Links for August - October 2025

Time for another new list of links. It hasn't been too long since the last set but my saved bookmarks list is already getting bloated. I meant to post these as Chuseok reading but got busy and forgot. Now that the holiday is done and there are apparently no more holidays to look forward to for a long time maybe you can get some enjoyment from browsing this list.



Here's another Gemini generated summary of everything here:

Key headlines from Korea reveal a dynamic tech landscape, with Naver and Kakao intensely focused on AI, new user interfaces (like KakaoTalk's controversial revamp), and global expansion through partnerships with Uber and Alipay for enhanced mobility and payment services. The country is simultaneously grappling with significant social issues, including the high rate of suicide and severe public health concerns like high antibiotic consumption. There is also a notable focus on foreign residents, with new bank services, Gyeonggi's anti-discrimination laws, and a court case reaffirming the difficulty of renouncing Korean citizenship. Cultural highlights include K-Pop star Jennie's free Hangul font release and a continued public debate over minor social etiquette, like being shirtless in public.

And for those who prefer to skim, here's Gemini's recommendation for the top 10 most interesting of these stories:

  1. Dual national loses Seoul court bid to renounce Korean citizenship
  2. Korea ranks second in OECD for antibiotic consumption, raising health concerns
  3. KakaoTalk’s biggest update in 15 years sparks backlash over Instagram-style revamp
  4. All Work 750,000 Gov't Workers Saved in 'G Drive' Lost in NIRS Fire
  5. Over 40 people die by suicide each day in South Korea
  6. Blackpink's Jennie Releases Commemorative 'Zen Serif' Hangul Font for Free on Hangul Day
  7. Seoul rat complaints double in 3 years
  8. 'New method of food theft': Delivery worker faces backlash after repeatedly eating customers' orders
  9. "Culture Shock in Korea": Foreign Tourists Amazed by Abundant and Free Public Restrooms
  10. EverywhereIs it a crime to insult 'virtual idols'? South Korean court says yes

 And here is the actual list of links: 




Links for August - October 2025



  1. Meet the mystery editor behind most of the Wikipedia pages on Korea https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10586887
  2. Dual national loses Seoul court bid to renounce Korean citizenship https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2025/10/12/LIK6D6UGRNDZBMKZYEQGOH2H6A/
  3. Starbucks Korea launches native-language labeled coffee Starlight Blend https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/10/13/DG5DHTFSTFC57ER2LYSBDWMW4I/
  4. Seoul rat complaints double in 3 years https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10592207
  5. 'New method of food theft': Delivery worker faces backlash after repeatedly eating customers' orders https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10-13/national/socialAffairs/New-method-of-food-theft-Delivery-worker-faces-backlash-after-repeatedly-eating-customers-orders/2418602
  6. Korea ranks second in OECD for antibiotic consumption, raising health concerns https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10-13/national/socialAffairs/Korea-ranks-second-in-OECD-for-antibiotic-consumption-raising-health-concerns/2418652
  7. 7 Korean true crime cases that will keep you up at night https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10-07/national/socialAffairs/-7-Korean-true-crime-cases-that-will-keep-you-up-at-night--/2415190
  8. Korean talk shows are flopping. So who’s still making them? https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10-11/entertainment/television/Korean-talk-shows-are-flopping-So-whos-still-making-them/2416896
  9. Blackpink's Jennie Releases Commemorative 'Zen Serif' Hangul Font for Free on Hangul Day https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/life-general/2025100913442091248
  10. Suwon Has the Drunkest Drivers: Data https://www.blueroofpolitics.com/post/suwon-has-the-drunkest-drivers-data/
  11. "Culture Shock in Korea": Foreign Tourists Amazed by Abundant and Free Public Restrooms Everywhere https://www.asiae.co.kr/en/article/life-general/2025100116161819771
  12. EVs and Hybrids Now Make Up More Than 12% of South Korea’s Vehicles (http://koreabizwire.com/evs-and-hybrids-now-make-up-more-than-12-of-south-koreas-vehicles/334686)
  13. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115343629210081655
    14. A few website logo doodles for #HangulDay #한글날   
  14. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115318531285053833
    15. TIL about 제주말차크림떡볶이. Your favorite tteokbokki, now with the uplifting taste of Jeju green tea powder mixed into the cream sauce. I dare you to eat it.   
