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  • I Am Solo Season 16’s Oksun says she is preparing for marriage
    'I Am Solo' Season 16’s Oksun says she is preparing for marriage 'I Am Solo' Season 16 cast member Oksun has shared an update on her life. On the 26th, Oksun wrote on social media, “A lot of people have been asking how I’m doing, so I wanted to share an update,” adding, “It’s not that I’m sick or going through something difficult — I’m preparing for marriage.” She added, “I’ll greet you soon with good news.” In July, Oksun announced she was pregnant and received congratulations, but a month later disclosed that she had miscarried. At the time, she said, “Unfortunately, the precious little life that came to me suddenly returned to the sky,” adding, “I thought I would be OK once I entered a stable period, but because of my carelessness, I’m now going through a very painful and sad time after an unexpected goodbye.” She also asked for understanding, saying, “I would be grateful if you could be generous and watch over me with a warm heart,” and added, “I will try to overcome this hardship and return to you soon with a brighter 모습.” Oksun drew attention after appearing in 2023 on ENA and SBS Plus’ 'I Am Solo' Season 16 divorcee special. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-27 08:48:17
  • Actor Park Yeong-gyu Stuns Hwang Jae-gyun With Question About Marriage on Radio Star
    Actor Park Yeong-gyu Stuns Hwang Jae-gyun With Question About Marriage on 'Radio Star' Actor Park Yeong-gyu put retired professional baseball player Hwang Jae-gyun on the spot with an unexpected question about his personal life. On the Feb. 25 broadcast of MBC’s “Radio Star,” Park appeared alongside Hwang, Yu Hui-gwan and Noh Min-woo. Hwang said he had wrapped up a 20-year playing career. “Everyone tried to stop me, but I’d been thinking about it since the start of last season,” he said. He added that this is normally the time he would be heading to spring training, and that it felt strange to be in South Korea during the cold season for the first time in 20 years. Park then asked who was at home. When Hwang replied that he had two dogs, Park reacted with surprise and asked, “Aren’t you married?” drawing awkward reactions in the studio. Park followed up, asking if Hwang had split up, then joked, “Nice to meet you. I suddenly feel affectionate. Don’t worry,” prompting laughter.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-26 07:24:16
  • S. Korea watching for possible US-North Korea talks as Trump prepares for China trip
    S. Korea 'watching for possible US-North Korea talks' as Trump prepares for China trip SEOUL, February 25 (AJP) - South Korea is keeping a close eye on developments ahead of U.S. President Donald Trump's visit to China late next month, South Korea's U.S. envoy said on Monday. At a press briefing with South Korean correspondents in Washington, D.C., Ambassador to the U.S. Kang Kyung-wha said, "With all possibilities in mind including the possible resumption of dialogue between the U.S. and North Korea, we are closely watching related developments." She added that the embassy remains in frequent contact with U.S. government agencies including the National Security Council and the State Department, to share updates on North Korea and to discuss policies toward Pyongyang. "We are monitoring the situation, taking into account various factors including Russia's ongoing war in Ukraine, U.S.-China relations, and the growing military ties between North Korea and China," she said. Stressing that U.S. policy toward North Korea remains unchanged, she said that Washington will closely communicate with Seoul. When asked about Trump's new global tariffs, which came after the U.S. Supreme Court ruled his reciprocal tariffs illegal, Kang said the embassy would closely monitor the Trump administration's next steps while supporting Seoul's discussions with Washington to ensure they proceed "in a favorable atmosphere." She said the South Korean government would respond to the situation "in a way that best serves the national interest," while admitting that "uncertainties remain." Kang also vowed to work closely with South Korean companies and businesses based in the U.S. to keep them updated in a timely manner on any developments. 2026-02-25 10:05:47
  • Actor Yoo Ho-jung Recalls Suspecting Yoon Yoo-sun Was Pregnant Before Wedding
    Actor Yoo Ho-jung Recalls Suspecting Yoon Yoo-sun Was Pregnant Before Wedding Actor Yoo Ho-jung recalled her memories of close friend Yoon Yoo-sun’s wedding. In Episode 427 of SBS’ “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2 — You Are My Destiny,” which aired on the 24th, Yoo appeared and shared stories about Yoon. Yoo said she had not done variety shows because she had not been acting in dramas, adding that she decided to appear after learning Yoon had become a regular on “Same Bed, Different Dreams 2.” Yoo said she had known Yoon for a long time and had hoped she would marry soon, but was stunned when Yoon announced her marriage just three months after meeting her future husband. “It was so sudden I even wondered, ‘Did she get pregnant before the wedding?’” Yoo said, adding she had expected Yoon to date for at least a year. Yoo said she married first, but Yoon had a child first. She added that Yoon was cautious about revealing her pregnancy.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-25 08:30:16
  • Park Yeon-su Shares Photos of Daughter Song Jia on Sedona Day Trip
    Park Yeon-su Shares Photos of Daughter Song Jia on Sedona Day Trip Actress Park Yeon-su shared an update on her daughter Song Jia’s daily life. On the 25th, Park posted photos on social media with the message, “A day trip to Sedona. I hope this year is full of good luck.” In the photos, Song poses in front of a rock formation in Sedona, a small city in Arizona. Song, born in 2006, began playing golf in her first year of middle school and became a full member of the Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association tour in August last year.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-25 07:24:16
