Stories from South Korea

Hundreds of young people gathered at a park in Seoul, South Korea, for the city government's third annual spring event known as a power nap contest. The event comes amid data indicating South Korea is one of the most overworked and sleep-deprived nations. The contest was staged by the city government. The event is organized by the local government to highlight the country's chronic sleep struggles. Officials measure participants' heart rates during the competition. Seoul is hosting its third annual sleeping competition on Saturday. Participants were required to wear costumes with a 'sleep' theme to attend the event. The competition was reported by Vietnam News.

During a women's marathon event in Mapo-gu, Seoul, mayoral candidates Jung Ho-seung of the People's Party and Oh Se-hoon of the People Power Party met and exchanged greetings. Jung Ho-seung's side later criticized Oh Se-hoon's campaign strategy.

Actors Yoon Kye-sang, Son Suk-ku, and Lee Joon-hyuk have portrayed villains in a Korean series. Each series features different antagonists. The actors' performances contribute to the distinct characterizations of the villains. The director advised that if one is contemplating watching, they should just watch it.

Research suggests that consuming hot milk may intensify the sensation of eating spicy food. This effect is linked to the interaction between milk proteins and capsaicin, the compound responsible for the heat in chili peppers.

SK Hynix plans to recruit 110 students for its contract department next year. Samsung Electronics will also recruit 350 students for its contract department.

A hospital funded by Japan was attacked in South Korea. The talks were held in Tehran. The spokesperson for the Taiwan Affairs Office stated that actions perceived as 'rats crossing the street' will be ridiculed by the international community. The talks focused on regional stability and diplomatic approaches. Both nations expressed their perspectives on the ongoing challenges. The US withdrawal plan from the Middle East has been under consideration for some time, originating from President Trump's first term, but has not yet been implemented. Iran's ability to manage its state and endure economic pressure from US sanctions is being questioned. The country may have reserves to sustain itself for some time. Iran's oil exports are reportedly continuing via trucks, and the nation is exploring ways to store oil.

A hospital funded by Japan was targeted in an attack in Gapyeong, South Korea. The incident is being classified as a conflict event. The specific location of the attack was Ashab. The exact nature of the attack and any casualties were not immediately specified.

A new world record was set in the long jump with a distance of 18.81 meters. The event took place in South Korea. This marks a significant achievement in athletics. The athlete and the specific record achieved were not mentioned.

A hospital built with Japanese aid was targeted in airstrikes. The nature and extent of the damage are currently under investigation. Details regarding the nature of the attack or any casualties were not immediately available. The mayor of Saraburi requested 100 family members of victims and injured individuals, along with concert organizers, to meet on September 5th to discuss the outcome of an attack. Management has been contacted but has not yet commented on the rescue efforts. The attack occurred in Ashab. The location of the attack is South Korea. Israeli warplanes or drones targeted the area. A hospital in Saraburi, Thailand, which was funded by Japan, was attacked. A meeting has been requested for September 5th at the Saraburi Mayor's office involving 100 family members of victims and the injured, as well as concert organizers, to discuss the outcome of the attack.

A cryptocurrency project has locked out investors after receiving $550 million in inflows. The source suggests that the project's actions have left investors in a difficult position, with no clear path to recovery or withdrawal.