Dual rainstorms on path to hit South Korea this week
Moisture brought into the Korean Peninsula due to the lingering impact of Typhoon Co-may are set to bring extreme rainfall across the country, with a particular focus in the…
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Fatal shooting sparks alarm in South Korea over DIY firearms
A simple online search of keywords such as “DIY gun” or “homemade pistol” on platforms such as YouTube showed numerous videos demonstrating how to make guns with materials…
Seoul cracks down on misuse of land, starting with foreign buyers
South Korea is tightening regulations on foreign land ownership: authorities now issue corrective orders requiring violators to remedy permit breaches within three months—a…
BTS’ Jungkook draws over 6.5 million followers in 1 day with new Instagram account
The Kpop superstar launches new account two years after closing one with over 50 million followers.
Seoul’s summer too hot to handle — even for mosquitoes
More mosquitoes could be seen in fall and early winter than in summer, due to high summer temperatures.
Why meteorologists warn summer could be Korea’s hottest yet
Seoul hit 37.1 C Tuesday, its hottest July day since 1908.
Heat wave grips South Korea as monsoon ends early in south
Since May 15, a total of 875 people have been treated for heat-related illnesses and seven deaths have been reported.
Concerns rise as some Korean teens seem to take suicide lightly
Teen suicide rate rises to 7.9 deaths per 100,000 teens in 2023, as experts call for stronger mental health support.
South Korean students seek ‘digital undertakers’ amid US visa social media screening
These services are offered by online reputation firms and specialise in curating or scrubbing an individual’s online presence by removing posts, photos or comments that may be…
Seoul to expand public wedding venues, perks for newlyweds
The Seoul Metropolitan Government will offer subsidies of up to 1 million won to couples who use wedding venues operated by the city.