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Injured stray cat gets treatment via donation by Gwangju community

Julnyangi, a stray cat near Seoyoung University in Gwangju / Courtesy of Kim Jang-yoonBy Kim Se-jeong Julnyangi is a male stray cat living near Seoyoung University in Gwangju, some 300 kilometers south of Seoul. Unlike many stray cats in Korea which often die of starvation or accident at a young age, Julnyangi has been well taken care of by the students of the school and nearby residents.But on April 25, the cat was hit by a minibus on the road in front of the university. The driver left the scene, leaving Julnyangi with injuries including his right eye hanging out of the socket.Julnyangi rests at a hospital after surgery following a traffic accident. Courtesy of Kim Jang-yoonWitnesses rushed him to a veterinary clinic where he received emergency treatment. He was in danger of losing his sight and needed surgery but no one volunteered to pay for the surgery. In the end he was sent to an animal shelter without the surgery.Then Kim Jang-yoon, 67, a security guard at the university, came to the rescue. Learning about Julnyangi's story, he ran to the shelter and took him to a larger vete

May 3, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
Injured stray cat gets treatment via donation by Gwangju community
Society

“The Glory” helps another school bullying case get spotlight

Pyo Ye-rim speaks about her experiences of being bullied at school. Screen captured from Pyo's YouTube accountBy Kim Se-jeong As the hit Netflix series “The Glory” rattles Korea with the issue of school bullying, many victims have come forward to share their ordeals. One was a popular travel YouTuber, Kwak Joon-bin, who has a channel named KwakTube. The latest is Pyo Ye-rim, a 28-year-old hairdresser and YouTuber, who is actively seeking justice for the violence she says she was subjected to.Pyo's story was first made public last month through local TV stations ― MBC and JTBC ― reporting on her ordeals. She also tells her stories and shares her ordeals with her followers on YouTube. The 28-year-old grew up in the town of Euiryeong, South Gyeongsang Province. The town was so small that she had the same classmates from elementary through high school which enabled the bullying to continue for 12 years by four classmates. She said she was bullied because she was a quiet student. She was often physically assaulted by them ― she was even dragged to a restroom and had her head p

Apr 21, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
“The Glory” helps another school bullying case get spotlight
Entertainment

BTS' Suga sleeps no more than 3 hours per night

BTS' Suga speaks on a YouTube talk show streamed on April 11. Screen captured from DdeunDdeun's YouTube accountBy Kim Se-jeong Famous boy band BTS member Suga said he sleeps only about three hours per night, in a surprise confession on a YouTube talk show streamed on April 11.“The last five to six years, I didn't sleep more than three hours per night,” Suga said on the online talk show “Pinggyego” on DdeunDdeun's YouTube channel. “As an idol group member, I've developed a habit of sleeping a short amount whenever I find time throughout the day. As we're always so busy and spend lots of time waiting, I carry a mat and unroll it to sleep while waiting.” Debuted in 2013, the seven-member boy group has become a global sensation. Suga's solo album “D-Day” will be released on April 21 and he is expected to embark on a solo tour around the world. Suga also runs his own YouTube talk show called “Shuchita.” Suga also revealed some of his eating habits, “I eat twice a day: at dinner and a late-night snack.” The star elabor

Apr 12, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
BTS' Suga sleeps no more than 3 hours per night
Society

Man dies after setting himself on fire at Gwanghwamun Square

Police work to send a man to a hospital after he set himself on fire at Gwanghwamun Square, Tuesday. Yonhap By Kim Se-jeongA man who set himself on fire at Gwanghwamun Square in Seoul on Tuesday night has died in hospital, Wednesday.According to the Seoul police, he set himself on fire in front of the King Sejong statue at 8:52 p.m. on Tuesday. He was immediately sent to a nearby hospital but died the next day during treatment. The police are trying to identify him and the cause of his death. The fire also burnt down a container building nearby. In the video footage, smoke can be seen coming from the container. Gwanghwamun Square was busy earlier that day with events related to Busan's Expo bid and the container was set up as part of the event, according to local news outlets. No other people were injured. Smoke can be seen emanating from a container at Gwanghwamun Squar

Apr 5, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
Man dies after setting himself on fire at Gwanghwamun Square
Shows & Dramas

Co-stars' romance blossoms behind scenes of 'The Glory'

Actors Im Ji-yeon, left, and Lee Do-hyun monitor their performance during the filming of Netflix drama series "The Glory." Screencaptured from YouTubeBy Kim Se-jeong On April 1, actors Im Ji-yeon and Lee Do-hyun, who played roles in the popular Netflix series “The Glory,” confirmed that the two are dating. In the drama, Im plays the role of Park Yeon-jin, who bullied Moon Dong-eun in high school, the main protagonist, while Lee plays the role of a medical doctor who helps Moon take revenge.As Im and Lee appeared together in only a few scenes, Saturday's news made many wonder how they came to be a couple. According to local reports, 28-year-old Lee first became interested in Im and made advances to the 33-year-old actress who thought of him as a younger brother at first.The two got closer last summer following a team party of cast members.Since then, Lee reportedly never missed after-shooting cast and crew dinners of “The Glory” that Im attended and took the events as opportunities to get to know her. Last winter, people also spotted Im and Lee having a snow fi

