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South Korea Banned DeepSeek Downloads Over Privacy Concerns

Because there wasn’t already enough drama, the DeepSeek cinematic universe has blended with the TikTok cinematic universe.

02.19.25

By Matt Jancer
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South Korea Requires Bird Detection Cameras After Deadly Plane Crash

02.07.25

By Luis Prada
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Life

South Korea’s Battle With Deepfake Porn

11.06.24

By Sammi Caramela
News

Wild Boar Wreaks Havok in South Korean Train Station, Bites Man In Bathroom

10.30.24

By Luis Prada
News

‘Parasite’ Actor Dies of Suspected Suicide Following Drug Investigation

12.27.23

By Manisha Krishnan
News

Kim Jong Un Drops the Biggest Hint Yet About His Successor

12.27.23

By Jack Cummings
Identity

These Women Cope With the Challenges Of Being Queer In South Korea Through House Parties

12.15.23

By Junhyup Kwon
Life

When Your Favorite Idol Turns Out To Be a Rapist

12.14.23

By Junhyup Kwon and Sowon Lee
Life

Inside Seoul’s BDSM Party Where Kinky Fantasies Come Alive

10.04.23

By Junhyup Kwon
10 Best Korean Films of All Time According to Critics

07.18.23

By Douglas Greenwood
News

Leaked Docs Show US Spying on Its Allies, and No One Should Be Surprised

04.12.23

By Hanako Montgomery
We Visited a Dog Meat Farm in South Korea and Spoke to Its Owner

04.04.23

By Junhyup Kwon

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Dji Is… Happy That the White House Will Decide Next Week on Whether To Ban Its Drones?

DJI has swagger as the US government fulfills it wishes and takes a rumored imminent look into whether the Chinese company can keep operating as usual in the US.

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06.05.25

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Rare 200-Year-Old Condom Goes on Display at Dutch Museum

A Dutch museum decided to put quite an unusual object on display in its most recent exhibit—a 19th century condom.

06.05.25

By Paige Gawley