5 things to know about Shin Min-a, K-drama's long-reigning sweetheart

for revenge and the pain of a childhood trauma, got a taste of that gritty side of her. This is especially true of her film work, which tends to fly under the radar overseas. Two years before "Gumiho

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Shin Sug-ok is always ready for a fight

always against the strong. So when that one chance comes, you have to seize it.” For Shin, taking on the powerful is a lesson learned the hard way, one that goes back to her childhood. She recalls walking

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True Crime (9) His parents killed his spirit. Then he killed them

sustained physical and emotional abuse inflicted on both sons from a very young age. A son who could never live up to expectations Lee Eun-seok was born on Aug. 29, 1976, as the youngest of the two children

2026.11.05 13:54

Chef dad takes kids around the world, one breakfast at a time

What began as a culinary adventure for his 4-year-old daughter has inspired parents worldwide to bring global flavors to their own children's breakfast tables For 4-year-old Hae-lang, breakfast is

2026.11.05 09:37

True crime (17) The girl who wasn't her mother's

been dead for so long that her body was described as “mummified.” At first, investigators thought they knew what happened: The child had been left alone for months after her mother moved away to remarry

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Jinyoung's acting career finally has its moment

performances. Beyond his personal interests, Jinyoung has supported various charitable causes, including programs for children with disabilities, disaster relief efforts and meal assistance for underprivileged

2026.11.04 14:59

[Graphic News] Korean children exposed to English books at younger age

The average age at which Korean children are first exposed to English-language books has fallen to 4.8 years, according to a survey by Yoons English School, an education company specializing in

2026.11.04 08:00

Rotary's fight against polio informs broader humanitarian efforts

efforts in 1979 by providing polio vaccines to 6 million children in the Philippines. Since 1988, it has worked with global organizations and charities, including the World Health Organization, to help

2026.11.04 07:00

What’s brewing in Seoul's herbal medicine market?

get an idea of life in Korea,” said Angela, a Belgian visitor who declined to give her surname. She was visiting Seoul for the first time with her husband and three children. “This is so amazing. We do

2026.10.30 17:33

Why does education matter so much to Koreans? Min Jin Lee tackles the obsession in 'American Hagwon'

what happens when a tried and trusted path to security no longer reaches that destination. Spanning 1992 to 2007, the novel follows John and Helen Koh and their three children, Bo, DH and Mido, as a

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