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The Constitutional Court has scheduled the verdict for President Yoon Suk-yeol’s impeachment case on Friday, April 4, at 11:00 AM. The ruling will be delivered in the Constitutional Court’s main courtroom. Additionally, the verdict will be broadcast live on television, and the public will be allowed to attend. On December 3, 2024, Yoon Suk-yeol declared martial law in a televised speech. After being arrested, Yoon defended his actions, stating that the martial law declaration was a legitimate exercise of presidential authority and was intended to overcome a national crisis. He also cited election fraud as a justification, but the majority … 더 보기
Singer Younha (Go Younha, 37) is married to the famous YouTuber Science Cookie (Lee Hyo-jong, 36). Science Cookie is a science YouTuber and former physics teacher. He is well-loved by viewers for his engaging and easy-to-understand videos on various scientific theories, such as quantum mechanics and relativity. The couple tied the knot in a small wedding attended by around 80 guests, including family, relatives, and close friends. Singer Paul Kim performed the hit song “Every Day, Every Moment” as the congratulatory song, blessing the couple’s new beginning together. Younha has long been known for her deep interest in space and … 더 보기
BTS’s Jungkook and SEVENTEEN each donated 1 billion KRW, drawing attention, while IU (200 million KRW), G-Dragon (300 million KRW), IVE (200 million KRW), and many other artists also contributed. In particular, K-pop idols, who have strong connections with their fandoms, are demonstrating a meaningful ripple effect, exerting a “positive influence.” On social media, posts such as “I donated after seeing Jungkook’s contribution” and “I participated in donations thanks to SEVENTEEN” have surfaced, with some artists even donating in the name of their fan clubs. The Community Chest of Korea stated, “The donations from celebrities are encouraging more participation from … 더 보기
Incruit, a company operating a job information website, lost its first trial in a lawsuit seeking to revoke a fine imposed for leaking 35,000 job seekers’ personal information. In September 2020, a hacker accessed Incruit’s job information website, resulting in the leakage of approximately 35,000 job seekers’ personal data. The Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) determined that Incruit had neglected security measures, such as failing to implement policies to block unauthorized access to the site. In 2023, the commission imposed a fine of 70.6 million KRW and a penalty of 3.6 million KRW on Incruit. Incruit filed a lawsuit in … 더 보기
NJZ (NewJeans) made a statement in a BBC News interview, expressing that there are problems within the K-pop industry. They said, “The agencies tend to view artists more as products than as actual human beings.” These are issues that the members of NJZ (NewJeans) have consistently raised in the past. A quick search reveals many comments such as “Aren’t idols just like products that are launched?” This kind of mindset is not only prevalent among some Koreans but even among the general public. Moreover, Minji’s mother claimed that Source Music advised Minji to quit school and drop out of high … 더 보기
The audition survival program Under Fifteen, which targeted girls aged 8 to 15 for a girl group debut, has been canceled following controversy. The program was set to feature 59 young contestants of various nationalities between the ages of 8 and 15. A promotional video showed young participants wearing heavy makeup and crop tops while posing, which sparked criticism. Many voiced concerns over the ethics of having minors under 15 compete in front of cameras for a girl group debut. As the backlash grew, the production company, Crea Studio, held an emergency press conference but ultimately decided to cancel the … 더 보기
According to NewJeans’ parents, whenever the members encountered Bang Si-hyuk at the company, he ignored their greetings and looked away. The members reportedly felt awkward and stood still in the elevator after being ignored, sensed that he was pretending not to see them, or even felt that he was deliberately avoiding them—this wasn’t just a one-time occurrence. When the parents raised concerns about this, HYBE reportedly explained that Bang Si-hyuk might have ‘face blindness’ (prosopagnosia). Looking back on this now, something seems very strange. When someone greets you, isn’t it more natural to respond, especially if you don’t recognize them? … 더 보기
The wildfire that started in Uiseong, Gyeongbuk, has been burning for four days. It was confirmed that the fire started accidentally when a visitor clearing a gravesite caused a fire. The visitor reported the fire to emergency services (119) immediately. Despite the deployment of 3,154 firefighters and 77 helicopters, strong winds and dry weather have made firefighting efforts extremely difficult. A firefighting helicopter crashed, and in Yeongdeok County, some residents of a senior living facility tragically lost their lives when their vehicle exploded while evacuating. The estimated affected area is 12,565 hectares (125.65 km²), approximately one-fifth the size of Seoul. … 더 보기
According to an analysis of microdata from Statistics Korea, the real estate asset threshold for households in the top 1% last year was 3 billion KRW (approximately 2.2 million USD). In other words, as of last year, one needed to own at least 3 billion KRW in real estate to be considered among the “top 1% real estate wealthy.” In 2019, the threshold for the top 1% was 2.46 billion KRW (approximately 1.8 million USD), meaning that over five years, the threshold increased by 540 million KRW (approximately 400,000 USD). The threshold for the top 5% also rose from 1.12 … 더 보기
NewJeans members declared that they would terminate their contracts, citing mistreatment, discrimination, and breaches of contract by HYBE and ADOR, and have since begun independent activities. ADOR, on the other hand, insists that they have done everything they were supposed to and expressed their hope that the NewJeans members would return to ADOR. However, looking at the situation, something seems very strange. ADOR has never properly addressed or resolved the issues that NewJeans has raised or claimed to have suffered from. They have never even shown any real effort to do so. Instead, they have merely shifted responsibility and made … 더 보기
As the Constitutional Court delays its ruling on the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol, 414 writers across various literary fields—including poetry, fiction, criticism, children’s literature, playwriting, and comics—have issued a statement demanding Yoon’s immediate removal from office. “The daily lives of citizens are collapsing, and democracy in South Korea is in crisis,” they declared. “The removal of the impeached President Yoon Suk-yeol is inevitable. There must be no further delay, and no other decision but impeachment is acceptable or permissible.” In addition to the joint statement, each writer also issued a personal statement. Poet Kim Hye-soon, who personally experienced the … 더 보기
Kim Sae-ron suffered through distressing days between two men until her passing, experiencing repeated mental turmoil and attempting self-harm multiple times. Original Source It is said that she lost hope in life due to the verbal and physical abuse from the New York man she met in November and married at the beginning of the year. After her marriage, during a difficult period, Kim Sae-ron tried to lean on her former boyfriend by staying in touch with him. However, upon discovering this, the New York man took away her phone, monitored her, and constantly verbally abused her. Although she had broken … 더 보기
A sinkhole (ground collapse) occurred at an intersection near Daemyeong Elementary School in Gangdong-gu, Seoul. Mr. A, who operates a gas station near the accident site, reported that cracks had appeared on the gas station floor and was concerned that the underground tank might also be affected. He filed a complaint with the Seoul Metropolitan Government and Gangdong District Office in early March, but no improvements were made. At the time of the report, small holes near the sewer and cracks on the ground were observed on the road. Approximately an hour after the restoration work, at around 6:29 PM, … 더 보기