Forget Martial Law! Not for This League of Legends Player, Chat Goes Viral

04 Dec 2024

South Korea on December 3, 2024, witnessed a short yet unprecedented political turmoil when President Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law. Despite the move sparking protests and wide online chatter, it was one funny interaction that came between a curious Canadian man and his South Korean colleague who managed to steal...

Korea’s Split: Understanding The Divide Between North And South Since 1945

04 Dec 2024

Political Turmoil Sparks Martial Law Declaration South Korea plunged into political chaos on Tuesday night when President Yoon Suk Yeol unexpectedly declared martial law. For six hours, the country experienced uncertainty as the military imposed restrictions on political activities and took control of the National Assembly building. However, the decision...

South Korea In Crisis: Martial Law U-Turn Sparks Protests And Calls For Yoon’s Impeachment

04 Dec 2024

South Korean lawmakers called for President Yoon Suk Yeol's resignation or impeachment on Wednesday after a controversial martial law declaration was reversed just hours later, sparking a political crisis in Asia's fourth-largest economy. The surprise declaration late on Tuesday led to a tense standoff with parliament, which rejected Yoon’s attempt...

125 Trains Delayed After Subway Staff Takes ‘Quick’ Toilet Break in South Korea

30 Nov 2024

A South Korean train conductor caused significant disruptions to Seoul's Subway Line 2 when he unexpectedly stepped off the train to use the restroom. Despite the availability of on-board toilets designed to prevent such issues, the staff member chose to disembark at a station and use the facilities there. His...

South Korea Paralyzed By Record Snowfall Leaving Flights Cancelled And Four People Dead

28 Nov 2024

South Korea continued to face severe winter weather for a second day on Thursday, as heavy snowfall disrupted travel and caused multiple fatalities. The storm, which brought one of the heaviest snowfalls in Seoul since records began in 1907, left at least four people dead and forced widespread cancellations of...

Seoul Shattered By Century-Old Snowfall Record, Travel Chaos Grips South Korea

27 Nov 2024

South Korea’s capital, Seoul, has been hit by its heaviest November snowfall since records began in 1907, according to the Korea Meteorological Administration (KMA). By 7 a.m. Wednesday, 16.5 cm (6.5 inches) of snow had fallen, surpassing the previous record of 12.4 cm on November 28, 1972. This marks the...

Gaining Weight To Escape Military Service? South Korean ‘Overweight’ Man Faces Jail Time

25 Nov 2024

A South Korean man found himself in jail after deliberately putting on weight so he did not have to serve his obligatory military service. In his last weeks before being scheduled for the physical exam, the 26-year-old man ate excessively to try and pass as obese or overweight and hence...

Diplomatic Tensions: S Korea Boycott Japan Sado Mines Memorial Amid WWII Forced Labor Disputes

24 Nov 2024

A memorial ceremony was held In Japan on Sunday near the Sado Island Gold Mines, despite South Korea’s last-minute decision to boycott the event, leading to increased tensions over the Korean forced laborers issue during World War II. The mines, are recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site, a...

What Is It Kimchi Premium? What Are Its Legal Implications?

18 Nov 2024

Crypto trading remains a niche activity globally, largely attracting individuals with a high tolerance for risk. However, it has gained significant popularity in South Korea, where the volume of cryptocurrency trades has surpassed that of equities on the Kospi, the country’s main stock index. Due to strict currency controls and...

‘Kimchi Premium’: Understanding South Korea’s Crypto Mania

18 Nov 2024

While cryptocurrency trading remains a niche activity in many parts of the world, South Korea has emerged as a global leader in the crypto space. The volume of crypto trading in the country has surpassed that of equities listed on the country's main benchmark index, the Kospi. A unique phenomenon...

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Forget Martial Law! Not for This League of Legends Player, Chat Goes Viral

Korea’s Split: Understanding The Divide Between North And South Since 1945

South Korea In Crisis: Martial Law U-Turn Sparks Protests And Calls For Yoon’s Impeachment

125 Trains Delayed After Subway Staff Takes ‘Quick’ Toilet Break in South Korea

South Korea Paralyzed By Record Snowfall Leaving Flights Cancelled And Four People Dead

Seoul Shattered By Century-Old Snowfall Record, Travel Chaos Grips South Korea

Gaining Weight To Escape Military Service? South Korean ‘Overweight’ Man Faces Jail Time

Diplomatic Tensions: S Korea Boycott Japan Sado Mines Memorial Amid WWII Forced Labor Disputes

What Is It Kimchi Premium? What Are Its Legal Implications?

‘Kimchi Premium’: Understanding South Korea’s Crypto Mania

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