1. China’s space station crew fires up the first air fryer in orbit — and the U.S. Is watching closely
2. ‘Ralph Lauren Christmas’ trend sweeps across America’s young generation
3. Experts warn: cutting off the moldy part of bread or fruit doesn’t make it safe
1. Model Moon Gabi condemns AI-generated video using photos of her and her son without consent
2. Jonathan Bailey named People magazine’s 2025 Sexiest Man Alive
3. A daughter’s last gift from her father moves thousands online
1. Japanese content group warns OpenAI to stop using Studio Ghibli Works to train its AI video generator
2. Buskers bring Shinchon back to life with music, dance, and flashlights
3. Health authorities warn of an early and strong flu season – the highest in a decade
1. Robots are reshaping Korea’s workforce – boosting jobs for the young, shrinking opportunities for mid-career workers
2. UNESCO status at risk? Concerns grow over high-rise plans near Jongmyo Shrine
3. Silla gold crowns draw massive crowds; Gyeongju Museum limits visitors amid overwhelming demand
1. When ‘young forty’ stopped being a compliment — how a symbol of youthful confidence became a target of mockery
2. New Japanese prime minister’s early gesture of respect signals shift in Korea relations
3. Korea braces for another cold snap as early winter pattern sets in
1. Court rules NewJeans’ contract with ADOR remains valid
2. Demographer says a shrinking population doesn’t mean a shrinking future
3. Eating cheese once a week may lower dementia risk, study finds
1. South Korea gifts President Trump a replica of an ancient golden crown
2. London Bagel Museum worker’s death sparks labor investigation and public backlash
3. France unveils new 2-euro coin honoring restored Notre-Dame Cathedral
1. Korea holds first official memorial for Itaewon tragedy victims
2. Jamaica braces for hurricane Melissa — the strongest storm of 2025
3. Why experts warn against using hot tap water for cooking or drinking
1. BTS leader RM to deliver keynote at APEC CEO summit
2. Kyungpook National University applauded for rejecting 22 applicants with school violence records
3. Japan’s Akita Prefecture requests military help after surge in bear attacks
1. Kimcheon’s gimbap festival draws 150,000 — more than the city’s own population
2. Coldest air of the season sweeps across Korea
3. Two suspects arrested in daring Paris jewel heist, others still at large
1. All eyes on the APEC state dinner in Gyeongju — local ingredients, hanwoo and traditional drinks take the spotlight
2. Team spirit or forced fun? workplace sports day sparks debate in Korea
3. Hyundai researchers develop a smart license plate that connects drivers without exposing personal info
1. Korea to toughen no-show and cancellation penalties for restaurants, weddings, and travel bookings
2. Mosquitoes discovered in Iceland for the first time as warming climate makes survival possible
1. Gyeongju’s Cheomseongdae lights up in honor of the APEC Summit
2. Archaeologists uncover 1,500-year-old Silla warrior’s tomb in Gyeongju
3. False YouTube claims of tougher trash-sorting fines prompt official denial from Korean authorities
1. Louvre robbery stuns France as thieves escape with jewels of ‘inestimable value’ in broad daylight
2. National Museum of Korea marks 20th anniversary with new line of museum merchandise inspired by national treasures
3. CNN names Korea’s gyeran-ppang one of the world’s 50 best breads
1. Early winter chill sweeps in as cold air moves south, first snow expected in Gangwon mountains
2. EU court rules pets can be treated as baggage, limiting compensation for lost or injured animals
3. Study finds mental abilities peak around 55 to 60, challenging the idea that the brain declines with age
1. OpenAI faces backlash over plans to loosen ChatGPT restrictions and allow adult content, Sam Altman responds
2. Golden Eagles nest found on Hallasan Mountain for the first time in 77 years
3. Experts warn against using wet wipes on dining tables due to hidden chemical risks
1. Tourists caught on royal tombs in Gyeongju spark outrage as experts urge basic etiquette at heritage sites
2. Gold, silver bars sell out as popular 'safe' asset
3. Jajangmyeon gains popularity in North Korea as state promotes flour-based foods
1. Korean community in Cambodia split between fear of stigma and calls for crackdown after series of crimes
2. Naver faces massive copyright battle as Korean media accuse it of using news content to train AI without permission
3. Banned peak in Seoraksan Mountain draws dare-devil climbers and viral social media posts despite safety warnings
1. From ash scattering to digital memorials, Korea’s farewell traditions are changing
2. Dozens of foreign passports found in Cambodian trash amid rising kidnapping cases
3. Man urinates on altar at Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Basilica during Holy Mass
1. Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79
2. Record number of Korean-language learners pushes TOPIK to expand worldwide in 2026
3. Behind the K-Wave boom, Korean-language teachers struggle with low pay and job insecurity