Man collapsed on track. Nearby runners knew what to do

A running club saved the life of a man who collapsed while running on a track in Gunsan, North Jeolla Province, on Sunday. The Bangladeshi man in his 30s collapsed at the Kunsan National University sports ground at around 8 a.m., the Jeonbuk Fire Safety Headquarters said the following day. Nearby, members of a running club called GUMP were holding their regular training session. When they saw the man collapse, they immediately called 119 and divided roles to keep him alive until help arrived. Ki

2026-09-15 14:06:35:00

Early flu arrival prompts govt. to accelerate vaccination schedule

Influenza is spreading across the country earlier than last year, prompting public health authorities to revise their vaccination schedule. The Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency said Monday it is considering moving the vaccination start date for high-risk patients, such as children and seniors, up from Sept. 21. "We are working to finalize the revised vaccination schedule by gathering opinions from local governments and the medical sector," the agency said during a press briefing. The

2026-09-14 16:33:47:00

Only the pizza made it aboard. Subway driver teaches passenger a lesson

A photo showing a man's failed attempt to board a subway by slipping a pizza box through the doors has gone viral, with many online users praising the subway driver for preventing him from boarding. Under the Railroad Safety Act, disrupting the opening or closing of subway doors without valid reason is prohibited and can result in a fine of 1.5 million won ($1,114). But such incidents continue to occur in South Korea, periodically raising concerns about passenger safety. A witness posted about t

2026-09-11 16:31:23:00

Kids pooled their money to save a mouse, and a vet responded

A video on YouTube of three elementary school students bringing a sick wild mouse to an animal hospital has gained attention online, racking up over 290,000 views since it was uploaded Saturday. The footage shows the children standing outside the clinic on July 19 with a plastic bag containing a mouse. Worried that the 20,000 won ($15) they had was not enough to cover treatment, they asked a veterinarian who happened to be passing by, "Do we need a lot of money to treat this?" The vet brought th

2026-09-09 15:27:26:00

Toranguk, taro soup

Toranguk is a traditional Korean soup made with taro, known as "toran" in Korean, as its main ingredient. It is especially popular during holidays such as Chuseok, making it a familiar and comforting dish on Korean holiday tables. Known for its light and delicate flavor, Toranguk combines a clear, savory broth with the soft chewy texture of taro. Try this recipe from W Table. Ingredients Seasoning Instructions Pat the beef dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture. Cut the taro and Korean

2026-09-02 08:00:00:00

Korea considers in-flight meals for foreigners awaiting deportation

The government is reviewing a plan to provide regular in-flight meals to foreign nationals awaiting deportation, a move aimed at better protecting basic rights. The Korea Immigration Service said Saturday it was revising the meal policy for foreign nationals held at the detention facility in Incheon Airport before being sent back to their home countries. The facility houses individuals ordered to leave the country for reasons such as illegal residency or unauthorized employment. Under the curren

2026-08-30 15:17:54:00

Bruno Mars to bring 'The Romantic Tour' to Seoul in May

Bruno Mars will perform in Seoul in May 2027, according to the concert's promoter Live Nation Korea on Thursday. The four-day concert will run May 21, 22, 25, and 26, as part of "The Romantic Tour," which kicked off in April. The visit will mark Mars' return to Korea after his 2023 show. Tickets will go on sale through Nol, the official ticketing platform, with presale starting Sept. 11 and general sale opening Sept. 14. Anderson .Paak, who has been touring with Mars, will join the concert as a

2026-08-29 16:00:00:00

Post Malone postpones October concert in Seoul

American singer-rapper Post Malone has canceled his upcoming visit to Korea, postponing the concert initially scheduled for October, without providing a specific reason. Live Nation Korea, the concert's promoter, announced the news through Instagram on Thursday, stating "We regret to announce that the Post Malone World Tour in Seoul at Goyang Stadium has been postponed." The company apologized for the inconvenience and confirmed tickets will be refunded in full. The Seoul show would have seen th

2026-08-28 12:10:42:00

A world champion’s smile

South Korean badminton star An Se-young arrived at Incheon Airport early Tuesday, two days after winning the world title in women's singles in New Delhi. An, the world No. 1, defeated second-ranked Akane Yamaguchi of Japan 21-17, 21-14 in the final to cap a flawless six-match run in which she did not lose a single game. The win marks her second world title, following her victory at the 2023 Copenhagen World Championships, and makes her the first Korean player to hold a world title in badminton s

2026-08-25 16:16:58:00

Two pastors fined W1m each for disrupting flight with loud preaching

Two pastors were fined 1 million won ($723) each for disrupting a domestic flight by loudly preaching to passengers and refusing repeated requests from cabin crew to stop, local media reported Monday. The pastors, 64 and 68, were convicted of violating the Aviation Security Act over an incident aboard a flight from Jeju to Gimpo that departed at around 3:40 p.m. on March 12, according to the Seoul Southern District Court's Aug. 18 ruling. The court said the 64-year-old pastor stood in the aisle

2026-08-25 11:30:27:00