KOREA

Jan 14 2026SPORTS

Chloe Kim: The Snowboarding Star with a Rich Cultural Tapestry

Chloe Kim is more than just a snowboarding sensation; she is a cultural icon who bridges two worlds. Born in Long Beach, California, on April 23, 2000, she grew up in Torrance, where the mountains called her name. Her journey to becoming the youngest woman to win an Olympic gold medal in snowboardin

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Jan 13 2026HEALTH

Korean Adults' Health Habits: A Mixed Picture

Over the past few years, Korean adults have been facing a bit of a health puzzle. While their exercise routines have stayed pretty much the same, their eating habits have taken a turn for the worse. This is what a recent study found out when they looked at data from 2018 to 2021. The study focused

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Jan 12 2026CRYPTO

South Korea Opens Doors to Corporate Crypto Investments After Long Ban

South Korea is making a big change in its crypto rules. After keeping corporations out of crypto for nine years, the Financial Services Commission (FSC) is now letting them in. Big companies and professional investors can now put up to 5% of their money into digital assets. This is a huge shift from

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Jan 12 2026HEALTH

Riding for Meals: The Hidden Health Struggles of Food Couriers

In South Korea, a group of workers are always on the move. They are the food delivery riders. They zip through streets on their motorcycles. Their job is to bring meals to people's doors. But what about their own health? A recent study dug into this. These riders face unique health challenges. Thei

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Jan 10 2026POLITICS

Drones and Tensions: A Look at the Korea's Ongoing Dispute

Tensions between North and South Korea have risen again. This time, it's about drones. North Korea claims that South Korea sent drones into its airspace. They say this is a big problem and that South Korea will face consequences. South Korea says it didn't do it. But this isn't the first time drones

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Jan 09 2026EDUCATION

Understanding Chinese Double-Topic Sentences: A Korean Learner's Challenge

Chinese is a language that often puts the topic first. This is different from many other languages. It's like setting the scene before the action happens. But what happens when there are two topics in a sentence? This is called a double-topic sentence. It's a bit like having two main characters in a

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Jan 08 2026POLITICS

South Korea Seeks China's Help to Cool Tensions with North Korea

South Korea's president, Lee Jae Myung, recently visited China. He had important meetings with Chinese leaders. He asked China to help ease tensions with North Korea. Lee believes China can play a big role in this. He thinks China can help restart talks and reduce hostilities. Lee met with China's

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Jan 08 2026HEALTH

Carbs and Longevity: What's the Real Deal?

In the world of nutrition, carbs often get a bad rap. But what if the amount and type of carbs you eat could actually influence how long you live? This is what a recent study tried to figure out, focusing on people who eat a lot of carbs. First off, it's important to note that not all carbs are cre

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Jan 06 2026POLITICS

Navigating Stormy Seas: South Korea and China Seek Common Ground

South Korea and China are trying to mend their relationship, but it's not easy. They have a lot at stake, especially when it comes to money and security. South Korea needs China for trade and to keep North Korea in check. But China and South Korea don't see eye to eye on everything, like Taiwan and

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Jan 04 2026POLITICS

North Korea's Missile Launch: What's Really Going On?

North Korea has sent another missile flying towards the Sea of Japan. This time, it was spotted by South Korea's military. They said it was an unidentified ballistic missile. Japan also saw something and thinks it might have been a missile launch too. Kim Jong-un, the leader of North Korea, has bee

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