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๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜National Team No. 4โ€™ An Hyun-min hits a 131m home run in his first plate appearance of the exhibition game

An Hyun-min, the No. 4 hitter for the South Korean baseball team, showcased his power by hitting a 131.5m home run during the first plate appearance of the KBO League exhibition game.

Mar 19 โ€ข 07:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Game Companies Crossing Limits with Physical AI in the Virtual World

Korean game companies are venturing into new businesses to adapt to the era of physical AI by leveraging their unique strengths in creating virtual environments.

Mar 16 โ€ข 11:06 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korea Baseball Team Advances to Quarterfinals for the First Time in 17 Years, Loses to Dominican Republic in 7-inning Cold Game

The South Korean baseball team faced a heavy defeat against the Dominican Republic, losing 0-10 in a cold game during the 2026 World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, marking the end of their journey after reaching the quarterfinals for the first time in 17 years.

Mar 14 โ€ข 01:36 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

โ€˜Chicken and Beer Warโ€™ at Convenience Stores Ahead of WBC Quarterfinals against Dominican Republic on the 14th

As Korean baseball dramatically advances to the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals, convenience stores ramp up marketing efforts in anticipation of the game against the Dominican Republic.

Mar 12 โ€ข 07:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Sports

Samurai Japan Unbeaten in Eleven Games Against South Korea, but Must Beware of Their Lineup - WBC Highlights

Japan's baseball team, Samurai Japan, is on an eleven-game unbeaten streak against South Korea, but faces strong competition from the formidable South Korean lineup in the World Baseball Classic (WBC).

Mar 7 โ€ข 04:40 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korean Baseball Breaks WBC First Round Jinx, Can They End 10-Game Losing Streak Against Japan?

Korean baseball looks to end a long-standing losing streak against Japan in the upcoming WBC match after a decade without a victory against their rivals.

Mar 5 โ€ข 20:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Korean women's football ahead of the second match against the Philippines in the Asian Cup, goal-scoring ability is crucial

The South Korean women's football team aims to improve their goal-scoring efficiency ahead of their upcoming match against the Philippines after a 3-0 victory over Iran in their first game of the AFC Women's Asian Cup.

Mar 4 โ€ข 07:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Companies Seeking Talent without Job Applications Through 'Cops and Robbers' Game

South Korean companies are innovating recruitment methods by integrating games like 'Cops and Robbers' into hiring events and eliminating traditional application processes to better assess actual job skills rather than relying on AI-generated resumes.

Mar 4 โ€ข 02:58 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Wony's 38 points explode, Pro Basketball SK climbs to 2nd place alone... 2 games behind 1st place LG

The Seoul SK basketball team won against Seoul Samsung, securing a five-game winning streak and positioning themselves in second place in the league standings.

Feb 17 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ช Postimees
Sports

Tormis Laine, who has exited the Olympics, says: I live and ski by the motto of all or nothing

In the men's slalom event at the Olympics, competitor Tormis Laine draws a striking parallel between the competition and the first game of the popular South Korean series 'Squid Game', highlighting the intensity of the challenge.

Feb 16 โ€ข 12:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ Aktuรกlnฤ›.cz
World

If you watch a South Korean series, a brutal punishment awaits you. Kim's regime executes even children

North Korea's regime is reportedly executing children for watching South Korean series, including the popular show Squid Game, with severe penalties like execution or imprisonment in labor camps for those caught consuming 'illegal' media.

Feb 11 โ€ข 10:56 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ถ๐Ÿ‡ฆ Al Jazeera
National & Local

Death is the fate for those who watch "Squid Game" in North Korea! And Twitter users comment

North Korea imposes severe penalties, including execution, for citizens caught watching South Korean media, reflecting a crackdown on foreign influence.

Feb 10 โ€ข 14:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ Fox News
World

North Korea executed teens for listening to K-pop, watching โ€˜Squid Gameโ€™: report

North Korea executed teenagers for watching 'Squid Game' and listening to K-pop, with reports highlighting severe penalties for engaging with South Korean media.

Feb 8 โ€ข 17:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Curling duo Kim Seon-young and Jeong Young-seok explode with momentum to secure second consecutive win against Estonia

The Korean curling mixed doubles team of Kim Seon-young and Jeong Young-seok bounced back from a five-game losing streak to achieve their second consecutive victory against Estonia.

Feb 8 โ€ข 11:29 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Reliable Lee Seung-hyun, Stops Team's 5-game Losing Streak, 'I Will Keep Pushing Myself'

Lee Seung-hyun rescued his team from a five-game losing streak with a strong performance, leading his team to victory against Daegu Korean Gas Corporation.

Feb 8 โ€ข 10:54 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
World

North Korea 'executing schoolchildren for watching Squid Game', says charity

Amnesty International reports that North Korea is executing schoolchildren for watching shows like 'Squid Game' and for listening to South Korean music.

Feb 6 โ€ข 21:21 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'They will not study,' says tuition teacher, father speaks out in Ghaziabad suicide case

The case of three minor sisters who committed suicide by jumping from a building in Ghaziabad is becoming increasingly complex, with investigations focusing on family dynamics and potential influences such as an obsession with the Korean game.

