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Navy SEAL-turned-YouTuber leaves for Ukraine to participate in war

Navy SEAL-turned-YouTuber leaves for Ukraine to participate in war

Rhee Keun, a former Navy special warfare officer who recently gained huge popularity through the reality show "Fake Men" on YouTube, has said he left for Ukraine to take part in the war against Russia as a volunteer soldier.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-08 18:09

Poor management of virus patients' early voting sparks claims of election fraud

Poor management of virus patients' early voting sparks claims of election fraud

Early voting for COVID-19 patients in the presidential election has ended with claims of election fraud, as voters alleged the National Election Commission (NEC) mishandled ballots at polling sites across the country.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-07 18:20

Thousands flee their homes after wildfire engulfs Uljin county

Thousands flee their homes after wildfire engulfs Uljin county

More than 6,000 people have evacuated their homes as firefighters battle a massive wildfire in eastern coastal areas Saturday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-03-06 18:17

All-out battle under way to extinguish east coast wildfires

Wildfires destroy forests equal to 53 times area of Yeouido

Presidential candidate under fire for attacking Ukraine's President

Presidential candidate under fire for attacking Ukraine's President

Lee Jae-myung, the presidential candidate of the ruling Democratic Party of Korea (DPK), has sparked controversy over his remarks about Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a TV debate Friday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-02-28 18:03

Rival parties slam each other over presidential candidate's Ukraine blunder

Jay Park launches own soju brand 'Won Soju'

Won Soju, the first soju made by musician/producer Jay Park was introduced on Feb. 25 at the brand's launching event held at The Hyundai Seoul in Yeouido, western Seoul.

Lee Min-young | 2022-02-25 17:44

Korean customers frustrated by how Chanel is treating them

Korean customers frustrated by how Chanel is treating them

Korean consumers are found to have paid more for Chanel handbags and other merchandise than consumers in other Asian countries, according to the French luxury brand's website Tuesday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-02-23 17:55

Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine

Putin orders Russian troops to Ukraine

President Vladimir Putin on Monday ordered Russia's military to act as peacekeepers in two breakaway regions of Ukraine, just hours after he recognized them as independent.

Lee Min-young | 2022-02-22 18:31

Defying West, Putin orders troops to Ukraine rebel regions

Korean athletes playing dirty? Chinese movie spurs outrage

Korean athletes playing dirty? Chinese movie spurs outrage

A Chinese movie has caused a stir for depicting Korean speedskaters as being dirty or unethical, leading a Korean professor to take the issue to the International Olympic Committee (IOC) for violating the Olympic spirit.

Lee Min-young | 2022-02-20 17:31

Korea decides not to appeal Beijing short track refereeing to top sports court

BTS to hold first live concerts in Seoul in over 2 years

BTS to hold first live concerts in Seoul in over 2 years

South Korean boy band BTS are to put on their first shows for their home fans since the coronavirus pandemic began, with three concerts in the capital, Seoul, next month, their agency said on Wednesday.

Lee Min-young | 2022-02-17 18:24

Korean athletes, stars bombarded by Chinese online users' malicious comments

Korean athletes, stars bombarded by Chinese online users' malicious comments

As with many other international sporting events, the Beijing Winter Olympics has not been free from controversy.

Lee Min-young | 2022-02-15 16:30

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