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Arson Incident in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul (April 21, 2025) On the morning of April 21, 2025, an arson attack occurred at a public rental apartment in Bongcheon-dong, Gwanak-gu, Seoul. A man in his 60s used a pesticide sprayer to set fire to the building. As a result of the incident, one person died, two women in their 70s and 80s were seriously injured after jumping out of the window to escape the flames, and nine others sustained minor injuries. The suspect had previously lived on the third floor of the apartment and had ongoing conflicts with the resident above (fourth … 더 보기
Following the Constitutional Court’s decision to uphold the impeachment of former President Yoon Suk-yeol, public reaction in South Korea was largely split into two major camps. Reactions from Supporters of the Impeachment Those who supported the impeachment celebrated the court’s ruling with music and dance at public gatherings. They chanted slogans like “Let’s defeat the insurrectionists,” emphasizing what they saw as a victory for democracy. Footage of public reaction during the impeachment ruling can be seen at:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=avTSeNcc_RE&t=97s Many citizens and civil groups viewed Yoon’s removal from office as a result of “people power,” crediting the public for preventing the … 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
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
“Excel Broadcasting” is a type of livestream where multiple female streamers (referred to as BJs) participate. Viewers donate virtual currency (Star Balloons), and the selected streamer moves to the center to dance to an automatically played song. The ranking of the streamers based on the number of Star Balloons they receive is displayed in a table on the screen, which led to the name “Excel Broadcasting.” The popularity of “Excel Broadcasting” skyrocketed after reports surfaced that a specific Excel broadcast had generated 400 billion KRW (approximately 300 million USD) in revenue. While participating female streamers earn high revenues, many of … 더 보기
In South Korea, the Korea Institute for Curriculum and Evaluation (KICE) administers the College Scholastic Ability Test (CSAT) every year for high school graduates (or expected graduates). The university one can attend is determined by CSAT scores, and graduating from a prestigious university increases the likelihood of being socially recognized and securing a good job. Additionally, there is a school grading system called “Naesin” (internal grades), which evaluates students’ academic performance in high school. Naesin scores are based on regular school exams (midterms and finals), and each subject’s grades are assigned on a relative scale, ranging from Level 1 (highest) … 더 보기
In South Korean cafes, it is common for people to leave their laptops unattended when stepping away. Foreigners often find this surprising. One reason could be the large number of CCTVs in Korea. However, having more CCTVs does not necessarily mean a lower theft rate, as some countries with more surveillance still have higher crime rates. While the fact that laptops are difficult to convert into cash may be a practical reason, a bigger factor seems to be Korea’s social atmosphere, where people are constantly aware of and monitoring each other. Koreans place great importance on how they are perceived … 더 보기
Despite being far ahead in FIFA rankings, being considered strategically superior, and having an overwhelming head-to-head record of 5 wins and 1 loss against Oman before this match, Korea ended up with a draw. Moreover, their performance was underwhelming, leaving Korean football fans deeply disappointed and shocked. This result has once again brought attention to recent allegations of corruption and misconduct within the Korea Football Association (KFA), particularly regarding the election of the KFA president and the process of appointing national team coaches. Jung Mong-gyu recently secured his fourth consecutive term as the president of the KFA. However, there has … 더 보기
Yun Sung-bin faced public backlash after making comments about the “kangaroo tribe” on his YouTube channel. During a conversation, a staff member mentioned being part of the kangaroo tribe, to which Yun responded, “Why is that? Why don’t you become independent?” The term “kangaroo tribe” refers to adults who continue to live with and rely financially on their parents. When the staff member explained that high rent and living expenses left little money to spare, Yun questioned, “Isn’t it because you spend too much? If you’re working, why don’t you have money? Is it because of inflation? Can’t you just … 더 보기
The leaders of the ruling and opposition parties have reached an agreement on the national pension reform plan. The reform plan includes increasing the contribution rate (the amount paid) to 13% and the income replacement rate (the amount received) to 43%. According to the agreement, the national pension contribution rate will rise from the current 9% to 13% over 8 years, with an annual increase of 0.5% starting next year. The income replacement rate will be raised to 43% starting next year, up from 41.5% this year. South Korea’s national pension is an important social security system designed to guarantee … 더 보기
Kim Sae-ron was found dead at her home in Seongsu-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul, at around 5 PM on February 16, 2025. South Korean society was shocked, and many people mourned her passing. However, public opinion prior to her death was quite the opposite. In the past, Kim Sae-ron had been involved in controversies due to drunk driving and hit-and-run incidents. As a result, she reportedly struggled with her acting career and financial difficulties due to critical public opinion. Even after her death, various controversies have arisen. Kim Sae-ron’s family members have alleged that Kim Soo-hyun had been in a relationship with … 더 보기