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South Korea's military fires on border islands for the first time in 7 years as a North Korean missile fails and the balloon war rages on

Wed, 06/26/2024 - 16:44

South Korean Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) fire rockets during a joint live firing drill between South Korea and the US at the Seungjin Fire Training Field in Pocheon, 65 kms northeast of Seoul, on April 26, 2017 — A 2017 drill showing South Korean MLRS in action. Similar weapons were used in the drills conducted Wednesday, per South Korean media.
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Military & Defense, Seoul, south-korea, Pyongyang, north-korea, balloon

'Parasite' actor Lee Sun-kyun found dead in a car

Wed, 12/27/2023 - 13:50

Lee Sun-kyun was found dead in a car on December 27. The actor, best known for his role as the wealthy father in the film "Parasite," had been under police investigation for illegal drug use.

News, Video, lee-sun-kyun, parasite, Suicide, south-korea, Seoul

An American tourist in Seoul said he sprayed graffiti in 155 places to raise awareness about teeth grinding

Mon, 11/27/2023 - 03:29

Tech Insider : Travel

Pedestrians walk up an alleyway in Seoul late October 28, 2023.
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Travel, Seoul, south-korea, Crime, Tourist

I moved to a US military base in South Korea with a month's notice. I love it so much I'm dreading going back to America.

Thu, 10/12/2023 - 05:10

Tech Insider

a woman standing in a window in Korea — Amber Griffiths.
Courtesy of Amber Griffiths

Real Estate, Relocation, Korea, BI-freelancer, south-korea, Seoul, military-life

At least 5 Russian men who escaped conscription have been living in Seoul's airport for months, and their refugee status still hangs in the balance: report

Thu, 01/26/2023 - 00:17