  • Retired Speedskater Kim Bo-reum Says She’s Weighing Her Next Chapter
    Retired Speedskater Kim Bo-reum Says She’s Weighing Her Next Chapter Retired South Korean speedskater Kim Bo-reum has shared an update on her life after leaving the sport. Kim appeared on the KBS Joy program “Ask Anything” that aired on the 23rd. Asked how she has been doing, Kim said, “I’m not doing anything.” When Seo Jang-hoon asked, “Unemployed?” she nodded. She said she is thinking about “how to live” her second chapter, adding that she retired about three weeks before the filming date. Explaining her decision, Kim said she considers her peak as an athlete to have been the 2018 Pyeongchang Olympics. “My original dream was to win a gold medal at the Olympics and retire in that moment, but there was a bit of a setback when I won silver,” she said. She added that she did not compete in the latest trials and that she has considered retiring every year since Pyeongchang. After Seo said she must have struggled when something she did not want happened at a young age, Kim said the experience made her feel she could handle whatever comes next. “I’ve become tougher than other people, and I’m confident I won’t break easily, so I want to try many different things,” she said.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-24 09:34:42
  • 1 dead, 3 injured due to fire at aging apartment complex in southern Seoul
    1 dead, 3 injured due to fire at aging apartment complex in southern Seoul SEOUL, February 24 (AJP) - A fire broke out in an apartment unit in southern Seoul on Tuesday, leaving one person dead and three others injured. About 70 residents were evacuated after the fire began at around 6:20 a.m. at the Eunma apartment complex in Daechi-dong, an affluent neighborhood in Seoul's Gangnam district, according to district officials. Fire authorities said they contained the fire in about an hour and were working to extinguish the remaining flames. The aging complex, built in 1979 and long slated for redevelopment into high-rise skyscrapers that could house nearly 6,000 households, has seen property prices surge in recent years. 2026-02-24 08:37:31
  • Actress Kim Ji-su Shares Update From Prague, Says She’s Preparing New Work
    Actress Kim Ji-su Shares Update From Prague, Says She’s Preparing New Work 배우 김지수가 자신의 근황을 전했다. Kim Ji-su shared an update on social media on the 22nd, posting photos from her daily life in Prague and saying she is preparing “productive work” there. In the post, she wrote, “Hearing such joyful, hearty laughter made me laugh, too. I think laughter might be the strongest cure-all.” She added that many people assume she is simply traveling, but said she has been living between Prague and South Korea. “Even in Prague, I’m not just spending time anymore — I’m preparing productive work,” she wrote. Kim said it can be overwhelming and difficult at times, but that solving things one by one is part of the fun. “I like myself for living diligently,” she wrote, adding, “Spring is coming soon — not the spring that comes every year, but another new spring.” Born in 1972, Kim debuted in 1992 as a talent recruited in SBS’ second open audition. * This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-24 07:39:15
  • Lee Jaeyong declines to host concert organized by conservative YouTuber Jeon Han-gil
    Lee Jaeyong declines to host concert organized by conservative YouTuber Jeon Han-gil Former announcer Lee Jaeyong said he turned down a request to emcee a concert hosted by Jeon Han-gil, a hard-line conservative YouTuber and former Korean history instructor. Lee told Yonhap on the 23rd, “As soon as I recognized the nature of the event yesterday, I contacted the organizer and said I couldn’t host it, and asked to be removed from the poster.” He said that when he first received the request, he was told it was a conservative March 1 Independence Movement commemoration concert and that he would only handle the music portion, “so I heard there would be no problem.” He added, “There was no mention at all that it was an event connected to Jeon Han-gil.” Lee said he generally accepts requests to host concerts or book launch events regardless of political leanings, but added, “Events on the far right or far left are outside my scope, so I don’t do them at all.” He said he would not have accepted if he had been told it had a far-right character or that Jeon was involved. Lee said he has no intention of taking legal action. Earlier, Jung Chan-hee said on social media the previous day, “I hadn’t said anything separately because I decided not to appear in this performance, but I’m posting because so many people have contacted me. I will not appear in this performance.” Jung said he had verbally agreed to appear at a March 1 music event, but learned about the poster when an acquaintance sent it to him two days earlier. “I contacted them and decided not to appear,” he added.* This article has been translated by AI. 2026-02-23 16:30:16
  • Firefighters struggle to contain wildfire in small town of Hamyang
    Firefighters struggle to contain wildfire in small town of Hamyang SEOUL, February 23 (AJP) - Firefighters are still struggling to contain a wildfire in the small town of Hamyang, South Gyeongsang Province. According to the Korea Forest Service, the fire has burned some 190 hectares of land and forest as of early Monday morning since the fire broke out around 9 p.m. last Saturday. More than 100 fire trucks and 600 personnel have been deployed to prevent the blaze from spreading to nearby residential areas, but strong winds and rugged terrain have hampered efforts to contain it. No casualties have been reported. 2026-02-23 10:46:36