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South Korea vows crackdown on BTS ticket resellers with seats on sale for £5,240

Tickets for K-pop group’s concerts have been sold at nearly 40 times the original prices

The Independent UK

Should grandparents be paid for looking after children? In South Korea it’s proving hugely popular

Jeju Island is set to follow a similar initiative that has received almost universal approval in Seoul

The Independent UK

South Korea’s birthrate rises again – thanks to ‘echo boomers’

‘Echo boomers’ and changing family attitudes fuel strongest birth rebound in nearly 20 years but demographic challenges remain

The Independent UK

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How a ‘Dubai chewy cookie’ craze led to shortages of key ingredients in Korea

Locally known as ‘dujjonku’, the dessert is a Korean version of the Dubai chocolate whose demand swept cafes last year and experts chalk up the rush to the fear of missing out, Shahana Yasmin writes

The Independent UK

So what is going on with ‘KPOP Demon Hunters’ and everyone trying to create drama?

KPOP Demon Hunters has found itself at the center of some AI controversy this week. Tthe actual story itself got clouded in a swirl of social media users arguing. This is the case with a lot of stories concerning artificial intelligence in 2025. But, we are here to detangle this…

The Mary Sue

Han Kang Nobel prize lecture book sells 10,000 copies in first day online in South Korea

Korean retailers report strong sales for Light and Thread, featuring speeches, essays and poems by novelist

The Guardian - UK

Kim Sae Ron Cause Of Death: 2022 DUI 'Humiliation' Resurfaces As Speculations Of Her Demise Continue

The 24-year-old star, whose career was reportedly derailed after a 2022 driving under the influence (DUI) incident, was found dead at her Seoul home on Sunday.

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NewJeans: Why one of K-pop’s biggest bands is being sued by its own label

Five-member girl group has been embroiled in a contract dispute with their agency since last year

The Independent UK

Hyundai Realizes People Find Touchscreens Annoying

Much like Toyota, Hyundai is one of the few automakers that hasn’t completely given up on traditional switchgear. You’ll find a decent number of old-school buttons even in the most recent products. In fact, we previously pointed out how the latest Ioniq 5 and Tucson have more physical controls than…

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Genesis G70 To Be Dropped After Just One Generation: Report

Low sales were allegedly the reason for the company's decision.

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