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🇰🇷 Hankyoreh (KR)
National & Local

K-Media Content Industry Crisis…Establishment of ‘National Strategy Committee’ Urgent

Experts are calling for the establishment of a K-Media National Strategy Committee to recognized and develop media content as a national strategic asset amid the ongoing crisis in Korea's media content industry.

Feb 25 • 09:05 UTC
🇪🇨 El Universo (ES)
National & Local

Environmental damage and human rights abuses threaten squid fishing in the Southeast Pacific

A report reveals that giant squid fishing is facing ecological and social crises due to the presence of Chinese fleets exploiting legal gaps in the Southeast Pacific.

Feb 21 • 12:50 UTC
🇪🇪 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 • 12:21 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

After seven years: fishing exports surpassed USD 2 billion again

In 2025, Argentina's fishing exports exceeded USD 2 billion after seven years of stagnation, with a significant boost from squid exports.

Feb 12 • 00:17 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.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 • 10:56 UTC
🇶🇦 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 • 14:29 UTC
🇺🇸 Fox News
World

North Korea executed teens for listening to K-pop, watching ‘Squid Game’: 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 • 17:09 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 21:21 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Mate Janković cooks squid in red sauce just like in the past, here is the recipe

Chef Mate Janković shares a traditional Adriatic recipe for squid cooked in red sauce as part of his series on Croatian classics.

Feb 6 • 13:31 UTC
🇬🇧 Sky News
World

North Korea 'executes schoolchildren for watching Squid Game'

North Korea reportedly executes schoolchildren for watching 'Squid Game' and consuming other forms of foreign media, as revealed by interviews with escapees.

Feb 6 • 12:14 UTC
🇷🇺 RT
Life & Tech

Was Jeffrey Epstein really a Russian spy squid?

This article delves into absurd and humorous theories surrounding Jeffrey Epstein, likening him to fictional characters and presenting exaggerated claims about his identity.

Feb 5 • 11:50 UTC
🇮🇳 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 • 10:28 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

In North Korea, teenagers are executed for watching Squid Game and listening to K-Pop

In North Korea, teenagers face execution for engaging with popular culture such as watching 'Squid Game' and listening to K-Pop, with students being forced to witness public executions as part of ideological training.

Feb 5 • 09:33 UTC
🇮🇳 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 • 07:53 UTC
🇩🇪 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 • 13:46 UTC
🇭🇷 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 • 10:52 UTC
🇯🇵 Asahi Shimbun (JP)
Life & Tech

Squid catch quota for 2026 to increase by 2.5 times, formal decision expected in late February

The Japanese Fisheries Agency plans to increase the squid catch quota for 2026 to approximately 68,400 tons, a 2.5 times increase compared to 2025, with a formal decision expected in late February.

Feb 4 • 10:08 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
National & Local

Lent is coming, new increases of up to 15% in seafood prices at supermarkets - Squids skyrocketed, where did the calamari reach

As Lent approaches in 2026, seafood prices at supermarkets are set to rise by up to 15%, with notable increases in octopus, squid, and cuttlefish.

Feb 2 • 08:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Life & Tech

Weekly Menu of El Comidista (February 2 to 8)

El Comidista offers a tempting weekly menu featuring grilled squid with sobrasada, spinach cream, stuffed pumpkin, and pancakes with dulce de leche to warm you up during the cold season.

Feb 1 • 04:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

The creator of 'Squid Game' is preparing a new series for Netflix

Hwang Dong-hyuk, the creator of the globally popular series 'Squid Game', is working on a new project for Netflix titled 'The Dealer', which has received a green light from the streaming service, along with the confirmed main cast.

Jan 14 • 11:49 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Neither flour nor egg: the trick to make fried squid crispy and tender

The article discusses a technique to achieve the perfect balance between crispy exterior and tender interior for fried squid, a classic in Spanish cuisine.

Jan 14 • 11:40 UTC
🇬🇧 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 • 08:41 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

Who is Camilla Araújo?

Camilla Araújo gained fame in November 2021 after appearing in a popular YouTube video by MrBeast that recreated the series Squid Game, where her distinct looks set her apart from other contestants.

Jan 10 • 18:52 UTC
🇪🇸 elDiario.es
Life & Tech

Why is the squid sandwich typical in Madrid?

The article explores the historical significance and cultural roots of the squid sandwich as a gastronomic icon in Madrid, despite the city lacking a coastline.

Jan 10 • 09:00 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Life & Tech

Fried squid in Zagreb for 30 euros (225 kuna) - what do you think?

The article discusses the high price of fried squid in Zagreb at a restaurant, contrasting it with typical prices in the city and attributing the increase to rising costs.

Jan 5 • 09:53 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
Crime & Justice

Boy in England dies trying to imitate a scene from 'Squid Game'

A 12-year-old boy tragically died after attempting to recreate a scene from the popular Netflix series 'Squid Game', which was confirmed during an investigation that deemed his death an unfortunate accident.

Dec 31 • 15:58 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
Crime & Justice

Schoolboy, 12, found dead hours after sharing disturbing Squid Game image

A 12-year-old schoolboy, Sebastian Cizmanon, was found dead at his home shortly after sharing a troubling image from the series 'Squid Game,' leading authorities to suspect he was attempting to mimic the show.

Dec 31 • 14:26 UTC

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