Social Media Minute

1. A school with just one new student: The changing reality of shrinking classrooms 2. Ukrainians push back against criticism of Zelenskyy’s attire, flooding social media with support 3. Melania Trump makes first solo appearance as first lady, backs deepfake porn ban

1. Mikey Madison’s surprise Best Actress win over Demi Moore shakes up the Oscars 2. James Bond fans speculate next 007 could be a woman after Oscars tribute 3. Heavy snow transforms Korea’s east coast overnight

1. Sharon Choi’s journey from aspiring filmmaker to Bong Joon-ho’s interpreter and back 2. Western tourists return to North Korea after five-year hiatus

1. South Korea’s semiconductor industry faces growing competition from China 2. Historic nameplate from Gyeongbokgung’s most sacred hall returns to Korea 3. Han River ferry service with bus-like routes to launch test run next month

1. At 87, she’s just getting started—Korean woman begins university after decades of hard work 2. Daiso’s low-cost supplements spark backlash from pharmacists 3. Academy Museum to showcase Bong Joon-ho’s creative process in major exhibition

1. Roberta Flack. Grammy-winning “Killing me softly” singer has died at age 88. 2. More controversy over food products from THEBORN Korea 3. Ramen shop owner offers cash bounty for customers who left bad review

1. Spring flowers expected to bloom two weeks later than last year 2. A struggling young man returns with a gift, and a simple act of kindness comes full circle 3. Restaurant owner vents frustration over diners asking for free extra rice despite generous portions

1. Domestic whiskey boom defies industry slowdown, fueled by young consumers 2. Warm waters devastate Korea’s prized egg cockles, leaving fishermen struggling 3. Tourists in Vietnam warned against wearing war veteran hats

1. Nobel-winning economist says gender inequality at home is hurting Korea’s birth rate 2. Lost Pharaoh’s tomb discovered after a century in Egypt 3. A 900-million-won public restroom? Daegu’s pricey makeover sparks debate

1. A professor’s unwavering support helps student with severe physical disabilities earn a PhD 2. Musician Park Yong-in receives suspended sentence for false advertising of "butter-free butter beer" 3. Philippine town offers bounty for mosquitoes as dengue outbreak rises

1. Actor Yoo Ah-in freed after court grants suspended sentence in drug case 2. Gen Z’s fear of phone calls is growing—so much that there's now a class for it 3. A spilled drink, a kind gesture, and a note: A small act of gratitude goes viral in Japan

1. Tragic end for actress Kim Sae-ron: Was she ever given a second chance? 2. As egg prices soar, more Americans turn to backyard chickens 3. Debt-ridden small businesses shutting down as cafés and bars take the hardest hit

1. 80 years after his death, China still distorts the legacy of Korean poet Yun Dong-ju 2. Gangnam moms rush to resell luxury jackets after viral parody pokes fun at their style 3. A mother’s extraordinary gift: Woman donates her own hair to daughter after leukemia battle

1. China’s top hot pot chain sparks debate over hiring elite college grads as delivery workers 2. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon to employees: Return to the office or leave 3. Once criticized as a waste of money, South Korea’s golden bat statue is now worth a fortune

1. Christie’s faces backlash over AI art auction 2. Is this winter snowier than usual? Here's what’s causing it 3. Chocolate is more expensive this Valentine’s Day and it won’t get cheaper soon

1. China’s AI chatbot sparks controversy with biased responses 2. “Senior Driver” stickers help promote safer roads in South Korea 3. Ed Sheeran busted by Indian police for busking without permission

1. It is graduation season but flower sales wilt under economic strain 2. Beavers step in to complete stalled Czech dam project 3. Bank robbery in broad daylight in Busan foiled thanks to courageous citizens

1. Farewell to a legend: Singer Song Dae-gwan is laid to rest 2. 16-year-old Park YounJae(박윤재) becomes first Korean male dancer to win Prix de Lausanne 3. Modern weddings in Korea break traditions as couples embrace personal touches

1. OpenAI to make Super Bowl advertising debut with first-ever TV commercial 2. Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath set for final reunion concert 3. YouTubers blamed for monkey attacks at Cambodia's Angkor Wat

1. New safety rules for lithium battery carry-ons considered after airplane fire incident 2. Work by the sea: Busan expands "workation" initiative 3. Japan sets new national 12-hour snowfall record in Hokkaido

1. South Korea’s year-end donation campaign raises record-breaking $3.37 billion 2. Global 'run trips' gain popularity among marathon enthusiasts 3. Police officer helps young theft suspect rebuild his life

1. Beyoncé (finally and historically) wins Album of the Year at the Grammys 2. ‘Emilia Pérez’ star Karla Sofía Gascón apologizes for old posts and deactivates X account 3. Nobel Laureate Eugene Fama predicts Bitcoin will become worthless within the next decade

1. What happened to the 11 tons of kimchi confiscated at Incheon Airport in 2024? 2. Fire destroys iconic landmark at the peak of Deogyusan Mountain 3. Rising rat populations in cities tied to global warming and poor waste management

1. Young Koreans embrace cash challenges and frugal living amid economic pressures 2. Senior consumers emerge as key market force with distinct spending habits 3. North Korean troops killed in action found with Samsung phone and letter from Kim Jong-un

1. Global demand for Korean rice cake reaches new heights 2. Osaka introduces citywide smoking ban ahead of World Expo 2025 3. Doomsday Clock set at 89 seconds to midnight, closest it has ever been