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The public bath where three people passed away.

Korean public baths cause three deaths through unexpected electrocution

Subeen Shim, Webmaster/Design Editor | Apr 11, 2025

In December of 2023, three female patrons in their 70s unexpectedly passed away after suffering from fatal electric shocks while taking a hot bath at a bathhouse in Jochiwon, Sejong City. The identified...

Michelle Trachtenberg found dead in her apartment at age 39

Tragic death of actress Michelle Trachtenberg

Nathan Ahn, Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

Michelle Trachtenberg, a 39-year-old actress, was found dead in her New York City apartment on Wednesday this week. The NYPD stated they received a call around 8 a.m. and found Trachtenberg unconscious...

Hims and Hers’ drug ad airs during the Super Bowl

Super Bowl advertisements: Misinformation in the spotlight

Grace Lee, Copy Editor | Apr 11, 2025

While attempting to make a lasting impression, many companies simply go too far. The 2025 Super Bowl advertisements emphasized this phenomenon. Some corporations have exploited the exposure that Super...

Picture of the post-wildfire and current flooding situation in California

California wildfire update: heavy rain spurs flooding

Stella Eu, Reporter | Apr 11, 2025

From a distance beyond Pacific Palisades, California, denizens reported seeing a row of red smoke in the neighborhood East of Malibu. From Jan. 7-31, this growing fire was remembered as California’s...

The significance of a lithium-ion portable charger on the airplane.

A portable charger ignites Air Busan Airbus A321

Subeen Shim, Webmaster/Design Editor | Feb 28, 2025

With recent plane-related accidents, another airplane was involved in an accident on Jan. 28 in Gimhae International Airport. The Air Busan Airbus A321 was significantly damaged by the explosion just before...

Korea’s only trauma surgery specialist training center is saved from shutdown

Korea’s only trauma surgery specialist training center is saved from shutdown

Stella Ock, Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Seoul Metropolitan Government stepped in on Feb. 6 to save Korea University Guro Hospital’s Trauma Surgery Specialist Center from closure, after the facility lost its government funding. As Korea’s...

Changing Seollal: gender roles are evolving in Korean holidays

Changing Seollal: gender roles are evolving in Korean holidays

Stella Ock, Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

Every Seollal, kitchens are filled with the sound of chopping, sizzling, and quiet sighs. It is common to see mothers, aunts, and daughters move back and forth, preparing an endless stream of dishes while...

Oh Yoanna and her will

A real-life “The Glory”? Oh Yoanna bullying case

Chloe Yoon, Reporter | Feb 24, 2025

The death of ex-MBC weathercaster Oh Yoanna last September brought sadness to many, frustrated about the unrevealed cause of her death. Shock among the public arose after a 17-paged will was discovered...

Flu cases in Korea surge

Flu cases in Korea surge

Stella Ock, Reporter | Jan 31, 2025

The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) reported that the number of influenza patients has increased 13.7 times over the past four weeks, reaching their highest peak since 2016. The current...

North Korean soldiers rally around a tank during a military drill with King Jong Un

North Korean workers suspected of supporting Russia in the Ukraine War

Chelsea Kim, Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

North Korean workers are allegedly being deployed to Russian-occupied territories in Ukraine to support reconstruction efforts amid the ongoing Russo-Ukrainian War. Reports suggest that laborers from North...

Justin Trudeau (left) and Pierre Trudeau (right)

Justin Trudeau’s resignation marks end of the Trudeau era

Chloe Yoon, Reporter | Jan 23, 2025

Amidst the mounting internal pressure from his own party, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Jan. 6 during a press conference in Ottawa. Trudeau is the son of Canadian...

The spread of Southern California wildfires

Southern California wildfires continue to burn

Subeen Shim, Webmaster/Design Editor | Jan 23, 2025

With more than 100,000 mandatory evacuations, Los Angeles has been facing one of the most destructive wildfires in history. Since January 7, this particular wildfire has killed at least 11 people and leaves...