Links for April - August 2025 with bonus Liberation Day doodles

Your Friday holiday for the 80th anniversary of Korean liberation day is drawing to a close. With a world of entertainment at your fingertips, I know you would rather slump over in your chair and thumb through a set of Korea news articles for the rest of the evening. So sit back, relax, and check out some links I've bookmarked over the last few months. Sometimes, some links, go slipping through the cracks but this one, bored weag, is picking up the slack. 




Since I know not everyone wants to sit here and sort through 300+ articles, here's a Gemini-provided summary of the whole list, plus the top 5 stories that it thinks are most relevant to foreigners living in Korea.

Various stories highlight changes and new services for foreigners in Korea, including new ways to use digital payments and public transit. For instance, SRT bullet trains and Naver Shopping now accept Apple Pay. Both Kakao Map and Naver Map have introduced new features, such as real-time subway tracking on Kakao Map and a setting to avoid stairs on Naver Map. The government is also creating an independent agency for immigration. Other news items include the expansion of jobs for foreigners in service industries  and new mobile plans with free international calls and roaming benefits from LG Uplus for foreign residents. Additionally, there's news about a new app called Hanpass that provides multilingual access to official government documents.

Here are the top 5 most engaging, important, or relevant stories for foreigners living in Korea:

  1. New Payment and Transit Options: Several new payment options have been introduced, making life more convenient for foreigners. SRT bullet trains and Naver Shopping now accept Apple Pay , and the SRT trains have also started accepting it for ticketing. T-money, a transit card, can now be used with Apple Pay on iPhones, though it can only be used on either the phone or an Apple Watch, not both. Jeju buses have also gone contactless for tourists using Visa cards.
  2. Expansion of Foreign Worker Roles: The government plans to expand the types of jobs available to foreigners in service industries. This change will allow foreign workers to perform serving and classification tasks.
  3. Government and Immigration Initiatives: The government is moving forward with a plan to create an independent agency for immigration. Additionally, the Ministry of Justice is using inmates to digitize public records.
  4. Convenient App Updates: Naver Map has added a feature that allows users with mobility issues, such as those with wheelchairs or strollers, to avoid walking routes with stairs. Hanpass, an app for foreigners, has partnered with Coocon to provide multilingual access to official government documents, eliminating the need to use the Government 24 website. Kakao Map has also launched a real-time subway location service in Seoul and Busan.
  5. Telco and Banking Services: LG Uplus has launched new mobile plans specifically for foreign residents, offering free international calls and roaming benefits. Hana Bank also now offers pre-arrival account setup for foreign residents.

Without further ado, on to the links from the last 4 months that I found interesting. As always, with most of these the headline is probably enough, but the link is there is you would like to know more. 

Links from April - August 2025


  1. Pirate Library Operator Arrested, Study Canceled For 330K Members
  2. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Samsung offering special Kpop Demon Hunters UI skin, available via Samsung Galaxy Store #Samsung #Netflix #KPopDemonHunters #KPDH #케데헌 https://news.samsung.com/global/samsung-electronics-partners-with-netflix-to-offer-special-kpop-demon-hunters-theme
  3. Jeju buses go contactless for foreign tourists with Visa cards
  4. Son Heung-min's MLS debut boosts Apple TV, challenges Coupang Play
  5. Luxury retirement communities are bringing older expats back to Korea
  6. GS25 launches 40240 Dokdo soju to mark 80th liberation anniversary
  7. Half of K-pop fans in US say such music 'changed their lives'
  8. Samsung occupies 82% of smartphone market in Korea: data
  9. K-burgers hit US: Lotteria debuts in California with major buzz
  10. Buldak sauce spices up Panda Express chicken for dynamite flavor
  11. Yes24 website down again only 2 months after ransomware attack
  12. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver (#네이버) and Damoang (#다모앙) logo doodles for Comfort Women Memorial Day #일본군위안부피해자기림의날 #위안부피해자기림날 https://honoraryreporters.korea.net/board/detail.do?articlecate=1&board_no=30383&tpln=1
  13. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver logo doodle for International Cat Day by artist Lee Bom (이봄). See their Insta here: https://www.instagram.com/o_l_bom #스페셜로고 #세계고양이의날 #CatFriendlyEveryDay #InternationalCatDay
  14. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - In addition to the return of the Changnyeong Garlic Burger (#창녕갈릭버거 but this time chicken), #McDonalds Korea has a new #Suncheon Green Plum #McFizz. Looks tasty. #순천매실맥피즈 #맥도날드
  15. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Following Korail's acceptance for KTX bullet trains earlier this year , Korea's SRT bullet trains will also now accept Apple Pay for ticketing. SRT 승차권 ‘애플페이’로도 결제 가능해져 - ZDNet korea https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250806150504 #SRT #애플페이 #애플 #Apple
  16. Kakao Decides Not to Sell Kakao Entertainment
  17. Kakao to Revamp KakaoTalk, Unveil OpenAI-powered AI Service Next Month
  18. [theqoo] SITUATION WITH LOTTERIA'S OPENING IN THE U.S.
