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“Shop with Me! 16-year-old Luxury Goods Haul,” “Hannam the Hill Resident Vlog,” “College Freshman Shinsegae VIP Lounge Vlog.” Such are the examples of videos that pop up when one searches the notorious phrase geumsujeo, or “golden spoon,” on YouTube, many with views in the millions. Dior lady bags,
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Kim Chaerin
2022.04.02 00:30
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On February 10, unionized workers charged towards CJ Logistics headquarters in Seoul to protest their dire working conditions. This happened during a major strike that started December 28, 2021, with 1,700 delivery workers refusing to work unless CJ Logistics agreed to negotiate better working terms
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Yun Sunwoo
2022.04.02 20:24
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On February 24, President of Russia Vladimir Putin launched a full-scale invasion on his neighboring country Ukraine, attacking multiple targets across its northern, southern, and eastern borders. The buildup of tension between Russia and Ukraine has long been concerning, with Ukraine slowly tying c
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Park Soo Hyun and Park Subin
2022.04.01 14:47
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In the words of American musician David Allan Coe, “It is not the beauty of a building you should look at; it’s the construction of the foundation that will stand the test of time,” which clearly outlines what is required to prevent tragic construction accidents from occurring. Recently, following t
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Park Soo Hyun
2022.02.28 19:52
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During the morning rush hour of December 20, 2021, the Seoul Subway Line five paused for two hours due to a demonstration staged by the Solidarity Against Disability Discrimination. People on wheelchairs stopped the train doors from closing while others held pickets and protested, calling for mobili
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Kwon Keun Young
2022.02.28 19:51
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March 9 marks the day of the 2022 South Korean presidential election, in which the successor to President Moon Jae-in of the Democratic Party of Korea (DPK) will be elected. In the running for president are DPK nominee Lee Jae-myung, People Power Party (PPP) nominee Yoon Seok-youl, Justice Party nom
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Jie Yeowon and Kim Minji
2022.02.27 15:36
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Squid Game(2021), a South Korean television (TV) series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk, has caused a global sensation. According to Google Trends, thousands of parodies have been generated on the Internet, and games that appeared on the series, such as dalgona, have garnered worldwide attention. The suc
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지여원, 류지인
2022.01.30 23:06
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A casual stroll down any alley in Seoul soon reveals one of the ugliest sides of the city: mountains of garbage bags piled up on one another, plastic cups forcibly stuffed into overflowing trash cans, and disposables left on the sidewalk. People constantly dispose of waste, whether correctly or not,
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Lim Yury
2021.12.02 14:37
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At 5:00 P.M. on October 21, the Korean Space Launch Vehicle II (KSLV-II) soared vigorously with a blue flame from the Naro Space Center in Goheung, South Jeolla Province. Although its payload, the dummy satellite, failed to enter orbit, it was considered a significant progress for Korea to successfu
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Kim Seo Hyun
2021.12.01 13:51
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I am a Drug Addict, a special documentary series recently aired on SBS, featured young adults who were suffering from drug addiction. South Korea was initially regarded as a drug-free country, where drugs were used illegally only among the wealthy as a means of deviation. However, the documentary sh
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Ryu Jiin
2021.11.06 12:55
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Lithuania, which has a population of less than 3 million, has ignited a new fight against the giant force — China. In July, Lithuania allowed the Republic of China (ROC) to establish a representative office in its capital city Vilnius under the name of Taiwan, denying the “One-China” policy enforced
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Goh Jinoo and Kwon Keun Young
2021.11.05 15:25
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Imagine an ordinary citizen’s house. How many electronic devices would there be? Now imagine that every single product no longer works, and it is impossible to replace any of them due to the lack of supply. This is what would happen if there were no semiconductors available, along with the destructi
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Lim Yury
2021.11.05 13:38
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On September 15, Jeju Province announced that it will supply 10,000 units of public housing for youths, newlyweds, and the elderly. According to Maeil Business Newspaper, the province is already home to 364 households, including public rental housing – also known as Happy Housing units – in four sep
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Jung Anna
2021.11.04 14:38
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The tuition fee is certainly one of the greatest concerns for undergraduate students, especially for those who attend private universities. This is a widespread problem in Korea as nonpublic schools dominate a significant portion of universities. Therefore, the government has been assisting college
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장혜경
2021.10.04 12:51
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How nice would it be if one could get a 100,000 won gift certificate for only 80,000 won? This imagination, which may sound absurd, unfolds into reality at Mergeplus. Mergepoint, which offers subscribers a 20 percent discount on the products of every alliance company, was a sensational proposal. Bef
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Kim Seo Hyun
2021.10.02 15:10
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On August 15, the Taliban, a fundamentalist Deobandi Islamic group, captured Kabul after a ten-day takeover of Afghanistan. The United States (U.S.) and allied forces raced to evacuate tens of thousands of its citizens and vulnerable Afghans by August 31. The departure from Kabul International Airpo
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Oh Ji Su, Jung Anna
2021.10.02 00:12
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The month of October is a time to wear pink. It is also the time to represent a sense of solidarity and togetherness that will hopefully persevere for many months to come. This is because October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month (BCAM), and pink ribbons serve as a symbol of support for the movement
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Jie Yeowon
2021.10.01 14:40
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“There are 35 prison guards to 4,000 prisoners in the prison that I’m heading to, and that bothers me, that worries me because who is there to protect the prisoners? Who is there to protect the guards? Who is there to protect me?” Journalist Rafael Rowe bluntly shares his fear in Inside the World’s
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Ryu Jiin
2021.09.04 23:20
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On May 22, a female sergeant in the Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) 20th Fighter Wing was found dead in an apparent suicide. The sergeant had registered her marriage the day before her suicide, which left many puzzled as to why she chose to end her life. It was brought to light that she was the
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Lee Do Kyung, Jang Hae Gyeong
2021.09.02 18:35
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While the minimum wage has always been a sore issue in the employer-employee relationship, the latest announcement from the government has once again fed fuel to the fire on debate about the working environment. On July 12, the Blue House stated the minimum wage for 2022 will be set at 9,160 Korean
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Goh Jinoo
2021.09.02 00:29