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South Korean teens playing online games. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Czarelli Tuason

South Korean Government-Initiated Internet Dream Village in Jeolla Province Helps Teenagers Suffering From Smartphone and Internet Addiction

The government of South Korea has established a boot camp for the growing number of smartphone and internet-addicted teenagers in Jeolla Province known as the Internet Dream Village.

The members of EXO were one of the celebrities who auctioned their possessions for charity. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

EXO, Yoo Ah In And Other South Korean Celebrities Auction Off Used Or Owned Stuff Online In A Bid To Support Children From Underprivileged Families

An online charity auction was initiated by a local auction house to support children from underprivileged families. A number of South Korean celebrities donate their personal possessions to participate in the charity deed.

Park's confidants summoned by the parliament for the scandal investigation. (Photo by Jeon Heon Kyun/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Conducts Cabinet Reshuffle; Replaces Two Ministers And Senior Presidential Secretary For Foreign Affairs

South Korean president Park Geun Hye conducted a Cabinet reshuffle to change the top secretary for foreign affairs, two ministers and six vice ministers amid the accusations that the government reportedly concealed the refusal of US to hand over certain technologies for the KF-X project.

Data shows that over 18,000 South Koreans left the urban life last year to settle in rural areas. (Photo by  Handout / Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

18,000 South Koreans Leave Cities To Settle In Rural Areas In 2014, Young Koreans In Their 30's Account to 27.2 Percent Of Resettlers

More and more South Koreans are leaving the urban cities to live in the rural areas. Statistics shows that most of them are young people in their 30s.

Super Junior member Donghae. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

More And More K-Pop Idols Leave Their Groups For Compulsory Military Service, Fearing End Of Career Amid Competitive Music Industry

A number of K-Pop artists have started and will start their mandatory military services this year. Some of them fear this would be the end of their careers amid the competitive music industry.

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Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Man Talks About Being Gay In South Korea Where Homosexuality Is A ‘Foreign’ Issue; ‘I Couldn’t Even Tell My Family’

A research conducted by Pew Research Center revealed that 57 percent of surveyed South Koreans consider homosexuality as unacceptable.

South Korean President Park Geun Hye willing to host bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. (Photo by Hudson Institute / Flickr)

Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean President Park Geun Hye Expresses Willingness To Host Bilateral Meeting With Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe In Seoul

South Korean President Parek Geun Hye said the trilateral meeting of South Korea, Japan and China next month in Seoul will allow her to hold talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.

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Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Ji Hyun Joo

Are South Korea’s Mokbang Videos Becoming A Trend In The North As Well?

The "mokbang" video trend might be making its way to North Korea.

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Nov 09, 2015 PM EST - Simeon Luz

Starbucks Defends Plain Red Holiday Cups After #MerryChristmasStarbucks

Starbucks brewed up some controversy with its red holiday cups. Some customers were concerned and offended by the plain, blank cups that usually featured seasonal decoration and the words "Merry Christmas." However, after #MerryChristmasStarbucks began trending on Facebook, Starbucks issued a statement explaining its decision to go plain this holiday season.

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Nov 09, 2015 AM EST - Simeon Luz

Becky G Perfoms at iHeartRadio; Sparks Dating Rumors With Luis Coronel

Becky G performed at iHeartRadio Fiesta Latina this weekend in Miami, Florida. The 18-year-old singer is focusing on her career while dating rumors spark between her and Spanish singer, Luis Coronel.

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Nov 09, 2015 AM EST - Simeon Luz

Demi Lovato Dominates Twitter With #AskDemi; Answers Personal Questions to Fans

Demi Lovato is giving the world a treat after #AskDemi began trending worldwide on Twitter. The "Confident" singer answered fun and also very personal questions via video post and text posts on Twitter.

Fake brand-name products seized by Chinese authorities.  (Photo by ChinaFotoPress via Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

China Strengthens Crackdown of Counterfeits as Number of Fake or Low Quality Products Sold Online in 2014 Reaches 40 Percent

State-run news outlet Xinhua is reporting that 42.3 percent of products sold online in China last year were either fake or substandard, according to China's National People's Congress (NPC).

People mourn the victims of the Russian Airbus A321 crash at Pulkovo Airport in St. Petersberg. (Photo by Alexander Aksakov/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Senior U.S. Officials Suspect Terrorist Bombing Was Behind Russia Airbus A321 Crash Over The Sinai Peninsula

Senior U.S. officials are growing increasingly confident that a terrorist bomb caused the downing of the Russian passenger jet that killed 224 people on board.

Fans wonder if Psy will be able to maintain his global stardom as he releases his new album. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

South Korean Singer Psy To Release a New Album in December, Nearly Three Years Following the Global Success of "Gangnam Style"

Fans are hoping Psy would stick to his promise of "going back to his roots" for his new album.

Foreign tourists are having difficulty navigating some parts of South Korea due to the lack of English-language information. (Photo by Chung Sung Jun/Getty Images)

Nov 09, 2015 AM EST - Therese Agcopra

Lack of English-Language Information Available Online Keeps Foreigners Tourists From Enjoying a Truly Immersive Experience of South Korea Cullture, Says Tourism Network 5.4 Club

Despite South Korea's booming tourism, there is still a lack of English-language information, keeping foreign vistors from deeply experiencing the life and culture of the country.

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