  19. Operators of Korea's largest PDF-pirating group busted
  20. Drunk exes, rejoice: You can now delete KakaoTalk messages for 24 hours
  21. Who was Stacey Park Milbern, first Korean-born figure to appear on US coin?
  22. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Old man multiple times has drunkenly claimed to be Wang Geon, the founding monarch of Goryeo. I want to think this is an Outlander situation and he actually is an ancient king thrust into the future, now deeply struggles to understand 21st century Korea. https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10550671
  23. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Apple is currently testing RCS messaging in Korea. #Apple #애플 #RCS https://www.etnews.com/20250806000114
  24. [App] Docs, Glossaries, and iOS Default—Now in the Papago App
  25. Man walks around in police uniform with fake gun he bought online
  26. Self-proclaimed 'king' jailed for drunken rampage
  27. ‘Oldboy’ director Park Chan-wook reportedly expelled from US writers’ guild — but why?
  28. NAVER Place Partners with Tabelog to Offer Restaurant Search and Reservation Services
  29. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Congrats to 69th Miss Korea Jung Yeon-woo and all the contestants https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/people-events/20250806/2025-miss-korea-pageant-winners?utm_source=rss
  30. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Roblox pop-up store is open now at Pangyo Hyundai Dept Store, August 1-17, 2025Article: https://www.khan.co.kr/article/202508041732417/?eng&utm_source=khan_rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=english_news More pics: https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/19530/roblox-launches-first-offline-pop-up-event-in-korea...
  31. Seoul to expand monthly transit pass to cover Hanam
  32. Roblox opens 1st-ever pop-up store in Korea, drawing kids and parents from across country
  33. Seoul expands Climate Companion Card use to Gyeonggi Hanam subway stations
  34. 6 in 10 South Koreans use Toss app
  35. Nongshim's Melon Kick to hit North American shelves
  36. Pyeongtaek Police form New Team to Handle U.S. Military Cases
  37. Olive Young, Musinsa, Lotte Mart: Where Foreign Tourists Spend Their Money in Korea
  38. Toss gains US broker-dealer license, eyes Q3 launch for direct trading
  39. AI to Score Student Essays in Seoul’s Schools Under New Education Initiative
  40. An hour romance: How South Korean kids escape 'mosol' tag
  41. Leave your printer at home: Starbucks Korea cracks down on people working, studying all day in cafes
  42. Lotteria enters U.S. burger market with Korean-style bulgogi and shrimp burgers
  43. Hankuk University of Foreign Studies to open Incheon campus in 2027
  44. Seven Eleven introduces unmanned currency exchange kiosks for foreign tourists
  45. Cool sanitary pads surge in popularity in Korea amid rising heatwaves
  46. theqoo KOREA RANKED 70TH IN CIGARETTE PRICES AMONG 99 COUNTRIES
  47. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - You can use Payco at Starbucks now. #페이코 #스타벅스 #Payco #NHN #Starbucks http://www.worktoday.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=72115
  48. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Good resource for moms about to have babies in Seoul. All in Korean but useful info. 서울맘케어시스템 https://www.seoulmomcare.com/main/main.do
  49. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Have mobility issues in Korea like wheelchair or stroller? Naver Map now has a setting to avoid walking routes that include stairs. https://blog.naver.com/naver_map/223954794782?fromRss=true&trackingCode=rss
  50. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - I had no idea foreigners could get VAT tax refund on cosmetic surgeries. Apparently that's changing now. https://www.fnnews.com/news/202507311705508393
  51. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver integrates with Japanese restaurant reservation system. Check menus, prices, book tables on next trip to Japan all in Naver Map app. #네이버 https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250801085313
  52. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Good tips here for foreign visitors to Korea to use T-money via Apple Wallet without having Korean bank account or credit card. It does work; just top-up with cash at stations, etc. https://www.reddit.com/r/koreatravel/comments/1me4nhj/sharing_experience_with_tmoney_apple_pay_as_a/
  53. Users can obtain mobile IDs through various banking, service apps from Wednesday
  54. Kanye West sets Korean stage ablaze with high-energy performance amid lingering controversy
  55. Yeongju pool closed again after second human feces incident in five days
  56. Food industry reboots popular discontinued products to attract nostalgic consumers
  57. Korean-born permanent resident of US seized at airport, trapped in detention for 8 days
  58. The Penis Exposing Incident That Changed Korean Music And Disbanded A Group
  59. Naver's Chijijik outpaces SOOP amid rebranding challenges and competition - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosun Biz
  60. Case report of Oriental Stork’s nest relocation
  61. Mixed Race ROK Army Soldier Tries to Commit Suicide Due to Bullying
  62. LOTTE HIMART launches Apple authorized service across 110 stores nationwide
  63. Size matters? Unpacking penile surgery trends in Korea
  64. Pokémon takes over Busan subway
  65. Seoul Deploys AI Callbot for Faster 119 Emergency Response During Disasters
  66. @kojects.com - KojectsAll aboard! Seoul is currently trialling the new Hangang Bus service, a commuter ferry service for the Han River which will travel between Magok and Jamsil docks. Members of the public have been signing up to test the service which is set to launch in full from September.
  67. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Wow, foreigners really love K-beauty: 30% of in-store sales at Olive Young are now from international tourists, foreign customers. https://www.kedglobal.com/beauty-cosmetics/newsView/ked202507220007
  68. Urban Areas Account for 92% of Population, 16% of Land
  69. LG Uplus Launches Exclusive Mobile Plans for Foreign Residents in Korea Offering Free International Calls and Roaming Benefits
  70. Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon vows to replace 1,200 squat toilets in city's subway stations
  71. Korea rolled out Apple Pay for public transit — but it doesn't work for tourists
  72. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver logo doodle advertisement for the Korean TV drama "Low Life" (파인: 촌뜨기들). It is not "pine" like the tree; it seems to be an uncommon use of "罷" (파할 파, 내칠 파) making "pa-in" to mean like "ousted person/people" or "tossed out folk" or something.Synopsis: What happens when a buried treasure ship off...
