1. After welcoming 7.8 million visitors, Cheongwadae prepares once again to welcome a president

2. Korean scientist with green card detained at U.S. airport for over a week without explanation

3. Some 1,000 dolphins spotted off the coast of Ulsan wow whale watching passengers

1. 8.8 magnitude earthquake in Russia is 6th strongest ever recorded, has effects across the globe

2. Fans from all over the world line streets of Birmingham to say farewell to Ozzy Osbourne

3. Asiana flight to Incheon returns to Istanbul after passenger loses portable power bank inside the airplane

1. Debate spurs over tipping culture in Korea after tip box appears at restaurant

2. AI job matching service leads to increased employment by 84% YOY in Korea

3. Michelin Guide to unveil first-ever global hotel key selection in Oct.

1. 30th Busan International Film Festival reveals official poster

2. Puppy kindergartens in Korea introduce assessment criteria for enrollment

3. Koreans experience first decline in sleep time as video content consumption rises

1. Many Koreans prefer vegan alternatives to traditional meals enjoyed for Boknal

2. Japan steps up bear safety measures amid surge in bear attacks

3. N. Korean TV drama features candid portrayals of official corruption and rural discontent

1. Seoul back under highest heat alert as temperatures set to soar through the weekend

2. Park Bo-gum leads new global tourism campaign as Korea taps star power and streaming

3. New Chinese cooking show sparks plagiarism accusations over striking similarities to ‘Culinary Class Wars’

1. South Korean passport now ranks among the world’s most powerful with access to 190 countries

2. North Korean crypto scammers keep leaving clues and one of them is a love for minions

3. A beloved convenience store in Seoul where a warm meal and a kind word come free

1. Boknal favorite foods are shifting as Koreans embrace variety in summer stamina foods

2. Texas scientists discover way to stop weight gain without diet changes

3. Wuhan teen with cerebral palsy leads China to math olympiad victory

1. South Korea’s peach craze and the digital race to keep up

2. AI now helps you price and list used goods on Korea’s top marketplace app

1. Yeosu City urges local restaurants to treat solo diners better after YouTuber’s video sparks outcry

2. Coldplay crowd cam moment sparks viral scandal and CEO resignation at US tech firm

3. Seoul launches policy helping new residents break the ice with neighbors through welcome kits