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Protest against Japan’s disposal of Fukushima radioactive water in Seoul

Apr 6, 2023

Korean protesters gathered for a rally against Japan's disposal of radioactive water outside the presidential office in Seoul, South Korea. They demand that Japan withdraw its plan to discharge the radioactive wastewater from the Fukushima…

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Forest fire in South Korea’s capital: 120 houses evacuated

Apr 2, 2023

An area the size of 30 football fields turned to ash in the fire that broke out in the forest area in Seoul, the capital of South Korea at around 11.50 am local time. At least 120 houses near the Inwangsan Mountainin were evacuated. No…

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Zebra escaped from zoo, causing traffic chaos in South Korea

Mar 23, 2023

A zebra broke through a wooden barrier and escaped from a zoo in Seoul, South Korea. When the zebra appeared in the city center, it mingled with the vehicles in the traffic, causing several dangerous situations. Firefighters and zoo…

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South Korea and USA conduct joint military exercise

Mar 22, 2023

From March 13–23, South Korean and American military forces conducted a joint Freedom Shield drill to commemorate the alliance and in response to North Korea's increasing nuclear and missile threats. According to South Korea's Joint Chiefs…

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Kim Jong-Un: Nuclear provocation will be met with nuclear retaliation

Mar 17, 2023

North Korean leader Kim Jong-Un vows to continue the fight against the US and South Korea, stating they will respond to nuclear weapons with nuclear weapons and to front-line conflicts with frontal combat. The statement comes after…

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massive fire at tire factory in South Korea

Mar 13, 2023

A fire broke out at a factory owned by Hankook Tire, the country's leading tire manufacturer, in Daejeon, South Korea, at around 22:10 local time yesterday. Ten workers and a firefighter were taken to the hospital due to smoke inhalation.…

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9 fishermen went missing off south korean waters

Feb 6, 2023

According to a report received at 23:19 local time on Saturday, nine fishermen went missing after their boat capsized off southwestern South Korea. Among the 12 fishermen on board, three were rescued by a nearby vessel. However, the rest of…

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Coldest days of South Korean winter: 476 flights canceled

Jan 24, 2023

The cold air wave, which has affected most of Eastern Asia, also hit South Korea and decreased temperatures to minus 39.3 degrees in some areas. Heavy snowfall and wind in different parts of the country have brought life to a standstill. At…

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Massive fire breaks out in Seoul’s slums, burning 60 houses

Jan 20, 2023

A massive fire erupted at 6:27 a.m. local time in Guryong Village, one of the last remaining slums in South Korea’s capital Seoul. More than 900 response personnel, including 290 firefighters, and 10 firefighting helicopters were dispatched…

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compelling fishing festival amid winter in south korea

Jan 8, 2023

Nearly 130,000 locals and foreigners gathered to attend one of South Korea's most popular winter festivities, the Hwacheon Sancheoneo Ice Festival, that includes fishing on ice and catching fishes placed in an ice-cold pool with bare hands,…

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