  73. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - FYI apparently if you add your iPhone T-Money card to use on #AppleWatch it will be auto removed from the iPhone. Can only be used on one or the other. #애플워치 #티머니 #Tmoney 카드를 워치에 등록(아이폰 내 카드 이동)하면 아이폰에서는 티머니 카드가 제거된다. https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250722110158
  74. Uijeongbu High School reveals another set of memorable parody graduation photos
  75. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Mildly amusing #mistranslation. It's misreading 사제총 because 사제 can apparently mean priest (司祭, manager + worship) but also "hand made" (私製, personal + make) as in this case of a homemade gun.
  76. Toss introduces consumption coupon notification service to aid users in Korea - CHOSUNBIZ
  77. Flooded Gyeongbokgung video sparks concern over AI-generated misinformation
  78. American Barbecue Week Promotes U.S. Meats at 19 Locations Across South Korea
  79. Run with Mickey and Minnie at the inaugural Disney Run Seoul marathon
  80. Naver to Launch SNS Tailored for U.S. Market
  81. Korean Musical Wins Tony Awards
  82. Men wade into rushing waters to save stranger stuck in manhole
  83. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - New #Coupang Rocket Fresh bags (now boxes) on the way. #쿠팡 #프레시백
  84. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver logo doodle for Chobok, the start of the hottest part of summer. #초복 #네이버 https://blog.naver.com/naver_diary/223938290578?fromRss=true&trackingCode=rss
  85. Google to Launch ‘YouTube Premium Lite’ in Korea at 8,500 Won
  86. ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ Boosts Korean Brands by Accident
  87. Man faces charges for illegally climbing Namsan Tower, claims 'I like high places'
  88. Low-Cost Carrier T'Way Air Lands in Canada with 12-Hour Flights and No Entertainment!
  89. Standing watch: Life-size hologram police officer installed at park in Seoul
  90. Experience the Exclusive NAVER Map x AREX Express Train Ticket - 네이버 지도 X 공항철도 직통열차 한정판 승차권 발매
  91. Naver has advanced its service so that electronic documents can be checked on PC and ...
  92. Shaman accused of raping teen in 'exorcism,' claims lost memory
  93. Without stolen tests, high school valedictorian performs poorly on final exam
  94. Google Maps, Blackpink fans’ must-have item for Deadline World Tour
  95. Your friendly neighborhood bus may no longer have a driver
  96. Activists Ordered to Pay Damages for Defaming Legoland Korea Over Cultural Site Dispute
  97. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - “K-Dakgalbi” hmmm guess I can eat it with some K-soju. https://news.mtn.co.kr/news-detail/2025071109231736243 ‘K-닭갈비’…춘천, 세계 미식 관광지로 주목
  98. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - New award for the worst romanization I have seen lately goes to “Noonchee” AI. https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250711152506
  99. SKT continues to hemorrhage subscribers in wake of data breach
  100. Ant-topped dish lands Michelin-starred Seoul restaurant in legal trouble
  101. 'Guard geese' becoming more common in Korea: report
  102. Did Alcohol-Powered Fans Cause Korea's "Fan Death" Myth?
  103. GS25 and Don Quijote attract 1200 visitors at pop-up event in Seoul
  104. Gyeonggi Expands International Express Mail Service Discount for Multicultural Families to More Foreign Residents: 10% for Post Office Visits and up to 13% for Online Registrations
  105. Hana Bank offers prearrival account setup for foreign residents
  106. Seoul Adds Tmoney Payment to Public EV Chargers for Easy Tap-and-Go Access -
  107. Floating to space a giant leap closer as Zero 2 Infinity opens Korea entity
  108. Details Exposed About The Korean YouTuber Who Allegedly Impregnated 13-Year-Old Filipino Girl
  109. Naver Wins Against Coupang with Netflix Membership, But Commerce Competitiveness 'Questionable'
  110. The Rise and Fall of Chisanbop
  111. AI images of 'anti-pest control interview' spread online as S. Korea swarmed with lovebugs
  112. SKT Offers Penalty Waivers, 50% Bill Discounts to 24M Users Post-Hack
  113. Fictional K-pop band Saja Boys beat BTS, Blackpink to top US Spotify charts
  114. Internet Giants Block Record Number of Illegal Sexual Content in South Korea
  115. 'You're not alone,' initiative tells single parents with welfare visits
  116. KFC Korea launches Kenchizza pizza, innovating with Hot Crispy Chicken
