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Korean LEN explores Lifestyle, Entertainment, and News related to Korea and people of Korean heritage around the world. The collection highlights culture, history, current events, notable people, and other stories.

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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 8h
Jjamppong, a spicy noodle soup made by stir-frying vegetables, seafood and meat before simmering them in broth, is one of the two pillars of Korean-Chinese cuisine alongside jjajangmyeon, black bean noodles.
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Try Gunsan's signature spicy noodles at jjamppong festival
In the port city of Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, a bowl of jjamppong is as much a piece of local history as it is a meal. This weekend, the city is inviting v
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 8h
Homer B. Hulbert arrived in Korea in 1886 at age 23, one of three American teachers recruited to teach at Yukyeonggongwon (Royal College). During his years in Korea, he studied the Korean language, wrote one of the country’s earliest modern textbooks in Hangeul, researched the Korean alphabet ...
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The American who saw the power of Hangeul before the world did
Today, Korean folk song Arirang is recognizable to audiences all around the world. Its familiar melody has found new life through contemporary artists, includin
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 8h
A South Korean container ship completed the country's first commercial round trip to ‌Europe via the Arctic on Sunday. The PanStar Acro docked in the southeastern port 50 days after setting sail on August 22. Authorities ⁠say the Arctic route could cut typical voyage times by around a third.
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S. Korea completes 1st Arctic-Europe commercial voyage, eyes regular service despite risks
​A South Korean container ship completed the country's first commercial round trip to ‌Europe via the Arctic on Sunday, as authorities bank on the route helping
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 8h
At the center is Gye Su-jeong, a brilliant surgeon played by Kim Ji-won, in a rare female lead role for a medical drama. SBS' "Doctor X: Mafia in White," which premiered Friday, is a medical drama centered on Gye, also known as Doctor X, who takes on deeply rooted corruption with exceptional ...
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'Doctor X' delivers satisfying dose of justice with Kim Ji-won at center - The Korea Times
“Doctor X” took aim at doctors chasing power and personal interests within the hospital, delivering a satisfying blow against corruption from its v...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 8h
When the abbot first came to the temple 12 years ago, the surrounding hillside was barren. It was covered with kudzu vines, with only a few small vegetable plots cultivated by local residents scattered here and there. Looking for a wildflower that could thrive on the rocky, weed-covered hillside...
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A monk's purple garden blooms in Mungyeong - The Korea Times
MUNGYEONG, North Gyeongsang Province —Every step along the country road reveals another pale purple flower emerging through the mist. Any visitor s...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 8h
A total of 1,537 dog meat farms were registered nationwide when the government announced the ban in February 2024 and began accepting closure notices from farm owners. As of Sept. 21, 198 farms remained in operation. The number of farms that had closed was 30 percent higher than the government ...
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87% of dog meat farms closed ahead of February ban - The Korea Times
With the country’s ban on the dog meat trade slated to take effect on Feb. 7 next year, 87 percent of dog farms have been shut down, a pace faster...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 15h
One thing Shin Jeong-ok, a team leader at a McDonald’s restaurant in Seoul’s Seongbuk District, enjoys about her job is being looked up to by friends and acquaintances in their 60s and older. “My crew members are much younger than me, almost as young as my children. I love conversing with them..."
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[INTERVIEW] Fast food fulfills dreams in aging society - The Korea Times
One thing Shin Jeong-ok, a team leader at a McDonald’s restaurant in Seoul’s Seongbuk District, enjoys about her job is being looked up to by frien...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The term combines "sleep" with "maxxing," internet slang for maximizing or optimizing something. Rather than simply trying to sleep longer, followers seek to improve sleep quality by systematically adjusting everything from daily habits to their bedroom environment.
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Forget waking up at dawn: Young Koreans are embracing 'sleep maxxing' - The Korea Times
Forget waking up before dawn to squeeze in another hour of self-improvement. For a growing number of young Koreans, getting ahead now means getting...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
The woman, 62, had lost her way after entering Mount Maebong on Oct. 4 in Inje County, according to Gangwon State Fire Headquarters. Dandi, a 4-year-old Belgian Malinois, was deployed to assist in the search at the request of police. At around 12:46 p.m. Thursday — just about two and half hours ...
