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Samsung, HYBE, Netflix Hit With BTS-Linked Patent Lawsuit, Later Dismissed
50+ min ago (341+ words) Seoul Economic Daily A patent infringement lawsuit naming Samsung Electronics (005930. KS), HYBE (352820. KS) and Netflix has surfaced in the United States, with the plaintiff alleging that the companies used its technology without authorization in BTS's comeback concert at Gwanghwamun and…...
Python Found in Bus Cargo Hold Stuns Passengers in Daegu
2+ hour, 45+ min ago (247+ words) A large python emerged from the cargo hold of an express bus in Daegu, startling passengers and drivers, authorities said. According to fire and police authorities on Monday, the incident occurred at around 7: 10 p. m. on Friday at Seo-Daegu Express Bus Terminal…...
8 in 10 Korean Diabetes Patients in 30s-40s Are Obese, Study Finds
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (239+ words) Research team led by Professor Park Se-eun of Kangbuk Samsung Hospital's Department of Endocrinology In-depth analysis of obesity status among adult diabetes patients in Korea Korea's diabetes pattern shifts rapidly from 'lean diabetes' to 'obese-type diabetes' Eight out of 10 diabetes…...
Nuclear Era Returns: Russia Tests New ICBM as US Resumes Nuclear Testing
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (271+ words) Russia Unveils and Showcases New ICBM Test Launch US Reveals Third-Generation ICBM Development Site China Develops 'Trump Card' DF-27 Missile The New Strategic Arms Reduction Treaty (New START), the nuclear arms control pact between the United States and Russia, officially…...
Court Backs Police Redaction of 70% of Complaint Against Former Audit Official
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (263+ words) Yoo Byung-ho, Former Audit Board Secretary General, Loses Case Court Cites Risks of Witness Contact, Question Preparation A South Korean court has ruled that police were justified in redacting roughly 70% of a criminal complaint filed against Yoo Byung-ho, a commissioner…...
Foreign Hiker Missing on Cheolma Mountain Found Safe at Home
5+ hour, 45+ min ago (360+ words) A foreign woman who went missing on Cheolma Mountain in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, was found safe three days after her disappearance. According to the Namyangju Northern Police Station on Wednesday, officers confirmed at around 10: 50 a. m. that the woman, a Hong Kong…...
Seoul International Book Fair Opens June 24 at COEX
2+ hour, 50+ min ago (284+ words) France Named Guest of Honor With Bernard Werber and Other French Authors 530 Publishers From 18 Countries Gather for Lectures and Exhibitions 'Meet the Author' Sessions Feature Choi Jae-chun, Monk Jeong Kwan, and Shin So-yul The 2026 Seoul International Book Fair, Korea's largest…...
India Heat Wave Kills 37 as Temperatures Approach 50 C
3+ hour, 45+ min ago (299+ words) A severe heat wave in India has killed 37 people from heatstroke as daytime highs approached 50 degrees Celsius. Officials said they plan to provide compensation of $4, 180 (about 6. 3 million won) to bereaved families. They also issued warnings, citing a high likelihood that…...
Bank Teller Foils Voice Phishing Scheme, Catches 60-Year-Old Cash Mule
4+ hour, 45+ min ago (363+ words) A man in his 60s attempting to hand over voice phishing proceeds to a criminal organization was apprehended on the spot thanks to a bank employee's quick response. According to the Gangwon Provincial Police Agency on Monday, a 60-year-old man identified…...
Ryu Hyun-jin Reaches 200 Career Wins as Hanwha Sweeps Doosan
15+ hour, 21+ min ago (326+ words) Hanwha Eagles Beat Doosan Bears 5-2 for Third Straight Win Ryu Hyun-jin achieved the milestone of 200 career wins across the Korean and U. S. leagues. Powered by Ryu's strong outing, the Hanwha Eagles secured their third consecutive victory. Hanwha defeated the Doosan Bears…...