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Food prices in Korea soar

Food prices in Korea soar

Taerin Kim, Executive Copy Editor | Feb 10, 2024

South Korea has recently confronted the stark reality of soaring food prices, consequent to global inflation, rising cost of labor, and weather-related challenges, impacting individuals, families, businesses,...

Influenza season hits South Korea

Influenza season hits South Korea

Everlyn Chong, Multimedia Editor | Feb 8, 2024

Since temperatures began to drop, the flu has become increasingly common among the SIS community. However, since the past month, things took a turn as influenza type A and type B have become prevalent...

https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/king-charles-diagnosed-cancer-rcna137293

King Charles diagnosed with cancer

Jiah Hwang, Reporter | Feb 8, 2024

King Charles III of the United Kingdom was diagnosed with an unrevealed form of cancer on Feb. 6. This discovery was made after a seemingly innocuous visit during his recent treatment for an enlarged prostate.  Many...

Bae Hyun-jin was attacked last week. (Source: KBS News)

Teenager attacks South Korean lawmaker

Hannah Yi, Managing Editor | Feb 5, 2024

A 15-year-old attacker struck Bae Hyun-jin, a lawmaker and member of the governing People’s Power Party (PPP), in the head with a blunt object on Jan. 25.  According to surveillance footage, the...

Source: Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency

Japan lands a spacecraft on the moon

Andrew Shin, Reporter | Jan 25, 2024

On Jan. 19, the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency (JAXA) successfully landed two lunar rovers, LEV-1 and LEV-2, on the moon with the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) lander. This made Japan...

(Source: Business Insider)

Gypsy Rose is released from prison

Christie Hwang, Editor-in-Chief | Jan 25, 2024

After serving eight years in prison, Gypsy Rose Blanchard was released on parole on Dec. 28, 2023. The news of Gypsy Rose’s release has sparked a controversial debate online, dividing social media users;...

https://www.unilad.com/news/world-news/south-korea-dog-meat-ban-2027-524137-20231117

Dog-eating banned in Korea

Jiah Hwang, Reporter | Jan 24, 2024

On Jan. 9, South Korea's parliament passed a bill banning the breeding, butcher, and sale of dog meat. The ban passed with 208 votes in support and two abstentions and will be enforced starting in 2027....