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Rescue dog finds woman missing for 4 days on Gangwon mountain - The Korea Times
A rescue dog has found a woman who was missing for four days on a mountain in Gangwon Province, helping emergency workers bring her to safety, fire...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
As Korea celebrates Hangeul Day's 100th anniversary this month, The Korea Times asked three people learning Korean what drew them to the language, where they struggle now and which study habits have worked best for them. They range from a beginner in the United States to advanced speakers pursuing
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[INTERVIEW] Learning Korean? 3 people share what works for them - The Korea Times
As Korea celebrates Hangeul Day's 100th anniversary this month, The Korea Times asked three people learning Korean what drew them to the language,...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Friday reiterated Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's offer to provide humanitarian medical assistance, criticizing the gesture as a "farce."
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N. Korean leader's sister again pushes back against Seoul's medical aid offer - The Korea Times
Kim Yo-jong, the powerful sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong-un, on Friday reiterated Pyongyang's rejection of South Korea's offer to provide h...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
For athletes in less popular sports, life after the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games can be harsh. Once the competition is over, they must return to demanding jobs to make a living. Kim Geon-myeong, 32, a member of Korea’s kabaddi team, worked as a sanitation worker while preparing for the Asian Games
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Back to part-time jobs: Athletes in less popular sports face harsh realities - The Korea Times
For athletes in less popular sports, life after the 2026 Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games can be harsh. Once the competition is over, they must return to d...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
The test launch was carried out to verify core hypersonic technologies, such as flight trajectories and speed, as a game-changing strategic asset capable of launching surprise precision strikes against enemy targets, presidential spokesperson Kang Yu-jung said in a written briefing to the press.
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S. Korea conducts 1st test launch of hypersonic glide vehicle amid NK tensions - The Korea Times
South Korea conducted its first test launch of a hypersonic glide vehicle (HGV) on Thursday, Cheong Wa Dae said, in an apparent show of force again...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
“He did not stop at creating and distributing braille,” Gu said. “He also worked to improve perceptions of disabilities and society.” The development and spread of Korean braille opened new opportunities for blind people to learn, work, record their thoughts and participate in society, Gu explained.
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6 dots that opened a world: Korean braille turns 100 - The Korea Times
INCHEON — An elephant without a trunk invites visitors to learn with their hands before their eyes at an exhibition marking 100 years of Korean bra...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds requirements for international students who meet Korean-language standards and introduce a visa pathway for gap-year study, the Justice Ministry said Wednesday.
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Korea plans easier visa rules for Korean-speaking students, new gap-year track
South Korea plans to waive proof-of-funds requirements for international students who meet Korean-language standards and introduce a visa pathway for gap-year s
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
"It has been 15 years since the last time I visited, and it is wonderful," Yeoh said. "The city looks amazing. Thank you for a really warm welcome. I remember when I arrived three days ago, and there was a double rainbow,” Yeoh said during a press conference at Busan Cinema Center in Busan Wednesday
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Actor Michelle Yeoh sees endless possibilities after receiving BIFF award - The Korea Times
BUSAN — Academy Award-winning actor Michelle Yeoh stressed the importance of embracing new possibilities in cinema after receiving the Asian Filmma...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Deann Borshay Liem spent much of her childhood believing she was an orphan. Adopted from Korea to the United States in 1966, Liem discovered in the early 1980s that her birth mother and siblings were alive. She also learned that her identity had been switched with another child during the adoption
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[INTERVIEW] Emmy Award-winning documentarian explores hidden stories of Korean adoptees - The Korea Times
Deann Borshay Liem spent much of her childhood believing she was an orphan. Adopted from Korea to the United States in 1966, Liem discovered in the...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
The key objective of the fifth launch was to safely deploy the five microsatellite constellations, and its success has demonstrated Korea's increased multisatellite launch capabilities, taking another step toward privately-led commercial launch services.
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[COVER STORY] Nuri rocket successfully completes 5th flight - The Korea Times
Korea’s domestically-developed Nuri rocket successfully carried out its mission in its fifth launch Wednesday, sequentially deploying 14 out of the...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
The practice has drawn criticism for causing disruption in public spaces. "Some fans were even complaining that people had stepped on their paper, when they were the ones taking over a public walkway in the first place. They don’t even remove all the paper afterward. It creates more trash and ..."
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At some Korean festivals, paper now waits in line
At some festivals in South Korea this fall, a piece of paper can apparently do the waiting for you. A trail of A4-sized sheets of paper, each taped to the pavem
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“As a practitioner, I hope this can help me convey Buddhist teachings in a more accessible way,” said Ven. Deoksan, the temple’s abbot. Unlike his uninhibited performances onstage, the monk is quiet and reserved in everyday life. He described himself as someone who has little to do with dancing.