Feb 6 โ€ข 04:19 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Crime & Justice

Three sisters throw themselves to their deaths after parents take their phones

Three sisters in India jumped from their apartment building after their parents confiscated their phones, reportedly due to their obsession with a Korean mobile game.

Feb 5 โ€ข 22:49 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

Korean Culture: Impact on Gen-Z from Squid Game to BTS

The article explores the influence of Korean culture, including K-Pop, BTS, Squid Game, Korean games, and fashion, on Gen-Z.

Feb 5 โ€ข 10:28 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Life & Tech

From Squid Game to BTS... The Dominance of Korean Culture on Gen-Z!

The article discusses the growing influence of Korean culture on Gen-Z, highlighting its relatable content and fashion that captivates the younger generation, particularly through K-Pop and Korean dramas.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'The three sisters used to get upset with the name Indian, this is such a madness for Korea'

The case of three minor sisters who committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, is becoming more complicated, involving tangled relationships due to having one father and two mothers, as well as an obsession with a Korean game.

Feb 5 โ€ข 07:31 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Die Welt
Life & Tech

"The cinemas are empty" - Why Korea's film miracle is currently collapsing

South Korean cinema, celebrated globally after hits like 'Parasite' and 'Squid Game', faces a downturn as director Park Chan-wook expresses concerns about the industry's future and discusses his new film, 'No Other Choice', amidst threats posed by AI.

Feb 4 โ€ข 13:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ญ๐Ÿ‡ท Index.hr
World

In North Korea, teenagers are publicly executed for watching Squid Game

Citizens of North Korea, including teenagers, face public executions and harsh punishments for watching South Korean television series or listening to K-pop, with Amnesty International reporting severe consequences for consuming popular media like 'Squid Game.'

Feb 4 โ€ข 10:52 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Dropped out of school, addiction to Korean game, and... the inside story of the sisters from Ghaziabad

Three minor sisters in Ghaziabad reportedly died after jumping from the balcony of their ninth-floor flat, leading police to investigate the effects of their addiction to an online Korean game.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:46 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Girls' YouTube Account? Confusing Statements from the Father in the Ghaziabad Suicide Case

The tragic case of three underage sisters committing suicide in Ghaziabad has raised questions about their online activities and family's comments regarding their obsession with a Korean game and a YouTube channel.

Feb 4 โ€ข 09:03 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

The Deadly Mistake of Online Gaming: Regret is Certain if 'Stop' is Not Hit

In a tragic incident in Ghaziabad, three girls committed suicide after playing a Korean online game, which their father was unaware they were addicted to, leading to the girls jumping from the 9th floor of their building during the game's final task.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:26 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Three Sisters Did Not Commit Suicide Due to Online Game, New Twist in Ghaziabad Case

Police investigations have revealed that the tragic deaths of three minor sisters in Ghaziabad were not caused by an online game, dismissing earlier theories linking the incident to a Korean love game.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:24 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

What was the death task? Police are investigating the Ghaziabad triple suicide's mobile

In Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, three sisters committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor, raising concerns after a note revealed their addiction to an online Korean game and a final task they completed before their deaths.

Feb 4 โ€ข 08:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Why three sisters in Ghaziabad jumped from the 9th floor and took their lives, know the whole case

A tragic incident in Ghaziabad involved three sisters who jumped from the 9th floor, leaving behind a suicide note that apologized to their parents; their father attributed the incident to an online Korean lover game.

Feb 4 โ€ข 07:02 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Ghaziabad: At 14, Prachi signaled her sisters to jump

In Ghaziabad, three sisters aged 16, 14, and 12 jumped from the ninth floor after being influenced by a task-based online game called 'Korean Lover', leading to their tragic deaths.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:57 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

'Sorry, Mommy-Sorry, Daddy...,' three sisters jumped from the 9th floor after completing a task in an online game

In Ghaziabad, three real sisters committed suicide by jumping from the 9th floor after completing a final task in an online Korean game, leaving behind a suicide note that expressed apologies to their parents.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:38 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

What is the secret of the 'Korean Lover' game? The story of three sisters' suicide in Ghaziabad

Three sisters in Ghaziabad, addicted to an online game called 'Korean Lover,' committed suicide by jumping from the ninth floor, raising concerns about the dangerous influence of such games.

Feb 4 โ€ข 04:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
Crime & Justice

Three sisters commit suicide by jumping from a building in Ghaziabad, were addicted to Korean lover game

In Ghaziabad, three minor sisters jumped from the ninth floor of a building late at night, reportedly after being addicted to an online game called the Korean lover game, leading to shock in the local community.

Feb 4 โ€ข 03:32 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ง Mirror
Life & Tech

Squid Game creator lines up next Netflix series with all-star cast

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of Squid Game, is set to produce a new Korean crime drama for Netflix featuring an impressive cast.

Jan 14 โ€ข 08:41 UTC

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