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K-drama accused of animal cruelty
Petitioners are demanding new animal welfare protocols after a horse was made to take a fatal on-camera fall in a South Korean TV drama
Jan 21, 2022 20:19
Presidential candidate doubles down on war threat against North Korea
South Korean presidential candidate Yoon Suk-yeol has reiterated his promise to make sure the country develops capabilities to carry out a preemptive strike against North Korea if it opts to put its nuclear weapons to use.
Jan 17, 2022 14:14
Pyongyang test-fires suspected ballistic missiles
Pyongyang has carried out another suspected missile launch, the South Korean military reported. The reclusive nation has stepped up its missile activity, already firing two “hypersonic” missiles in as many months.
Jan 17, 2022 00:15
Wild animal cafés face government ban
Wild animal cafés, where visitors can get up-close and personal with furry critters, will be outlawed in South Korea, the country’s environment ministry has announced, after it deemed the venues harmful for animals’ wellbeing.
Jan 15, 2022 16:52
Presidential candidate makes free hair loss treatment his campaign pledge
The South Korean ruling party’s presidential candidate Lee Jae-myung is trying to win the hearts and heads of voters going into the March election by promising to include hair loss treatment in the national health insurance plan.
Jan 14, 2022 15:01
Video smashes all-time record on YouTube
Catchy kids’ song ‘Baby Shark’, which was already the most-viewed clip on YouTube, has conquered another milestone by becoming the first video on the platform to garner 10 billion views.
Jan 14, 2022 12:48

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