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Tesla catches fire in South Korea amid growing concerns over EV safety

A fire broke out in a Tesla electric vehicle parked on a road in Yongin, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, on August 16. It occurred just...

Mercedes-Benz responds to Kim Jong-un’s use of new SUV: ‘We take violations seriously’

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un has made global headlines after being spotted using a newly released, top-of-the-line Mercedes-Benz vehicle. In response, the German automaker...

North Korean hacks account for 34% of global losses, could exceed 50%

A recent report has revealed that North Korean cryptocurrency hacking methods are becoming increasingly sophisticated each year. The report particularly highlights that damages attributed to...

Korean-Australian convicted in Sydney for North Korean arms deals, now wanted by South Korea

The South Korean government is working to extradite a Korean-Australian man involved in North Korean coal and arms transactions back to South Korea. The...

President Yoon unveils plan for ‘Korean NED’ to enhance information flow into North Korea

On August 15, during the 79th National Liberation Day celebration, President Yoon Suk Yeol unveiled a new “3-3-7” unification doctrine. This comprehensive framework outlines three...

Transport Ministry releases new airline safety guidelines to reduce in-flight accidents

The Transport Ministry unveiled a set of new safety measures Thursday to prevent in-flight accidents caused by frequent air turbulence. According to the guidelines by...

North Koreans banned from emulating Kim Jong-un’s daughter’s fashion amid crackdown

North Korean authorities have intensified their crackdown on residents’ attire and hairstyles, recently designating the “rooster hairstyle” and “revealing clothing” as antisocialist behaviors, warning...

South Korean Navy soldier sold U.S.-related military secrets to China for $8,000

A recent investigation has revealed that a South Korean Navy soldier sold classified information related to joint military exercises between South Korea, the United...

North Korea to fully reopen tourism after 4-year COVID-19 suspension

North Korea’s tourism industry, which had been suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, is expected to fully resume operations soon. Koryo Tours, a Chinese travel...

Seoul’s Filipino caregiver initiative draws surge of interest from affluent Gangnam

Seoul's new pilot program for Filipino domestic caregivers is drawing significant interest from the country's most prosperous neighborhood, Gangnam, possibly because its inhabitants are...