Crocodile found in Yeoju stream turns out to be one of world’s rarest reptiles, Siamese crocodile

A 50-centimeter-long crocodile pulled from a stream in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, over the weekend was identified as one of the world’s rarest reptiles. An examination conducted by the National Institute of Biological Resources found that the reptile, which has an olive-brown body with a long, narrow snout and a lightly armored back covered in rough, rectangular scales, is a Siamese crocodile. Native to Southeast Asia, especially Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Thailand and Vietnam, the Siamese crocod

2026-07-22 11:34:01:00

The pain you don't always call in sick for

Once a month, millions of women across the globe wake up knowing the day ahead will be shaped by the discomfort or pain of menstruation. Menstrual cramps can range from a dull ache to debilitating pain, severe enough to force a person to miss work or classes. Yet many women still feel the expectation to carry on as if nothing is wrong. While South Korea is among a relatively small number of countries that legally recognize menstrual leave, many women say taking it remains far easier in theory th

2026-07-21 17:46:39:00

Two-Michelin-starred restaurant owner facing jail for serving ants

Prosecutors on Monday sought a one-year prison term for the owner of a two-Michelin-starred restaurant accused of serving ants that are not approved for use as food ingredients in South Korea. The owner, whose identity has been withheld, is accused of violating the Food Sanitation Act. Prosecutors also sought a fine of 20 million won ($13,525) for the restaurant’s operating company. The owner and the company were indicted for allegedly importing dried ant products from the US and Thailand and u

2026-07-21 11:35:22:00

Psy's iconic horse dance lives on as 'Gangnam Style' hits 6 billion views on YouTube

South Korean musician Psy’s global megahit “Gangnam Style” has surpassed 6 billion views on YouTube, becoming the first K-pop music video to reach the milestone, the singer’s agency said on Monday. The video crossed the mark on Friday, nearly 14 years to the day after it was released on July 15, 2012. It took about two years and seven months for the video to gain its latest 1 billion views, after surpassing the 5-billion-view mark on Dec. 30, 2023. Powered by its catchy lyrics, iconic horse-ridi

2026-07-20 11:08:47:00

You came for an old song. Then stayed for someone’s life story

Music lovers often arrive on YouTube looking for a tune. Then they find themselves reading about someone’s first love, an ode to a mother or father or about a parent’s unconditional love for their child. The comment sections under a YouTube video from an old Korean ballad, a 1990s or 2000s pop hit or a nostalgic drama soundtrack often feel less like a place for reveling in the music itself and more like a shared diary where strangers leave their memories of love, grief and moments that certain s

2026-07-20 08:00:00:00

S. Korea’s top Go player Shin Jin-seo becomes first pro to beat KataGo

South Korea’s top-ranked Go player Shin Jin-seo pulled off a victory over artificial intelligence program KataGo on Sunday, becoming the first professional player to do so. The 26-year-old clinched a 4.5-point victory over KataGo after a grueling five-hour match. It was the second game of the three-match series that kicked off on Friday in Seoul. Although Shin began the match with a two-stone head start, the victory made him the first professional player to defeat KataGo in an official match. U

2026-07-19 17:56:54:00

BTS' Jimin walked like Haaland, and fans can't get enough

Jimin of BTS delighted K-pop and soccer fans across the globe by imitating Norwegian star player Erling Haaland's signature walk during the group's recent world tour in Germany. The playful tribute came during the K-pop band's concert at Munich's Allianz Arena on June 11 as part of its "Arirang" world tour, according to ESPN Mexico on Sunday. During a preconcert soundcheck, Jimin spotted a fan holding a poster featuring three blond icons: Marvel superhero Thor, Haaland and himself. The poster la

2026-07-19 12:46:49:00

50-centimeter-long crocodile pulled from stream in Yeoju

A 50-centimeter-long crocodile was spotted near a stream in Yeoju, Gyeonggi Province, on Saturday, prompting an emergency response to capture the reptile. Fire authorities received a report at around 11:27 a.m. that a crocodile had been spotted in Soyangcheon in Chang-dong, Yeoju. Seven firefighters and two emergency vehicles were dispatched to the scene, and the crocodile was captured 30 minutes later, at around 12:06 p.m. The crocodile measured about 50 centimeters long, though its species has

2026-07-19 10:48:04:00

BTS' latest concert looks shine spotlight on soccer jerseys

BTS members Suga, V and J-Hope took the stage in soccer jerseys during the European leg of their "Arirang" world tour, putting the spotlight on soccer-inspired fashion. At the group's second concert at Riyadh Air Metropolitano in Madrid on June 27, Suga appeared in Atletico Madrid's unreleased home jersey for the 2026-27 season. The club's signature red-and-white striped shirt bore his stage name and the No. 7 on the back. At the time, Atletico Madrid had yet to officially unveil the kit, and ev

2026-07-15 11:22:50:00

Teen siblings accused of drugging father, using his phone to take out loans

An 18-year-old woman and her 15-year-old brother have been accused of drugging their father with sleeping pills, stealing his smartphone and using it to fraudulently obtain tens of millions of won in online loans, prosecutors said. The siblings allegedly slipped sleeping pills into their 47-year-old father's coffee in September 2024 and took out about 31 million won ($21,000) in online loans using the father's smartphone. Prosecutors say the siblings also transferred 42 million won from his bank

2026-07-14 14:30:18:00