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1. Gwangju opens a literary and historical tour inspired by Han Kang’s “Human Acts(소년이 온다)” 2. Universities push back as celebrity fan photographers crowd spring festivals 3. Scientists discover a gene that lets some people sleep less without feeling tired

1. Maestro Chung Myung-whun tapped as La Scala’s next Music Director 2. Seoul City launches 'Hipdok(힙독) City Map' to promote outdoor reading culture 3. Jeju launches bid to host 2028 World Firefighters Games

1. A historic voyage recreated: Korean diplomatic ship arrives in Osaka for the First time in 261 years 2. Seoul’s Han River parks embrace reusable containers for a greener future 3. State-of-the-art facial reconstruction brings Korean War hero’s image to life

1. Acclaimed chef Edward Lee named Seoul’s global culinary ambassador 2. Just steps from the Met Gala, a different kind of red carpet celebration draws attention 3. From city park to living garden — Seoul to host largest-ever international garden expo

1. Signs of a thaw? China slowly reopens to Korean entertainment 2. Korea on alert as measles cases rise—travelers urged to watch for symptoms 3. 9-year-old boy in Bucheon saves his mother’s life using CPR he learned at school

1. Inside Korea’s “Hope Centers” — a win-win model for reintegration and labor shortages 2. Retailers step up to the plate with baseball-themed products aimed at young fans

1. More Korean families turn to AI puppies for fun, comfort, and companionship 2. Strange wave-like clouds stir up wonder over Jeju sky on Children's Day and Buddha’s Birthday 3. Late Pope Francis donates popemobile to Gaza for children’s medical aid

1. Warren Buffett shocks shareholders by announcing his intention to retire at the end of the year 2. Trump’s AI ‘Pope’ image draws outrage as Catholic conclave nears 3. Truck driver fined 50,000 won for taking snacks from company fridge without permission

1. Convenience store launches on-site visa assistance service for foreign residents 2. Amal Clooney could be banned from entering U.S. over Netanyahu war crimes investigation 3. Seoul opens Han River water sports center offering kayaking and sailing

1. Jeonju International Film Festival opens with bold lineup and heartfelt tributes 2. Tight wallets in May: Koreans rethink gifts for parents and children 3. Astronaut Johnny Kim shares space-friendly gochujang burger recipe

1. 2025 Royal Culture Festival invites all to enjoy tradition as part of everyday life with more hands-on experiences 2. Filmmaker Hong Sang-soo joins Cannes jury panel 3. aespa voted most popular K-pop group in Korean military survey

1. Seniors find new life as digital marketers through groundbreaking project 2. Massive power outage leaves parts of Spain, Portugal and France in the dark 3. Human Rights Commission rules phone restrictions at schools do not violate students' rights

1. Residents become increasingly frustrated as spring running events force road closures in Seoul's downtown 2. Korea moves to ease ban on pets inside dining establishments 3. UK activist group Just Stop Oil holds its last climate protest

1. From sit-ups to tasers: airlines toughen flight crew training 2. Hanbok on the runway as Seoul turns historic Deoksugung street into a fashion stage 3. Chimpanzees caught on camera sharing boozy fruit—could this be the start of feasting?

1. No golden break this May as most workers clock in after Labor Day 2. Returning to nature after death gains legal ground but faces long road ahead 3. OpenAI CEO says good manners come with a big price tag

1. Seoul’s outdoor libraries return with weekend reads, moonlight concerts, and book clubs 2. Netflix variety show earns praise for correctly naming Dokdo in subtitles 3. Coldplay fans in Korea push recycling rates to the top — with a little friendly rivalry

1. Pope Francis dies at 88, leaving behind a legacy of humility and compassion 2. Ancestral tablets return to Jongmyo Shrine after five-year restoration 3. Why some top restaurants are turning down Michelin stars

1. Humanoid robots race in China’s first half-marathon, but humans still lead the race 2. Oscar Winner Youn Yuh-jung reveals how the new LGBTQ comedy The Wedding Banquet mirrors her personal story 3. Italy opens first prison ‘intimacy room’ following court ruling on inmates’ rights

1. Han Kang’s first book since Nobel Prize set for release, without fanfare 2. Lee Chang-ho(이창호) crowned champion of inaugural Senior World Go Open 3. Seoul unveils new standardized subway line maps for easier navigation

1. Lee Jae-myung and BLACKPINK’s Rosé included in Time’s 100 most influential people of 2025 2. Coldplay opens week-long Seoul tour with a crowd of 50,000 singing along in unison 3. TikTok videos expose hidden supply chains as luxury brands face scrutiny in US-China trade war

1. Deepfakes and dirty politics collide ahead of Korea’s snap election 2. Japanese travelers are buying rice in Korea as prices at home soar 3. Renewed hopes in Türkiye as researchers prepare to dig for Noah’s Ark

1. For peace of mind, more young Koreans are turning to tea 2. Hundreds of crackdowns on international students trigger alarm over visa revocations in U.S. 3. Golden holidays and a snap election fuel travel surge across South Korea

1. Strong winds cause chaos, knocking out power and toppling structures 2. Animals find lifeline in elderly caretakers and rescue teams in the aftermath of wildfires 3. Fern foraging season brings spike in rescue calls on Jeju Island

1. Cheongwadae sees surge in visitors following impeachment of President Yoon 2. Why some companies are watching what you do with your coffee cup after the interview 3. Millennials ditch dramatic makeovers for subtle beauty tweaks

1. Jonny Kim’s remarkable journey from Navy SEAL to space captures hearts again 2. Crackdown on trash sorting sparks frustration over surprise hefty fines