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WEB2 days ago · Six North Korean officers were killed in a Ukrainian missile strike on their position along the Russian frontline of the occupied Donetsk region, according to Ukrainian news reports on Friday. Yoon arrives in Philippines for Southeast Asia tour. ExoRenal aims to restore lives for dialysis patients.
Nude model Ha Young-eun bares all with her first book
WEBAug 8, 2021 · Two months before establishing the association, Ha hosted a public nude life drawing performance at an art center. She wanted to break the stereotype that a nude model “takes part in covert activities,” or that the “purpose is to seduce others.” “It wasn’t easy to break prejudices,” said Ha. “About a year after I founded the association, we got …
[DEBRIEFING] ‘Nth room’: A digital prison of sexual slavery
WEBMar 29, 2020 · Nth room is the name of one of the two main series of chat rooms, the other being the “Baksa room,” and under these two names were numerous rooms. The suspected masterminds behind the pair are believed to have operated under the usernames “Gatgat” and “Baksa.”. The chat rooms appeared first in 2018, along with numerous other copycat ...
Amazon comes to Korea through 11st - Korea JoongAng Daily
WEBAug 31, 2021 · Retail giant Amazon started a new service for Korea Tuesday through 11st, an online shopping platform controlled by SK Telecom. More than 30 categories of products will be sold on the Amazon Global Store on 11st. The categories include digital products, household appliances, fashion, cosmetics, books, toys and kitchen utensils.
With idols debuting as young as 14, experts say it's time for action
WEBDec 7, 2021 · K-pop idols debuting in their early teens is nothing new. Singer BoA’s debut in 2000 at the age of 13 and Taemin of boy band SHINee’s 2008 debut aged 14 are some examples that shocked the public at the time. However, the idea of a 14-year-old maknae — the Korean term for youngest person in a group — has become less surprising to K-pop ...
BTS releases latest batch of concept photos for new album 'Proof'
WEBMay 31, 2022 · The images symbolize hope and the bright future of the band. More concept photos are set to be released on June 1 and 2. The album "Proof" is slated to drop on June 10. It is said to be an anthology album that compiles nine years of BTS’s discography. According to the tracklists that have been released, the album will include a remastered ...
Michelin names new 3-star restaurant for first time in 6 years
WEBOct 13, 2022 · Of the 25 one-star restaurants, six were new on the list: Restaurant Kang Minchul, Restaurant Allen, Solbam, Ilpan, Soul and Eatanic Garden. Chef Son Jong-won, who already had a star for his restaurant L’Amant Secret, became the first Korean chef to have a star for two restaurants. Layers of Korean beef hanwoo and abalone served at …
More than just clothing, hanbok retains cultural significance
WEBApr 11, 2022 · In an effort to protect the tradition of wearing hanbok, the Cultural Heritage Administration (CHA) decided to designate hanbok-wearing as National Intangible Cultural Heritage on March 24. After gathering opinions for 30 days after the announcement, the CHA will be making a final decision. "Hanbok to Koreans is more than just a piece of ...
Daum Webtoon becomes Kakao Webtoon as competition intensifies
WEBJul 20, 2021 · Daum Webtoon will rebrand itself as Kakao Webtoon on Aug. 1 and offer some new features in its mobile app, the company announced on Tuesday. Kakao Webtoon will arrive as an update to the existing Daum Webtoon app. Daum Webtoon Company will change its name to Kakao Webtoon Studio. It will take the existing works from Daum …
U.S. to give final approval on Asiana merger: Korean Air president
WEBMay 20, 2024 · SARAH CHEA. [email protected]. Korean Air President Woo Kee-hong delivers speech at an event in central Seoul, in June. [YONHAP] Korean Air Lines' president remains positive regarding the company's takeover of Asiana Airlines, which is currently waiting for its last approval from the United States. "It's a step …