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1. AI agents can use up to 136 times more electricity per task than conventional generative AI, KAIST study finds2. 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 Competition2. 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 exchanges2. South Korea braces for days of heavy rain as monsoon strengthens and tropical storm Bavi adds uncertainty3. 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 Treasure2. New exhibition explores 3,000 years of Korean food culture

1. Mother and 18-day-old baby rescued after 32 hours beneath Venezuela earthquake rubble2. 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 vote2. First internationally recognized Korean dinosaur fossil to receive protected status3. 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 exit2. Small aircraft crashes into Beijing’s tallest skyscraper3. 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 thread2. New details emerge about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's reported Fourth of July wedding celebrations3. 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 vigil2. 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 fears2. Argentina celebrates Messi's World Cup run as inflation transforms the cost of watching football3. Rise of warehouse-style pharmacies sparks debate over future of local pharmacies

1. Historic heatwave forces school closures and festival cancellations across Western Europe2. Long-form videos gain popularity as viewers grow tired of endless scrolling

1. BTS leader RM named first global ambassador for Korea's National Museum2. Fake delivery apps and virtual shopping sites offer a new way to satisfy spending urges3. 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 rankings2. Prada takes fashion beyond Earth with astronaut gear for future Moon missions3. 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 Japan2. Extreme heat and torrential rain signal Jeju's shift toward a subtropical climate3. Germany's iconic Oktoberfest is coming to Seoul

1. Korean food takes home multiple honors at 2026 James Beard Awards2. World Cup match shown during class sparks debate after student defends teachers3. 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 training2. Mexican man apologizes after racist gesture toward Korean World Cup fan sparks backlash3. '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 era2. 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 stars2. 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 Cub2. Air Canada Pilot Charged After Allegedly Serving as Captain for 17 Years with Forged Credentials3. 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 Pacific2. A century after Gaudí's death, Sagrada Família's exterior is finally complete3. 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 Cup2. SK hynix employee's bonus sparks chain of donations that transforms orphanage library3. 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 food2. Patients struggle to find skin disease treatment at clinics advertising dermatology services3. Four more Korean tidal flats move closer to UNESCO World Heritage status

1. Wim Wenders withdraws 1975 film after renewed criticism over topless scene filmed when actress was 132. Korea's twin panda sisters turn three and begin preparations for move to China3. 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 simulation2. Jensen Huang to make his TV talk show debut on You Quiz on the Block3. 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 farewell2. 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 far2. 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-sales2. Teenage Cellist Kim Tae-yeon Takes Second Prize at the prestigious Queen Elisabeth Competition3. 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 water2. Could Trump appear on a $250 bill? Proposal faces major hurdles3. 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 122. 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 landmark2. BTS crowned Artist of the Year at American Music Awards 20263. 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 work2. 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 Festival2. Radio station apologizes after accidentally announcing death of King Charles3. Scientists think they’ve cracked the mystery of human right-handedness

1. Dior under fire after customer learns “French repair” was done locally2. Samsung joins race for AI smart glasses with new Google collaboration3. Store owner’s quick thinking leads to arrest in domestic violence case

1. Korea’s outdoor street dining culture gets its own viral map2. 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 controversy2. As food prices rise, thefts at Seoul’s community gardens leave residents frustrated and heartbroken3. “Tank Day” promotion sparks controversy in Korea over historical associations

1. France awards director Park Chan-wook its highest cultural arts distinction2. Korea reports 26 heat-related illness cases amid unusually early heat3. Korea unveils 2026 World Cup roster led by Son Heung-min

1. BTS to headline 2026 World Cup Final halftime show alongside Shakira and Madonna2. 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 presence2. Annual Lotus Lantern Festival returns this weekend with massive parade through downtown Seoul3. 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 Seoul2. Japanese snack makers switch to black-and-white packaging as Middle East tensions disrupt ink supplies3. 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 ties2. UC Berkeley graduates first Korean studies majors 83 years after launching Korean classes3. 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 packaging2. Japanese tourists flock to Seoul markets for everyday Korean food experiences3. 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 origins2. French professor accused of ‘gigantic hoax’ after inventing Nobel-style prize3. What Happened When the Pope Had to Call Customer Service

1. Humanoid robot “Gabi” joins Buddhist faith in Seoul ceremony blending tradition and technology2. SK hynix bonus expectations drive buzz and intensifying job competition3. 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 unclear2. Client who failed to report marriage to matchmaking agency ordered to pay penalty and marriage fee3. “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 backlash2. Naver launches AI gift assistant that helps you pick presents just by talking3. Young New Yorkers are turning Sunday Mass into a new social gathering space

1. A purported Epstein suicide note surfaces after years under seal2. A forensic investigator’s actions at a death scene lead to a theft conviction3. Sports travel built around live games and athletes is becoming a growing trend

1. Record-priced buncheong(분청) ceramic bottle with fish motif set to be named national treasure2. A boundary-pushing geomungo(거문고) player brings traditional Korean sound into a new Seoul ballet3. AI turns photos of children and pets into personalized chat stickers, fuels a new social media trend

1. School activities shrink across Korea as safety concerns and legal pressure increase2. Stolen product photos on cross-border e-commerce platforms leave sellers and consumers confused3. Limited-edition U.S. passport featuring President Trump to be issued for 250th anniversary

1. Record-breaking London Marathon raises fresh debate over “super shoes” and fairness in sport2. Plan to relocate Korea National University of Arts draws broad backlash ahead of local elections3. Ube emerges as “the next matcha” in global dessert trend while raising supply concerns