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Monk becomes 'Buddhist world's G-Dragon' with razor-sharp dance moves - The Korea Times
“Bad, bad, bad….” At Jajaeam Temple, nestled deep in the valleys of Soyo Mountain in Dongducheon, Gyeonggi Province, the silence was broken by “BAD...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
“The Assassin(s)” centers on the 1974 assassination attempt on then-President Park Chung-hee. Park survived the attack, while then-first lady Yuk Young-soo was killed. An official investigation concluded that Mun Se-gwang acted alone under instructions linked to North Korea. The film, however, ...
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'The Assassin(s)' lead actor vows firm response to protesters outside his home - The Korea Times
Lead actor Yoo Hae-jin of the controversial film “The Assassin(s)” said he will take a firm stance against protesters who gathered outside his Seou...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Nearly three weeks have passed as of Tuesday since a shark, now the most famous of its kind in Korea, got trapped in a canal at a waterfront park in the southeastern city of Busan, despite local authorities' rescue attempts.
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Busan shark refuses to leave canal for 3 weeks despite rescue attempts - The Korea Times
Nearly three weeks have passed as of Tuesday since a shark, now the most famous of its kind in Korea, got trapped in a canal at a waterfront park i...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
North Korea on Tuesday warned of an "immediate and powerful counteraction" if South Korea intrudes even "a millimeter" into its territory, after Seoul signaled corresponding measures over a recent land mine blast at the inter-Korean border that it has blamed on Pyongyang.
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N. Korea warns of 'powerful counteraction' if S. Korea intrudes 'even a millimeter' into its territory - The Korea Times
North Korea on Tuesday warned of an "immediate and powerful counteraction" if South Korea intrudes even "a millimeter" into its territory, after Se...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The controversy resurfaced after Korea beat host Japan 1-0 in the men's football final on Saturday, winning a fourth consecutive Asian Games title. Afterward, some players brought up the military service exemption in interviews.
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'Even BTS served in military': Debate reignites over athletes' service exemption privilege - The Korea Times
Debate has reignited over the military service exemption for athletes who win medals at international athletic competitions, after some players mad...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Seoul’s subway map can make a journey look straightforward. What it does not show is how long a transfer can take or how crowded a station may be when you arrive. Knowing when to travel, where to change trains and when to use the airport railroad can make a trip easier.
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Tips for getting around Seoul by subway
Seoul’s subway map can make a journey look straightforward. What it does not show is how long a transfer can take or how crowded a station may be when you arriv
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
About 40,000 such marriages were registered in 2025, accounting for a record 20.2 percent of about 198,500 first marriages that year, according to Statistics Korea. It was the first time the share had surpassed 20 percent.
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Rise of ‘noona’ wives: Korea’s marriage age gap is changing
Being four years older than her husband does not make Han Se-hee the more experienced one at home. The 32-year-old often finds herself on the receiving end of r
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
South Korea defeated hosts Japan 1-0 on Saturday in the men's final in Toyota, near Nagoya, for their fourth Games title in a row. Afterwards, Lee Gi-hyuk smiled as he held up his gold medal to reporters and said: "I'm not going to the military."
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South Korea captain 'deeply sorry' for gloating about military exemption - The Korea Times
South Korea's Asian Games football captain apologised on Sunday for boasting that his gold medal meant he did not have to do military service. Sout...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Unlike conventional attacks on banks’ core IT networks, the recent incidents involved repeated attempts to exploit vulnerabilities in systems used by employees or for sales support. This pattern has raised suspicions that the attacks were automated using AI.
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Shinhan, Kookmin, Hana data breaches fuel concerns over AI-powered cyberattacks in financial sector - The Korea Times
A series of data breaches at Shinhan Bank, KB Kookmin Bank and Hana Bank, three of Korea’s largest commercial banks, has heightened concerns in the...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
K-pop boy band Stray Kids has chosen not to submit music for consideration at next year's 2027 Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the awards amid controversy over a newly created category for Asian pop music.
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Stray Kids join BTS in skipping Grammy submissions
K-pop boy band Stray Kids has chosen not to submit music for consideration at next year's 2027 Grammy Awards, joining BTS in sitting out the awards amid controv
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
I stopped. What was this place? There was no sign or name that I could see, yet people kept disappearing inside. Curiosity got the better of me. I crossed the street, lifted the flap and ducked inside. Everyone stopped talking. For a second or two, the entire tent went quiet. Faces turned toward me.
