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North Korea Launches Missiles Toward the East Sea
Oct 22, 2025 Eunyo Hwang en.yna.co.kr On October 21, 2025, North Korea fired several ballistic missiles toward the East Sea. The missiles flew about 350 kilometers before hitting the water. This was North Korea’s first missile launch in about five months and came just weeks before the APEC Summit to be held in South Korea. The South Korea mentioned that it is closely monitored with United States, again provoking tension in the Korean Peninsula. Both countries shared informati
Eunyo Hwang
Oct 22
A North Korean soldier defects to South Korea across the MDL
Oct 22, 2025 Doyoung Lim www.nknews.org A North Korean soldier defected to South Korea through the Military Demarcation Line (MDL) on Sunday, South Korea’s military said. According to the JCS, the military identified and tracked personnel in the MDL area, secured the custody, and the relevant agencies will investigate the detailed process of moving south. The Northern soldier was found in the southern area of the Demilitarized Zone (DMZ). When the South Korean military team a
Doyoung Lim
Oct 22
Jeonbuk Secure 10th Title
Oct 22, 2025 Daewon Kang biz.chosun.com On October 18 at Jeonju World Cup Stadium, Jeonbuk Hyundai Motors defeated Suwon FC 2:0 in Round 33, climbing to 71 points and widening their lead over Gimcheon Sangmu (55 points). With this result, Jeonbuk claimed their 10th K League championship. Using a 4-3-3 setup, Jeonbuk started Song Minkyu, Gustavo, and Lee Seungwoo up front. Only a minute after kickoff, Kim Taehwan crossed from the right, and Gustavo headed the ball into the net
Daewon Kang
Oct 22
Apple Debuts M5 Vision Pro, Samsung Enters XR Race
Oct 22, 2025 Minseo Kim www.bloomberg.com Apple has officially revealed its upgraded Vision Pro headset powered by the new M5 chip, marking a major leap in processing power and AI capabilities. Compared to the previous M4 generation, the M5 delivers up to four times faster CPU performance and 45% higher graphics efficiency. The new Vision Pro retains its premium 499-million-won ($3,499) price tag but introduces several key enhancements: a micro-OLED display with 10% more pixe
Minseo Kim
Oct 22
W Korea Faces Criticism Over Breast Cancer Charity Gala
Oct 22, 2025 Taein Lee www.chosun.com W Korea, a leading fashion magazine, has come under public scrutiny after hosting a lavish celebrity party under the banner of a breast cancer awareness campaign. The magazine issued an official apology four days after the event, but criticism continues to mount regarding both the event’s tone and the transparency of its donations. On October 19, W Korea released a statement on its social media platforms acknowledging concerns raised by t
Taein Lee
Oct 22
Typhoons and the Korean Peninsula in 2025
Oct 22, 2025 Seoyeon Kim www.chosun.com Overview of Typhoon Fengshen (No. 24) Typhoon Fengshen, the 24th typhoon of 2025, formed over the open sea east of Manila, the Philippines, at approximately 3 a.m. on October 18. As of 3 a.m. on October 19, it recorded a central pressure of 998 hPa, maximum sustained winds of 19 m/s (68 km/h) near the center, and a gale radius of 250 km, indicating a relatively weak system. The typhoon was moving westward at a speed of 14 km/h, passing
Seoyeon Kim
Oct 22
Korean Researchers Challenge Nobel-Winning Theory, Say Universe Is Slowing Down
Oct 22, 2025 Yul So m.dongascience.com A team from Yonsei University has released research that disputes the 2011 Nobel Prize–winning theory that the universe is expanding at an accelerating rate. According to the study, the universe is no longer accelerating but is instead entering a slower expansion phase. The researchers also found that dark energy, once thought to be constant, appears to weaken over time. Professor Lee Young-wook and his colleagues at Yonsei University’s
Yul So
Oct 22
Unexpected Turn of Events at the National Sports Festival!
Oct 20, 2025 Joanne Lee koreajoongangdaily.joins.com October 20, 2025, On the second day of the National Sports Festival, an unexpected result has drawn attention. The 106th National Sports Festival is currently taking place in Busan. Featuring a wide range of sports such as basketball, soccer, and shooting, this event brings together both adult and youth athletes, making it one of the highlights of the first half of 2025. This morning, a highly anticipated basketball match t
Joanne Lee
Oct 20
2025, Year of Quantum Science and Technology
Oct 20, 2025 Seoyoung Kang physicsworld.com The United Nations has officially declared 2025 as the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology. The UN has set this year to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the birth of quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics is the core physical theory that explains the unusual characteristics that are observed at the atomic and subatomic levels. This global initiative aims to raise awareness of quantum mechanics as a basis of modern s
Seoyoung Kang
Oct 20
Hwasa Returns with Good Goodbye, Embracing Change and Emotion
Oct 20, 2025 Jin Lee www.sixloaded.com Hwasa, a member of the popular K-pop group MAMAMOO, made her comeback on October 15 with the new single Good Goodbye, a heartfelt song that explores whether parting can ever truly be “good.” The track blends a gentle rhythm with Hwasa’s rich, soulful vocals, portraying both sadness and hope within a warm and introspective message. Hwasa took part in writing and composing the song herself, adding authenticity to its emotional core. A spec
Jin Lee
Oct 20
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