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1. Seoul Philharmonic becomes first non-European orchestra to open the Prague Spring Festival 2. Youn Yuh-jung earns first Emmy nomination for her role in “Beef” season 2 3. Erling Haaland’s favorite hair tie has Korean roots

1. South Korean court recognizes app-based delivery rider as employee in landmark ruling 2. World Cup final eight confirmed, Europe dominates quarter-final lineup 3. Meta faces potential $1.4 trillion penalty in U.S. case over alleged social media addiction among young users

1. Samguk Yusa reaches English readers after 60-year translation journey 2. Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator’s racist attack, France hints at legal action 3. Snake captured inside Korean home is set free, exposing questions over wildlife rules

1. AI agents can use up to 136 times more electricity per task than conventional generative AI, KAIST study finds 2. Trump’s reported intervention helps clear US striker Folarin Balogun for World Cup clash with Belgium

1. South Korean dancers make history with senior golds at Moscow International Ballet Competition 2. Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce marry at Madison Square Garden in a star-filled New York ceremony

1. Daegu's Chimaek Festival expands its global ambitions with tourism and cultural exchanges 2. South Korea braces for days of heavy rain as monsoon strengthens and tropical storm Bavi adds uncertainty 3. Thousands of Venezuelans respond with gratitude after a Jeju café owner's message goes viral

1. Historic pavilion from Korea's famous love story becomes a National Treasure 2. New exhibition explores 3,000 years of Korean food culture

1. Mother and 18-day-old baby rescued after 32 hours beneath Venezuela earthquake rubble 2. South Korea's AI-powered study centers are taking supervision to a new level

1. South Korea asks the public to help choose 10,000 travel destinations through nationwide tourism vote 2. First internationally recognized Korean dinosaur fossil to receive protected status 3. As more Koreans treat pets like family, pet tarot and pet fortune readings are becoming increasingly popular

1. Hong Myung-bo resigns as national team head coach after early World Cup exit 2. Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper 3. From abused stray to hero: border collie saves 12 in Venezuela quake

1. South Korea's shock loss to South Africa leaves World Cup hopes hanging by a thread 2. New details emerge about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported Fourth of July wedding celebrations 3. At least 164 dead and 971 injured in Venezuela’s deadly earthquakes

1. Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Arlington honors Korean War dead with a century-old vigil 2. JTBC financial troubles raise uncertainty about future World Cup broadcasts in South Korea

1. Viral video of man displaying unusual behavior in Suwon sparks fentanyl fears 2. Argentina celebrates Messi's World Cup run as inflation transforms the cost of watching football 3. Rise of warehouse-style pharmacies sparks debate over future of local pharmacies

1. Historic heatwave forces school closures and festival cancellations across Western Europe 2. Long-form videos gain popularity as viewers grow tired of endless scrolling

1. BTS leader RM named first global ambassador for Korea's National Museum 2. Fake delivery apps and virtual shopping sites offer a new way to satisfy spending urges 3. Expanded insurance coverage for severe hair loss treatment revives broader debate in Korea

1. Korean hospitals finish first in nine of ten specialties in Newsweek's Asia-Pacific rankings 2. Prada takes fashion beyond Earth with astronaut gear for future Moon missions 3. Heavy rain and strong winds expected across Korea this weekend, but monsoon season still on hold

1. Rising Sun flags at Japan's World Cup celebrations spark renewed debate in South Korea and Japan 2. Extreme heat and torrential rain signal Jeju's shift toward a subtropical climate 3. Germany's iconic Oktoberfest is coming to Seoul

1. Korean food takes home multiple honors at 2026 James Beard Awards 2. World Cup match shown during class sparks debate after student defends teachers 3. Underdog Cabo Verde shocks Spain with 0-0 draw in historic World Cup debut

1. Starbucks Korea to close stores early nationwide for history and social awareness training 2. Mexican man apologizes after racist gesture toward Korean World Cup fan sparks backlash 3. 'KPop Demon Hunters' influence reaches American baby names

1. David Hockney dies at 88 leaving behind one of the most influential artistic legacies of the modern era 2. Peruvian police dress up in World Cup mascot costumes to arrest suspected drug dealer

1. Three opening ceremonies, a first-ever halftime show, and one last World Cup for soccer's biggest stars 2. World Cup street cheering events planned at Gwanghwamun Square for South Korea's group-stage matches

1. Everland's Giant Panda Aibao Gives Birth to Her Fourth Cub 2. Air Canada Pilot Charged After Allegedly Serving as Captain for 17 Years with Forged Credentials 3. Test Taker Caught Using AI Smart Glasses in First TOEIC Cheating Case of Its Kind

1. Satellite data suggests a powerful El Niño is taking shape in the Pacific 2. A century after Gaudí's death, Sagrada Família's exterior is finally complete 3. SK hynix tops list of South Korea's most desired employers as job seekers shift focus to semiconductors and manufacturing

1. Supercomputer simulation gives Argentina the best odds of winning the 2026 World Cup 2. SK hynix employee's bonus sparks chain of donations that transforms orphanage library 3. Shortage of medical supplies raises concerns for pet owners caring for chronically ill animals at home

1. Jensen Huang's Korea visit becomes an unofficial tour of Korean food 2. Patients struggle to find skin disease treatment at clinics advertising dermatology services 3. Four more Korean tidal flats move closer to UNESCO World Heritage status