in Busan

BUSAN — As Korea hosts the UNESCO World Heritage Committee meeting for the first time since joining the organization in 1988, a major cultural showcase in Busan is drawing massive crowds eager to experience the nation's traditional heritage powered by cutting-edge technology. Since its opening on Monday at BEXCO, the K-Heritage House has drawn attention from locals and committee meeting participants. The special exhibition introduces Korea’s UNESCO-listed assets and heritage administration policies across four themed zones: an archive tracing the past, present and future of heritage; a living intangible heritage zone; a technology-driven heritage section; and interactive activity spaces. Living heritage: Master craftsmen in action The highlight for many visitors is a joint public demonstration featuring master artisans holding National Intangible Cultural Heritage titles. Craftsmen demonstrate intricate traditional techniques, including making "gat" (horsehair hats), embroidery, needlework, mother-of-pearl inlay, woodworking, woodcarving and engraving. Hands-on workshops also allow

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Meet pro-Palestinian activists in Korea nearing their 700th day of protest

Every day at noon, someone stands outside the Israeli Embassy in Seoul’s Jongno District, holding a placard. “Stop the genocide against Palestinians,” it reads. A different person takes the spot each day. Yesterday, it was an office worker. Today, a college student. Tomorrow, it will be a poet. Over the past two years, the one-person daily protest has drawn participants from across Korean society, including feminists, queer people and people with disabilities. Organized by a coalition of 352 civic groups, the protest denounces Israel’s military campaign in Gaza. It also seeks to show the world that voices opposing war and violence exist in Korea as well. The guilt of not showing up July 15 marked the 684th day of the protest. Standing outside the embassy that day was Kang Eui-young, 29, a postgraduate sociology student at Sogang University. Kang first joined the protest last spring. She has since returned every month or two, taking part on no fewer than 10 occasions. “The little I can do is let people know what is happening in Palestine and remind them that the embassy of the occu

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ZOOMER DIARIES Gen Z horror has a face, and it's almost mine

I have been a longtime fan of horror, from slasher movies to analog horror Youtube series to even eldritch video games. During this search for new media to disturb and scare me, I have come to realize that Gen Z's idea of horror has begun wearing a face — and unconvincingly at that. Horror media is a reflection of societal fears of the time of its creation. Slasher movies of the 70’s and 80’s, for example, reflect the American phenomenon of high-profile serial killers and pushback against the sexual liberation of younger generations. Modern horror titles, such as “Midsommar” or “The Babadook,” focus on trauma, family and mental health instead. Amid this trend, there is a subgenre of horror that is widely known to Gen Z and has been incubating online for years, but is only now beginning to gain mainstream attention. It exists primarily in short-form horror skits on social media and indie Youtube channels, silently gaining millions of views from zoomers such as myself. For lack of a better term, I will call it “mimic horror.” The concept of mimics is one that has been bub

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Asset manager's rare warning reaffirms risks of single-stock leveraged ETFs

Bae Jae-kyu, CEO of Korea Investment Management, has issued a rare warning, urging investors to “pull out of” single-stock leveraged exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to Samsung Electronics and SK hynix before mounting losses deepen. The remarks, made in a now-deleted Facebook post on Monday evening, were highly unusual as they came from the head of an asset management company which had launched some of the very products he was cautioning against. “I regret having to say this as the CEO of an asset manager that operates single-stock leveraged ETFs,” he wrote. “With volatility in the underlying shares this high, losses can compound day after day. Even if the stock itself eventually returns to where it started, the ETF may never fully recover. No one anticipated volatility on this scale.” Leveraged ETFs are designed to deliver two or three times the daily return of an underlying asset, typically a broad market index such as the KOSPI or the S&P 500. Single-stock versions take that concept a step further, allowing investors to make amplified bets on the direction of an individu

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'Dead Poets Society' brings question of good education to Seoul stage

A strait-laced American boarding school in 1959 may seem a world away from Seoul in 2026. Yet for Korean audiences who came of age amid relentless academic competition, the pressures driving "Dead Poets Society" need no translation. The first officially licensed stage production of Tom Schulman's Oscar-winning 1989 screenplay opened this month in Seoul, arriving as questions over what good education should look like cut deeper than ever. At a press call held Tuesday at NOL Theater Daehangno Woori Card Hall in Jongno District, central Seoul, director Cho Kwang-hwa was careful not to frame the production as a critique of Korean schooling. "I did not set out to make a statement about the reality of education in Korea," Cho said. "There are teachers at school, but there are also bosses at work and seniors in the military. This is a universal story about the relationships everyone encounters in life, and about the mentors whose words take on deeper meaning as time passes." Yet the questions the play raises land squarely in Korea. Set at the elite Welton Academy, the story follows new English

