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1. Louvre robbery stuns France as thieves escape with jewels of ‘inestimable value’ in broad daylight

2. National Museum of Korea marks 20th anniversary with new line of museum merchandise inspired by national treasures

3. CNN names Korea’s gyeran-ppang one of the world’s 50 best breads

1. Early winter chill sweeps in as cold air moves south, first snow expected in Gangwon mountains

2. EU court rules pets can be treated as baggage, limiting compensation for lost or injured animals

3. Study finds mental abilities peak around 55 to 60, challenging the idea that the brain declines with age

1. OpenAI faces backlash over plans to loosen ChatGPT restrictions and allow adult content, Sam Altman responds

2. Golden Eagles nest found on Hallasan Mountain for the first time in 77 years

3. Experts warn against using wet wipes on dining tables due to hidden chemical risks

1. Tourists caught on royal tombs in Gyeongju spark outrage as experts urge basic etiquette at heritage sites

2. Gold, silver bars sell out as popular 'safe' asset

3. Jajangmyeon gains popularity in North Korea as state promotes flour-based foods

1. Korean community in Cambodia split between fear of stigma and calls for crackdown after series of crimes

2. Naver faces massive copyright battle as Korean media accuse it of using news content to train AI without permission

3. Banned peak in Seoraksan Mountain draws dare-devil climbers and viral social media posts despite safety warnings

1. From ash scattering to digital memorials, Korea’s farewell traditions are changing

2. Dozens of foreign passports found in Cambodian trash amid rising kidnapping cases

3. Man urinates on altar at Vatican City’s St. Peter’s Basilica during Holy Mass

1. Academy Award-winning actress Diane Keaton dies aged 79

2. Record number of Korean-language learners pushes TOPIK to expand worldwide in 2026

3. Behind the K-Wave boom, Korean-language teachers struggle with low pay and job insecurity

1. Instant Noodles Still a National Favorite: Korea Ranks No. 2 in the World

2. BTS’s “Spring Day(봄날)” ranks 37th on Rolling Stone’s list of the greatest songs of the 21st century

1. How this year’s Nobel Winners heard the news, from a knock at the door to a hike in Yellowstone

2. Korean traditional liquor gains fresh momentum with young consumers and global exposure

1. Experts warn of hacking risks in home robots, urge stronger security practices

2. Seongsu Station to add “Musinsa” to its name, stirring debate over local identity