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Dog-eating banned in Korea

Jiah Hwang, Multimedia Editor/Copy Editor | 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....

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Kate Middleton hospitalized after abdominal surgery

Jiah Hwang, Multimedia Editor/Copy Editor | Jan 24, 2024

Kensington Palace announced the hospitalization of Catherine Middleton, Princess of Wales, in the London Clinic, on Jan. 17. The 42-year-old had undergone “planned abdominal surgery” in the largest...

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Korean First Lady investigated for stock manipulation

Grace Lee, Copy Editor | Jan 24, 2024

Korean First Lady Kim Keon-hee is facing allegations of manipulating the stock prices of Deutsch Motors Inc., a Korean BMW car dealer. On Dec. 28, 2023, the South Korean National Assembly approved a proposal...

‘Parasite’ actor, Lee Sun-Kyun, dies at 48

‘Parasite’ actor, Lee Sun-Kyun, dies at 48

Colin Park, Reporter | Jan 18, 2024

Oscar recipient Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in his vehicle from an apparent suicide on Dec 27, 2023. This tragedy took place during his alleged drug abuse trials in which Lee desperately pled his case....

Released Israeli hostages

Hamas releases more than 100 hostages

Taerin Kim, Reporter | Dec 14, 2023

On Dec. 2, 110 hostages were released from captivity in Gaza as a result of negotiation between Hamas and Israel to mark a temporary pause in hostilities for six days. On Oct. 7, Hamas launched an unprecedented...

DBrand case next to Casetify copy

DBrand sues Casetify for copyright infringement

Chelsea Kim, Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

Electronic accessory company Casetify is currently facing a multi-million dollar lawsuit over allegedly stealing designs from rival DBrand. DBrand has cited exactly 45 cases of copyright infringement,...

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter dies at 96

Colin Park, Reporter | Dec 12, 2023

The world mourned the death of the former First Lady Rosalynn Carter, the spouse of the 39th president of the United States, Jimmy Carter, and an active advocate for mental health reform. Carter died at...

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Taylor Swift named Time Magazine’s Person of the Year

Grace Lee, Copy Editor | Dec 12, 2023

Singer-songwriter Taylor Swift was named Time Magazine’s 2023 Person of the Year as a result of her record-breaking Eras Tour and impact on the United States economy.  “I’m not surprised that...

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Korean students take 2023 suneung

Christie Hwang, Social Media Manager/Copy Editor | Nov 30, 2023

On Nov. 16, all South Korean students in their final year of high school took South Korea’s annual College Scholastic Ability Test, also known as suneung. Over 500,000 students took this year’s college...

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US and China agree to jointly combat climate change

Colin Park, Reporter | Nov 28, 2023

On November 15th, US President Joe Biden and China’s Leader Xi Jinping engaged in bilateral talks in Woodside, California. Alongside international affairs like the Russo-Ukraine War and China’s ever-growing...

Drug scandals rise among South Korean celebrities

Drug scandals rise among South Korean celebrities

Everlyn Chong, Photo/Graphics Editor/Copy Editor | Nov 28, 2023

In October, K-pop artist G-Dragon and actor Lee Sun-kyun made headlines on their drug scandals. Ever since actor Yoo Ah In’s drug scandal in March 2023, South Korea’s drug use has been on the rise...

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Bed bugs invade South Korea

Christie Hwang, Social Media Manager/Copy Editor | Nov 28, 2023

The first sighting of bed bugs was reported in September at a university dormitory in the southwest of Daegu. Subsequent to this, the incidence of bed bug cases has surged, reaching a total of 30 suspected...