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Homeplus' rehabilitation revived after court reverses termination

Homeplus won a reprieve on Tuesday after a court reversed its decision to terminate the retailer’s rehabilitation proceedings, concluding that a newly secured 200 billion won ($135 million) emergency loan had restored the viability of its turnaround plan. The Seoul Bankruptcy Court overturned its July 3 ruling and extended the deadline for creditors to vote on Homeplus’ rehabilitation plan until Sept. 4, giving the cash-starved retailer another chance to complete its court-led restructuring. The decision came just a day after Homeplus appealed the earlier ruling, having secured the full debtor-in-possession (DIP) loan from its largest creditor, Meritz Financial Group. The financing may have pulled the company back from the brink of liquidation, but it does little to resolve the deeper issues behind its decline. Ultimately, Homeplus’ survival will depend on attracting a strategic buyer or fresh investment — an outcome industry observers say remains far from certain. One immediate obstacle is the company’s mounting administrative claims, which take priority over other debts under

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'Teenieping' sequel dives into maternal love with bigger spectacle

Following the success of “Heartsping: Teenieping of Love,” which drew more than 1.2 million viewers in 2024, the beloved TV animation franchise “Teenieping” is returning to the big screen with a deeper emotional story centered on family and maternal bond. Directed by Kim Su-hoon, CEO of SAMG Entertainment, the new fantasy animated movie “Teenieping: Legend of the Whale Heartstone" follows the miraculous adventure of Princess Romi and her fairy companion Heartsping as they set out to save Romi's mother, Queen Belita. "It took about four years to produce this film," Kim said during a press conference in Seoul, Tuesday. "We received so much love for the first movie that we felt a lot of pressure. I hope audiences will enjoy this new installment as well." Unlike the first movie, which focused on the budding friendship between Romi and Heartsping, the sequel places motherly love at the center of its narrative. The primary setting of the ocean and the symbol of the whale were specifically chosen to reflect this theme. "This film focuses heavily on the relationship between a mother an

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Editor's Pick

Is semiconductor stock rally shifting from Korea to China?

Is semiconductor stock rally shifting from Korea to China?

Korean stocks led the global semiconductor rally over the past year, but the momentum is shifting toward China as shares of the country's two biggest chipmakers pull back, analysts said Monday. The TIGER China Semiconductor FACTSET ETF (exchange-traded fund), which tracks large-cap Chinese semiconductor companies, gained 49 percent in the three months through Thursday, making it the best performer among three Korea-listed semiconductor ETFs managed by Mirae Asset Global Investments, according to the Korea Exchange. That compared with a 33.6 percent gain for the TIGER U.S. Philadelphia Semiconductor ETF and 19.9 percent for the Korea-focused TIGER Semiconductor ETF. The Korean fund remained the top performer over the past year, surging 253.3 percent. The China-focused fund rose 154.8 percent, while its U.S. counterpart gained 132.4 percent. Analysts said the shift toward China reflects fresh inflows as Korean semiconductor shares pause after a sharp rally. Funds have sharply flowed out of Samsung Electronics and SK hynix this month even as both companies continue to post record earnings. "

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Life in Korea

Seoul's monthly transit pass users angered by service suspension

Seoul's monthly transit pass users angered by service suspension

Commuters are growing frustrated as Seoul prepares to end its flagship Climate Card service next month before its replacement, Climate Card Plus, is fully integrated with the Modu Card system, raising concerns over a bumpy transition. The disruption stems from Seoul's plan to replace the Climate Card with Climate Card Plus, a successor designed to integrate with the transport ministry's K-Pass, which offers similar public transit discounts. However, delays in coordinating the integration between the Seoul Metropolitan Government and the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport have postponed the transition, leaving commuters facing uncertainty until the new system is ready. Introduced in 2024, the Climate Card, available in both prepaid and postpaid versions, allows users unlimited rides on Seoul's buses and subway for 62,000 won ($41.82) a month. The pass also offers discounted fares to certain groups, including an 11 percent discount for young adults aged 19 to 39, reducing the monthly cost to 55,000 won, and a higher discount that lowers the fare to 45,000 won for low-income r

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Seoul spotlights 5 forest trails for summer escape

Seoul spotlights 5 forest trails for summer escape

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Spider-Man takes over Seoul's Lotte World Tower for summer event

Spider-Man takes over Seoul's Lotte World Tower for summer event

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Seoul museum turns history into living journey with AR glasses