  15. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115314429839539731
    16. 'KPop Demon Hunters' Official Light Sticks Announced for HUNTR/X and Saja Boys Fans - Netflix Tudum https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/kpop-demon-hunters-official-lightstick   
  16. Adoptee Chef's Restaurant Serves Chuseok Meals to Lonely Returned Koreans https://www.chosun.com/english/travel-food-en/2025/10/04/PDK24QGYD5FMBC3OUY62YJORNU/
  17. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115309633003871373)Assorted Korean website logo doodles for today, #Gaecheonjeol aka the mythical foundational day of Korea (#개천절
    18. when Dangun made his kingdom in 2333 BC. #開天節   
  18. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115307206477125359)Naver's AudioClip service, which featured professional audiobooks and other content like audio study aids, is shutting down end of this year (2025
    19. . Shortform videos continues to eat up all other forms of media. #오디오클립 #네이버 #AudioClip #Naver https://blog.naver.com/audioclip/224026898164?fromRss=true&trackingCode=rss   
  19. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115308767532844400
    20. Did you know? There's a special international version of KakaoT for foreign tourists. Same backend as Kakao Taxi but frontend is multilingual, takes various non-Korea payment methods. "K.ride" app. https://kride.kakaomobility.com/?lang=en   
  20. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115303105399910623
    21. What were Koreans' top domestic spots to visit during Chuseok last year? Perhaps their ancestors' hometowns? Wrong. They hit up the beach, Everland, or some historical sites. But mostly beaches. According to Naver Map. #추석연휴 #🌕 #네이버지도 #Naver #NaverMap #추석 #네이버   
  21. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115301544150741527
    22. TIL: A Canadian man by the name of Steven Barber has been tirelessly promoting Dokdo for years. Check out this article he wrote and what seems to be his Instagram: - https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/20110502/a-foreigners-journey-of-discovery-to-dokdo - https://www.instagram.com/the_truth_of_dokdo...   
  22. Naver Plus Members Get Free Uber One for 12 Months https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2025/10/01/4LWECOJU5FFNPPNF3CCM63XZAA/
  23. Line, NateOn Installations Surge Post-KakaoTalk Overhaul https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2025/09/30/ZBGMUZFVPVGW5LQDJBDI7OMQDI/
  24. All Work 750,000 Gov't Workers Saved in 'G Drive' Lost in NIRS Fire (http://world.kbs.co.kr/service/news_view.htm?lang=e&Seq_Code=196429)
  25. KT launches monthly international call subscription plan https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20251001/kt-launches-monthly-international-call-subscription-plan?utm_source=rss
  26. Kakao Mobility Expands Real-Time Taxi Service to Guam (http://koreabizwire.com/kakao-mobility-expands-real-time-taxi-service-to-guam/334123)
  27. Kakao Mobility Launches Guam Real-Time Taxi Service https://www.chosun.com/english/industry-en/2025/09/30/NVGM5FSL5JEPVCCPQ5L4BKMNIQ/
  28. CJ Olive Young opens global beauty tourism store in Apgujeong, South Korea https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/09/30/THHE6MWM7ZDM3D3FSMHBRNPJRU/
  29. 15,000 runners set to participate in Disney Run Seoul on Oct. 11 https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10-01/culture/lifeStyle/15000-runners-set-to-participate-in-Disney-Run-Seoul-on-Oct-11/2412559
  30. Naver Strikes Partnership With Uber Taxi, Expanding Perks for Membership Users (http://koreabizwire.com/naver-strikes-partnership-with-uber-taxi-expanding-perks-for-membership-users/334144)
  31. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115297442908214184
    32. Shinhan Bank and Nonghyup Bank are both offering new types of loans for foreign workers. Might be worth checking out. Via: https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=146234 & https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=146228 #신한은행 #SOL글로벌론 #NH농협은행 #농협은행 #외국인신용대출 #Shinhan...   
