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Kyungbock High School Wins at Korean National Sports Festival
Oct 28, 2025 Joanne Lee www.incheonilbo.co Kyungbock High School won the 106th Korean National Sports Festival, earning the national title in 11 years and completing a triple crown season. The players’ hard work and dedication throughout the year made this victory possible. In the final, Kyungbock faced Samil High School, the team that had made them lose in the finals of the last King of Kings Championship. In the Korean National Sports Festival final, the first quarter ended
Joanne Lee
Oct 28
Entertainment
W Korea Faces Criticism Over Breast Cancer Charity Gala
Oct 22, 2025 Taein Lee www.chosun.com W Korea, a leading fashion magazine, has come under public scrutiny after hosting a lavish celebrity party under the banner of a breast cancer awareness campaign. The magazine issued an official apology four days after the event, but criticism continues to mount regarding both the event’s tone and the transparency of its donations. On October 19, W Korea released a statement on its social media platforms acknowledging concerns raised by t
Taein Lee
Oct 22
Hwasa Returns with Good Goodbye, Embracing Change and Emotion
Oct 20, 2025 Jin Lee www.sixloaded.com Hwasa, a member of the popular K-pop group MAMAMOO, made her comeback on October 15 with the new single Good Goodbye, a heartfelt song that explores whether parting can ever truly be “good.” The track blends a gentle rhythm with Hwasa’s rich, soulful vocals, portraying both sadness and hope within a warm and introspective message. Hwasa took part in writing and composing the song herself, adding authenticity to its emotional core. A spec
Jin Lee
Oct 20
Lee Dong-wook’s Agency Announces Legal Action Against Privacy Invasion
Oct 15, 2025 Taein Lee www.koreatimes.co.kr Actor Lee Dong-wook’s agency, King Kong by Starship, has announced plans to take strong legal action against repeated violations of the actor’s privacy. On October 14, the agency released an official statement addressing recent incidents in which individuals have attempted to contact the actor, visited his private residence and personal spaces without permission, and left inappropriate letters. The agency emphasized that such action
Taein Lee
Oct 15
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Science
Ancient Microbes Revived from Antarctic Ice Pose Hidden Risks to Humans
Oct 28, 2025 Minseo Kim www.nhm.ac.uk A South Korean research team has uncovered microorganisms preserved for thousands of years beneath Antarctic ice, raising new concerns about potential infections as global warming accelerates the melting of glaciers. Scientists from the Korea Polar Research Institute analyzed ice cores extracted from the Styx Glacier near the Jang Bogo Station in Antarctica. Within the samples, they identified 27 species and 656 strains of microorganisms.
Minseo Kim
Oct 28
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