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Starbucks Faces Boycott Over Historical Remarks
Starbucks is facing a boycott spreading to national pharmacy branches due to remarks about the May 18th uprising.
South Korean Emergency Patient Transported 400km by Helicopter
An emergency patient residing in Suncheon, South Korea, was transported approximately 400 kilometers by helicopter to Incheon for treatment.
Seoul Police Investigate Missing Rebar in GTX-A Subway Construction
The Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency's Anti-Corruption and Civil Affairs Division is investigating a situation where rebar was omitted during the construction of the GTX-A subway line's Samseong Station section. Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency is investigating the alleged theft of rebar from the GTX-A subway construction site. The missing materials are estimated to be worth 10 billion KRW. The missing materials were reportedly discovered during a recent inspection.
NCSoft Drops Lawsuit Against YouTube Channel 'Gam Chang-hyun'
NCSoft announced on May 21st that it has withdrawn civil and criminal actions against the operator of the YouTube channel 'Gam Chang-hyun'.
Gangwon National University Dental Hospital Chief Donates Rice
Jo Kyung-mo, the 11th chief of Gangwon National University Dental Hospital, has donated 1,390 kg of rice.
Light Aircraft Crashes in South Korea
The incident occurred at a popular tourist facility in Hadong County.
Father Life for Daugher's Bludgeoning Death
South Korean Candidates Campaign in Incheon By-election
Candidates from both ruling and opposition parties held campaign rallies for the Incheon Gyeyang-eul by-election.
Lovebug Insect Spreads to Northern Gyeonggi Province
The lovebug insect, which caused large-scale nuisance in July of 2022, has spread to northern Gyeonggi Province, with larvae discovered in Dongducheon, Pocheon, and Yeoncheon.
National Agricultural Cooperative Federation Postpones Reform Plan
The National Agricultural Cooperative Federation has postponed the announcement of its reform plan. This decision follows concerns raised by an emergency committee regarding the rushing of a direct election system and the rejection of an external audit committee.