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
Doctors’ strike from February 2024 continues unabated, leaving the medical scene in chaos and patients feeling uneasy.More than 10,000 doctors from 100 hospitals have joined the walkout, creating inconvenience for the remaining medical staff and patients. The absence of emergency room doctors and sp
On March 29th, the Seoul Metropolitan Government collaborated with hy Co., also known as Korea Yakult, to introduce saleswomen jobs to women struggling with financial hardships in Seoul. The initiative extends support to migrants, single mothers, and survivors of domestic abuse, demographics frequen
A report released on March 6th by World Weather Attribution, an international network of scientists, underscores the severe repercussions of human-induced global warming on the Amazon rainforest. According to the report, rising temperatures are causing waterways in the world’s largest rainforest to
Ippei Mizuhara, longtime interpreter and friend of baseball star Shohei Ohtani, has been fired by the Los Angeles Dodgers amidst allegations of illegal gambling. Mizuhara stands accused of transferring at least $4.5 million dollars from Ohtani’s bank account to a bookmaker. The news came as a shock
Recently, a huge issue has come up regarding the possible theft of money belonging to Shohei Ohtani, a famous baseball player currently affiliated with the LA Dodgers, and his interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. This became controversial during an interview on March 20th amid the ongoing Major League Baseb
Throughout March and previous months, Haiti’s embattled government has faced issues with rising gang violence across the nation. Criminal gangs, exerting more authority than Haiti’s own security forces, have boldly attacked prisons and the main airport in the capital and fueled further instability.
From March 11th to March 13th, experts from over 80 different countries participated in the eleventh annual World Ocean Summit, held in Lisbon, Portugal. The World Ocean Summit is a conference to reflect on marine pollution, as well as to discuss effective solutions for a sustainable ocean economy.
South Korea’s beloved giant panda, Fubao, bids farewell as she prepares to return to China in early April as part of panda diplomacy. Fubao, whose name translates to “lucky treasure,” has captured numerous online aunties' hearts since her birth in 2020 at the Everland theme park located in Yongin, S
In a dramatic display of dissent, medical students nationwide have filed over 13,000 applications for leaves of absence in opposition to the government's controversial plan to expand the number of medical schools.Reports indicate that some students have withdrawn their leave of absence applications
South Korea's doctors' strike, which commenced on February 20th due to a dispute between the government and doctors, has passed the one-month mark and is significantly impacting citizens. When South Korean doctors (residents and trainees) protested against the government's decision to increase the n
The war between Russia and Ukraine has garnered global attention as it has expanded from a simple cross-border conflict to contention over historical artifacts and cultural heritage. Despite Ukraine's efforts to safeguard its artifacts amid the prolonged conflict, challenges have intensified due to
The recent destructive wildfire in Chile is revealed to have seasonal severe wildfires annually. The recent devastating outbreak has proven to be exceedingly unexpected, eventually catching tremendously unprepared with its unprecedented speed and intensity overall. In the first week of February 2024