Visitors to the Seoul Museum of History can now walk through centuries of the city’s past and watch forgotten scenes emerge around them through a new augmented reality (AR) experience. The museum said Tuesday it is operating a pilot extended reality exhibition, “Time Travel in Seoul,” at its third-floor permanent exhibition hall, allowing visitors wearing AR glasses to encounter digital recreations of Seoul’s historical landmarks and everyday life. The experience uses spatial computing technology to respond to visitors’ movements in real time, placing 3D content directly over the museum environment. As visitors move through the exhibition, they can see a reconstructed 3D Donuimun Gate from the 1392-1910 Joseon Dynasty era, a moving Gyeongseong streetcar from the opening period and the Korean Empire era, and a rickshaw passing through scenes from the Japanese colonial period. The final section recreates modern Seoul with the 1988 Seoul Olympics’ symbolic “Boy with a Hoop” and the city’s guardian character, Haechi, welcoming visitors. The project combines the Seoul Museum

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Seoul Grand Park welcomes Korea's first naturally bred red pandas

Seoul Grand Park welcomes Korea's first naturally bred red pandas

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Korea reimagines its independence ideals as tool for modern diplomacy

Korea reimagines its independence ideals as tool for modern diplomacy

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Korean whisky conquers Britain's toughest judges

Korean whisky conquers Britain's toughest judges

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What happens if you copy Erling Haaland's 6,000-calorie diet?

What happens if you copy Erling Haaland's 6,000-calorie diet?

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K-Culture

BLACKPINK's Jennie to release new solo single

Jennie of K-pop girl group BLACKPINK will release a new solo single titled "Less than a Lover" this week, OA Entertainment said Tuesday. "Less than a Lover," set for release at 1 p.m. Friday (local time), is a summer song featuring lo-fi guitar sounds and a vintage electric keyboard, layered with more subdued and mature vocals, according to her agency. The track marks a stylistic shift from Jennie's previous performance-focused releases. Jennie participated in writing the lyrics and directing the music video while also contributing to the overall production process, the agency said. The singer has already unveiled the song at several major international music festivals, including the Governors Ball Music Festival 2026 in the United States, Denmark's Roskilde Festival, Poland's Open'er Festival and Spain's Mad Cool Festival. Jennie is scheduled to continue performing at global festivals next month, including Lollapalooza Chicago in the U.S. and Summer Sonic 2026 in Japan.

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'The East Palace' off to strong start on Netflix Korea

'The East Palace' off to strong start on Netflix Korea

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Yeon Sang-ho's 'Paradise Lost' to premiere at Toronto film fest

Yeon Sang-ho's 'Paradise Lost' to premiere at Toronto film fest

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'Hope' triggers fierce debates among viewers

'Hope' triggers fierce debates among viewers

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HYBE to launch new 7-member girl group Tuide this year

HYBE to launch new 7-member girl group Tuide this year

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Celebrities

YouTuber Tyler Rasch closes down channel

Tyler Rasch, a Korea-based American TV personality and YouTuber, abruptly announced he is shutting down his channel. On his latest YouTube video, Rasch on Monday thanked viewers who tuned in every week, adding that they had given him many fond memories. "Everything that begins must eventually end," he said. "Tylerbolkkayo? as you have known it has now come to an end." He added that he hopes to wrap up the channel properly and promised to return with something even better. Subscribers expressed disappointment over the sudden news. The tylerbolkkayo? channel covered various current events, including international politics and economics, amassing more than 810,000 subscribers and logging 3.74 million views on its most-watched video. The decision drew scrutiny, particularly because the channel recently advertised job openings for content production staff. Rasch majored in international studies at the University of Chicago and earned a master's degree in international relations from Seoul National University. He rose to prominence after appearing on JTBC's "Abnormal Summit" in 2014 and has ap

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YouTuber Tyler Rasch closes down channel
U-KISS member Lee Jun-young begins military service, shares photos shaving his head

U-KISS member Lee Jun-young begins military service, shares photos shaving his head

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IU fights false online claims in US court

IU fights false online claims in US court

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Giselle of aespa celebrates Japanese producer's birthday amid dating rumors

Giselle of aespa celebrates Japanese producer's birthday amid dating rumors

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Lim Ji-yeon, Lee Do-hyun mark third year of public dating

Lim Ji-yeon, Lee Do-hyun mark third year of public dating

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  4. Interview'I was only 9': N. Korean defector recalls childhood memory of public execution

  5. Hyundai's AI-era wage reform faces productivity test

  6. Prediction markets boom as Korea grapples with legal gray zone

  7. Personal data of 10,000 diplomats leaked in suspected cyberattack

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  10. Homeplus' rehabilitation revived after court reverses termination

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