  117. 80 tons of garbage removed from hoarder family in Daegu
  118. Kakao launches AI music curation service DJ Malang-i on Melon app - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosunbiz
  119. Korean YouTuber arrested in Philippines for child abuse
  120. “ETERNALS’” DON LEE TO STAR IN “TWELVE” - A NEW ACTION FANTASY SERIES ABOUT GUARDIAN WARRIORS IN MODERN KOREA COMING AUGUST 23 TO DISNEY+
  121. Burger King Korea Boosts Global Menu Exports
  122. To these creators, lovebugs aren’t just pests. They're clickbait
  123. Why Melon charts no longer define an idol's "success"
  124. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - A little late but Naver had a promotional logo doodle last week for the release of #SquidGame season 3. Also if you search Squid Game on Google, you get an in-browser mini-game of Red Light Green Light (무궁화 꽃이 피었습니다) #오징어게임 #네이버 #구글 #Naver
  125. Nongshim launches Winnie the Pooh honey snacks with limited sale in July
  126. Man falls to death from third floor of Incheon Airport
  127. Grumpy driver fined after reporting child for reckless scooter driving
  128. Woman turns violent on plane, demanding parachute and running toward exit
  129. KB Bank broadens remittance network for foreign customers
  130. Seoul Ramyeon Revamped with Hechi, Setting a New Standard for City Branding -
  131. Spotify’s new K-Pop video series is only for paid subscribers
  132. Carrot Pay launches on-site payment service for convenience stores, supermarkets in Korea
  133. Self-Defense and Coping Skills for Those Living in the Countryside
  134. Public Service Announcement to Promote Earphone Use on the Subway -
  135. 30 years of local autonomy, 30 years of local extinction: Now at critical crossroads
  136. Tainted fuel in Gunsan found to be 99% water
  137. Kakao adopts Slack for internal use
  138. Researchers caught using hidden prompts to sway AI
  139. Woman found naked in broad daylight arrested for allegedly killing mother
  140. CU launches health supplements in over 6,000 stores nationwide in South Korea
  141. Man caught using mom’s senior transit card, slapped with W18m fine
  142. Korea Consumer Agency warns of misleading claims in popular Korean sunscreens
  143. Repellant lovebugs not yummy enough for birds and frogs to eat, experts warn
  144. KFTA urges halt to 'I Love Elementary Students' over child grooming concerns
  145. Coupang faces backlash over 'Coco ball crisis' following pricing error
  146. Coupang cereal blunder triggers flood of bargain orders
  147. Korean convenience stores give tattoos now. I got two.
  148. Lotteria launches kimchi bulgogi burger featuring domestically sourced kimchi
  149. Automatic Climate Control on Subways for Optimal Passenger Comfort -
  150. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Sad: man dies of heart attack driving down highway Good: managed to stop the vehicle while in traffic Weird: he was a hearse driver transporting a corpse https://n.news.naver.com/article/029/0002964787?cds=news_edit
  151. [Tracking] Why Did the Yesong River Disappear from Naver Maps?
  152. ‘Chug-and-go’ DUI-evasion tactic finally outlawed in Korea
  153. Naver Adds Popup Store Listings to Location Platform
  154. Naver Pay Launches Offline Terminal, Eyes Global Expansion
  155. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Ilbe, and apparently only Ilbe, celebrates today as official Korea Railroad Day, commemorating opening of rail department on June 28, 1894 during the 갑오개혁 period. #철도의날 #일베저장소 #일베
  156. Gov’t to proceed with plan to create independent agency for immigration
  157. Korea Consumer Agency identifies misleading sunscreen claims and labeling issues
  158. Name length limit lifted for kids with mixed nationality
  159. Nearly 4,000 misuse cases reported for Seoul’s ‘Climate Card’ transit pass
  160. KakaoTalk is finally testing typing indicators. For many Koreans, it just feels wrong
  161. Kyochon Chicken leaves Coupang Eats for exclusive agreement with Baemin
  162. Costco to open first Honam region store in Iksan by 2027
  163. Male-only sleep facility in Gangnam revealed as drug den
  164. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Multiple K-buddies have recommended the app "Hey Dealer" (#헤이딜러) for buying/selling used cars in Korea. If you're in the market, check it out. Seems to be very popular lately: https://www.wiseapp.co.kr/insight/detail/695