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[MORNING CALM TALES] The irresistible appeal of Korea's 'pojangmacha' food tents - The Korea Times
Had I not gotten lost in Jamsil one cold December night, I might never have discovered the soul of Seoul. It was the early 1990s, and I decided to...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
"We agreed to begin working on the Alaska LNG project on the conditions that, first, its commercial viability is confirmed and, second, it complies with Korea’s legal procedures ... For nuclear power plants as well, commercial viability must be guaranteed on a plant-by-plant basis," President Lee...
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Korea protests US' unilateral announcement on Alaska LNG project - The Korea Times
Korea on Thursday stressed that it retains discretion in deciding whether to invest in the Alaska liquefied natural gas (LNG) and nuclear reactor p...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Without grasping this cultural subtext, audiences risk missing the true gravity of the series' stakes. Below is a field guide to the Joseon-era customs and societal pressures that power the story's core conflicts and propel its characters forward.
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Joseon rules you need to know to understand 'The Scandal'
In Netflix Korea’s "The Scandal," early 19th-century Joseon’s neo-Confucian social norms function as more than a historical backdrop, they serve as
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
A shark unexpectedly stranded in an artificial waterway at Busan’s North Port has become a sensation, drawing more than half a million visitors — ... Social media users dubbed the shark "Bukangi," from "buk hang" — the Korean name for Busan’s North Port.
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Busan shark becomes tourist sensation, but stirs concerns over warming seas - The Korea Times
A shark unexpectedly stranded in an artificial waterway at Busan’s North Port has become a sensation, drawing more than half a million visitors — b...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
The overhaul aims to transition the traditional paper-heavy exam into an AI-driven digital testing platform by 2029, catering to an expanding pool of foreign students, job seekers and workers aiming to establish careers in Korea.
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Korea turns to AI to modernize TOPIK national language exam - The Korea Times
Korea’s national Korean language proficiency exam is preparing for a major digital overhaul, introducing artificial intelligence (AI) to draft test...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
She won the world titles in 2023 and 2026, and also an Olympic gold in 2024. She has held the No. 1 ranking in the women's singles for over 100 weeks. In 2025, An won a record 11 international titles and became the first player in badminton history to earn over $1 million in prize money in a season.
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With 2nd straight gold, An Se-young cements case as greatest shuttler of her generation - The Korea Times
ICHINOMIYA, Japan — At 24 and still in her athletic prime, shuttler An Se-young has already accomplished more in the past couple of years than what...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Kim, a 37-year-old office worker in Gyeonggi Province, spends much of his monthly pay repaying a loan he took out to buy a home when he married two years ago. His wife has a loan of her own, adding to the couple’s repayment burden. “We had to borrow to cover housing and wedding costs, even with..."
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Korean newlyweds start married life with growing debt as loans double - The Korea Times
Kim, a 37-year-old office worker in Gyeonggi Province, spends much of his monthly pay repaying a loan he took out to buy a home when he married two...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
"It brought me back to my debut days when I was surrounded by veteran actors. Having spent over 10 years carrying primary roles myself, I reached a point where I wanted to pause and look back at my path," he added. "It was a time when I could learn immensely from my seniors and truly lean on them."
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'A turning point in my career': Woo Do-hwan - The Korea Times
For actor Woo Do-hwan, completing his journey on Disney+’s flagship original series "Made in Korea" was more than just wrapping another production...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Seoul has called for an official apology from Ukraine after President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed what it says was supposed to be a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
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Seoul demands an apology after Zelenskyy reveals North Korean POWs were sent to South Korea
Seoul has demanded an apology after Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy revealed what it says was supposed to be a secret transfer of two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea.
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
Daily reports of domestic violence spiked by nearly 45 percent during last year's Chuseok holiday compared to an ordinary day — a pattern that has grown more pronounced each year since 2021, with authorities on heightened alert for this year's holiday.
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Domestic violence reports surge over 44% during Chuseok holiday - The Korea Times
Daily reports of domestic violence spiked by nearly 45 percent during last year's Chuseok holiday compared to an ordinary day — a pattern that has...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
South Korea and Ukraine are offering conflicting accounts of whether they had agreed to keep the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners of war (POWs) to South Korea confidential, putting the two countries publicly at odds over the handling of the sensitive issue.
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Seoul, Kyiv clash over confidentiality as N. Korean POW repatriation goes public - The Korea Times
South Korea and Ukraine are offering conflicting accounts of whether they had agreed to keep the repatriation of two North Korean prisoners of war...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
When gymnast Yeo Seo-jeong won the Asian Games vault gold on Thursday, the medal added a second chapter to a family record in Korean gymnastics, putting her alongside her father, Yeo Hong-chul, as two-time Asian Games champions. The 24-year-old reclaimed the Asian Games women’s vault title on ...
