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South Korea’s mobile telecom market has entered a full-scale subsidy war, with cash incentives reaching as high as ₩1 million for customers who switch carriers. The aggressive competition was triggered by KT’s decision to waive contract cancellation fees, prompting rival operators to roll out unprecedented promotions to attract defecting users. According to industry sources, SK Telecom is offering subsidies of up to ₩1 million, alongside payback events that refund the first m

Danielle, a former member of the girl group NewJeans, has spoken publicly for the first time since being notified of contract termination by her agency ADOR, amid an ongoing legal dispute involving a ₩43 billion damages lawsuit. On Jan. 7, Danielle addressed fans through a live broadcast on social media, sharing her thoughts and current situation following the termination of her exclusive contract. The broadcast, which lasted approximately nine minutes, was streamed via her p

Immigration Era Arrives in Korea as Local Acceptance Shapes Outcomes SEOUL — As South Korea heads toward an era in which its foreign resident population is projected to reach 3 million within four years, regional differences in how immigrants are integrated are becoming increasingly visible, according to field reports and policy data. A recent case study contrasts Yeongam County in South Jeolla Province with Jeju Island, highlighting how legal status, community interaction, a