  165. Shake Shack opens 24-hour location at Incheon Airport with morning menu options
  166. Korean Ministry of Justice enlists inmates for digitizing public records
  167. Starbucks ‘study squatters’ spark criticism for private dividers
  168. Cuba Opens Embassy in Seoul and North Korea Makes Its Displeasure Known
  169. Easy and Convenient Financial Services in the Non-Banking Sector Are Now Accessible!
  170. Report: Spotify ‘closing the gap’ on rival Melon in South Korea
  171. Coupang under review for ads 'forcibly' leading to its platform
  172. Unlicensed driver steals bus and speeds through town, 'just like the movies'
  173. Naver Map Launches Automatic Destination Recommendation Feature
  174. Supreme Court upholds import ban on CBD cosmetics, classifying CBD as hemp
  175. Korean scholars drop Dutch sailor Hendrik Hamel's name from top award
  176. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Info for #CoupangPlay Sports Pass service.16k won/month standalone or 10k won/month if already a Coupang WOW member.Includes: FIFA, Premier League, La Liga, Bundesliga, Ligue 1, FA Cup, F1, NASCAR, PGA Championship, NFL, NBA, more. #쿠팡플레이 https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250619181752
  177. Seoul Expands Korea’s First Late-Night Autonomous Taxi Service to All of Gangnam After Verification of Safety and Convenience -
  178. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - CGV cinemas will be totally closed July 7th due to system upgrades. Online booking will be affected too from July 6-8th. #CGV https://www.edaily.co.kr/News/Read?newsId=01164406642203032&mediaCodeNo=258
  179. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver Map driving navigation is getting a neat feature: live traffic lights. Currently for Cheongju, Uiwang, Gangneun, expanding later. Not sure if this is a good idea, frankly. #네이버 #네이버지도 https://blog.naver.com/naver_map/223905512276?trackingCode=rss
  180. Couples say 'iDo' to iPhone wedding snaps as social media takes over age-old tradition
  181. Toss Bank Hit by 2 Billion Won Embezzlement Case
  182. Infostealer Disguised as Copyright Infringement Document Distributed in Korea
  183. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Hanpass (foreigner-friendly debit card payments & remittances app) teams with Coocon to provide access to your personal official gov docs, with multilingual (18 languages!) support; don't need the 정부24 site. https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250618101217 #한패스 #쿠콘 #Hanpass #Coocon
  184. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Postal services in Korea will be suspended for system upgrades this Saturday 5pm until Sunday 3pm, including real post offices and online services. #우편서비스 #우체국 https://www.epost.go.kr/main.retrieveNoticeContent.comm?news_seq_no=2373
  185. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - TIL: just like how Koreans combine Gen Z and Millennials into the "MZ Generation" (MZ세대), there is also now the "Zalpa" Generation (잘파세대) for Gen Z and Gen Alpha. #MZ세대 #잘파세대
  186. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Cool use of #AI here: deciphering old hand-written official documents from the #Japanese colonial period that are difficult for humans to read. AI's pattern recognition can figure it out. Neat way to gain access to on-the-ground #history. https://www.fnnews.com/news/202506181022007725
  187. Kakao's Kanana loses popularity as lack of KakaoTalk integration hinders growth - Chosun Biz
  188. CPR by Bystanders Surpasses 30% for First Time, Boosting Cardiac Arrest Survival Rates
  189. Data Disproves ‘Free Rider’ Myth: Foreigners Strengthen Korea’s Health System
  190. Amex's super exclusive Centurion Card launches in Korea — used only by world's top 0.001%
  191. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Maybe I'll have to become 100won tips to stay relevant. To be fair, most of my blog content these days is just links to better stuff so I'll stick with a 10won valuation. South Korea's 10-won coins disappearing amid inflation, digital payments https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20250617/10-won-coins-disappearing-in-south-korea-amid-inflation-digital-payments?utm_source=rss
  192. Korean firefighters save driver in U.S. highway accident
  193. Apple requests Korea to allow transfer of high-precision map data overseas
  194. Elon Musk promotes Tesla Cybertruck using K-pop star G-Dragon in viral social media video
  195. Local businesses struggle with low patronage from foreign workers amid record ship orders in Korea
  196. NAVER Enhances Search Experience with Generative AI
  197. T-money integrates with Apple Pay for iPhone transit card usage in South Korea
  198. Kakao to permanently ban users over child exploitation or prostitution-related chats on KakaoTalk
  199. Parents of premature newborns call for government support amid limited diaper production and availability
  200. KORAIL Reports High Satisfaction Levels Among Foreign Visitors Following Increased Tourism
  201. “Why I Cursed My Own Brother”: President Lee Jae-myung Opens Up About His Troubled Family Past
  202. Disturbing Footage: Korean Man Brutally Beats Up An Elder On Bus, Sparks Outrage
  203. Gamers hate Apple. Korean games could change that.
  204. The March 1945 revolt of Korean forced labourers against Japanese on Mili Atoll
  205. What’s causing Seoul’s ozone levels to skyrocket?
  206. NBA Meets K-Food: Carmelo and Beckham Feast on Edward Lee’s Cuisine
  207. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - I'm no dev but looks like using T-money on iPhone in Korea will require iOS 17 and watchOS 10. So even some older models will be supported.
  208. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Wow, even Naver Shopping also to accept Apple Pay #네이버쇼핑 #애플 #애플페이 #Naver #NaverShopping #Apple #ApplePay https://www.etnews.com/20250613000217
  209. FSS suspends Kakao accounts to combat illegal loan sharks in South Korea - Chosun Biz
  210. Tving and Wavve launch joint ‘Double Pass’ subscription ahead of merger
  211. Apple Pay to support public transit in Korea
  212. Can Malicious Comments About Virtual Idols Be Sued? Korean Court Drops Ruling
  213. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Coupang seems to have made a code change to their desktop site preventing Chrome auto-translation, via the [<html translate="no"] tag. Workaround: use a dedicated Chrome extension for translation such as DeepL, etc. #쿠팡 #Coupang
  214. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - McDonalds in Korea now selling hot dogs. Looks pretty good. #맥도날드 #클래식핫도그 #McDonalds
  215. @kojects.com - KojectsYou can now track Seoul Metro trains in real time on Kakao Map! Check out the video below. Kakao Map also has real-time bus tracking in certain regions around the country, with plans to launch the feature in other regions in the future.
  216. Troll swaps male and female signs at spa, causing woman to enter men's bath
  217. Yes24 warns of possible data breach as outage drags on; full recovery by Sunday
  218. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - NBA games now available on Coupang Play's "Sports Pass" plan. #쿠팡플레이 #NBA #Coupang #CoupangPlay #쿠팡 #쿠플 https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250612094414
  219. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Worried about bringing your own prescription medication into Korea? Follow this simple guide to get official approval online for it. Better than risking jail... https://overseas.mofa.go.kr/viewer/skin/doc.html?fn=20250311052738664.pdf&rs=/viewer/result/202506 HT to Seoul Law Group for this
  220. Kojects @KojectsKojects@KojectsYou can now track Seoul Metro trains in real time on Kakao Map! Check out the video below. Kakao Map also has real-time bus tracking in certain regions around the country, with plans to launch the feature in other regions in the future.2:18 PM · Jun 13, 2025·197 Views1452You can now...
