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1. Calmcations 2. Astrocartography 3. Detour destinations 4. Intrepid supper clubs 5. Rural upskilling 6. Coolcations 7. Nostalgia travel

1. LA Korean Federation hosts 'Lunar New Year Sharing' in wildfire-hit areas with food donations 2. The family home next to Auschwitz opens as a global center to fight extremism 3. Jeju celebrates 20 years as an 'Island of World Peace' with year-long events

1. Looted Buddhist statue returns to Korea after 700 years, but only temporarily 2. Hundreds of same-sex couples get married as Thailand’s landmark marriage bill takes effect 3. Unusual holiday jobs on the rise during Lunar New Year break

1. Seoul’s first cashless bank redefines the future of banking 2. NewJeans members fight for independence as legal battle with ADOR heats up 3. Bear farming strictly banned and feeding pigeons restricted under new wildlife rules

1. Youtube star MrBeast is officially bidding for TikTok 2. Protests near Constitutional Court leave local businesses struggling 3. Ethiopian descendants of Korean War veterans share ‘Peace Coffee’ at Hwacheon Festival

1. Melania Trump's inauguration outfit draws both praise and criticism 2. Hong Sang-soo returns to Berlin Film Festival with new film exploring human connections 3. Restaurant food portions shrink to cater to increasing number of solo diners

1. Rising interest in books on constitution and democracy amid political uncertainty 2. KTO announces Korea’s top 100 tourist destinations featuring special events for Lunar New Year travelers 3. Stray dog saves her sick puppy by taking it to a vet

1. Authorities warn the public to beware of cyber scams targeting Lunar New Year celebrations 2. YG Entertainment prepares to say goodbye to A-list celebrities as it refocuses on music 3. French woman loses fortune to scammer posing as Brad Pitt

1. TikTok considering total shutdown in U.S. on Sunday 2. Sex And The City apartment is now gated to keep tourists away 3. Expert shares how often you should be washing your towels to avoid gross health risks

1. Clever t-shirt aims to ease holiday stress over nagging relatives 2. Survey reveals generational, gender, and regional differences in Korean vocabulary 3. KBS to Discard Controversial Footage Shot at UNESCO Heritage Site

1. Ryu Seung-min’s stunning victory shakes up South Korea’s Olympic leadership 2. Family restaurants are making a comeback with fresh strategies 3. Starbucks says, ‘Buy something or get out’

1. Health authorities refute resurgence of fake news about deadly 'XBB' COVID variant 2. AI predicted to cut 200,000 banking jobs globally within five years 3. Los Angeles resident's emotional reunion with dog who survived Palisades fire

1. SM Entertainment marks 30 years with a star-studded concert in Seoul 2. Lee Soon-jae makes history as oldest recipient of KBS Drama Awards grand prize 3. Record cold front in Taiwan leads to 437 cardiac arrest deaths in just 10 days

1. Jimmy Carter returns to Georgia for a final farewell 2. Wildfires force cancellations and shutdowns across hollywood 3. Tearful graduation at Cheongsol Middle School, the first school to close in Bundang New Town

1. Researchers uncover massive "Dinosaur Highway" in Oxfordshire 2. Apple settles lawsuit over Siri privacy concerns for $95 million 3. Hundreds rescued as search for quake survivors continues in Tibet

1. Seven more Korean words added to the Oxford English Dictionary 2. Letters and recordings highlight friendship between Carter and Kim Dae-jung 3. 19th-century map highlights Korean naming of East Sea and strait

1. Survey shows younger workers are shunning management roles in pursuit of balance 2. Billionaire who spends millions annually to reverse aging shares tips on how to stay young 3. Demi Moore wins best actress at the 2025 Golden Globes, delivers moving speech

1. Travel trends for 2025: sustainability, digital detox, and noctourism 2. Sean fulfills late coach’s dream, completes world’s first ALS care hospital 3. Flu season drives surge in cold medicine sales

1. What’s on the menu for 2025? Food trends to watch 2. Lone dog rescued after family perishes in Muan airport tragedy 3. KBS drama team criticized for damaging UNESCO heritage site

1. South Koreans welcome the new year in a quieter fashion amid tragedy and tensions 2. National Folk Museum explores the symbolism of snakes in new exhibition 3. Citizens gather to mourn Jeju Air victims on New Year’s Day

How AI is transforming the job market, automating routine tasks, creating new roles, and reshaping the skills needed to stay relevant.

1. Jeju Air flight makes emergency landing just one day after deadly crash in Muan 2. Fear of flying spreads after Jeju Air crash, travel industry faces cancellations 3. Han River cruise company suspended for holding fireworks show during national tragedy

1. Jeju Air shuts down social media accounts after deadly crash 2. Media faces criticism over coverage of jeju air crash 3. MBC cancels awards ceremony after the deadly plane crash in Muan

1. Squid Game Season 2: Deeper stories, bold Choices, and mixed reviews 2. Over 1,300 years old: Korea’s ancient ginkgo tree reveals its true age 3. Diamonds lose their sparkle as demand drops and inventories soar

1. Seoul City officially launches bid to host 2036 Olympics 2. Trump faces criticism for Christmas merchandise sales ahead of inauguration 3. Adopted at 3 months old, 75-year-old man meets biological siblings in Christmas miracle