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The South Korean National Tax Service (NTS) announced that 49 foreign nationals are currently under investigation for tax fraud related to the acquisition or ownership of high-value real estate without paying the applicable taxes. Twelve nationalities are represented among the suspects, with nearly......
In South Korea, a country long proud of its ethnic homogeneity, the rising number of foreign residents—now 2.11 million, or 4.1% of the population—has brought new challenges and opportunities. As the nation nears official multicultural status, Seoul is actively managing migrant integration......
Several Asian airlines announced on Wednesday that they had either rerouted or canceled flights to and from Europe due to escalating tensions between India and Pakistan. The disruption follows India’s recent airstrike on the Pakistan-administered part of the disputed Kashmir region. In response,......
South Korea’s Air Force has confirmed that a fighter jet mistakenly dropped eight bombs outside a designated training area, leading to civilian injuries. The incident took place around 10 a.m. local time in Pocheon, approximately 25 kilometers south of the border with North Korea. According to......
A construction site disaster in South Korea led to the deaths of four individuals and left six others injured when parts of an elevated highway collapsed on Tuesday, according to fire authorities. The incident occurred in Anseong, a city located about 65 km (40 miles) south of Seoul, where ten workers......
Kim Sae-ron, a South Korean actress known for her breakthrough role in "The Man from Nowhere," was found deceased at her residence in Seoul's Seongdong-gu district on Sunday. A friend, who was scheduled to meet with the 24-year-old actress, discovered her unresponsive and alerted police......
North Korea has launched multiple short-range ballistic missiles into the sea off its eastern coast, according to reports from South Korea's military. The missiles were detected on Tuesday at approximately 9:30 a.m. local time (00:30 GMT), with their origin traced to North Korea’s Jagang Province.......
Combat Updates Russian Advances: Russian forces claim to have seized Kurakhove in Ukraine’s Donetsk region. According to the Russian Defence Ministry, this capture disrupts Ukrainian logistical operations. The village of Dachenske, south of Pokrovsk, was also reportedly taken by Russian troops.......
A tragic plane crash in South Korea claimed the lives of 179 people, leaving only two survivors among the 181 on board. The flight, operated by Jeju Air, was traveling from Bangkok to Muan International Airport. Minutes before the crash, the pilot reported a bird strike and issued a mayday call. The......
In response to recent reports revealing the proliferation of sexually explicit deepfake images and videos on Telegram, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has called for a comprehensive investigation into digital sex crimes. These revelations have sparked outrage across the nation. The controversy......
In a revealing investigation, South Korean police have uncovered alarming safety failures behind the devastating fire at Aricell's lithium battery factory in June, which claimed at least 23 lives. The incident, one of South Korea's most severe industrial disasters in recent years, exposes a troubling......
In the ever-evolving landscape of K-pop fandom and social media, a recent incident involving BTS member Suga has ignited a firestorm of controversy, misinformation, and fan activism. The event, which occurred on August 6, 2024, has exposed the complex dynamics of online fan culture and the potential......
In a rare display of state-led crisis management, North Korea has launched a large-scale military operation to rescue thousands of citizens stranded in flood-ravaged areas. The Korean Central News Agency (KCNA) reported on Monday that the country's highest echelons of power, including Kim Jong Un......