  221. Naver Unveils AI Agent for Search and Payment
  222. Forgotten Cannabis, Serious Consequences: What You Need to Know Before Entering Korea
  223. Seoul buses to pilot tagless payments from October
  224. Naver to launch integrated AI agent for smarter search
  225. Paik’s Coffee 500-won Americano deal sparks long lines, worker fatigue, and backlash from local cafés
  226. 4 fall into water, 2 injured at Lotte World after Flume Ride boat tilts sideways
  227. Southern province to designate, run expat-friendly hospitals
  228. Instructor Jo Jung-sik denies allegations of paying millions for exam questions
  229. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - TIL: the current Pope visited Korea 4 times (before he was pope) https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-culture/2025/05/09/7AT6ZGSXCJBCLFLDGWJVFL3CGM/
  230. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Looks like a lot of the hype over ChatGPT usage in Korea was due to... "viral popularity of Studio Ghibli image-generation feature in OpenAI’s ChatGPT-4o. https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250605/chatgpt-sees-sharp-drop-in-korean-users-in-may?utm_source=rss
  231. Gov’t to mandate large supermarkets to close on public holidays
  232. Tving-Wavve Merger Approved: Birth of a Major Domestic OTT to Rival Netflix
  233. Yes24 admits to ransomware hack with book, ticket platform down for 2 days
  234. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Paek Dabang aka Paik's Coffee aka 빽다방 is selling 500 won Americanos, hot or iced, today through Thursday. No wonder there was such a line outside this morning. Saw one woman walk out with 6. #PaiksCoffee #빽다방
  235. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - The formerly separate McDelivery app for McDonalds is now integrated into the main McDonalds app. Caught me off guard today. #맥도날드 #맥딜리버리 #McDonalds #McDonaldsKorea
  236. Operator of South Korea's Largest Pirate Site Sentenced to 3 Years in Prison
  237. Lava is spouting in Seoul? Viral AI-generated video sparks alarm
  238. Aging Korea: cataracts overtake childbirth as top reason for hospitalization
  239. Boys outscore girls in math, while girls lead in English on Suneung: data
  240. Kakao Pay surges to record high amid stablecoin expectations in Korea - Chosunbiz
  241. Korean Banks Expand Mobile ID Services
  242. Mirae Industries initiates local medical cannabis production near DMZ
  243. Kakao launches real-time subway location service in Seoul and Busan
  244. Nothing launches Phone (3a) in South Korea with triple camera and AI features
  245. Genesis BBQ builds K-Chicken Belt on US West Coast with Oregon expansion
  246. Yonsei University to give scholarship to all international grad students
  247. Mandatory security software leaves Korean finance vulnerable
  248. 'Gen Z loves flashy': How Korea's 'Teenieping' has found so much success overseas
  249. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - AI app preferences among Koreans. ChatGPT dominates. Domestic apps WRTN (which combines various models) and A-Dot (made by SK) come 2nd and 4th. Perplexity in 3rd but growing. 챗GPT #뤼튼 #퍼플렉시티 #에이닷
  250. Fan communication app Bubble to increase prices
  251. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Spotted some Korean portal logo doodles for today's presidential election #제21대대통령선거 #대통령선거
  252. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver has a mini-game & logo doodle for World Environment Day. Pick up the plastic trash from the Earth image to make it filled with happy wildlife. If you do you get one free "Happy Bean" to donate to a good cause. #세계환경의날 #환경의날 #WorldEnvironmentDay #WED
  253. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Collection of Korean portal site logo doodles for today's #KoreanMemorialDay #MemorialDay #제70회현충일 #현충일
  254. Ashley Queens buffet chain plans rapid expansion to 150 stores amid recession
  255. Kakao's Melon acquisition criticized as failure amid global music platform competition
  256. TV graphics put fun into South Korean election count
  257. Banana Kick’s U.S. exports up 69% in April thanks to BLACKPINK’s Jennie
  258. Who was Hungarian bomb expert behind Korea’s fight for independence?
  259. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Not just #StackExchange: Korea's Naver Knowledge-iN losing question/answer activity too:24.59M in 2022 15.48M in 2024 --- 1.25M in Jan 2025 930K in April 2025#네이버 #지식iN #네이버지식iN https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-05-31/business/tech/ChatGPT-and-AI-tools-eclipse-community-knowledgesharing-platforms/2319654
  260. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Classic staple of the K-blogosphere The Marmot's Hole, which retired in 2016, has had its domain (rjkoehler .com) hijacked and now redirects to a spam site (trumptraders .org). Boy did I get excited then disappointed when the MH name appeared in my RSS feeds last week.
