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· Ryan General
South Korean Jindo dog treks 12 miles over 41 days to reunite with owner
A 1-year-old South Korean Jindo dog missing for 41 days traveled over 12 miles to find his way back home. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Korean ramen reaches record $100 million export revenue in a month
South Korea’s monthly ramen exports hit the $100 million mark for the first time in April, with local movies and TV shows being credited as driving forces for the global interest. Key points:
· Ryan General
North Korean defector chases K-pop stardom on idol reality show
A young man who defected from North Korea has now set his sights on becoming a K-pop idol. Key points:
· Ryan General
Gold bars sold at convenience storers in South Korea
South Korea’s young investors are getting into gold by buying bite-sized bars sold at convenience stores and vending machines. Key points:
· Ryan General
‘Super Rich in Korea’ sparks conversations on country’s wealth gap
New Netflix variety show “Super Rich in Korea” appears to have failed to captivate viewers, instead igniting discussions about wealth inequality in the country. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
RM unveiling ‘Come Back to Me’ music video helmed by ‘Beef’ director Lee Sung-jin
BTS’ RM is dropping the music video for “Come Back to Me,” a track from his new solo album slated for release later this month. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Florida rep. apologizes for joke about Kristi Noem eating dog with Kim Jong Un
Florida Rep. Jared Moskowitz has apologized for his post on X joking about South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem wanting to eat dog with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Chinese ‘comfort women’ families demand apology, compensation from Japan in landmark suit
Families of deceased Chinese “comfort women” have filed a groundbreaking lawsuit against the Japanese government, seeking justice for wartime atrocities in a case that may influence future compensation claims. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Korean woman loses $50,000 after falling for fake Elon Musk
A Korean fan of Elon Musk was duped into transferring thousands of dollars to a scammer who pretended to be the billionaire using artificial intelligence. Key points:
· Ryan General
South Korean kids take government to court over climate change
Young activists in South Korea have filed a case accusing their government of violating their human rights by not doing enough to address climate change. Key points:
· Carl Samson
South Korea jails man who killed 76 cats
A man found guilty of killing scores of cats has been sentenced to prison in South Korea, marking the country’s increasing commitment to animal welfare. What he did: The 26-year-old man, who has not been identified, went on the cat murder spree in various locations — such as…
· Michelle De Pacina
Japan sees record-breaking surge in foreign visitors
Japan welcomed a record-breaking surge in foreign visitors in March, marking the first time foreigners surpassed the 3-million mark in a single month. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Meet the real-life nurse behind ‘Grey’s Anatomy’s’ longest-lasting supporting character
Nurse BokHee, the longest-lasting supporting character on “Grey’s Anatomy,” is played by Kathy C. An, a real-life medical professional. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Netflix’s ‘Super Rich in Korea’ docuseries gets new release date
Netflix has revealed the new release date for its docuseries “Super Rich in Korea,” hosted by Got7’s Bambam. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
South Korean singer Park Bo Ram dies at 30
South Korean singer-songwriter Park Bo Ram has died at the age of 30. Key points:
· Carl Samson
S. Korea’s opposition wins landslide midterm victory
South Korea’s opposition clinched a decisive victory in the country’s parliamentary elections, dealing a major blow to President Yoon Suk-yeol and his conservative ruling party. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
S. Korean man who assaulted short-haired woman for being ‘feminist’ gets 3 years in jail
A man in South Korea who was arrested for assaulting a woman because he suspected her of being a “feminist” due to her short hair, has been sentenced to three years in jail. Key points:
· Bryan Ke
Feds clear Shohei Ohtani’s name in illegal betting scandal of former interpreter
Federal investigators have purportedly cleared Shohei Ohtani’s involvement in the alleged illegal betting scandal of his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, noting that the Los Angeles Dodgers star was also a victim. Key points:
· Michelle De Pacina
Clip of ‘90 Day Fiance’ Korean star fat shaming his girlfriend sparks controversy
A clip from TLC reality show “90 Day Fiance” showing a Korean participant making insensitive comments about weight to his American fiancee during a family meeting has sparked controversy online. Key points:
· Carl Samson
Most East Asians believe childbearing is women’s choice, not obligation: survey
A new Pew Research Center survey shows that societal pressure on women to have children is waning in East Asia, reflecting broader shifts in attitudes towards family life and gender roles. Key points: