north Korea Escalates tensions with Missile Launches into the Sea of Japan In a move that has heightened tensions in the region, North Korea fired several short-range missiles into the Sea of Japan on Wednesday, as confirmed by South Korea’s Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS). The launch, detected around 9:30 local time (0:30 GMT), originated … Read more
South Korea Launches Nationwide Boeing 737-800 Inspection after Fatal Crash Following a devastating Jeju Air crash on December 29th, 2024, the South Korean government has announced a extensive inspection of all Boeing 737-800 aircraft operating within the country. The investigation focuses on rigorous maintenance checks and adherence to safety regulations. According to a statement released … Read more
▶ Q&A by Dr. Herman Pontzer of Duke University ▶ “Exercise consumes more energy, but the body ultimately adjusts total calorie consumption on its own… “Exercise has the effect of reducing inflammation and stress response.” Dr. Herman Pontzer, an evolutionary anthropologist at Duke University and author of Burn, a 2021 book on metabolic science, studied … Read more
▶ Average Spending Estimated at $431 ▶ Highest Increase Since the COVID-19 Pandemic With Thanksgiving, the year’s biggest holiday, just three days away on November 28, consumer spending on food, decorations, and other festivities is expected to rise significantly compared to last year, according to recent analysis. A survey conducted by online financial company LendingTree … Read more
▶ Bae Si-hyeon, Director of Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, Catholic University of Korea Bae Si-hyeon, director of Catholic University Eunpyeong St. Mary’s Hospital, explains alcoholic liver disease. [은평성모병원 제공] “If you ask 100 patients who visit the hospital with alcoholic liver disease, all 100 will answer that they can quit drinking of their own volition. … Read more
▶ Advice from an oncologist ▶ Only 5-10% of all cancers are related to genetic mutations▶ A more comprehensive examination is possible by consulting a doctor. I am interested in cancer-related genetic testing. Is home testing a good option? What should you know about genetic mutations and cancer? This is the advice of Professor Michael … Read more
▶ ‘Open Door’ annual report total of 43,149 people, a decrease of 1.6% from the previous year ▶ The number of undergraduate students and graduate students decreased by 8% and graduate students by 2.5%, as the pre-coronavirus level has not yet recovered. [자료: 오픈도어 보고서] The number of Korean students in the U.S. appears to … Read more
▶ “Effectiveness of raw milk and stem cells, gun cancer blamed on antidepressants, water changes sexual identity” ▶ Unfounded prescriptions and conspiracy theories… Experts appalled by threat to public health Health Secretary nominee Robert Kennedy Jr. [로이터] Robert Kennedy Jr., who has been spreading various conspiracy theories related to public health, was nominated as Secretary … Read more
▶ Social media usage status ▶ Survey “93% user experience”▶Facebook, Instagram It was found that Asians, including Koreans in the United States, use YouTube the most among social media. In addition, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn were found to be major social media platforms preferred by Asians. According to a survey by public opinion research firm … Read more
▶ Tragedy occurs at VA church residence… “Pastor found it and reported it to the police.” The Virginia Cornerstone Church residence in Alexandria where the mother’s murder occurred. John Kim (39 years old, reported on the front page of the American edition of this newspaper on the 11th), who was arrested on the 7th as … Read more