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Kpop singer IU faces controversy for allegedly sexualizing a fiver-year-old book character in her song

K-WAVE - Dec 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Singer-Songwriter IU Faces Conrtoversy For Allegedly Sexualizing A 5-Year-Old Book Character In Her Song 'Zeze'

IU's angelic image is now mired with contoversy for allegedly sexualizing a 5-year-old book character in her song entitled "Zeze". The 22-year-old artist has already expressed her apologies through her social media accounts regarding the issue.

A recent economic analysis revealed that the US could get $10 trillion by 2050 for global climate action. (Photo by Sean Gallup / Getty Images)

US - Dec 08, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

U.S. Could Gain 10 Trillion USD By 2050 From Global Climate Action, According To A Recent Economic Analysis

A recent economic analysis revealed that the United States could get trillions for global climate action by reducing carbon emissions.

Korea's first blind lawyer advocates the rights of the minorities through a lawyers' group called

K-PEOPLE - Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Korea's First Blind Lawyer Kim Jae Wang Advocates Rights Of The Minorities Through 'Law That Creates Hope'

Kim Jae Wang, Korea's first blind lawyer, advocates the rights of the minorities through a lawyers' group called "Law That Creates Hope." Kim became the first blind lawyer in Korea after he graduated in 2008.

A Russian artist and political activist arrested for setting up fire to some doors of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. (Photo by Stephen Lam / Getty Images)

World - Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Russian Artist And Political Activist Gets Arrested For Burning Some Doors At Russia's Top Security Services

A certain Pyotr Pavlensky was arrested on Monday for reportedly torching some doors of the Federal Security Service of the Russian Federation. The Russian artist and political activist even accused the intelligence agency of terrorism.

Shohei Otani led Japan national team to defeat South Korea in a 5-0 opening contest of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament. (Photo by: Atsushi Tomura/Getty Images)

Korea - Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korea Falls To Japan In A 5-0 Opening Game Of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament In Sapporo

Right-hander Shohei Otani led Japan in a 5-0 contest against South Korea for the opening of Premier 12 Baseball Tournament held in Sapporo.

(Photo by: Ben A. Pruchnie / Getty Images Entertainment) A South Korean high school student is gaining popularity for her cover of Adele's new single

K-PEOPLE - Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean High School Student's Cover Of Adele's New Single 'Hello' Goes Viral With More Than 6 Million Views [WATCH]

A South Korean high school student is taking over the world wide web after her cover of Adele's "Hello" went viral after it was uploaded on YouTube. In less than a week, the video has garnered more than 6 million views and almost 90,000 likes.

President Hassan Rouhani says South Korea-Iran relations should be improved to promote peace and stability in East Asia and Middle East. (Photo by Spencer Platt / Getty Images)

Korea - Dec 06, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

President Hassan Rouhani Says South Korea-Iran Relations Should Be Improved To Promote Peace And Stability In East Asia And Middle East

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani suggested that South Korea and Iran should improve their relations to promote peace and stability in East Asia and Middle East.

(Photo by: Jared C. Tilton / Getty Images Sports) Professional golfer Tiger Woods says his physical condition is still bad.

US - Dec 05, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

American Professional Golfer Tiger Woods Reportedly Admits He Is Still In Bad Shape After Third Surgery

Golfer Tiger Woods is not so optimistic with his current condition. In a press conference, the professional golfer said he is uncertain when he will back in the course.

(Photo by: Chung Sung Jun / Getty Images News) An anti-government rally in Seoul last month turned violent.

Korea - Dec 05, 2015 AM EST - Diana Tomale

Seoul Administrative Court Allows Planned Second Anti-Government Rally This Weekend

Seoul Administrative Court has ruled to allow protesters to hold second anti-government rally this weekend. On the other hand, police said they respect the rulling, however, they will take strict measures if the picket turns violent.

(Photo by: Kiyoshi Ota / Getty Images News) 'Sportio' model released by Japanese telecom company KDDI.

Tech - Dec 04, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Japanese Firm KDDI To Launch Smartphone That Can Resist Soapy Wash [VIDEO]

A Japanese company is set to launch a first of its kind smartphone that can be washed with soap and water. The device will be made available only in Japan as of now.

South Korean actor Lee Jung Jae to appear in war film

K-PEOPLE - Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

South Korean Actor Lee Jung Jae Joins Hollywood Star Liam Neeson For War Film 'Operation Chromite'

South Korean actor Lee Jung Jae will share the screen with Hollywood star Liam Neeson for a war film about General Douglas McArthur. "Operation Chromite" is expected to hit the theaters in 2016.

South Korea's top favorite song is Busker Busker's

K-WAVE - Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

'Cherry Blossom Ending' By South Korean Indie Band Busker Busker Is South Korea's Top Favorite Song, According To Mnet.com

Music streaming site Mnet.com has branded Busker Busker's hit entitled "Cherry Blossom Ending" as South Korea's top favorite song.

Coach Shin Tae Yong is optimistic that Korea will win on the upcoming AFC U-23 next year.  (Photo by Masashi Hara/Getty Images)

Korea - Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Coach Shin Tae Yong Is Optimistic Korea Will Win On The Upcoming AFC U-23 Championship Next Year

Head coach Shin Tae Yong is bullish Korea will win on the upcoming AFC U-23 Championship in January. The new coach also clarified that there is no tension going on between Europe-based and local players in the team.

Six major cancer centers in Korea say meat consumption is not as dangerous as smoking and alcohol consumption. (Photo by Joe Raedle / Getty Images)

Life - Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

Cancer Centers In Korea Say Meat Consumption Is Much Less Of A Threat To Human Health Than Smoking And Alcohol Consumption

Six cancer centers in Korea believe that meat consumption is much less of a threat to human health as compared to smoking and drinking, which show sufficient evidence that could be linked to cancer.

Deutsche Bank was fined $258 million by the US Federal Reserve and the New York State Department of Financial Services. (Photo by Thomas Lohnes / Getty Images)

US - Dec 01, 2015 PM EST - Diana Tomale

German Company Deutsche Bank Was Fined 258 Million USD By The U.S. Federal Reserve And New York State Department Of Financial Services For Allegedly Working With Sanctioned Companies

Deutsche Bank will pay $258 million to the US Federal Reserve and the New York State Department of Financial Services for allegedly working with sanctioned countries including Iran, Syrian, Myanmar, Libya and Sudan.

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