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· Iris Jung
Seoul mayor plans to improve South Korea’s fertility rate with foreign and low-cost nannies
Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon has shared his plans to aid South Korea’s ongoing fertility crisis on Facebook. “South Korea’s fertility rate is 0.81 (as of 2021) and Seoul’s fertility rate is 0.63, pushing us past a decrease in population to face a growing concern of demographic…
· Daniel Anderson
Belle Mariano becomes first Filipino woman to win Outstanding Asian Star at Seoul Drama Awards
Actor Belle Mariano became the first Filipino woman to win Outstanding Asian Star at the Seoul International Drama Awards on Thursday. Mariano won the award for her lead role in the 2021 television series “He’s Into Her.” Only four other actors received the award this year as…
· Rebecca Moon
Authorities in Seoul to phase out ‘Parasite’-type basement homes following devastating flood
After four people died in semi-basement homes during the recent historic rainfall, Seoul will no longer be granting permits for semi-basement apartments. “Banjiha,” meaning semi-basement in Korean, gained global recognition after they were shown in the film “Parasite,”…
· Rebecca Moon
Man stuck on top of car during Seoul flooding becomes meme in South Korea
A man who was photographed stuck on top of his car in the midst of the devastating rainfall in Seoul has become amemes in South Korea. With his car halfway submerged into the water, the man is seen on top of his car looking down at his phone. The man became the subject of…
· Rebecca Moon
Videos show severity of historic rainfall in Seoul that flooded the city, leaving 8 dead and 7 missing
A historic rainfall in Seoul has sent floods down subway stations and roads, reportedly leaving eight people dead and seven others missing. Videos show cars and buses submerged in water, with some people stuck on top of their vehicles, as well as water rushing down subway…
· Rebecca Moon
Medical student on trial in Seoul for secretly taking 32 videos and photos of women in university restroom
A medical student at Yonsei University in Seoul has been convicted of sneaking into the women’s restroom on campus and filming female students. Between June 17 and July 4, the student broke into the restroom four times and secretly took 32 photos and videos of female students.…
· Iris Jung
Adrenaline-fueled trailer for Netflix Korean action film ‘Seoul Vibe’ promises epic car chases
Netflix has released the teaser trailer for its upcoming Korean action film “Seoul Vibe.” “Seoul Vibe” revolves around a team of skilled street drivers and mechanics who go undercover to “dismantle” a money-laundering ring. Former South Korean President Roh Tae-woo confessed to…
· Rebecca Moon
Seoul police investigating serial ‘no-show man’ who ordered 40 rolls of kimbap and never paid
A man in South Korea reportedly ordered 40 rolls of kimbap at a local restaurant but never picked them up or paid for them. Investigators in Seoul discovered that the man has habitually been committing several crimes targeting local businesses around Gangdong district for seven…
· Rebecca Moon
Fan-made video ad for BTS’ J-Hope displayed in Seoul accidentally leaves a ‘p’ out of ‘rapper’
A large fan-made video advertisement for BTS’ J-Hope’s first solo album “Jack in the Box” mistakenly spelled “rapper” as “raper.” The video advertisement, created by two Chinese fan groups, was displayed Friday on a large outdoor screen on the Coex building in Gangnam, South…
· Jane Nam
New photos of North Korean defectors being dragged back at border sparks condemnation from Seoul
On Wednesday, South Korea’s presidential office condemned the former progressive administration’s decision to repatriate two North Korean fishermen in 2019 amid newly released photographs of the men being forcibly moved across the border. President Yoon Suk-yeol’s spokesperson…
· Rebecca Moon
Gucci’s new Osteria restaurant in Seoul serves Korean hanwoo version of signature burger dish
The new Gucci restaurant in Seoul, Gucci Osteria Seoul, officially opened its doors on March 28 and features a Korean version of the restaurant's signature burger, the “Emilia Burger.” The restaurant is located in Seoul in the Yongsan district and is on the top floor of the…
· Grace Kim
‘To All the Boys’ spinoff ‘XO, Kitty’ begins production in Seoul, new cast members announced
Netflix has kicked off production in Seoul for “XO, Kitty,” a spinoff of the “To All the Boys” franchise. Anna Cathcart is reprising her role as Lara Jean’s younger sister Kitty in the 10-episode series. On Tuesday, Netflix announced nine additional actors have joined the cast:…
· Jane Nam
French chef adopted from Korea moves back to Seoul after falling in love with its flavors
A French chef adopted from Korea went from finding Korean food to be “too spicy” to loving it enough to move to Korea to learn more. Chef Damien Selme was born in Korea in 1986 before being adopted and moved to France at 6 months old. After meeting a Korean intern by chance,…
· Rebecca Moon
Seoul’s first K-pop concert venue, set for 2025, will have a max capacity of 28,000 people
South Korean IT company Kakao and the Seoul Metropolitan Government have agreed to construct the first K-pop arena in Seoul. The arena, named Seoul Arena, will begin construction in June of this year and is expected to be completed in October 2025 at an estimated cost of $257…
· Grace Kim
Crash Landing, I do: Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin tie the knot in Seoul
“Crash Landing On You” actors Hyun Bin and Son Ye-jin got married on March 31 at the Grand Walkerhill hotel in Seoul. “We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for sending your blessings and warm wishes to the couple as they embark on their new journey together,” their…
· Bryan Ke
Seoul-born national speed skating coach for China apologizes after wife’s website calls Taiwan a country
South Korean-born Russian short-track speed skater Viktor Ahn, 36, apologized on Weibo on Monday after the website of his wife’s skincare and cosmetics brand referred to Taiwan as a country. “I had a very pleasant time as a coach in China and I appreciate all the support from…
· Jane Nam
Atlanta Falcons sign Seoul-born kicker Younghoe Koo to another 5 years in $24.2 million deal
The Atlanta Falcons officially announced yesterday, March 15, that they have re-signed Korean kicker Younghoe Koo, 27, to another five years in a deal worth $24.24 million or $4.85 million per year. This puts Koo as the second highest earner among kickers after the Baltimore…
· Jiselle Lee
North Korea executes citizens for watching K-pop videos, says Seoul-based NGO
At least seven executions under North Korean leader Kim Jong Un were the result of individuals watching K-pop, or pop music from South Korea, according to a report from a Seoul-based NGO. Deadly consequences: The Transitional Justice Working Group (TJWG) published a report this…
· Bryan Ke
Seoul Milk apologizes for ad that portrays women as cows and has a voyeur trying to secretly film them
Seoul Dairy Cooperative, Korea’s leading milk producer, apologized on Wednesday for its controversial ad that many social media users deemed inappropriate due to “sensual and perverted” imagery. The video and reaction: The advertisement, released on Nov. 29, drew outrage in…
· Ryan General
Workers flood the streets of Seoul wearing ‘Squid Game’ attire to protest for better working conditions
South Korean union workers recently took to the streets to demand job security while wearing costumes from the hit show “Squid Game.” Call for better working conditions: On Wednesday, around 80,000 members of the South Korean Confederation of Trade Unions (KCTU) came out to…