Friday, December 5, 2025

EV Phobia Could Hinder Chinese BYD’s Debut In South Korea

Following the recent electric vehicle (EV) fire incident in Incheon, skepticism has been mounting against Chinese-made batteries.

North Korea Expands Railways to Boost Rocket Launches

North Korea continues to expand the railway connecting to the Sohae Satellite Launching Station in Dongchang-ri, North Pyongan Province.

Nostalgia Mode Activated—PlayStation’s Greatest Hits Return to PS5

Sony reintroduces classic console themes for PS5, enhancing user experience with nostalgic designs and new audio features.

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Long-Term Study Finds North Korean Defector Youth Face 30% Higher Risk of Mental Disorders

North Korean defector children face 1.3 times higher risk of mental disorders like PTSD and ADHD than South Korean peers, study finds.

South Korea’s Auto Industry Is Being Hollowed Out—And No One’s Sounding the Alarm

South Korea's auto industry faces challenges from global competition, requiring R&D enhancements and local production incentives for future mobility.

Google Faces Backlash in South Korea Over Request to Transfer Sensitive Map Data Abroad

Academics oppose Google's map data export request, citing security risks and urging the South Korean government to reject it.

70% of Suicide Survivors Stayed Safe with Ongoing Mental Health Support

A study shows that active management of depression in patients can significantly reduce suicidal behavior, urging expanded community care.

More People Turning Up the AC—and Getting Sick

A heatwave in South Korea raises health concerns linked to air conditioning, with symptoms resembling flu and COVID-19.

Crash Diets Could Be Crashing Your Bones, Doctors Warn

Extreme dieting can harm bone health, increasing osteoporosis risk, especially in women. Balanced nutrition and moderate exercise are essential.

As Wegovy and Mounjaro Soar, Korean Biotechs Seek a Slice of the Obesity Drug Market

South Korean firms are innovating in the GLP-1 obesity treatment market, developing unique drugs to compete with industry leaders.

Korean ChatGPT Subscribers Hit the Jackpot with One Month Free After Outage

OpenAI offers South Korean users a month of free subscription following a service outage, with adjustments to payments confirmed.

OpenAI Blocks China, North Korea Accounts Misusing ChatGPT

OpenAI's report reveals misuse of ChatGPT for job scams by North Korean accounts and manipulation by Chinese and Russian entities.

BIO USA 2025: Korea’s Pavilion Grows, Deals Multiply, and New Biotech Faces Emerge

BIO USA 2025 showcased South Korea's biotech presence, with significant participation from firms like Samsung Biologics and Lotte Biologics.

Galaxy S22 Owners Just Lost Their Lawsuit Against Samsung

Galaxy S22 users lost a lawsuit against Samsung over performance issues linked to the Game Optimizing Service, dismissed by the court.

Volvo’s Stealthy Black SUV Is Back—But Only 100 Are Up for Grabs

Volvo Cars Korea launches 100 units of the XC40 Black Edition for online sale, featuring exclusive design and advanced tech at a competitive price.

BMW Rolls Out Luxury on All Cylinders with New Korea-Exclusive Editions

BMW Korea launches four limited-edition models for its 30th anniversary, showcasing luxury, performance, and unique designs.

U.S. to Seize $7.7M in Crypto Laundered by North Korean Hackers

The DOJ plans to seize $7.7M in cryptocurrency laundered by North Korean IT workers using fake IDs to exploit the crypto ecosystem.

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