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Tue, December 5, 2023 | 05:36

Expert say mystery girl on TV is Kim Jong-un's secret daughter

Expert say mystery girl on TV is Kim Jong-un's secret daughter

The alleged daughter of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un could have been unveiled for the first time at a national event, according to experts in China. The girl, tentatively identified as Kim Ju-ae, is believed to have appeared on stage at North Korea’s National Day celebrations earlier this month.

Lee Min-young | 2022-09-26 18:16

Dogs starved, abused by dog groomer

Dogs starved, abused by dog groomer

A dog groomer in her 20s is suspected of illegally fostering dogs and neglecting them inside her home. Earlier in May, CARE received a report that four to five dogs were being neglected at a home in Incheon’s Michuhol District, where the dogs were confined in unsanitary and inhumane conditions.

Lee Min-young | 2022-09-21 19:54

'Squid Game' heralds new era in global entertainment industry

'Squid Game' heralds new era in global entertainment industry

Everything "Squid Game" has achieved at the Emmy Awards is a first: the first Korean, the first Asian and the first non-English performing actor, director and series to be nominated and clinch awards. Actor Lee Jung-jae was named best lead actor at the 74th Primetime Emmy Awards held in Los Angeles on Monday (local time), becoming the first Korean, the first person of an Asia...

Lee Min-young | 2022-09-14 17:46

Heroes, heart-wrenching stories go viral after Typhoon Hinnamnor

Heroes, heart-wrenching stories go viral after Typhoon Hinnamnor

Typhoon Hinnamnor wreaked havoc on the nation's southern region, toppling trees and flooding homes. As of Wednesday evening, 11 people were dead and one remains missing. As the rescue efforts continued, both heart-warming and heart-wrenching stories have caught the public's attention.

Lee Min-young | 2022-09-08 16:40

Typhoon Hinnamnor exits S. Korea leaving 11 dead, one missing

Typhoon Hinnamnor exits S. Korea leaving 11 dead, one missing

Super Typhoon Hinnamnor moved out of South Korea early Tuesday morning about 2 1/2 hours after making landfall on the southern coast, leaving 11 dead, one missing and thousands others evacuated, authorities said.

Lee Min-young | 2022-09-06 19:40

S. Korea braces as Typhoon Hinnamnor nears

S. Korea braces as Typhoon Hinnamnor nears

Super Typhoon Hinnamnor has gradually moved northward to reach waters off the southern island of Jeju on Monday, the state weather agency said. The typhoon is classified as a "very strong" typhoon packing a maximum sustained wind speed of 49 meters per second.

Lee Min-young | 2022-09-05 19:12

Korean immigrants talk about expectations and reality of life in US

Korean immigrants talk about expectations and reality of life in US

To those who dream of achieving success through hard work, irrespective of their color, gender, heritage or status, the word 'American dream’ could fill them with hope. Moving to a different country can come with great opportunities but the life of those in a minority is not all sunshine and roses.

Lee Min-young | 2022-09-02 16:48

Singer Psy's company under probe over death of water concert worker

Singer Psy's company under probe over death of water concert worker

An artist management company established by world famous singer Psy has come under investigation by the labor ministry over the death of an outsourced worker during the dismantling of facilities after a Psy concert, officials said Thursday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-08-26 18:01

Tree featured in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' to become natural monument

Tree featured in 'Extraordinary Attorney Woo' to become natural monument

An old hackberry tree shown in the TV sensation "Extraordinary Attorney Woo" will be designated as a natural monument, a government agency said Wednesday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-08-25 18:58

Solo Leveling artist's death sheds light on webtoon creators' working condition

Solo Leveling artist's death sheds light on webtoon creators' working condition

In the wake of the death of 37-year-old webtoon illustrator Jang Sung-rak last month following an unexpected health issue, concerns have been once again mounting over webcomics artists' poor, harsh working conditions. Since 2018, Jang had served as an illustrator for the globally popular fantasy action series, "Solo Leveling."

Lee Min-young | 2022-08-11 17:51

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