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· Bryan Ke
Nike to Release the Air Jordan III ‘Seoul’ in South Korea
A new variant for Nike’s Air Jordan line is being released on March 10 — the Air Jordan III “Seoul” which is heavily inspired by South Korea’s flag design. This new model was created by Tinker Hatfield and Dan Sunwoo as part of a special project in Nike’s Innovation Kitchen,…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Queen of K-Pop Hyori Lee Returns With New Track “Seoul” After Long Hiatus
It’s Hyori, 기집애 It’s the princess Lee Hyori – she’s back, 2017! Earlier today, The Nation’s Fairy dropped her latest track, Seoul, to grace the ears of adoring, patient fans everywhere.
· Carl Samson
Kim Jong Un Wants a Peace Treaty With Donald Trump
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un is bringing up the idea of a peace treaty to U.S. President Donald Trump, South Korean media reported. According to Dong-A Ilbo, an unidentified official in Seoul claimed that Kim will likely raise the offer in a meeting with Trump, including the…
· Bryan Ke
South Korea Has the Most Random Sheep Cafe
Themed cafes are becoming a trend in many countries, and in South Korea, there is apparently one that is super random – it features real live sheep! Yes, you read that right. The place, which is located in Hongdae, Seoul, South Korea, is called Thanks Nature Cafe.
· Heather Johnson Yu
35+ Images That Show What It’s Like To Have An Adorably Clingy Girlfriend
Couples express love in different ways; some like to give gifts, while others feel the need to do activities together. Then there are those who go over-the-top adorable and mean it in a genuine, loveable way. Twenty-nine-year-old Gyung, real name Kyu-Young Lee, and his…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Scholars Release New Footage of Korean Sex Slaves Massacred By Japanese Soldiers During WW2
A team of scholars went public on Tuesday with a video depicting the mass murder of Korean sex slaves by Japanese soldiers during World War II. The 19 second clip, taken on September 13, 1944, provides video evidence that the Japanese military shot and killed 30 Korean girls…
· Bryan Ke
Three Japanese Porn Stars are Debuting as a K-Pop Group
A new K-pop group composed of three Japanese adult video (JAV) actresses is set to make its debut performance next month. The group, known as Honey Popcorn, was first brought to the public’s attention last week when Korean news outlet Sports Chosun reported that Japanese porn…
· Ryan General
South Korea’s Ex-President Now Faces 30 Years in Jail
Former South Korean President Park Geun-hye could face 30 years in prison for allegations of bribery, abuse of power and other crimes committed during her term. On Tuesday, prosecutors pushed for the three-decade prison term in the landmark corruption case filed against the…
· Carl Samson
Evgenia Medvedeva Finally Meets K-Pop Group EXO at the Winter Olympics
Russian figure skater and silver medalist Evgenia Medvedeva may not have won a gold at the 2018 Winter Olympics, but her dreams as a K-Pop fangirl definitely became true. To recap, Medvedeva placed second to teammate Alina Zagitova in the ladies’ singles event with scores of…
· Bryan Ke
Chicago News Station Thinks the 2018 Winter Olympics is Happening at P.F. Chang’s
Athletes from around the world are now competing at the 2018 Winter Olympics currently being held in the county of Pyeongchang, South Korea, but apparently, one Chicago news station thinks that the event is happening at “P.F. Chang’s”. The mix-up occurred during a report…
· Heather Johnson Yu
Meet the 12 Asian-American Athletes Competing in the Olympics
The 2018 Winter Olympics, officially known as the XXIII Olympic Winter Games, is in full swing and we’re just so excited! Why, you ask? Because we have 12 Asian-American athletes to cheer for!
· Ryan General
100,000 Koreans Won’t Be Cheering For Korea at the Olympics
South Korea has something special for international athletes participating in the 2018 Winter Olympics who did not bring an entourage of fans to cheer them on — the “Korean Supporters.” The 100,000-strong group consisting of Korean volunteers is on a mission to cheer non-local…
· Ryan General
South Korea Sets New Olympic Record By Giving 110,000 Condoms to Athletes
Athletes looking for hookups while participating in the upcoming 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang, South Korea this month will have more than enough free condoms to last them for the duration of the Games. According to the event’s organizers, a total of 110,000 condoms will…
· Carl Samson
K-Pop Idol Battled Racism as a Child For Having a White Mother
A video of a K-Pop idol talking about racial discrimination as a child resurfaced on the internet, causing a buzz in the Korean community. For the uninitiated, Vernon, born Han-sol Vernon Choi, is one of the 13 boys of the popular K-Pop group SEVENTEEN.
· Carl Samson
South Korea’s #MeToo Movement Has Finally Started
After the U.S., China, Japan, and elsewhere across the globe, South Korea has begun its #MeToo movement with a civil servant coming forward to share her story. In a television interview on January 29, public prosecutor Seo Ji-hyeon accused a former senior justice ministry…
· Ryan General
Meet the North Korean Defector Trump Praised During His State of the Union Address
Featured during the final minutes of President Donald Trump’s first State of the Union address on Tuesday night was Ji Seong-ho, a North Korean defector who, after his escape, has devoted his time to raising awareness about the situation in his home country. In his speech, Trump…
· Khier Casino
Adorable Korean Boy and His Golden Retriever Are Inseparable
Molly is a 3-month-old golden retriever who loves to have fun with her equally adorable 3-year-old human brother Aithan! Both from Seoul, South Korea, the human and doggo duo are always there for each other.
· Carl Samson
North Korea Just Called for Unification with South Korea
In a recent address far from the standard nuclear accomplishments and threats against enemies, North Korea called for the unification of “all Koreans at home and abroad” without external interference. The announcement on January 25 came after a joint meeting between Pyongyang…
· Carl Samson
British Man Under Fire in South Korea for Saying Bakery is ‘Quite Civilized’
A British man is receiving backlash in South Korea over a racist comment he made on television and his subsequent behavior on social media. Simon Burfiend, 25, is among the three main cast members of the latest season of “Welcome! First Time in Korea?” on MBC Every1, and easily…
· Carl Samson
50 Years Ago Today, North Korea Humiliated the United States
If North Korea is celebrating one special day that has something to do with the United States, it must be January 23. That’s because 50 years ago, it captured what has since become a tourist attraction at the Pothong River in Pyongyang: the USS Pueblo, a spy ship tasked to…