A recent survey conducted by Euromonitor six months ago unveiled a prevailing fondness for carbonated beverages, or sodas, among a majority of Koreans. The excessive intake of sugar, as typically found in a 12 oz can of soda containing approximately 39 grams of sugar, is posing significant health ri
A recent interview on Joodoong’s YouTube channel has brought up a social issue that has been going on for a long time. During the interview, a 17-year-old male, who introduced himself as an “incel human rights activist” expressed his grievances over what he perceived as life’s unfairness. The term “
The United States has reached the “Meat Exhaustion Day” earlier than other countries this year. Meat Exhaustion Day marks the point when the maximum recommended meat intake is reached based on the average daily meat consumption. According to the guidelines set forth by the scientific EAT-Lancet Comm
The Francis Scott Key Bridge collapsed after a collision with a massive container ship in Baltimore, Maryland on Tuesday, March 26. The Francis Scott Key Bridge was 3 kilometers long and part of the I-95 interstate. It was the main north-south highway on the east coast running from Miami, Florida to
Daniel Kahneman, professor emeritus of Psychology at Princeton University and often regarded as the founder of the field of behavioral economics, passed away on March 27, 2024 at the age of 90, leaving behind a legacy of groundbreaking contributions to the field of economics. Kahneman, despite havin
Vladimir Putin, the president of Russia, claimed that Ukraine ordered the attack on the Moscow City Hall to ISIS. On March 22nd, a group of terrorists broke into Crocus City Hall in Moscow and shot 6,000 citizens who had gathered to see a rock concert. Alexander Bastrykin, Chairman of the Russian Fe
On March 29th, a victim of assault revealed being diagnosed with permanent hearing loss requiring hearing aids. The victim was a female convenience store worker who was assaulted on November 4th, 2023, at around 12:10. On this day, she not only was assaulted but also heard aggressive anti-feminist a
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