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Nurses in the Spotlight: Media Portrayal of Nursing Issues During South Korea's Infectious Disease Outbreaks

January 7, 2025

You might think that nurses just show up during a big disease outbreak, like a pandemic, and work tirelessly to help patients. But what about all the challenges they face while doing their jobs? Let's dive into how the media in South Korea has covered nursing issues during four major infectious dise

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North Korea Fires Missile Amid U. S. -South Korea Meetings

January 6, 2025

On Monday, North Korea launched a ballistic missile as U. S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken was visiting South Korea. Blinken warned that North Korea was getting closer to Russia in terms of advanced space technology. He also mentioned that while a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas would likely

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South Korea's Political Storm: A Month of Turmoil and Division

January 4, 2025

In the past month, South Korea has been rocked by a political storm. The impeached President Yoon Suk Yeol narrowly escaped arrest for insurrection. This is the latest twist in a political crisis that has divided the nation. Two groups of protesters clashed over Yoon's fate: one demanding his arrest

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Surfer Missing After Beach Shark Encounter

January 3, 2025

Imagine this: a 28-year-old surfer vanished while riding waves at Granites Beach, a popular spot in South Australia. This wasn't just a sudden disappearance; witnesses reported seeing a shark attack. The beach is known for shark sightings, and just last year, someone else was killed by a white shark

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A Mother Orca's Grief: Carrying Her Lost Calf

January 3, 2025

In 2018, an orca named Tahlequah, part of the critically endangered southern resident killer whales, made headlines for carrying her dead calf for 17 days. Recently, she's been spotted doing the same with a newborn that has passed away. Scientists believe this behavior shows her grief. Orcas, like

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South Korea's Ousted President Fights Back

January 2, 2025

Impeached South Korean president, Yoon Suk Yeol, is standing strong. In a letter to his supporters, he promised to "fight until the end. " This comes after his declaration of martial law led to his impeachment. The opposition party thinks Yoon is trying to cause trouble and is upset about his letter

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Discovering Voices of Informal Settlements: A Glimpse into Khan Road, South Africa

January 2, 2025

Let's zoom in on Khan Road, a bustling but under-resourced informal settlement in Pietermaritzburg, the heart of KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa. A team of local researchers, armed with mobile phones and a structured survey, talked to 159 residents between August and September 2022. Their goal?

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Tragedy Strikes: South Korea Mourns After Devastating Plane Crash

December 30, 2024

A grim scene unfolded at Muan International Airport in South Korea after a plane from Bangkok crashed, killing nearly everyone onboard. The Boeing 737-800, carrying mostly Korean passengers returning from holidays, attempted an emergency landing but hit a wall and burst into flames. Only two flight

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Mystery on the Shore: Body Parts Found in Southern California

December 28, 2024

Imagine walking along a beach on Christmas Day and stumbling upon a human leg. That’s exactly what happened in Southern California. A family made this grim discovery in Palos Verdes Estates, a place known for its stunning coastline, not its gruesome findings. Just a few days later, more body parts t

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South Korea's Political Shakeup: A New Acting President

December 27, 2024

In a surprising move, South Korea's parliament has impeached the acting president, Han Duck-soo. This is the first time an acting president has faced such a fate. Han, who is also the prime minister, refused to appoint new justices to the Constitutional Court. This happened just two weeks after Pres