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‘Separately yet together’ we saved earthworms

A man in his thirties living in Gyeonggi Province, whose activity name is ‘Eonyeon’, is a veteran rescuer with more than 20 years of experience. His season runs every year from June to September, in the height of summer, and he works alone. His rescue gear is only a single twig, yet ten seconds of effort can save a life. Since he was in elementary school, his targets have been ‘earthworms’.“Earthworm rescue, a rescue activity anyone can easily do”“On rainy days I save more than ten on aver...

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United States consent obtained for construction of nuclear-powered submarines and authority for civilian uranium enrichment…

On the 14th, through a joint fact sheet (joint explanatory material) with the United States, South Korea obtained broad U.S. consent related to the construction of nuclear-powered submarines and to authority for civilian uranium enrichment. The two countries are expected to determine concrete implementation methods and procedures through follow-up consultations. Another task cited is dispelling concerns within the United States and among neighboring countries regarding the nonproliferation ...

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KakaoTalk ‘Friend Location’ feature··· “Convenient, fun” VS “What about semi-forced location tracking”

Recently, KakaoTalk added a ‘Friend Location’ feature that allows users to check the other party’s location. Users say it is convenient and fun, while also expressing concern that it could be used for surveillance. Experts noted that if there is potential for users to abuse it, the feature should be improved.KakaoMap updated the ‘Friend Location’ feature on the 12th. The gist is that within KakaoTalk messenger friend groups, if both sides consent, locations can be checked ‘without a time lim...

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On Chinese social media, “Cancel trips to Japan”; Japan, wary of economic impact, refrains from retaliation···concerns about a prolonged standoff

Relations between China and Japan have rapidly frozen after Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Japan could exercise the right of collective self-defense in the event of a Taiwan contingency. China is pressuring Takaichi to withdraw the remark, but the Japanese government, while concerned about economic fallout, says it will watch the situation for now. Some predict that the chill in ties and negative economic effects could drag on.Kyodo News reported on the 16th that after China’s F...

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\"Gen Z protests\" spread in Mexico as well... thousands gather to protest crime and corruption

In Mexico City, the capital, on the 15th (local time), a large anti-government protest was held to denounce rising crime and corruption. According to AP and Reuters, the protest was led by Gen Z youth, and the scale grew as middle- and older-aged people aligned with the opposition also joined.Reports said thousands took part, condemning the surge in violent crime, the government's inadequate response, and corruption. In particular, they expressed anger over the killing on the 1st in the wes...

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The ROK-U.S. fact sheet includes ‘countering China’ in multiple places… President Lee “will continue steady dialogue with China”

In the joint fact sheet announced by the ROK and the United States on the 14th, content aimed at China was also specified, including opposition to unilateral changes to the status quo on the cross-Strait issue, approval for South Korea’s nuclear-powered (nuclear-propelled) submarines, and leaving room to expand the strategic flexibility of U.S. Forces Korea. Attention is on how the government will develop relations with China going forward.In the fact sheet, President Lee Jae-myung and U...

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Despite harsh reviews again… A look at Coca-Cola ‘AI Christmas ad’

“This year, the truck wheels do not just slide; they keep turning. It is the only noticeable improvement.”(U.S. IT outlet ‘The Verge’)The global beverage brand Coca-Cola has released a Christmas ad made with artificial intelligence (AI) again this year, following last year, prompting a flurry of criticism in the IT and advertising industries. On the surface, most critiques target the completeness of the AI imagery, but underlying them is resentment that the spirit of Christmas was entrusted ...

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Imminent verdict on former Prime Minister Hasina’s ‘crimes against humanity’ … tensions rise in Bangladesh

The South China Morning Post (SCMP) reported on the 16th that the verdict in the crimes-against-humanity trial of former Bangladeshi prime minister Sheikh Hasina, who was indicted on charges of using excessive force to suppress anti-government protests last year, causing numerous casualties, will be delivered on the 17th (local time).Bangladeshi prosecutors have charged the former prime minister with crimes against humanity and mass murder, among other offenses. As she is currently in India,...

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Korea-U.S. agreement effectively halts ‘the Online Platform Act’… the path to regulating U.S. big tech is blocked

As South Korea and the United States agreed not to discriminate against U.S. companies or impose ‘unnecessary regulation’ in laws and policies related to digital services, the administration and ruling party effort to advance the Online Platform Act is expected to be put on hold. With the path to ex ante regulation of unfair dealings by global big tech blocked, concerns are rising that consumer choice may shrink and price competition may weaken.On the 14th, the two countries, through a joint...

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Ikimonogakari, often dubbed the national band of Japan, makes first visit to Korea 19 years after debut... Heated up the J-pop festival Wonderrivet

Guitarist Mizuno of the band Ikimonogakari, holding a note, addressed the audience in halting Korean.Many in Korea know us through anime theme songs, so we prepared many anime themes. Please enjoy.Known for having sung Blue Bird, the theme song of Naruto Shippuden Season 3, Ikimonogakari met Korean audiences through the Wonderrivet 2025 festival. Formed in 1999, Ikimonogakari is often dubbed the national band of Japan. Although 19 years have passed since their 2006 debut with the album SAK...

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