  32. Over 40 people die by suicide each day in South Korea https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10586900
  33. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115295882019519200)Naver Blog's new minimalist logo icon for its phone app is hilariously bothering some users because it looks like "BL" (boy love, genre of homoerotic fanfic
    34. so users are afraid people with think they have a dirty "BL" app on their phone. #Naver #NaverBlog #네이버블로그 #네이버   
  34. Naver Joins Hands With Uber: Free ‘Uber One’ Perk for Naver Plus Membership Users https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=253566
  35. Hospital warns kids, parents not to slurp like Demon Hunters https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-10-01/national/socialAffairs/Hospital-warns-kids-parents-not-to-slurp-like-Demon-Hunters/2412566
  36. North Korean authorities to prosecute women who undergo illegal breast augmentation surgeries https://mustsharenews.com/breast-augmentation-north-korea/
  37. Only 40% of foreign babies in Korea get health check-ups https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10585821
  38. Naver streams Korea national baseball friendlies free on Naver Sports and Chzzik - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosun Biz https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTE9pZnI3cGNFMTF0NkNrRWJPMFRPbXhEcFRmVUZVUWk3RmJ0VFl5OFhKc2hfNm42ZTRkalp6YURvakdzbklRTWRTdUNiNXZIYlhxU283YkN6dk03bEgwc0dtVzJ2Y1Jzc0hzVE9tTlktM2hxWEg2S1FWNGdB0gGOAUFVX3lxTE1PZWpoOF84Y2hwNEhLNWlzNTM4ck91ajlCM0VTQzhudkVieGpoZV9CZlNBU2d6VHN4UXdVSzJ1QUthNks1VUpUOGszQ3prNWpBNHdqdlFvckJ2NmdRcl90ZEZFSHp4SWVXQUc5d3hDUERlNlNoQnhFdExON2VYVWRqajFPU1VQZkNKYmRwZGc?oc=5
  39. Elderly YouTube Viewing Surges Sixfold in Five Years https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=253373
  40. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115284557381783254
    41. Naver Map will show real time traffic light countdowns when you run turn-by-turn navigation. Via https://blog.naver.com/naver_map/224020556222?fromRss=true&trackingCode=rss #네이버지도 #네이버 #Naver   
  41. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115286118276051777)Baedal Minjok aka Baemin (Korean food delivery app
    42. supports WeChatPay and AliPay as payment methods. Asian tourists can order delivery food without hassle of needing Korean issued credit cards. #배민 #위챗페이 #알리페이플러스 #Baemin #AliPay #WeChatPay https://www.etnews.com/20250925000032   
  42. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115280455962750007)Korail now lets you book Korea train tickets in Traditional Chinese, Vietnamese, Indonesian, and Thai (English, Japanese, Simplified Chinese already supported
    43. . #코레일 #Korail https://www.fnnews.com/news/202509251458417602   
  43. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115278894906676044
    44. Even iconic foreigner-in-Korea™️ and all around handsome Finn, Leo Ranta, complains about not getting a loan for an APT. Talked with many long term expats in same situation. https://lawtalknews.co.kr/article/F295O0N5JHI3   
  44. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115274793661031159
    45. When is an island an island? Should Coupang etc be allowed to charge extra delivery fees to "islands" if they're connected by roadway bridges? https://lawtalknews.co.kr/article/VRPQP5I4I6FQ   
  45. Card issuers target growing foreign resident market with new products, services https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/banking-finance/20250927/card-issuers-target-growing-foreign-resident-market-with-new-products-services?utm_source=rss
  46. Hundreds of online state services, systems disrupted in state data center fire https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/society/20250927/hundreds-of-online-state-services-systems-disrupted-in-state-data-center-fire?utm_source=rss
  47. Baemin adds WeChat Pay and Alipay Plus to ease foreigner payments in Korea https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/09/25/5IAWB64KNRHHJAGGIXNI2Q4U7I/
  48. Park Seo-bo's English autobiography to be posthumously published https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-24/culture/artsDesign/Park-Seobos-English-autobiography-to-be-posthumously-published/2407202
  49. KakaoTalk’s biggest update in 15 years sparks backlash over Instagram-style revamp https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10584551
  50. Kakao Pay links Japan’s PayPay to offline payments in Korea https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10583433
  51. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115273232597803065
    52. If your org has Kakao Work, you can connect to webhooks to get external notifications right inside the chat. Too bad they don't seem to offer this for vanilla KakaoTalk. #카카오워크 https://kakaowork-blog.tistory.com/226   
  52. Kim Young Hoon, World’s Highest IQ, says only Donald Trump is smarter than him https://www.allkpop.com/buzz/2025/09/kim-young-hoon-worlds-highest-iq-says-only-donald-trump-is-smarter-than-him
  53. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115269131529272881
    54. This is neat. For Kakao chats like Group Chats and Open Chats where people talk nonstop, the local on-device AI will summarize the convo so far when you jump back in. #카카오톡 #KakaoTalk   
  54. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115261907969754790
    55. Interesting hot take: Korean argues Naver Map is unintuitive, its multilingual support spotty, and even Koreans struggle using it; no wonder tourists prefer Google Maps. He hopes N-Map can turnaround. https://it.chosun.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2023092147896   
  55. Hana Bank launches in-app multilingual consultation service https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-23/business/finance/Hana-Bank-launches-inapp-multilingual-consultation-service/2405778
  56. Report: Spotify enjoying sharp user growth in South Korea https://musically.com/2025/09/23/report-spotify-enjoying-sharp-user-growth-in-south-korea/
  57. KakaoTalk to revamp with ChatGPT, Instagram-style feed https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10580761
  58. PC Bangs Emerge as Unlikely Tourist Hotspots for Foreign Visitors to Korea (http://koreabizwire.com/pc-bangs-emerge-as-unlikely-tourist-hotspots-for-foreign-visitors-to-korea/333607)
  59. Kakao overhauls KakaoTalk, users split over feed-style friends list and new features - CHOSUNBIZ - Chosun Biz https://news.google.com/rss/articles/CBMiekFVX3lxTFByaVFSb3c5RkZtM3lvVXVsTHRfUHBfQm5FQ2tKZ1ZBTzYwRFdOZzVMVXBJdGtFX1BSbElySVhuSkJFTkM3ci1kcTMtdjlOZDJDVUd0M2pXRHdZcC1nZFM5bXZCdk8xTkNCNlhjRHVpMGNTQ2wtQWtRbWlB0gGOAUFVX3lxTE00NW5PM002U1BEQnh3NjhfZ1RnaS1jeWxldEZjNzZQZkhSa3Ytb1g1R3VoS3AyTjlWSVRHNjdTajBvMkNSQ1ZBUEZlMzktRlZ0dXNJTzVKcVRDUWt0LUhtdDhQTGVyMDBlUlYtVGRpUE1SbUR4WnBxMXg0Y2FLdHdKcHJGNFZmOVd1MWctWVE?oc=5
  60. Everland unveils 'KPop Demon Hunters' zone for autumn festival https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/travel-food/20250924/everland-unveils-kpop-demon-hunters-zone-for-autumn-festival?utm_source=rss
  61. CGV shuts down last LA theater, ending 15-yr US presence https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/companies/20250924/cgv-shuts-down-last-la-theater-ending-15-yr-us-presence?utm_source=rss
  62. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115252144574302314
    63. Looks to me like Coupang is embracing Apple's recent #LiquidGlass aesthetic #애플 #리퀴드글래스 #Coupang #쿠팡   
  63. Alipay+, Mastercard bring overseas NFC payments to Kakao Pay https://www.techinasia.com/news/alipay-mastercard-bring-overseas-nfc-payments-kakao-pay
  64. Gyeonggi passes local laws to ban racial discrimination, ensure refugee rights, recognize undocumented children https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-22/national/socialAffairs/Gyeonggi-passes-local-laws-to-ban-racial-discrimination-ensure-refugee-rights-recognize-undocumented-children/2404887
  65. Hancom to Launch AI Assistance Software Similar to Microsoft’s Copilot (http://koreabizwire.com/hancom-to-launch-ai-assistance-software-similar-to-microsofts-copilot/266242)
  66. S. Korean city pays shops to drop English for Korean signs https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20250923/s-korean-city-pays-shops-to-drop-english-for-korean-signs?utm_source=rss
  67. NAVER Blog, a “Space Connected Through Records,” Unveils New Direction for 22nd Anniversary, Focusing on Discovery, Relationship, and Community https://www.navercorp.com/media/pressReleasesDetail?seq=33299
  68. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115233596620277594
    69. McDonalds Korea releases the Pepperoni Mega Pizza Burger #McDonalds #McDonaldsKorea #맥도날드 #페퍼로니메가피자버거   
  69. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115227934099950126
    70. #ChromeOS being utilized by #Coupang and #KoreanAir to help boost old hardware and save money. Why not just invest in one of the homegrown #Linux distros? #구글 #쿠팡 #대한항공 #크롬OS https://www.etnews.com/20250915000213   
  70. McDonald’s Korea Introduces Pepperoni Pizza Burgers https://www.hapskorea.com/mcdonalds-korea-introduces-pepperoni-pizza-burgers/
  71. 'Gen Z loves flashy': How Korea's 'Teenieping' has found so much success overseas https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-06-10/business/industry/Gen-Z-loves-flashy-How-Koreas-Teenieping-has-found-so-much-success-overseas/2325146
  72. Foreign entrepreneur appointed adviser to Seoul’s 120 Dasan Call Center https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20250918/foreign-entrepreneur-appointed-adviser-to-seouls-120-dasan-call-center?utm_source=rss
  73. 'Keep it on': Shirtless joggers are frowned upon in Korea, but some push back https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10578747
  74. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115223833018693361
    75. Korea apparently now has full RCS messaging compatibility with iOS 26 release. Via https://ios-rcs.foxwitch.tech/   
  75. Free Transfers Between Public Transit Systems in Busan, Gimhae, and Yangsan Commence on September 19 (http://www.busan.go.kr/eng/bsnews01/1696954)
  76. South Korea Confronts Legal Gray Zone as Child ‘Vtubers’ Face Exploitation Risks (http://koreabizwire.com/south-korea-confronts-legal-gray-zone-as-child-vtubers-face-exploitation-risks/333086)
  77. Why Perplexity built a low-key coffee shop in Seoul’s most upscale district https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10575844
  78. Ramen replaces cigarettes as currency in U.S. private prisons https://www.chosun.com/english/travel-food-en/2025/09/17/ZYB7MQZHS5EMFALBGP4TGJARKE/
  79. Is it a crime to insult 'virtual idols'? South Korean court says yes https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10577591
  80. Endangered golden eagle nest discovered in Korea after 77 years https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-17/national/socialAffairs/Endangered-golden-eagle-nest-discovered-in-Korea-after-77-years/2401214
  81. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115206845932389532
    82. Gyeonggi-do hoping to attract some foreigner tech talent with special visa program. "우수 외국인 인재 유치" 경기도, '광역형 비자 시범사업' 본격 시행 < 경제 < 경기 < 기사본문 - 경인방송 https://news.ifm.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=452261   
  82. South Korea Confronts Legal Gray Zone as Child ‘Vtubers’ Face Exploitation Risks (http://koreabizwire.com/south-korea-confronts-legal-gray-zone-as-child-vtubers-face-exploitation-risks/333086)
  83. Chipotle to Enter Asia with First Restaurants in South Korea in 2026 https://www.hapskorea.com/chipotle-to-enter-asia-with-first-restaurants-in-south-korea-in-2026/
  84. The End of U.S. De Minimis Duty-Free Rule: Korean SMEs Hit by Tariff Shock https://koreatechdesk.com/u-s-de-minimis-duty-free-rule-end-korean-smes-tariff-shock
  85. Looking for K-heritage merch? New flagship store to open in Gyeongbok Palace by 2027 https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/koreanheritage/20250908/looking-for-k-heritage-merch-new-flagship-store-to-open-in-gyeongbok-palace-by-2027?utm_source=rss
