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1. Jeju’s beloved rescued dolphin Chunsami spotted with a newborn calf

2. Korea eases driving lesson regulations to make behind-the-wheel training more accessible

3. WHO releases landmark guidelines for obesity medications

1. ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ takes center stage at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade

2. K-pop’s biggest night turns somber in Hong Kong as stars honor fire victims

3. Japanese artist’s show stopped in Shanghai as political tensions rise

1. Gen Z turns to high-paying private staff jobs for the ultra-rich

2. Korean community in Hong Kong mobilizes to support victims of the Tai Po fire

3. Appeals court overturns conviction in widely debated Choco Pie theft case

1. A 900-year-old ginkgo tree that has stood watch over Cheongju for centuries is set to become a national natural monument

2. Seoul launches its biggest winter festival next month, bringing European-style Christmas markets, K-culture zones, and light shows across the city

1. Beloved veteran actor Lee Soon-jae passes away at 91

2. Scholars raise concerns over errors and overly complex passages on this year’s Korean CSAT language exam

3. Daegu resident goes viral after reporting 99 illegally parked cars blocking downtown sidewalks

1. Genesis tops 2026 Best Car Brands list with a win for ‘Best Luxury Brand’

2. As global demand soars for Korean kimchi, Korea itself is importing more Chinese kimchi than ever

3. The Nutcracker returns to stages across Korea in a full lineup of classic and contemporary productions this December

1. Gwangjang Market sellers move to sue street vendors over recent overcharging scandals

2. AI turns hanbok into high fashion, igniting a discussion on cultural authenticity

3. McAfee releases list of celebrities and influencers scammers love to deepfake most

1. The words that defined 2025, according to different dictionaries
2. A timing error costs Korea’s Park Ji-woo a gold medal at the ISU Speed Skating World Cup

1. End of an era: Jangbogo, Korea’s first submarine, makes its final voyage

2. Why Korea’s classic quilted “gimjang vest” is suddenly everywhere

3. A social-media trend Is pushing people to shower in the dark for better rest

1. Seoul unveils major overhaul for 600-year-old Namdaemun Market

2. Kakao expands real-time location sharing — convenience or surveillance?

3. Tom Cruise finally takes home an Oscar after four decades in film