  261. Olive Young draws more tourists than major Seoul department stores
  262. S. Korea is global No. 2 in paid ChatGPT users, OpenAI says. But does that mean anything?
  263. A technocrat ends his career as a clown; ROK’s one-party future?
  264. After SKT data hack, no. of malicious apps trying to hack devices spikes
  265. Travel ban lifted for South Korean men before military duty
  266. Late teacher’s legacy lives on through scholarships
  267. At least 270 women 'liking' men's dating app profiles were actually bots, FTC finds
  268. Easy Drop expansion
  269. Local governments declare 'war on jellyfish' ahead of summer beach season
  270. State agency to remove anti-LGBTQ+ bias in Korean Sign Language
  271. OpenAI to open office in Seoul
  272. Dark web drug hub 'Top Korea' taken down in global crackdown
  273. One in two TikTok users is a buyer of K-beauty: Survey
  274. Korea Expands ID Verification System to Ease Digital Banking for Foreign Residents
  275. "Tiger Season: A Novel of Korea," by Gojan Nikolich
  276. Shinhan Card joins hands with E9pay to launch credit card for foreigners - 매일경제 영문뉴스 펄스(Pulse)
  277. Fire noodle sale: Coupang orders for spicy Nongshim cup noodles surge on pricing error
  278. Korea is one of the thinnest countries. Why is everyone on Wegovy?
  279. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Well I wasn't all that interested in these Waterbomb festivals before, but I am now! "Netizens Are Trembling As Park Jin Young Joins “Waterbomb Seoul 2025” Lineup" https://www.koreaboo.com/news/park-jin-young-outfit-suggestions-waterbomb/
  280. Seoul Teams Up with CJ ENM to Expand ‘SEOUL MY SOUL’ Into a Global Lifestyle Brand
  281. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Korean friend today told me "Mr. Beast is just Running Man for the YouTube generation" and I can't stop thinking about that. #런닝맨 #RunningMan #MrBeast #미스터비스트
  282. Google May Launch YouTube Premium without Music Service in S. Korea amid Antitrust Probe
  283. Google Agrees to Standalone YouTube Subscription in Korea
  284. The outdated 30-year-old system for calculating TV viewer ratings may finally change
  285. Telecommunications provider LG U+ to offer services in 16 foreign languages
  286. Elderly man in Gumi rescued thanks to AI-powered smart speaker
  287. Kakao to complete Daum spin-off next month after 11-year merger
  288. Imported corneas now used in 4 of 5 transplants in Korea
  289. For 15 years, Apple’s Find My app didn’t work in South Korea. This guy changed that
  290. Bong Joon Ho to Call Europa League Final Live—Just Like He Promised
  291. Debate sparks over platform firm's refusal to carry rivals' ads
  292. Seoul subway trains to begin running from 5 a.m. starting August
  293. Baemin Partners with Tving to Launch Bundle Service, Countering Coupang Eats’ OTT Strategy
  294. Access to breakthrough medicines in South Korea among slowest globally, industry report reveals
  295. Can a YouTube sound bring your ex back? Koreans are giving it a try.
  296. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Just a cool Naver logo doodle advertisement for the upcoming Mission Impossible movie. "This May, nothing is IMPOSSIBLE!" #TomCruise #MissionImpossible #톰크루즈 #미션임파서블 #미션임파서블파이널레코닝 #네이버 #Naver
  297. KakaoTalk users can disable typing status display in latest update - CHOSUNBIZ
  298. Government expands foreign worker duties to include serving and classification tasks - CHOSUNBIZ
  299. [MORNING CALM TALES] Gangnam's style circa 1990
  300. Why KakaoTalk’s typing indicator is getting on some Koreans’ nerves
  301. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Looks like all Incheon line subway stations have tagless entry now. Set up Mobile T-Money app on Android, and walk right through the gates, no "beeping" necessary. #모바일티머니 #티머니 #Tmoney https://blog.naver.com/dailytravel12/223866749034?trackingCode=rss
  302. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - The Korean Expressway Corp's "Expressway Tolls+" app got an upgrade. Easy way to check your toll history, payments, HiPass usage, etc. #고속도로 #고속도로통행료 #한국도로공사 https://blog.naver.com/exhappyway/223865316295?trackingCode=rss
