No more confirmed cases of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) emerged for a second day in South Korea. Two more patients were discharged, bringing up the total discharged to 93 people. Also, there were no additional deaths. The Ministry of Health and Welfare‘s Central MERS-CoV Control Office stated that as of 6 a.m. on June 29 KST,… Continue reading No New MERS Cases or Deaths in Two Days
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Police Reported To Be Investigating Into the Case of Lee Jung Hee and Her Sons
According to local news source News1, police have stated that they are investigating the case of a mother and her two sons suffering from years of sexual slavery at the hands of her husband and family. This case was previously reported on in Korea in the latter half of 2014, but never saw closure and saw related… Continue reading Police Reported To Be Investigating Into the Case of Lee Jung Hee and Her Sons
[Updated] Authorities Searching for Good Samaritan That Saved Elderly Woman on Subway
Authorities are searching for a middle-aged man who abruptly vanished after using CPR to save an elderly woman who fainted on a subway train. According to reports, the woman lost consciousness and fell to the floor of a line four train heading to Jeongwang Station in Siheung City. After hearing a “thud” sound as the woman… Continue reading [Updated] Authorities Searching for Good Samaritan That Saved Elderly Woman on Subway
Korean Woman Makes Desperate Plea for Help After 20 Years of Sexual Slavery at Hands of Pastor Husband and Family
Korean netizens and international communities alike have been moved to action following a horrifying Nate community post that was made late June 20, under an anonymous ID that states, “Help me.” The woman, who later identifies herself in her second post as Lee Jung Hee, starts, “Hello. Everyone.. I’m am confessing with a heart of atonement the… Continue reading Korean Woman Makes Desperate Plea for Help After 20 Years of Sexual Slavery at Hands of Pastor Husband and Family
7 Classic Korean Ice Cream Treats You Must Try This Summer
(Instagram: yesmosquito) Since the weather is warming up here in Korea, we thought this would be a great time to talk about the frozen desserts that Koreans eat to keep cool. Now obviously, Koreans enjoy most of the same ice creams, sorbets, gelato, and other frozen desserts that you do. But there are a few ice cream… Continue reading 7 Classic Korean Ice Cream Treats You Must Try This Summer
Public Transportation Use in Seoul Drops by 22 Percent Due to MERS
Due to the MERS scare in Korea, many citizens in Seoul are avoiding leaving their homes for non-essential reasons. This has led to a large decrease in the number of passengers on the city’s buses and subway lines. The number of people riding Seoul’s buses and subway trains has particularly decreased on weekends and during… Continue reading Public Transportation Use in Seoul Drops by 22 Percent Due to MERS
“Math Genius” Claiming Joint Admission to Both Harvard and Stanford Revealed to Be a Hoax
High school senior Sara Kim (Korean name Kim Jung Yoon) was touted as being a math genius just a week ago by a flood of Korean media and claimed that she would matriculate to both Harvard University and Stanford University through a special program set up especially for her. However, it put the entire nation… Continue reading “Math Genius” Claiming Joint Admission to Both Harvard and Stanford Revealed to Be a Hoax
Seoul National University Professor Expelled Due to Sexual Harassment
Despite its prestigious name value, Seoul National University is facing troubles with sexual harassment. According to SBS, Professor Park Oh Soo of the economics department was expelled from Seoul National University after being accused of sexual harassing students. The case was first introduced by an exclusive report from SBS four months ago on February 4.… Continue reading Seoul National University Professor Expelled Due to Sexual Harassment
The Five Most Beautiful University Campuses in Seoul
If someone said that they can’t focus on their studies because their university campus was too pretty, would you believe it? You may not, but some campuses in Seoul are reputed to be so beautiful that this might actually be an excuse that you may easily accept. Here, we will introduce five universities in Seoul… Continue reading The Five Most Beautiful University Campuses in Seoul
Passersby Break Mother and Young Daughter’s Fall From 6th Floor, Saving Their Lives
A mother and her young daughter fell from an apartment building, but were luckily caught by passersby, saving their lives. According to various news reports, on June 9 at around 11:45 p.m., Mrs. A and her eight-year-old daughter fell from the sixth floor of an apartment building in Gwangju, Gyeonggi-do. Fortunately for them, a tree in… Continue reading Passersby Break Mother and Young Daughter’s Fall From 6th Floor, Saving Their Lives