  86. Gov't moves to protect pay of foreign workers without legal status https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20250911/govt-moves-to-protect-pay-of-foreign-workers-without-legal-status?utm_source=rss
  87. Apple quietly removes controversial hand gesture from Korean iPhone advertisement https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-11/business/industry/Apple-quietly-removes-controversial-hand-gesture-from-Korean-iPhone-advertisement/2397175
  88. Olive Young to offer restrooms in stores as customers spend longer time shopping https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-11/national/socialAffairs/Olive-Young-to-offer-restrooms-in-stores-as-customers-spend-longer-time-shopping/2396701
  89. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115171311006916494
    90. Looks like Naver Dictionary is taking a cue from Google Translate, adding some gamified AI-learning elements to the app. End of DuoLingo? #네이버 #Naver https://m.blog.naver.com/dic_master/223993838953?fromRss=true&trackingCode=rss   
  90. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115176973469426092
    91. A look at the control panel of a Cybertruck in Korean #테슬라 #사이버트럭 #cybertruck #tesla Via https://www.bloter.net/news/articleView.html?idxno=643464   
  91. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115182635833623944
    92. Love shopping at E-mart Traders and playing with Legos? Here's a cute toy for you: #옥스포드 #트레이더스 #블록 #Traders #Emart #OxfordBlocks https://global.gmarket.co.kr/item?goodscode=4525173209   
  92. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115188297946455912
    93. Fraudsters get hold of foreigners' passports from an apparently lax prepaid SIM discount service, copy them and use for all sorts of shady things. Be careful out there with your personal ID. https://lawtalknews.co.kr/article/J60YOCBQ4040   
  93. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115189859165512682
    94. Don't miss your chance to get special #HangulDay versions of your favorite Korean snacks: whale food and chocolate mushrooms aka #고래밥 and #초코송이 #오리온 #한글날 https://www.koreaittimes.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=145625   
  94. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115193960240680000
    95. Whoops! Maintenance office worker of an apartment building made an announcement, left the hot mic on, then started watching porn. Residents understandably not amused. https://www.fnnews.com/news/202509101656364277   
  95. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115155854659644968
    96. Coupang logo to feature as sponsor on Washington DC Capitals ice hockey jerseys https://www.sportbusiness.com/news/coupang-makes-dc-play-with-capitals-jersey-deal/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss #워싱턴캐피털스 #NHL #Coupang #쿠팡   
  96. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115155855080388400
    97. Protestors in Indonesia turn to Korean alphabet online to allegedly evade government censorship https://mustsharenews.com/protestors-indonesia-korean-censorship/   
  97. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115155855249513792
    98. Perplexity, the AI search engine, set up an actual cafe in Gangnam. Even their spokesmodel Lee Jung-jae was hanging out, having coffee. #퍼플렉시티 #Perplexity https://it.chosun.com/news/articleView.html?idxno=2023092146790   
  98. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115155855644892503
    99. Burger King Korea noticed people on SNS mixing pickle juice into Dr. Pepper... so they went ahead and made it a limited time product for real. #버거킹 #닥터페퍼 #닥터페퍼제로피클팝 #DrPepperZeroPicklePop #BurgerKing https://www.burgerking.co.kr/event/detail/615   
  99. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115155884965735227
    100. Somehow Yanolja, sometimes called NOL, the Korean app for booking motels, travel, etc, has a really good LLM for translation. #야놀자 #NOL #Yanolja #LLM https://platum.kr/archives/269855?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss   
  100. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115155885140344072