  303. Foreigners Use Stablecoins for Jeju Island Bus Payments
  304. Seoul district to lighten load on sanitation workers' knees, backs with robotic exoskeleton suits
  305. Baskin Robbins now sells low-sugar ice cream. We tasted it.
  306. Gov't to Expand Type of Jobs, Tasks Held by Foreigners in Service Industries
  307. Homeplus moves to terminate leases at 17 stores amid restructuring challenges
  308. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver Pay and Toss can now be added as payment methods in Apple accounts, for making App Store purchases and Apple One or iCloud/Apple Music payments. #애플 #IT조선 https://it.chosun.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2023092140868
  309. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Foreigners love "K-Hiking". Who knew? Oh right, every foreigner did. This is really an under-tapped tourist oportunity here. How many major cities have great mountain hiking a subway ride away? #K등산 ZDNet korea https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250512112917
  310. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Starbucks Korea won't let you set your app username to politicians names, to prevent unfair "Order for Lee MyungBak!" type barista callouts. #스타벅스 #Starbucks https://www.fnnews.com/news/202505130613429701
  311. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - YouTube Music and even Spotify continue to eat away at the Korean domestic music streaming services market share. #유튜브뮤직 #YouTubeMusic #멜론 #Melon #스포티파이 #Spotify #지니뮤직 #Genie #플로 #FLO Via https://www.wiseapp.co.kr/insight/detail/662
  312. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Logo doodles from around the Korean internet celebrating #TeachersDay which is also King Sejong's birthday. #스승의날 #새종대왕나신날 #네이버 #Naver #네이트 #Nate #줌 #Zum #다음 #Daum #한국일보 #HankookIlbo #아주경제 #AjuNews #EBS #디시인사이드 #DCInside #일베 #Ilbe
  313. Starbucks extends operating hours to 80% of its stores until 10 PM in South Korea - CHOSUNBIZ
  314. SK Telecom hack exposes South Korean military’s reliance on civilian networks
  315. When YouTube replaces TV, news and politics: what South Korea learned the hard way in 20 years
  316. Two middle schoolers nabbed for marijuana use at Seoul playground
  317. 'Worst event ever': Inaugural World Ramen Festival ends in disaster
  318. Daejeon police arrest man who kidnapped middle schooler to 'teach him a lesson'
  319. South Korea Confronts ‘Dementia Money’ Crisis as Elderly Asset Lock-In Rises
  320. Busan Bank Overtaken by KakaoBank… Regional Banks on a Downhill Path
  321. ChatGPT offers data residency options for users in Asia
  322. South Korea's No. 2 and 3 cinema chains to merge
  323. What Should I Do After Being Phished? Special Law on Voice Phishing in Korea
  324. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Coupang Play will offer a free tier with ads. WOW members will still get it included, ad-free. #Coupang #CoupangPlay #쿠팡플레이 #쿠팡 ZDNet korea https://zdnet.co.kr/view/?no=20250509111332
  325. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - A bit late but some Naver logo doodles for last week's Parents' Day, Children's Day, and Buddha's Birthday #네이버 #Naver #어버이날 #어린의날 #부처님오신날
  326. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver Map's new "AI Navigation" feature analyzes your personal driving habits to give more accurate ETAs. Methinks they just want more people to agree to this driver profile tracking, already active for the insurance "discount" feature. https://blog.naver.com/naver_map/223851554281?trackingCode=rss
  327. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Cute collab between LG Twins baseball team and Hello Kitty. Could make unique souvenirs for friends/family. Via https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=671770315614378&set=pcb.671770388947704 #헬로키티 #엘지트윈스 #LG트윈스 #산리오 #LGTwins #HelloKitty #Sanrio
  328. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Naver Plus membership dropped domestic #SeriesON streaming service last year in favor of Netflix. Will it now drop domestic #VIBE music streaming in favor of #Spotify? #네이버 #스포티파이 #시리즈온 #SeriesON #바이브 #네이버멤버십 https://www.fnnews.com/news/202505121138227591
  329. Why S. Korean mothers are opting for C-sections at record rates
  330. Seoul’s monthly transit pass to cover more of Seongnam
  331. Estonian student becomes first non-Korean to win Miss Chunhyang title
  332. Albamon suffers data breach affecting more than 22,000 resume entries
  333. Celebrity Chef Baek Jong Won Bids Goodbye To TV Forever
  334. Trust Bars in Korea: Heineken Hands Over the Bar Keys to Football Fans in Seoul
  335. Prime Video signs CJ ENM content deal
  336. Blame it on the bears? Plant sculptures to be removed for 'lowering birth rate'
  337. Complaints target ‘overly sexual’ dolls modeled on married women
  338. Korean Americans poorer than average for Asian Americans as gap persists between immigrants and US-born
  339. Ex-Boyfriend Toast: Jam-packed love story that went viral
  340. Coupang to roll out English service, beta version already available
  341. Will Korean firms' free ad-supported streaming TV biz rival global services?
  342. A timeline of South Korean telco giant SKT’s data breach
  343. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Korea's internet-based K-Bank will integrate with Siri agent actions. So you can, for example, transfer money purely by voice. #케이뱅크 #애플 #KBank #Apple https://www.etnews.com/20250430000275
  344. Measles Cases in S. Korea Surge to 6-Year High
  345. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Apple Pay support on Korail. Use Apple Pay to buy train tickets in Korea. Nice. Note this is for real trains, not subways. https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=140792 #애플페이 #애플 #Korail #코레일
  346. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - FYI: Mr. Beast's "Feastables" chocolate bars, usually 8k won at most stores, are now at Daiso for 5k won. #피스터블 #미스터비스트 #다이소 #Feastables #MrBeast #Daiso
  347. Is the TV License Fee Still Justified When Most Content Is on OTT Platforms?
  348. 10원 Tips @ Mastodon - Apparently it's real. Subway introducing a cucumber sandwich just during May 2025. 15cm of white bread, cucumbers, ranch dressing @ 3,200won. Starts tomorrow because saying 5/2 in Korean sounds like "cucumber" (오-이) #써브웨이 #오이샌드위치 #Subway

If you made it this far, relax with this collection of Korean portal site logo doodles for today's 80th anniversary of Liberation Day. I always like saving these just because they're a neat look into web history. 

Collection of logo doodles from various Korean portal sites


Naver logo doodle for 80th Anniversary of Korean Liberation Day



Naver also had a mini-game where if you search for 광복 80주년, you can then press a special button and then start clicking around the search results page to launch pretty fireworks, including Taegukki and Mugunwha bursts. 

I spent the whole holiday on my big white butt watching Netflix. Let freedom ring. 바람서리 불변함은
나의 게으름일세! 


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