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[ASIAN GAMES] Like father, like daughter - The Korea Times
When gymnast Yeo Seo-jeong won the Asian Games vault gold on Thursday, the medal added a second chapter to a family record in Korean gymnastics, pu...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
During his 10-day trip here in May, Rodriguez was struck by the contrast between Seoul's fast-moving modernity and its pockets of traditional architecture. He stayed in a hanok in Bukchon Hanok Village, where a quiet corner of the neighborhood later became the subject of a limited-edition print.
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Devon Rodriguez finds Korea through the people he draws
Devon Rodriguez has spent six years approaching strangers, drawing their portraits and capturing the conversations and reactions that follow. What began on New
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
South Korean artistic gymnast Yeo Seo-jeong won gold in the women's vault at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, giving the country its first title in the sport. Yeo scored an average of 14.483 points after two attempts, beating defending Asiad champion North Korea's An Chang-ok, who score...
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[ASIAN GAMES] Artistic gymnast Yeo Seo-jeong wins gold in women's vault at Asian Games - The Korea Times
NAGOYA, Japan — South Korean artistic gymnast Yeo Seo-jeong won gold in the women's vault at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games on Thursday, giving the c...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The tongue-numbingly spicy seasoning that is a traditional favorite in China's Sichuan province has become a popular ingredient for dishes beyond just Chinese cuisine, spreading to Korean and Western dishes in both the dine-in and takeout scenes.
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China's 'mala' sauce breaks Korea's culinary boundaries - The Korea Times
"Mala" is enchanting Korean palates across the domestic food industry. The tongue-numbingly spicy seasoning that is a traditional favorite in China...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
While four-legged machines can backflip, negotiate rubble and scale staircases with uncanny agility, their high-performance motors typically drain battery reserves in less than an hour. But along the rural stretches of North Gyeongsang Province, a dog-like machine spent over four hours trotting ...
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Korean quadruped robot's marathon triumph featured in Nature - The Korea Times
In the world of legged robotics, endurance has long been the ultimate hurdle. While four-legged machines can backflip, negotiate rubble and scale s...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
In 1994, Korean television history was rewritten when the legendary horror drama "M" hit the airwaves, eventually peaking at a staggering 52.2 percent viewership rating. Starring iconic actor Shim Eun-ha, the series mesmerized the nation with a groundbreaking visual feat in the ominous glowing ...
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From 'M' to 'Infinite Challenge': Korea's nostalgia revival takes over streaming - The Korea Times
In 1994, Korean television history was rewritten when the legendary horror drama "M" hit the airwaves, eventually peaking at a staggering 52.2 perc...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
As millions of families across Korea prepare to pack highways and train stations as they move around the country for the Chuseok holiday, tourism officials are encouraging travelers to look past predictable destinations toward the country’s rich cultural heartlands.
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Finding the heart of Chuseok beyond Seoul - The Korea Times
As millions of families across Korea prepare to pack highways and train stations as they move around the country for the Chuseok holiday, tourism o...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Recently, we sent two North Korean prisoners of war to the Republic of Korea," said Zelenskyy in his speech. "These guys are not easy to capture alive. One of them, when he realized he was going to be taken prisoner, tried to kill himself. And he was shocked that fate did not let him die."
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Ukraine sent two captured North Korean soldiers to South Korea, Zelenskyy says - The Korea Times
UNITED NATIONS/SEOUL — Ukraine has transferred two North Korean prisoners of war to South Korea, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said on We...
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
For theater director Lee Jin-yeob, the stage is not a place where people simply sit and watch a performance. It is a place where strangers can meet. “What I want audiences to experience through my performances is the joy of being together,” Lee said in a group interview in Seoul on Tuesday.
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When strangers come together, something happens
For theater director Lee Jin-yeob, the stage is not a place where people simply sit and watch a performance. It is a place where strangers can meet. “What I wa
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Korean LEN @koreanlen.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
"I tried to resist, but I keep thinking about it," he told her, before saying he was sorry for the request. The daughter said she broke down in tears while placing the order, wondering how long her father must have hesitated before calling her over a single order of fried chicken.
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93-year-old’s chicken craving turns into neighborhood feast
The story of a 93-year-old man apologizing to his daughter after asking her to order fried chicken touched hearts online and led to a feast for elderly resident
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