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business5 days ago•4 min saved

Starbucks Korea chief issues second apology over ‘Tank Day’ ad linked to Gwangju uprising

South Korea’s Shinsegae Group chairman Chung Yong-jin issued a second public apology for Starbucks Korea’s controversial “Tank Day” marketing campaign, which many perceived as mocking the 1980 Gwangju Uprising. The promotion was canceled, its CEO was fired, and police opened an investigation as public backlash and calls for boycotts grew. Chung urged people not to direct anger at staff, and the company is reviewing actions by marketing employees while authorities assess the case.

via CBS News|

#advertising #apology #business

health15 days ago•182 min saved

Korean longevity playbook: diet, activity, and prevention for longer life

South Korea has seen a significant rise in life expectancy, driven by plant-forward diets (including kimchi), free school lunches tailored by nutritionists, regular physical activity, strong social ties, and a focus on preventive healthcare. The United States, by contrast, has lagged in longevity and often emphasizes treatment over prevention. The CNN piece suggests small, actionable steps for individuals: eat more vegetables, get vaccines and regular screenings, stay active, sleep well, manage stress, and cut vaping, tobacco, and excess alcohol to boost healthy years.

via CNN|

#diet #exercise #health

world1 month ago•175 min saved

South Korea’s Leader Sparks Israeli Rift Over 2024 West Bank Video

South Korea’s president, Lee Jae Myung, posted a 2024 video showing Israeli soldiers pushing a body from a building in the occupied West Bank, triggering Israeli condemnation as an unacceptable trivialization of Jewish suffering on the eve of Holocaust Remembrance Day. Lee later clarified the event’s authenticity, noting US condemnation and calling for universal humanitarian principles and adherence to international law, as Seoul sought to defuse a rare diplomatic spat with Israel amid broader Middle East tensions.

via CNN|

#diplomacy #holocaust #israel

science1 month ago•5 min saved

Hidden Armor, New Species: Scientists Find a Chiton in Korea's Coastal Waters

South Korean researchers have identified a new chiton species, Acanthochitona feroxa, living under stones along the west and south coasts. Using mitochondrial DNA sequencing and COI markers, they showed it is genetically distinct from the similar Acanthochitona defilippii, revealing hidden biodiversity in a lineage dating back more than 80 million years and highlighting the power of genetics in modern species discovery.

via Indian Defence Review|

#chiton #geneticanalysis #mitochondrialdna

world3 months ago•2 min saved

South Korea Expels Official Over Controversial 'Import' of Foreign Women Remark

A South Korean official and head of Jindo County was expelled from the ruling Democratic Party after suggesting the country could 'import' young foreign women from Vietnam or Sri Lanka to boost the birth rate, a remark that drew diplomatic protests and public anger. The incident prompted apologies, formal apologies from the province, and planned rallies by migrant-rights activists while highlighting Korea's ongoing birth-rate crisis.

via BBC|

#birthrate #democraticparty #expulsion

world4 months ago•12 min saved

Victims unite to prosecute Cambodia-based Korean-language scam ring

CNN’s investigation shows hundreds of South Koreans coerced into Cambodia-based scam compounds run by Chinese networks, where workers execute romance- and stock‑investment schemes. Dex, who escaped, joined fellow victims in pressuring authorities to prosecute ringleaders, aiding a broader probe that led to multiple arrests and the repatriation of two ringleaders; more than 860 Koreans were defrauded for about $33 million. The case highlights a global fraud network with ongoing efforts to trace funds and extradite remaining leaders.

via CNN|

#cambodia #cybercrime #extradition

world4 months ago•3 min saved

Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol jailed for five years over martial law bid

South Korea's impeached ex-president Yoon Suk Yeol was sentenced to five years in prison for abuse of power, obstructing justice and falsifying documents tied to his abortive 2024 martial-law bid, the first verdict in four trials stemming from the episode that sparked nationwide protests; prosecutors are seeking the death penalty for insurrection in the remaining trial.

via BBC|

#abuseofpower #insurrection #martiallaw

culture1 year ago•4 min saved

South Korea's President Yoon Faces Impeachment Over Martial Law Controversy

The article explores how the internet, particularly through memes, reacted to South Korea's brief martial law declaration by President Yoon Suk Yeol, which was quickly overturned by parliament. Memes served as both a coping mechanism and a tool for information dissemination, reflecting the modern way people process global events online. This phenomenon highlights the role of memes in helping individuals navigate complex and overwhelming news cycles.

