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1. Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film after renewed criticism over topless scene filmed when actress was 13 2. Korea's twin panda sisters turn three and begin preparations for move to China 3. Pope Leo XIV receives honorary 10th-dan black belt from World Taekwondo

1. Elon Musk’s Grok destroyed the world after just four days in an AI simulation 2. Jensen Huang to make his TV talk show debut on You Quiz on the Block 3. Marilyn Monroe's 100th birthday marked by record-breaking gathering of look-alikes

1. As Jamsil's final season unfolds, fans prepare for a historic farewell 2. Government backs away from plan to remove gender separation rules in hospital rooms after public backlash

1. From Project Hail Mary to AI and investing, Korea’s bestseller list offers a snapshot of the year so far 2. Long-lost Kim Hong-do sketches resurface after more than two centuries

1. Na Hong-jin’s Hope misses Cannes prize but sets Korean record in overseas pre-sales 2. Teenage Cellist Kim Tae-yeon Takes Second Prize at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition 3. Experts say heat wave survival starts with the right cooling strategy

1. Italy’s top court rules restaurants and hotels can refuse requests for free tap water 2. Could Trump appear on a $250 bill? Proposal faces major hurdles 3. Plants can sense how fast neighboring plants are growing and adjust their own growth accordingly

1. Korea officially allows credit cards for children as young as 12 2. From BTS to Demon Hunters, exhibition in Argentina explores traditional Korean music inside K-pop

1. Korean American architect wins major London architecture award with redesign of historic British landmark 2. BTS crowned Artist of the Year at American Music Awards 2026 3. Pope Leo XIV issues sweeping Vatican manifesto on AI and humanity

1. Samsung moves toward allowing employees to use ChatGPT and other AI tools at work 2. Korea debates pigeon feeding bans as populations grow

1. Global Popularity of Korean Temple Cuisine

1. Korean language and performances take center stage at Avignon Festival 2. Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles 3. Scientists think they’ve cracked the mystery of human right-handedness

1. Dior under fire after customer learns “French repair” was done locally 2. Samsung joins race for AI smart glasses with new Google collaboration 3. Store owner’s quick thinking leads to arrest in domestic violence case

1. Korea’s outdoor street dining culture gets its own viral map 2. Lee Jae-myung hosts Japan’s prime minister in his hometown of Andong for summit talks

1. IU and Byeon Woo-seok(변우석) apologize after hit K-drama Perfect Crown sparks historical controversy 2. As food prices rise, thefts at Seoul’s community gardens leave residents frustrated and heartbroken 3. “Tank Day” promotion sparks controversy in Korea over historical associations

1. France awards director Park Chan-wook its highest cultural arts distinction 2. Korea reports 26 heat-related illness cases amid unusually early heat 3. Korea unveils 2026 World Cup roster led by Son Heung-min

1. BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show alongside Shakira and Madonna 2. China serves Peking duck at Trump state banquet in latest round of “table diplomacy” 3. Iran fans chant for “revenge” at World Cup send-off amid conflict with U.S.

1. Park Chan-wook makes Cannes history as Korean cinema arrives with strong festival presence 2. Annual Lotus Lantern Festival returns this weekend with massive parade through downtown Seoul 3. Japan sees surge in demand for robotic “Monster Wolf” as bear encounters spread closer to cities

1. Former hotel remodeled into low-rent apartments for young people gains attention in Seoul 2. Japanese snack makers switch to black-and-white packaging as Middle East tensions disrupt ink supplies 3. Young Koreans are turning saunas into all-day wellness hangouts

1. A millennium of Silla history and culture comes to Paris in exhibition marking 140 years of Korea-France ties 2. UC Berkeley graduates first Korean studies majors 83 years after launching Korean classes 3. Jimmy Kimmel to go dark in support of Stephen Colbert’s final “Late Show” episode

1. Dua Lipa sues Samsung over alleged unauthorized use of her image on TV packaging 2. Japanese tourists flock to Seoul markets for everyday Korean food experiences 3. Elderly woman accused of theft after trying to care for her sick husband receives help instead of punishment

1. Ancient Korean dogs share DNA with dingoes and wolves, offering new clues to their origins 2. French professor accused of ‘gigantic hoax’ after inventing Nobel-style prize 3. What Happened When the Pope Had to Call Customer Service

1. Humanoid robot “Gabi” joins Buddhist faith in Seoul ceremony blending tradition and technology 2. SK hynix bonus expectations drive buzz and intensifying job competition 3. Viral clip of “mystery woman” at Korean baseball game turns out to be AI-generated

1. Cruise ship death linked to hantavirus as cases rise and source remains unclear 2. Client who failed to report marriage to matchmaking agency ordered to pay penalty and marriage fee 3. “Don’t bring gifts,” parents say — but one choice tops the list by a wide margin

1. G-Dragon’s agency apologizes after controversial stage outfit sparks backlash 2. Naver launches AI gift assistant that helps you pick presents just by talking 3. Young New Yorkers are turning Sunday Mass into a new social gathering space

1. A purported Epstein suicide note surfaces after years under seal 2. A forensic investigator’s actions at a death scene lead to a theft conviction 3. Sports travel built around live games and athletes is becoming a growing trend