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  • Shincheonji the cult donates US$10 Million for COVID-19 Recovery

    Shincheonji church, the cult at the center of a rapid increase in coronavirus cases in South Korea said today that it has donated 12 billion won (US$10.1 million) to the country’s battle against the spread of COVID-19. The church said it made the donation to the Community Chest of Korea, with 10 billion won from its branch in Daegu and 2 billion won from its headquarters. A branch of the Shincheonji cult in the southeastern city of Daegu is thought to be the epicenter of the latest spike in infections. The number of COVID-19 infections in the country reached 5,766 on Thursday. “We do feel responsible for the massive number of infections of the virus and do our best to +

  • IMF to cut global growth outlook over coronavirus

    The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is cutting its global growth forecasts over the coronavirus outbreak. IMF managing director Kristalina Georgieva said the global economic outlook has shifted to “more dire scenarios” as the virus has spread undetected, though she added +

  • Newly commissioned Korean nursing officers head to Daegu

    A batch of newly commissioned nursing officers headed to Daegu, the southeastern city hit hardest by the novel coronavirus, to help treat a skyrocketing number of infected patients. Commissioned as lieutenants a week earlier than scheduled, the 75 officers will +

  • A virus is just a virus

    A month ago, a plethora of articles filled almost every newspaper, arguing the coronavirus (now Covid-19) was being exaggerated. A month on and the writers responsible for those articles are likely wishing they could retract them. If we had expectations +

  • Korean celebrities to deny suspected connection with Shincheonji

    Amid the ongoing coronavirus epidemic, rumors have surfaced that some celebrities are affiliated with the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, a cult linked to the massive surge in infections of Corona19. The health authorities have confirmed that a very large number +

  • South Korea pseudo-church Shincheonji in doubt

    Lee Man-hee, the 88-year-old founder of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, held a press conference, Monday, amid growing suspicions surrounding the secretive religious group at the center of the ballooning outbreak of the new coronavirus in South Korea. He apologized +

  • Luna to confess her panic disorder on documentary show

    With Luna’s openly confessing to her past pains and struggles with the panic disorder in the documentary show “I like people,” the production team cheered for Luna’s future. The producer of this documentary show later said that he thought Luna +

  • Key spring blossom festivals in Korea canceled over coronavirus outbreak

    A string of blossom festivals that symbolize the onset of spring in South Korea have been canceled this year amid the ongoing coronavirus outbreak here. The city of Changwon, South Gyeongsang Province, said last week that it will cancel this +

  • Is it safe to travel to Korea? (as of March 3th)

    South Korea reported 516 new cases of the coronavirus on Wednesday, bringing the nation’s total number of infections to 5,328, with the outbreak in the southeastern city of Daegu, the hotspot here, showing little sign of a slowdown. So far, +

  • Korean researchers have found antibodies that can fight against the COVID-19

    The Korea Chemical Research Institute’s CEVI (New Species Virus) Convergence Research Group announced on Monday that SARS and MERS neutralization antibodies, previously known, can be combined into COVID-19 Spike Protein. Spike protein is a protein that coronavirus uses to break +






  • V of BTS Shows Concern for Filipino ARMY Over Volcanic Eruption

    V of K-pop boy group BTS delivered his heartfelt prayers to the fans in the Philippines. On January 14, one Filipino ARMY (BTS’ official fan club) shared a post on Weverse about the volcanic eruption that is currently affecting the entire country. └ BTS Weverse 」 ➜ 200114 {07:01KST} | +

  • Korea Ski Resorts Suffer from Snowless Winter

    The declining popularity of skiing coupled with snowless weather is forcing ski resorts to turn to alternative attractions to reaming profitable. Resorts have opened separate theme parks for visitors disinterested in skiing while doubling efforts to ‘revive’ skiing. Yongpyong Resort in Gangwon Province reportedly sold 91,807 lift tickets this season +

  • Must-eat if you visit Gyeongbok-gung Palace. Hidden local gourmet’s restaurant #Chebudong Janchijip

    It is no exaggeration to say that Gyeongbokgung palace where tourists can feel the tradition and beauty of Korea, is a must-visit place for those who never been to Korea. Gyeongbokgung Palace is a place where you can feel the beautiful scenery not only in autumn but for a year-round. +

  • Chen of EXO is getting Married

    “Chen meets a precious relationship and we are getting married,” SM Entertainment said in a press release on January 13. “The bride is a non-entertainer, and only the families of the two families will attend the wedding ceremony in a reverent manner.” “In accordance with the family’s will, everything related +

  • What To Expect On A Modern-Traditional Korean Wedding: Filipina & Korean

    My sister just got her dream recently in South Korea. She just had their wedding ceremony with her Korean husband in Jeonju Province, South Korea. Our “Filipino” family traveled from the Philippines to South Korea to attend the ceremony. Though their wedding style is modern-traditional, there are a lot of +

  • V of BTS was spotted on a subway

    V of BTS posted photos on Weverse about his “Subway ride” and people buzzed over social media with their reactions to a sight that is something out of their imagination. On January 11, V unveiled the photo with the words “I loved it!” on BTS Weverse (BTS official Fan community +

  • “Parasite” movie will be made into a TV series on HBO

    Bong Joon-ho’s sensational thriller “Parasite” will be made into a TV series on U.S. premium cable channel HBO, the film’s production house said Friday. “Director Bong and Adam McKay will participate in the project as executive producers, with HBO,” said an official from the film’s investor-distributor CJ ENM. The film +

  • Best 3 Must-go Restaurants In Jeju Island, Korea

    Best 3 Must-go Restaurants In Jeju Island Volcanic mountains, waterfalls, and scenic beaches are among the many reasons Jeju Island is known as the Hawaii of South Korea. Located off the southern tip of the peninsula and just an hour-long flight from Seoul, this rocky and windy island is also +

  • BTS will pre-release single in January

    K-pop super band BTS will drop a new digital single this month ahead of its official release of a new album in February, according to the band’s management agency Thursday. Big Hit Entertainment posted a “comeback map” on the official BTS website early Thursday morning, providing the timeline of the +

  • GIVEAWAY: Chance To Win Tickets To 2020 Seoul Music Awards

    The High1 Seoul Music Awards has a prestigious reputation of the most famous, historical and popular K-POP festival in Korea, as Korea’s representative music awards. The High1 Seoul Music Awards has been grown up as the best awards for the K-POP fans to want to watch the most! The High1 +

  • Summary of noteworthy events at “34th Golden Disc Awards”

    The “34th Golden Disc Awards” is a series of events that cause a sensation. The “34th Golden Disc Awards” is rated as a “perfect awards ceremony in all aspects” thanks to the fairness and unique stages. This event was like a bustling festival with the participation of the singers who +

  • Is Filipino P-pop Boy Group “SB19” Inspired by K-pop Group GOT7 and BTS?

    SB19 (Sound Break 19) is a Filipino Boy Group who trained under ShowBT, a Korean Entertainment Company that branched out to the Philippines. The group is now very popular with their song “Go Up” and new released track “Alab”. The boy band consisted of 5 gentlemen, STELL, JOSH, SEJU, KEN +






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