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Yoon Suk Yeol's First Conviction Upheld by Supreme Court - Status of other Related Cases

4 hours 10 min ago

South Korea's Supreme Court on July 9 upheld a seven-year prison sentence against former President Yoon Suk Yeol for obstructing his own arrest, delivering the first final ruling among the eight criminal trials he faces stemming from his December 3, 2024 martial law declaration. The Court's Third Division dismissed Yoon's appeal in a televised hearing, stating "all appeals are dismissed." The ruling is final and cannot be challenged further through South Korea's standard court system, coming 583 days after the martial law order.

에니켄: :The Legacy of the 1,033 Koreans Who Went to Mexico in 1905

Fri, 2026-07-10 11:07

In the spring of 1905, a British merchant vessel named the SS Ilford slipped out of Jemulpo Port in Incheon, carrying 1,033 Korean men, women, and children. They were embarking on a grueling, month-long transpacific voyage toward Mexico’s Yucatán Peninsula. Drawn by newspaper advertisements promising high wages, free housing, and a prosperous life in a land of opportunity, these "adventurous spirits" had no idea they were sailing into a multi-generational saga of indentured servitude, statelessness, and ultimate survival.

Bau-Bau, the only non-Korean place that uses Hangeul

Fri, 2026-07-10 09:08

From:  @wordswithbones

I created a Korean Causative Verbs CHEAT SHEET [6/8]

Thu, 2026-07-09 22:20

So far I’ve made six new Korean language cheat sheets, and they’re completely FREE through my Patreon page. This week I’m releasing a cheat sheet about Causative Verbs (사동사), and this should help you with memorizing some of the most common verbs and forms. These were all created as a set, and there are still two more cheat sheets that I’ll release over the next two weeks.

Korea's New "Fake News" Law Takes Effect

Thu, 2026-07-09 08:54

The Soju Tornado: How a Post-War Necessity Became a Favorite Bar Trick

Wed, 2026-07-08 09:48

 


Video from: @kimchibites89  and @denmikstark

Powering the Machine: Korea's AI Ambitions Run Into a Hard Energy Ceiling

Wed, 2026-07-08 08:35


Video from Video Pro Episode#139: Koreapro.org

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Centre Pompidou Hanwha Opens in Seoul

Mon, 2026-07-06 13:42

 

Genetic and Physiological Adaptations of the Haenyeo

Mon, 2026-07-06 11:59

For centuries, the coastlines of South Korea’s Jeju Island have been home to the 해녀 (Haenyeo), an extraordinary community of all-female free-divers who plunge into the ocean to harvest seafood. Known as "women of the sea," these divers descend up to 60 feet below the surface without any breathing equipment, often staying underwater for minutes at a time. Remarkably, many of these women continue this grueling labor well into their 70s and 80s.

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Teach You a Lesson: Netflix Hit and Cathartic Conversation Starter

Sun, 2026-07-05 07:48

South Korea's streak of global streaming dominance has reached a new milestone as the action school-drama Teach You a Lesson (known domestically as 참교육) officially climbed to become Netflix's fifth most-watched Korean series of all time.

Homeplus Faces Liquidation as Court Halts Rehabilitation

Sun, 2026-07-05 06:39

South Korea’s big-box retail landscape suffered a major blow on July 3, 2026, after the Seoul Bankruptcy Court officially terminated the corporate rehabilitation proceedings of Homeplus Co., the nation’s second-largest hypermarket chain. The milestone decision marks a critical turning point in a year-and-four-month court receivership that began in March 2025.

Express Bus Tickets Open to Foreign-Issued Cards Starting in August

Fri, 2026-07-03 07:23

 

One of the most persistent small frustrations of getting around Korea without a Korean credit card is finally being addressed. Kobus, the integrated express bus reservation site operated by Tmoney, will begin accepting foreign-issued card payments in August, according to a Chosun Biz report published July 1. The service will allow users to purchase express bus tickets without signing up for membership, and a similar option for intercity bus reservations is being prepared with a target launch of September.

I created a Korean Passive Verbs CHEAT SHEET [5/8]

Thu, 2026-07-02 22:10

Every week I’m posting one new Korean language cheat sheet for the next eight weeks – this is the FIFTH cheat sheet and it’s all about Passive Verbs. Also note that my Patreon paid supporters can download all EIGHT of my newest cheat sheets all at once.

North Korean POWs seek asylum in South Korea

Thu, 2026-07-02 19:27

Two young North Korean soldiers, both in their mid-twenties, have been sitting in Ukrainian custody since early 2025. They were captured in Russia's Kursk region while fighting alongside Russian forces, badly wounded, and reportedly told by their commanders that surrender was not an option. In North Korea's military culture, being taken prisoner is treated as an act of treason. "Everyone else blew themselves up," one of them told South Korean media. "I failed."

Korea Unveils Over $1 Trillion AI and Semiconductor Investment Drive

Thu, 2026-07-02 12:18

 

Understanding South Korea's Unique Dating Norms

Thu, 2026-07-02 11:14

From: @sidechatnews

The History, Quirks, Aromas, and Future of Korea’s Sewage Systems

Thu, 2026-07-02 09:56

From: @wordswithbones 

Han Seong-sook: Korea's New Prime Minister

Wed, 2026-07-01 20:06

How Korean Healthcare Became Korean Healthcare

Tue, 2026-06-30 21:39

From: @sliceoflifemd

 

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Can 우리 Sound Rude? 저희 vs 우리 Breakdown | Korean FAQ

Mon, 2026-06-29 21:42

우리 and 저희 are both used to mean “us” and “we,” but they can’t be swapped in all cases – and shouldn’t be. I talk about the technical differences between the two, as well as the most basic differences to be aware of.