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Is the safety of the Republic of Korea okay?

An employee was killed by a sandwich sauce machine at a SPL bakery in Pyeongtaek, Gyeonggi Province, in the early morning of October 15, 2022. It was found that the employee’s apron was caught between machines and suffocated to death. After the accident, the SPC Group's response was criticized by the public. This accident, environmental problems at SPC-affiliated factories, tyranny of franchise owners, and discrimination against internal promotion led to the boycott of SPC group companies. Eight days after the accident, a finger-scissors accident occurred at an SPC-affiliated factory, and an a
Demonstrations Sweeping All Across Iran

Mahsa Amini, also known as Jina Amini, was an ordinary Iranian woman. On September 13, Amini was arrested by the country’s morality police for wearing a hijab improperly. Then, on September 16, she died in the police station under custody. Despite the police announcement that her cause of death was a heart attack, witnesses said that she was harshly beaten by the police before her death. Her mysterious death incensed Iranian citizens and sparked protests all over the country. “Zan, Zandegi, Azadi” (Women, Life, Freedom) During the past two months since the outbreak of the protests in September
Network Usage Fees Law

In terms of network usage fees, network means Internet network. Companies such as SK and KT are also installing servers and lines so that subscribers can use the Internet. These facilities are called 'Internet networks' or 'networks' for short. Companies that install this infrastructure, such as SKT, KT, and LG, are called Internet Service Providers (ISP). They are asking companies that provide content such as Google and Netflix to pay for using the network. Content companies such as Netflix, Twitch, and YouTube are called Content Provider (CP). In other words, the network usage fee refers to

"Squid Game," sets new record in the history of the Emmy Awards

Following the success of K-pop and K-movies, a Korean drama has set a new record in the history of the Emmy Awards. Actor Lee Jung-jae and director Hwang Dong-hyuk of the Netflix’s dystopian hit series “Squid Game” won the prizes for Outstanding Lead Actor and Outstanding Directing, respectively, in a Drama Series at the 74th Emmy Awards in Los Angeles. It is the first time that a non-English drama series received the prestigious award for artistic and technical merit in the television industry. Squid Game is a South Korean survival drama television series created by Hwang Dong-hyuk for Netfli

Europe's Energy Shortage Due to Russia's Invasion of Ukraine

Since Russia's invasion of Ukraine in February, many European countries have welcomed refugees. In response to Western sanctions, Russia has significantly limited the amount of energy it exports to Europe. Energy prices in Europe soared as Russia locked its gas pipeline to Europe. In particular, as winter approaches, when energy costs are high, the mood of dealing with refugees has changed. European families suffering from a severe energy crisis are reportedly sending out Ukrainian refugees they accepted immediately after the war broke out. In addition, the price of firewood in Greece, Ireland

Succession of the Monarch in the United Kingdom

The United Kingdom and the Commonwealth have experienced grave sorrow from the death of Queen Elizabeth II. The Commonwealth countries will continue to undergo a series of changes as the accession of the monarch has not happened for the last 70 years. “London Bridge has fallen down” On the morning of Thursday, September 8, the United Kingdom grew worried as the BBC announced that the Queen’s doctor warned about the Queen’s health. In the late afternoon of that very day, the country officially announced the death of the monarch, invoking the operation code for the Queen’s death: “London Bridge

The Future of Transportation: Eletric Vehicles

Nowadays, many people are aware of EVs (Electric Vehicles) and there have been many discussions about EVs. According to a recent prediction of the International Energy Agency NetZero, the pace of development of EVs should increase exponentially in the coming years, especially in the passenger electric vehicle sector, where technology has matured. Sales of EVs are booming. In the first quarter of 2022, Ford announced a growth rate of 139% in EV sales, Volkswagen did 65%, and Tesla did 81%. Some of the main reasons that caused EV sales to boom were consumers’ concerns over high oil prices and ta

The Young Lonely Death

Lonely death refers to death in which nobody knows someone died and the body is found after a certain period of time. This happens to people who live alone and are cut off from family, friends and neighbors. It is the loneliest death ever. Recently, there has been another case of lonely death, which has been on the rise not only among the elderly but also among the young. A basic living security recipient in his 30s who lived alone in Seoul was found dead. According to the police on April 4, officers from the Gwanak Police Station in Seoul were dispatched to the home of Kwon, a man in his 30s,

Eyes on Supersonic Flight!

As fear of COVID-19 decreases and international travel increases, it is time for us to keep in view the most recent technology in air travel – supersonic aircraft. Supersonic aircraft is a term used to describe all types of aircraft that fly faster than the speed of sound. With more and more people travelling internationally by air, the development of these supersonic aircraft would contribute a lot to the modern connected world. The development of supersonic flights excites the world already. The market impatiently looks forward to the commercialisation of this latest technological advancemen

Forest Fire in Eastern Coast of Korea

A forest fire broke out in Uljin, Gyeongsangbuk-do, around 11:17 a.m. on March 4, 2022. The forest fire spread not only to the northeast of Uljin but also to Samcheok, Gangwon-do. The cause of the forest fire is presumed to be from cigarettes because the fire broke out immediately after three vehicles passed the initial ignition point. The east coast forest fire, which started in Uljin and spread to Samcheok was contained after 213 hours and 43 minutes (about 9 days) with 20,000 ha of forest burned, setting a record for the longest-lasting forest fire since 1986 when the Korea Forest Service c

Russo-Ukrainian War

On February 24, Russia commenced its military invasion of Ukraine, and the two countries are still fighting today. Since the very beginning, the Russian all-out war has been conducting indiscriminate attacks on multiple parts of the Ukraine. Proven by the real-time footage of Russian forces’ strikes spreading online, the Russian troops are targeting civilian facilities. Regarding the previous warfare that the Russian troops fought in, for example, Syria and Chechnya, the Russian troops use the tactic of intentional attacks on civilians, aiming to break the people’s will to fight back. The rece

Collapse accident due to poor construction

On Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at 3:46 p.m., most of the 23rd to 38th floors of an apartment building collapsed. The Hyundai Development Company was responsible for building the Hwajeong IPARK Complex 2 in Hwajeong-dong, Seo-gu, Gwangju when it collapsed. The collapsed section of 16 floors is approximately 78,000㎡. Fortunately, there is an evacuation space and machine room on the 23rd floor, which prevented further collapse thanks to its harder structure than other places. There are several reasons why the building collapsed. The tower crane on the roof of the building collapsed first, collidin