Social Media Minute

1. IU and Byeon Woo-seok(변우석) apologize after hit K-drama Perfect Crown sparks historical controversy

2. As food prices rise, thefts at Seoul’s community gardens leave residents frustrated and heartbroken

3. “Tank Day” promotion sparks controversy in Korea over historical associations

1. France awards director Park Chan-wook its highest cultural arts distinction

2. Korea reports 26 heat-related illness cases amid unusually early heat

3. Korea unveils 2026 World Cup roster led by Son Heung-min

1. BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show alongside Shakira and Madonna

2. China serves Peking duck at Trump state banquet in latest round of “table diplomacy”

3. Iran fans chant for “revenge” at World Cup send-off amid conflict with U.S.

1. Park Chan-wook makes Cannes history as Korean cinema arrives with strong festival presence
2. Annual Lotus Lantern Festival returns this weekend with massive parade through downtown Seoul
3. Japan sees surge in demand for robotic “Monster Wolf” as bear encounters spread closer to cities

1. Former hotel remodeled into low-rent apartments for young people gains attention in Seoul

2. Japanese snack makers switch to black-and-white packaging as Middle East tensions disrupt ink supplies

3. Young Koreans are turning saunas into all-day wellness hangouts

1. A millennium of Silla history and culture comes to Paris in exhibition marking 140 years of Korea-France ties

2. UC Berkeley graduates first Korean studies majors 83 years after launching Korean classes

3. Jimmy Kimmel to go dark in support of Stephen Colbert’s final “Late Show” episode

1. Dua Lipa sues Samsung over alleged unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging

2. Japanese tourists flock to Seoul markets for everyday Korean food experiences

3. Elderly woman accused of theft after trying to care for her sick husband receives help instead of punishment

1. Ancient Korean dogs share DNA with dingoes and wolves, offering new clues to their origins

2. French professor accused of ‘gigantic hoax’ after inventing Nobel-style prize

3. What Happened When the Pope Had to Call Customer Service

1. Humanoid robot “Gabi” joins Buddhist faith in Seoul ceremony blending tradition and technology

2. SK hynix bonus expectations drive buzz and intensifying job competition

3. Viral clip of “mystery woman” at Korean baseball game turns out to be AI-generated

1. Cruise ship death linked to hantavirus as cases rise and source remains unclear

2. Client who failed to report marriage to matchmaking agency ordered to pay penalty and marriage fee

3. “Don’t bring gifts,” parents say — but one choice tops the list by a wide margin