[Screen capture from YouTube] September 23, 2022, a South Korean cyclist who had become a YouTube sensation with an impressive 71 2K subscribers encountered a tragic accident. He was heading back home, when a massive 5-ton truck careened across the 2nd lane and crushed the cyclist. According to his blog, the cyclist was conscious …
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Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger to open in Seoul
[Source of the photo: Gordon Ramsey Restaurant] Michelin-star chef Gordon Ramsay’s Street Burger restaurant is set to open in Hyundai Department Store in southern Seoul. The Seoul restaurant will be the first global location outside of the U.K. and the first in Asia. The department store said that fries, drinks and seven types of …
Cyber attack: 12 institutions attacked by a Chinese hacker group
Screenshot of the Korean East-West Mind Science Association website, attacked by a Chinese hacking group [SCREEN CAPTURE] A Chinese hacker group, referred to as Dawn Cavalry, conducted a cyberattack against the websites of numerous research and educational institutions in South Korea during the Lunar New Year celebrations. The group declared that the Korea Internet …
Refusing compulsory military service in South Korea
[source: Shutterstock] In the past five years, 321 individuals have been arrested for attempting to circumvent the military draft. It is estimated that the real number of those avoiding service, including those not caught, is much higher. In 2021, 335 young men were reported missing shortly before they were due to enlist in the …
Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes [Unesco WHC]
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Jeju Volcanic Island and Lava Tubes are a triple treat that make up 18,846 ha. Geomunoreum is the star of the show, with its colorful ceilings and floors and dark lava walls. Then there’s Seongsan Ilchulbong tuff cone, rising out of the sea and giving off a fortress-like vibe. And lastly, Mount Halla, the …