Former South Korean Defense Minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is at the center of a major political scandal, tried to take his own life while in detention. The shocking event happened shortly after Kim was arrested over his role in proposing a controversial martial law declaration that shook the country. Kim
In December 2024, South Korea found itself in a deep political crisis when President Yoon Suk-Yeol declared martial law, only to reverse his decision just five hours later. This sudden move shocked the nation, and the events that followed were nothing short of dramatic. To understand why this happened, we
In a stunning move, South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol has declared martial law across the country, sending shockwaves through the capital, Seoul. Military forces have rushed to key areas, including the country’s parliament, as protests erupted in response to this unexpected decision. This is the first time in over
Meta, the company behind Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, is in hot water again. South Korea’s privacy watchdog has fined the social media giant a staggering $15.67 million for secretly collecting and sharing sensitive personal information of users without their permission. Here’s what happened: South Korea’s Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC)
Did you know that there are about 25,400 US troops stationed in South Korea? This makes it the third-largest group of US soldiers stationed outside the country, right after Japan and Germany. But why are they there, where exactly are they based, and what are they doing? Let’s dive into
Rock stars travel the world, but when the band Hoobastank visited Camp Humphreys, a huge U.S. military base in South Korea, they were amazed at how familiar it looked. Lead singer Doug Robb compared it to a small town in Texas. On the Fourth of July, Camp Humphreys looked like
South Korean officials have discovered that some products from popular online shopping sites like Shein and Temu are dangerously contaminated with harmful chemicals. The news has sent ripples through the fashion world, sparking serious concerns about what we’re actually buying. What’s the Problem? Authorities in Seoul have been inspecting items
A Mercedes-Benz electric vehicle sparked a massive fire in an underground parking lot in South Korea, destroying dozens of cars and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate. The blaze, which raged for eight hours, has put the spotlight on the safety of electric vehicles (EVs), especially in densely populated areas
Max Boot, a fierce anti-Trump commentator, is facing personal turmoil as his wife, Sue Mi Terry, was indicted for allegedly acting as an agent for the South Korean government. Known for her luxurious tastes and high-profile foreign policy insights, Terry is accused of accepting lavish gifts in exchange for aiding
