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Sun, December 10, 2023 | 17:41

Squid Game star Jung Ho-yeon becomes Vogue's first Asian solo cover model

Squid Game star Jung Ho-yeon becomes Vogue's first Asian solo cover model

“Squid Game” star Jung Ho-yeon, has become the first East Asian cover model of Vogue in the fashion magazine’s 130-year history. She made her acting debut via the Netflix Korea original series “Squid Game” in 2021. She played the role of North Korean defector Kang Sae-byeok, or player 067.

Lee Min-young | 2022-01-09 17:55

North Korean defector crosses DMZ into North, undetected for hours

North Korean defector crosses DMZ into North, undetected for hours

A N. Korean defector has crossed the heavily armed border from South Korea into North Korea, the South Korean military said on Sunday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-01-03 17:17

Military criticized for continued border control failures

South Korea pardons jailed former President Park Geun-hye

South Korea pardons jailed former President Park Geun-hye

Former President Park Geun-hye was set free Friday under a presidential pardon, after four years and nine months of imprisonment following her impeachment and ouster from office for corruption. The government said the decision was made in consideration of her deteriorating health and as part of efforts to promote national unity.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-31 18:23

BTS' Suga, RM and Jin test positive for COVID-19

BTS' Suga, RM and Jin test positive for COVID-19

Three members of the 7 member K-pop boyband BTS have been infected with the coronavirus after returning from in-person concerts in the United States.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-26 17:53

BTS' RM, Jin test positive for COVID-19

'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

The second part of our third interview with Dr. Djaballah, a virologist based in New York, following our previous videos on issues surrounding the coronavirus touches upon the reason why we don't need to get an additional shot of COVID-19 vaccine and whether COVID-19 treatment pills we be a game changer.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-26 10:26

Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?

Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?

Are COVID-19 vaccines really safe for all?

Our third interview with Dr. Djaballah, a virologist based in New York, following our previous videos on issues surrounding the coronavirus touches upon the efficacy of the vaccines we have now and how certain vaccines can kill some people. Check out the video interview with Dr. Djaballah for more in depth.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-23 18:40

'We don't need a third shot of COVID-19 vaccine': US virologist

Multicultural families suffer poor treatment at work: survey

Multicultural families suffer poor treatment at work: survey

A large proportion of young adults and children with multicultural backgrounds and work experience here have suffered from unfair treatment, such as salaries that are lower than minimum wage and verbal abuse from employers, a survey showed Thursday.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-17 17:54

Police to detain high-risk stalking suspects following murder cases

Police to detain high-risk stalking suspects following murder cases

Stalking-related murder cases have occurred in Korea multiple times in the span of just a few short months, pressuring the police to come up with stronger response measures to better protect those in danger of becoming the victims of violent crimes.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-17 10:27

Businesses to face fines up to 3 mil. won for failing to enforce vaccine pass

Businesses to face fines up to 3 mil. won for failing to enforce vaccine pass

Businesses that violate the government's vaccine pass requirement measure will now face a maximum fine of 3 million won ($2,500). Authorities have expanded the "vaccine pass" to most businesses and venues, while offering a one-week grace period earlier this month to help them adjust to it.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-13 17:17

Korea's largest dairy company criticized for depicting women as cows in ad

Korea's largest dairy company criticized for depicting women as cows in ad

Seoul Milk, Korea's leading dairy product brand, faced a huge backlash recently from the public over a controversial online commercial that seemed to compare women to cows and showed a man secretly filming them, reminding the public of the illegal spycam crimes that have been plaguing Korea in recent years.

Lee Min-young | 2021-12-12 18:32

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