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

Even with the brush, Kim Soo-cheol, born to be a singer

Kim Soo-cheol, a renowned musician, showcases his hidden artistic creations in an exhibition that combines vibrant visuals and musical inspiration.

Feb 25 โ€ข 10:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Korea Tag Rugby Association Established, President Kim Dae-soo: 'We will create a culture of studying while playing rugby'

The Korea Tag Rugby Association was founded with the aim of popularizing tag rugby, emphasizing a lower barrier to entry and promoting it as a safe sport for children.

Feb 25 โ€ข 03:13 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Park Soo-hyun: 'It is harsh to let young politician Kim Nam-guk stay at home'

Park Soo-hyun, spokesman for the Democratic Party of Korea, defends Kim Nam-guk's appointment as a spokesperson despite recent controversies surrounding him.

Feb 23 โ€ข 08:23 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Father Kim Soo-chang, senior priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, passes away at 90

Father Kim Soo-chang, a senior priest of the Archdiocese of Seoul, has passed away on the 23rd at the age of 90.

Feb 23 โ€ข 07:48 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Sports

Kim Jin-soo Team's 4-Man Bobsleigh Challenges for 8th Place in Rounds 1 and 2

The Korean 4-man bobsleigh team led by pilot Kim Jin-soo ranked 8th in the first two rounds at the 2026 Winter Olympics qualifying event.

Feb 21 โ€ข 16:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jang Dong-hyuk Remains Silent Before Yoon Seok-yeol's First Trial Verdict, Kim Min-soo Raises Need for Political Interpretation Review on Insurrection Application

Ahead of Yoon Seok-yeol's first trial verdict, Jang Dong-hyuk, head of the ruling party, refrains from commenting while Kim Min-soo calls for careful review of political interpretations surrounding the insurrection charges.

Feb 19 โ€ข 02:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ท Naftemporiki
National & Local

The Korean Man Who Wants to Defeat the Short-Sellers โ€“ From the 2.6 Billion Euro Deal to the Snag in Britain

Soo Kim, a hedge fund executive, faced unexpected regulatory challenges in the UK after his significant investment to merge Bally's and Intralot in a deal worth 2.6 billion euros.

Feb 12 โ€ข 05:15 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ Aaj Tak (Hindi)
National & Local

'Virgin Girls Must Be Imported from Abroad,' Says Leader Stuck in Controversy

A South Korean leader faces backlash for suggesting that 'virgin girls should be imported' to address the country's declining population, leading to his expulsion from the ruling Democratic Party.

Feb 11 โ€ข 14:18 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ Politiken
National & Local

Governor Excluded from Party After Suggestion to Import Unmarried Women

South Korean governor Kim Hee-soo has been excluded from his party following controversial remarks suggesting the import of unmarried women from countries like Vietnam and Sri Lanka to address the nation's declining birth rate.

Feb 11 โ€ข 09:04 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡บ RT
National & Local

South Korean official in hot water over call to โ€˜import virginsโ€™

A South Korean county head was expelled from his party following calls to 'import virgins' to address demographic issues, sparking widespread controversy and criticism over his derogatory remarks about women.

Feb 10 โ€ข 18:53 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Kim Kyung-soo, Chair of the Local Era Committee, Proposes Administrative Integration of Busan and Gyeongnam through Large-scale Opinion Polls and Legislative Consent

The chair of the Local Era Committee urges Busan and Gyeongnam to reconsider their administrative integration plans by conducting large-scale opinion polls rather than costly referendums.

Feb 10 โ€ข 07:30 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ฐ DR Nyheder
National & Local

South Korean excluded from party: Wanted to 'import' women and marry them off

South Korean politician Kim Hee-soo has been expelled from his party for suggesting the importation of foreign brides to address low birth rates in the country.

Feb 9 โ€ข 12:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

'Gift of Fools': Memorial Donation Campaign for Cardinal Kim Soo-hwan's 17th Anniversary of Passing

A memorial mass was held at Myeongdong Cathedral to commemorate the 17th anniversary of Cardinal Kim Soo-hwan's passing, launching a new donation campaign in his honor.

Feb 9 โ€ข 06:51 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Democratic Party expels Kim Hee-soo, Jin-do County chief, for controversial comments about importing Vietnamese virgins

The Democratic Party of Korea expelled Kim Hee-soo, the mayor of Jin-do County, over his controversial comments suggesting the importation of young women from Vietnam and Sri Lanka to address population decline issues.

Feb 9 โ€ข 02:44 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Shame from Gindo County Mayorโ€™s Remark on 'Importing Vietnamese Virgins'โ€ฆ Jeonnam Province to Send Apology Letter to the Embassy

The Jeonnam provincial government issued an apology after Gindo County Mayor Kim Hee-soo faced backlash for suggesting the 'importation' of Vietnamese women to address a declining population issue.

Feb 8 โ€ข 06:12 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

[Editorial] โ€˜50 Billion Clubโ€™ Acquitted Again, How Can Common Sense and Judicial Judgment Be So Different?

Former lawmaker Kwak Sang-do has been acquitted again regarding allegations of receiving 5 billion won from Kim Man-soo, highlighting issues with judicial accountability among powerful figures related to the Daejangdong business scandal.

Feb 6 โ€ข 09:09 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

Jindo County Governor: 'Let's Import Vietnamese Maidens...' Live Broadcast Comment

Jindo County Governor Kim Hee-soo sparked controversy during a live broadcast by suggesting that importing foreign women could be a solution to the region's population decline.

Feb 5 โ€ข 03:07 UTC
๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท Hankyoreh (KR)
Crime & Justice

Exclusive: Returned Fisherman from Abduction Says Delayed Criminal Compensation Decision Should Lead to Delay Damages Payment... Loses Civil Damages Lawsuit

The family of Kim Dal-soo, a returned fisherman wrongfully accused of espionage, has lost their civil damages lawsuit against the state due to delays in the criminal compensation decision.

Feb 3 โ€ข 05:28 UTC

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