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Breaking K-pop Contract Battles The K-pop industry is facing an unprecedented crisis as major tampering disputes threaten its very foundation. From global sensations like “Fifty Fifty” to established groups like “NewJeans”, contract battles are exposing deep structural issues within the industry. K-pop 업계가 전례 없는 위기에 직면하고 있습니다. “Fifty Fifty”와 같은 글로벌 센세이션부터 “NewJeans”와 같은 … Read more
Perplexity Opens First AI Cafe in Seoul: When Technology Meets Coffee Culture The Quiet Revolution of AI Integration Perplexity, an emerging AI search company positioning itself as a Google alternative, has quietly opened its first physical space in Seoul’s upscale Cheongdam-dong district. Cafe Curious, which opened on September 3, 2025, represents a subtle yet strategic … Read more
From Tanks to Submarines: South Korea Expands Defense Partnership with Poland A Growing Strategic Alliance South Korea is rapidly expanding its defense presence in Poland, strengthening ties through large-scale arms deals and joint ventures. At the annual MSPO defense exhibition in Kielce, 27 South Korean companies showcased advanced technologies ranging from tanks to submarines, highlighting … Read more
Lithium-Ion Battery Fire Safety: Essential Prevention Guidelines for Korean Households Rising Concerns About Battery Fire Incidents Lithium-ion battery fires have become an increasingly serious safety concern in South Korea. The National Fire Agency has reported a steady rise in battery-related fire incidents, with cases jumping from 49 in May to 51 in June, and reaching … Read more
Gocheok Sky Dome Safety Issues: Plave Concert Still On Track Despite Structural Concerns Emergency Safety Inspection Reveals Critical Structural Problems Virtual idol fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the highly anticipated “Plave” concert scheduled for November will proceed despite significant safety concerns at Gocheok Sky Dome. The Seoul Facilities Corporation recently conducted an … Read more