Former South Korean President Receives Verdict for Sending Troops to National Assembly
Former South Korean President Sentenced to Life in Prison for Treason Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison after being found guilty of treason for directing military forces to seize the National Assembly in December 2024. The decision came from Judge Gee Kui-young at the Seoul Central District Court. […]
Former South Korean President Yoon receives life sentence for failed attempt to impose martial law
Former South Korean President Yoon Seok-yeol has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted of rebellion involving his unsuccessful attempt to seize control in 2024, which led to the declaration of martial law. Initially, prosecutors sought the death penalty, but on Thursday, Yoon learned of his life sentence in a Seoul courtroom. Despite […]
From Seoul’s Global K-Wave to Leadership in Web3: Datavault AI and TBURN Chain Connect K-Pop, Esports, and Korean Cultural Exports with Advanced Data Infrastructure and Tokenized Real World Assets
Collaboration Announcement between Datavault AI and TBURN Chain Foundation On February 18, 2026, in Philadelphia, Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ:DVLT), known for its advancements in data monetization and tokenization technologies, revealed a new collaboration with TBURN Chain Foundation. This agreement is aimed at exploring how Datavault’s data asset tokenization and information exchange technology can be integrated […]
Chloe Kim amazed by South Korean talent at the Milan Cortina Olympics halfpipe
Chloe Kim’s Silver at the 2026 Winter Olympics During the women’s halfpipe event at the 2026 Milan-Cortina Games, American snowboarder Chloe Kim experienced a surprising turn of events. After a fall on her final run, she missed out on what would have been her third consecutive Olympic gold medal, allowing South Korea’s Gaon Choi to […]
Two South Korean skiers disqualified from the Olympics
Disqualification at Winter Olympics Two South Korean skiers were disqualified from the Winter Olympics after their skis were found to have banned wax, officials confirmed on Tuesday. The International Ski and Snowboard Federation (FIS) revealed that Han Da-som and Lee Eui-jin were excluded from the qualifying round of the women’s cross-country classic sprint due to […]
Mistakenly, a South Korean crypto exchange gives away $40 billion in Bitcoin
South Korea’s Bithumb, the second-largest cryptocurrency exchange, mistakenly transferred more than $40 billion in Bitcoin due to an error during a promotional event intended to distribute minor prizes. This mistake briefly transformed ordinary users into millionaires. The mix-up happened when Bithumb employees were supposed to distribute rewards totaling 620,000 Korean won (which is around $425) […]
South Korean cryptocurrency exchange works to recover $40 billion in bitcoin mistakenly sent to customers
Bithumb’s Cryptocurrency Mishap South Korea’s second-largest cryptocurrency exchange is in a tough spot trying to reclaim over $40 billion in cryptocurrencies after mistakenly depositing 620,000 bitcoins to customers during a recent promotional event. Bithumb indicated it had rectified most of the incorrect credits, but approximately 13 billion won (around $9 million) remains unclaimed because some […]
Korean researchers develop a spray that quickly stops bleeding and saves lives
New Life-Saving Spray Developed in South Korea Imagine a spray that could instantly halt severe bleeding. Well, that’s exactly what scientists in South Korea have been working on, and it’s potentially a game-changer for how we handle wounds—whether on the battlefield, in ambulances, or even in hospitals. This innovative hemostatic agent is primarily aimed at […]
South Korean Crypto Exchange Mistakenly Distributed $95 Billion in Bitcoin
Simply put South Korean exchange Bithumb mistakenly credited users with 2,000 BTC each instead of a small cash reward. The error was resolved in about five minutes, but not before users had sold an estimated $2 billion worth. This sale occurred only on Bithumb’s internal ledger, not on the blockchain, yet it still led to […]
I tried out the top Korean shampoos, conditioners, and hair products.
K-beauty Hair Care: A Personal Journey Korean beauty, known for its dewy skin and glossy routines, took me by surprise—especially the hair care aspect. When I visited Korea last year, my initial mission was to stock up on serums and snail essence. However, I found myself mesmerized in the Olive Young hair product aisle, staring […]