via Forbes|

#crisisresponse #culture #internetculture

environment1 year ago

Global Efforts Intensify to Tackle Plastic Pollution at South Korea Talks

Global leaders and environmental experts are convening in South Korea to discuss strategies for ending plastic pollution. The talks aim to establish international agreements and policies to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable practices.

via The New York Times|

#environment #environmentalpolicy #globalsummit

entertainment1 year ago•1 min saved

South Korean Actor Song Jae-lim Passes Away at 39, Fans Mourn Cryptic Final Post

South Korean actor Song Jae Lim, known for his role in 'The Moon Embracing the Sun,' was found dead at 39 in his Seoul home, with no evidence of foul play. His death highlights the intense pressures in South Korea's entertainment industry, which has seen several high-profile deaths recently. Tributes from fellow actors, including Yoo Sun and Park Ho San, emphasize the shock and sadness over his passing. The actor's family plans a private funeral.

via BBC.com|

#entertainment #entertainmentindustry #kdrama

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

K-Drama Star Song Jae-lim Passes Away at 39

South Korean actor Song Jae-lim was found dead at his home in Seoul at the age of 39. Police reported no signs of foul play, and a note was discovered at the scene. Song gained fame through roles in the drama "Moon Embracing the Sun" and the reality show "We Got Married." His family plans a private funeral. The incident highlights ongoing concerns about the pressures faced by celebrities in South Korea.

via Variety|

#actordeath #entertainment #entertainmentindustry

international-relations2 years ago•2 min saved

"North and South Korea Escalate Tensions with Artillery Exchanges as Kim's Sister Taunts Seoul"

Kim Yo Jong, the sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, has refuted South Korea's claims that North Korea fired artillery near the disputed maritime border, stating that the sounds were actually controlled explosives and mocking South Korea for misinterpreting them. This incident has escalated tensions between the two countries, which have worsened since North Korea's recent nuclear status declaration and missile tests. South Korean residents near the border were ordered to evacuate amidst these heightened military tensions.

via Hindustan Times|

##international-relations #kimyojong

world-news2 years ago•4 min saved

"North Korea Continues Artillery Barrage Near Sea Border Amid Rising Tensions with South Korea"

North Korea has fired over 90 artillery shells near the disputed western sea boundary with South Korea, escalating tensions between the two countries. South Korea's military has dismissed comments by Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, who mocked the South's detection capabilities and called their military response "vulgar propaganda." The North's actions, which included previous days' firings, violate a 2018 military agreement aimed at reducing frontline tensions. The escalation comes amid a series of North Korean missile tests and expanded military training between South Korea and the United States, with experts predicting further provocations ahead of upcoming elections in both South Korea and the U.S.

via The Associated Press|

##artilleryfiring #interkoreantensions

world-news2 years ago•5 min saved

"North Korea Fires Artillery Near Sea Border, South Reports"

North Korea conducted another round of artillery drills near the disputed sea boundary with South Korea, following similar exercises that prompted South Korean military responses. The drills violate a 2018 inter-Korean agreement aimed at reducing military tensions. South Korea's response was more subdued this time, as the direction of the North's artillery was deemed less provocative. Tensions have escalated following North Korea's military satellite launch in November, with both sides breaching the military agreement. North Korea has warned of unprecedented counteractions to South Korean provocations, while continuing to conduct missile tests and rejecting South Korea as a partner for reconciliation.

via The Associated Press|

##artillerydrills #interkoreanagreement

world-news2 years ago•3 min saved

"North Korea Fires Artillery Near Sea Border with South Korea"

North Korea conducted artillery drills near the disputed sea boundary with South Korea, following a similar exercise that prompted South Korean response drills. This escalation violates a 2018 agreement aimed at reducing military tensions. South Korea has warned of strong responses to further provocations, while North Korea continues to demonstrate its readiness for conflict, amidst deteriorating inter-Korean relations and increasing military activities from both sides.

via NPR|

##artillerydrills #interkoreanrelations