    101. Kyobo Bookstore announces handwriting contest winners amid record participation https://www.chosun.com/english/travel-food-en/2025/09/03/YLDORSP2Q5GRTKNISK7WJOIYEE/   
  101. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115159986389423327
    102. Fresh flowers can now be ordered and delivered inside Coupang. Order by 1pm, delivered by 7am next day. Note you can set different addresses to receive Coupang orders at. #쿠팡 #로켓프레시 #코코도르팜 #Coupang https://news.coupang.com/archives/55945/   
  102. NongHyup Bank opens first European branch in London https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10570090
  103. Korea considers stricter decaffeination standards following consumer complaints https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/09/04/LJX34WT2ANH67F2NRL7XAXKIT4/
  104. Korean military faces criticism for inadequate support of multicultural soldiers https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2025/09/05/Y5E3XL6REBHBVALAHCWHCAKFMM/
  105. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115150222906415432
    106. "Starting in the second half of this year, train passengers in Korea who are disturbed by nearby travelers will be able to change their seats through the Korail Talk mobile app." https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-04/national/socialAffairs/New-public-services-announced-for-trains-airports-and-national-parks/2391339   
  106. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115148661788018479
    107. Pyeongtaek, Iksan, soon Cheongju and Jeju, Costco presence in Korea just keeps growing #Costco #코스트코 https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/09/04/MHRJINLNV5AX7BAD7Y763ZHDZA/   
  107. Seoul uncovers seven illegal food import businesses in academy district crackdown https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2025/09/01/BOBUU5FJTZFA5AOJ6FYQWFC5QA/
  108. Toss Facepay pilot reaches 400,000 users, nationwide rollout slated for end of year https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-09-02/business/tech/Toss-Facepay-pilot-reaches-400000-users-nationwide-rollout-slated-for-end-of-year/2389500
  109. Naver’s Whale Browser Targets Vietnam Market https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=250898
  110. Trump family’s crypto listed in South Korea https://www.techinasia.com/news/trump-familys-crypto-listed-south-korea
  111. Multicultural music radio station marks 17th anniversary https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/southkorea/globalcommunity/20250904/multicultural-music-radio-station-marks-17th-anniversary?utm_source=rss
  113. Graphic News Daughter preference triples in S. Korea https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10567091
  114. KT Genie Music Launches AI DJ Service in South Korea First https://www.thepickool.com/kt-genie-music-launches-ai-dj-service-in-south-korea-first/
  115. Woman in cat mask runs amok with knives, answers 'meow' to police officers https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10563662
  116. Shirtless KTX rider gets roasted online https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-29/national/socialAffairs/Shirtless-KTX-rider-gets-roasted-online/2387245
  117. CJ membership app to evolve into community-based platform https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/business/tech-science/20250821/cj-membership-app-to-evolve-into-community-based-platform?utm_source=rss
  118. Elementary student receives 1,000 calls due to wrong car license plate https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-society/2025/08/21/2VEAHBEPNZH3FO3CQECRZBXPSQ/
  119. Cafe24 Store downloads exceed 1 million as transactions surge 80% in 2023 https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/08/20/H4UXUYXV5ZEIXLY5G7NRVVGK3Q/
  120. Five Guys attracts 4.5 million visitors, Yongsan ranks top 5 globally https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/08/20/TUZVFS3EVRFARAFQRZQYM7RVGY/
