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Here’s What Happened Around The World In June 2022
From BTS’ temporary break to Colombia’s historic elections, here’s what happened around the world around June.
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9 Countries That Made Abortion Rights Gains
On Friday June 24, the US Supreme Court voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, a landmark 1973 ruling that guaranteed access to abortion as a constitutional right.
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BTS Has Announced They Are Taking A Break To Rediscover Themselves And Focus On Solo Projects
After nine years together, the K-pop group and global phenomenon BTS has announced they will go on a break to work on solo projects.
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Here’s What Happened Around The World In April 2022
As we head into May, here is a look back at some of the top stories that happened around the world in April, from Sri Lanka’s historic protests against the economic crisis to the Bucha massacre in Ukraine.
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In A Landmark Ruling, South Korea Has Overturned The Jail Sentences Of Two Gay Soldiers Who Had Sex
In a landmark ruling, the South Korean supreme court has overturned the conviction of two gay soldiers, who had sexual intercourse during their military service.
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After Speaking Out About Being Abused, The South Korean Women’s Curling Team Made Their Comeback
The “Garlic Girls”, the South Korean women’s curling team, have made their Olympic comeback in Beijing after they came forward and spoke out about being abused by their coaches and sparked a movement against the mistreatment of athletes in the country.
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This “Squid Game” Actor Has Become The First Korean Person To Win A Golden Globe Award
Korean Actor O Yeong-su has brought home the country’s first-ever Golden Globe with his portrayal of Player 001 in the Netflix hit series “Squid Game”.
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This South Korean Actress And Model Has Died At Age 29
Kim Mi-soo, a South Korean actress, has died at the age of 29, her agency said on Wednesday Jan. 5.
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BTS Gave An Inspiring Speech For Young People And Performed “Permission To Dance” At The UN
K-pop group BTS returned to the United Nations on Monday Sep. 20 to give an inspirational speech for young people along with a video of them performing their hit song “Permission to Dance” through the empty UN Assembly Hall to empower them to take action.
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This Korean Professor Created A Toilet That Turns Poop Into Energy And Pays People Digital Currency
This South Korean professor has created an eco-friendly toilet that converts poop into energy This South Korean professor has created an eco-friendly toilet that converts poop into energy and pays users digital currency for their contribution.
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K-Pop Idol Seungri From Big Bang Has Been Jailed For Three Years For Prostituting Women To Investors
Seungri, a former member of the K-pop boy band Big Bang, has been jailed for three years after a court in Seoul found him guilty of all nine charges against him, including gambling and arranging sex services.
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South Korean Women Are Sharing Short Hair Photos After This Olympic Archer Was Harassed For A Pixie Cut
Women in South Korea are sharing photos of their short haircuts in support of South Korean archer An San, who became the target of online harassment in her country for her short hair at the Tokyo Olympics.