Apr 3, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
Co-stars' romance blossoms behind scenes of 'The Glory'
Travel & Food

Gimpo airport to launch care service for dogs

A dog bounds down a small flight of stairs in a pet hotel. Korea Times fileBy Kim Se-jeongA dog care service will be available at Gimpo International Airport from June for passengers to check their pets into while they are traveling as part of the airport's moves to better cater to passengers with companion animals.According to an airport official, checked-in dogs will be sent to a nearby pet hotel where they will stay until it's time to be returned to the airport for pick-up.“Companion dogs are more common nowadays. And we see people having trouble with their pets when they plan trips,” an airport official told The Korea Times as to how the service came about. “We hope this service will better serve passengers.” The pet hotel, according to the airport, has six big playgrounds, a swimming pool, a photo studio and other facilities on 4,000 square meters of land. “The size was an important consideration when we chose it,” the official said. The standard service will cost 50,000 won per day, and a premium option will be also available. However, the s

Mar 31, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
Gimpo airport to launch care service for dogs
Environment & Animals

Gyeonggi police investigate dog farm after finding dead dogs, animal bones

Police officers examine the ground to retrieve animal bones from a dog farm in Gwangju, Gyeonggi Province, Friday. Screen captured from Gyeonggi Governor Kim Dong-yeon's Facebook pageBy Kim Se-jeong Gyeonggi police launched an investigation into a dog farm in Gwangju last weekend after finding eight dead dogs and the bones of 21 unidentified animals. Police suspected the farm owner had abandoned the animals in violation of the animal protection law. The Animal and Plant Quarantine Agency is currently examining the remains to identify the cause of their deaths. The unidentified bones are believed to be of dogs, goats and cats, according to the police. The police also found 51 dogs alive, all caged, at the farm.“We will conduct health checkups on the live animals,” a police officer was quoted as saying by a local Korean newspaper. “Most dead dogs were found in cages, leading us to suspect that the owner left them to die.” Under animal protection law, those failing to provide care and necessary medical treatment to animals can face imprisonment of up to three yea

Mar 27, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
Gyeonggi police investigate dog farm after finding dead dogs, animal bones
Society

1 baby, 2 mothers: Police investigate suspected child trafficking case

Korea Times fileBy Kim Se-jeongPolice in Daegu are looking into an alleged child trafficking case involving two women ― one who disappeared after giving birth to a baby and the other who showed up claiming to be the mother.On March 1, the first woman delivered a boy by cesarean section at a medical center in Daegu. She left the hospital, alone, saying she would come back after recovering from childbirth but then didn't return.A few days later, a different woman showed up for the baby. While she claimed the boy's birth was registered under her name, the nurses at the hospital noticed she clearly looked different from the biological mother, so they reported her to the police. The police questioned the second woman while also looking into the whereabouts of the biological mother. They caught the biological mother later. It was discovered that the two had met through an online platform about six years ago and the biological mother used the other woman's name and resident registration number when delivering the baby at the hospital. They also found the woman who claimed to be the mother h

Mar 22, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
1 baby, 2 mothers: Police investigate suspected child trafficking case
Society

Woman killed in stopped car struck by bus on highway

damaged bus that crashed into a vehicle parked on a highway near Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province, Sunday. YonhapBy Kim Se-jeong A man stopped his car in the middle of a heated argument with his wife on a busy highway on Sunday, causing his wife to be killed when a bus crashed into their vehicle.The husband told police that he stopped the vehicle in a bus-only lane of the highway near Cheongju, North Chungcheong Province. The man survived by escaping the car before the crash.Video footage from the crash site showed the rear end of the car completely destroyed and the bus with a shattered front window and missing bumper. Three bus passengers were sent to a nearby hospital to be treated for minor injuries.

Mar 20, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
Woman killed in stopped car struck by bus on highway
Society

Grandson of Chun Doo-hwan hospitalized after using drugs on livestream

By Kim Se-jeongChun Woo-wonEarlier this week, Chun Woo-won, a grandson of former authoritarian President Chun Doo-hwan, shocked many with revelations about his family's extravagant lifestyles paid for with money from slush funds. On Friday, the grandson again caught many by surprise by using drugs live on a YouTube broadcast from his New York apartment.The former president died in November 2021 aged 90. Convicted of treason and bribery, he refused to comply with a forfeiture order ― almost 92.5 billion won ($70.5 million) of the money in question remains unrecovered. The grandson wrote he would “reveal everything” on his Instagram account around 4 p.m. Thursday (local time), and began livestreaming around 5 p.m., according to news reports. First, Chun apologized for what his family had done and said that he is also a criminal and should be arrested. Then, he mentioned the names of drugs and appeared to use them. He appeared to quickly lose control of his body, shaking badly and rolling on the floor. The livestream, which had been on for an hour-and-a-half was stopped when

Mar 18, 2023By Kim Se-jeong
Grandson of Chun Doo-hwan hospitalized after using drugs on livestream
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