  121. Doctor who severed penis during enlargement surgery fined $5,000 https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-20/national/socialAffairs/Doctor-who-severed-penis-during-enlargement-surgery-fined-5000/2379845
  122. Toss offers free overseas remittance for foreign residents https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10559630
  123. Hana Bank expands US network with new LA branch https://www.koreaherald.com/article/10562117
  124. K-Culture Boom Leads to Record-high Foreign Card Usage in Korea https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=250316
  125. Musinsa launches convenient secondhand fashion service 'Musinsa Used' in Korea https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/08/26/SUJNVBSIYJBRLGXVJV4Y4ZG7XU/
  126. From a 47,000-Won Donation to National Law: Korea’s Yellow Envelope Saga Ends in Passage (http://koreabizwire.com/from-a-47000-won-donation-to-national-law-koreas-yellow-envelope-saga-ends-in-passage/330582)
  127. Woman wearing cat mask arrested after knife incident at supermarket in Geoje https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-27/national/socialAffairs/Woman-wearing-cat-mask-arrested-after-knife-incident-at-supermarket-in-Geoje/2385625
  128. U.S. localization drives MapleStory's renaissance 20 years after release https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-25/business/industry/US-localization-drives-MapleStorys-renaissance-20-years-after-release/2381641
  129. SK Telecom walloped with $97M fine after schoolkid security blunders let attackers run riot https://go.theregister.com/i/cfa/https://www.theregister.com/2025/08/28/sk_telecom_regulator_fine/
  130. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115120350195041824
    131. Naver will build AI into their Whale browser. Interestingly this article points out Whale has an 8.2% market share in Korea. Chrome still dominates with 67%. #네이버웨일 #네이버 #웨일 #Naver #NaverWhale https://www.etnews.com/20250826000053   
  131. South Korea’s non-compliant digital id called into question https://www.biometricupdate.com/202508/south-koreas-non-compliant-digital-id-called-into-question
  132. Woori Bank opens Austin’s first Korean lender branch as US presence gathers pace https://www.kedglobal.com/banking-finance/newsView/ked202508170004
  133. 2017 'Molar Daddy' murder exposes sexual depravity, police incompetence and false facades https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-19/national/socialAffairs/2017-Molar-Daddy-murder-exposes-sexual-depravity-police-incompetence-and-false-facades/2366926
  134. Allday Project appears in ad for Google's Gemini https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-19/business/tech/Allday-Project-appears-in-ad-for-Googles-Gemini/2378905
  135. Dumplings for 48,000 won: Louis Vuitton opens restaurant in Seoul https://koreajoongangdaily.joins.com/news/2025-08-19/culture/foodTravel/Dumplings-for-48000-won-Louis-Vuitton-opens-restaurant-in-Seoul/2378963
  136. Korean fashion brand NERDY rebrands as NDY to embrace flexibility and change https://biz.chosun.com/en/en-retail/2025/08/19/73URZPSU3FGXRGO4SQXJAJTEZ4/
  137. South Korea Is Using Holographic Cops to Fight Crime https://www.vice.com/en/article/south-korea-is-using-holographic-cops-to-fight-crime/
  138. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115048301428358891
    139. I really wish this Korean business well on its expansion in the USA. I'm just not sure "knotted at home" is the best tagline. Luckily I suspect the people who get 4chan-style deep cuts like this, and the people who buy cute donuts, are not an overlapping customer base.   
  139. Woori Bank Opens First Korean Bank Branch in Texas, USA https://www.businesskorea.co.kr/news/articleView.html?idxno=249670
  140. 10원 Tips https://mastodon.online/@10wontips/115035415565556941
    141. Wednesday stars wear Gothic styled Hanbok in Seoul https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/lifestyle/trends/20250814/wednesday-stars-bring-korean-twist-to-gothic-style-in-seoul?utm_source=rss #웬즈데이 #팀버튼 #제나오르테가 #캐서린지타존스 #Wednesday #Seoul   

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