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In the Republic of Korea, mandatory military service is considered a foundational pillar of national identity and security, a requirement that nearly all able-bodied men must fulfill. Given that the Korean Peninsula remains technically at war under a 1953 armistice, the transition from civilian life to the armed forces is a rite of passage viewed ... Read more

The precarious status of Manon, a member of the highly anticipated global girl group KATSEYE, has plunged into further uncertainty following a rapid retraction by The Korea Herald of its report confirming her participation in the group’s upcoming performance at Coachella. This latest development, occurring just a day after the initial report, has intensified anxieties ... Read more