Amidst the prolonged mass exodus of medical residents protesting the government's policy to increase medical schools, the deficit of university hospitals is growing day by day, and some predict that there will be hospitals that will no longer be able to withstand it. Chosun Ilbo, Shin Eung-jin, chai
On March 25th 2024, hundreds of innocent civilians enjoying their time at a Concert Hall in Moscow Crocus City Hall came under attack by an ISIS-affiliated terrorist group, leaving a total 144 people dead and many others injured. Attackers armed with guns and incendiary devices opened fire at random
Egypt’s inflation rate has been increasing rapidly, hitting 35.7% in February due to the Israel-Hamas conflict. Known for its pyramids, museums, resorts, and monuments, tourism has been a major source of national income (GDP) for Egypt. However, the conflict’s proximity to Egypt’s Sinai peninsula ha
Recently, a man attempted to go to a small-dog cafe with his dog, only to be denied entry due to his dog’s breed. An article shared on an online community about being banned from a dog cafe has become a hot topic. According to the post, a man visited a small dog cafe in downtown Seoul with his dog b
Ms. Adella Namagember, a mother of a new home for the people who left their country and came to Hong Kong to apply for the status of refugee, concluded her five-year tenure at the Refugee Union in Hong Kong on March 24, 2024. During her time there, Ms. Namagember created a haven for displaced childr
The Francis Scott Key Bridge, a bridge that crosses the Port of Baltimore in Maryland, collapsed on the 26th. The bridge collapsed at around 1:28 am, after being hit by a cargo ship. This accident led 8 people and several vehicles to fall into the Patapsco River. When the bridge collapsed, there wer
Team OCEAN, 6 students from North London Collegiate School Jeju, joined the Adopt-a-Beach project and visited Geumneung beach, their assigned beach, and collected 13.72kg of marine waste.Team OCEAN is made up of members from North London Collegiate School Jeju volunteers for the Adopt-a-Beach projec
The Korean peninsula has once again been hit with heavy pollution and fine dust, with many areas, including Greater Seoul, being affected in the last few weeks. This phenomenon usually taints the beginning of spring in South Korea, with blue skies and cherry blossoms being tarnished by the heavy yel
John Barnett, known for his role in ensuring quality and safety at Boeing, passed away on March 9th, 2024, raising questions about Boeing's practices. Barnett, who retired in 2017, dedicated over three decades of his life to Boeing, notably contributing as the quality manager for the 787 Dreamliner’
On March 29th, The Guardian published an article discussing the “Ecocide in Gaza” and how the level at which the conflict is impacting the environment may even be considered as a war crime. The term “war crime” should not be used lightly, as in most cases, the general consensus around the term revol
The Fair Trade Commission (FTC) of South Korea has set its sights on the e-commerce sector, prompted by Chinese platforms' aggressive pricing techniques. The country is concerned about the Chinese platforms’ disturbance to its local market, which affects both consumers and enterprises in South Korea
In the lead-up to this year's Summer Olympics in Paris, the city's remarkable transformation into a global cycling hub takes center stage, offering a beacon of hope for sustainable urban mobility and environmental stewardship worldwide.This year's Summer Olympics, which will take place in Paris from
As a result of physician protests against the South Korean government’s plan to increase medical school admissions, both the government and physicians are experiencing repercussions. On February 20, 2024, thousands of doctors and medical students gathered in Seoul Yeouido to protest the government’s
On December 15, 2023, in Jeju, South Korea, a distressing phenomenon was observed as a flock of crows, birds known for their migratory patterns during the winter months, inexplicably fell from the sky. The report was first received from a concerned resident in Jeongsil Village, prompting the Korea B
Apple Inc. has been accused of violating federal antitrust law and was sued by the U.S. Justice Department on March 21st, 2024. This marks the third time that Apple has received legal action from the US government and Apple has received the last legal action in 2009. The U.S. Justice Department alle
In a groundbreaking achievement for neurotechnology, on March 21, 2024, Noland Arbaugh, the first patient of a human brain chip implant, showcased remarkable control as he played an online game chess solely through thought. Neuralink, an American neurotechnology company founded by Elon Musk, has suc
The organisation known as the Islamic State of ISIS has reentered the global sphere of interest following an attack on a Moscow Opera house last week. The incident occurred following the recent reelection of President Vladimir Putin, who secured another term in the office with an overwhelming majori
Recently, Haiti’s capital, Port-au-Prince, was taken over by gangs, spreading throughout the entire country, causing deaths, injuries, and heavily impacting the public health system, as well as leading to widespread starvation. Although gang violence is not new to the country, its intensity has rise
On March 6, the government announced that the price trend of fresh fruit, as reflected in February's consumer price index, has risen 41.2% compared to last year. This spike marks the largest increase in 32 years since 1991. The effects of this huge increase are strongly felt all over South Korea. Pe
The iconic Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, Maryland, suffered a catastrophic collapse on Tuesday, March 26, following an accidental collision with a container ship that lost power. Tragically, eight workers, part of a construction crew repairing potholes, were unable to get off the bridge whe