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I live in one of the world’s smallest homes —there’s no window, but it's so cheap

A traveling TikToker has gone viral for showing the world his unusual dwelling in South Korea, which comes for a bargain price.

US soldier detained in Russia was stabbed by girlfriend during on-camera fight in front of wife, daughter: 'Blood on his face'

The bloody fracas came months before Black, a staff sergeant, was arrested on May 2 in Russia’s far eastern city of Vladivostok on accusations of theft after an argument, Russian...

Biden calls North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un president of South Korea in latest world leader blunder

Biden, 81, was in the middle of attacking his 2024 opponent, former President Donald Trump, over his close relationship with the dictator when he made the blunder. 

Mother of detained US soldier claims he was 'lured' to Russia by girlfriend: 'Told him not to go'

“I told him not to go. I was more worried about him going to Russia than I was when he was in Iraq and Afghanistan," his distraught mother said.

US soldier arrested in Russia told local girlfriend he supported Trump, repeated Kremlin line on 'aggressive' NATO, videos show

WASHINGTON – An American soldier jailed in Russia last week empathized with Russia's view of the war in Ukraine and repeated Moscow's talking points decrying NATO in videos posted to...

Globetrotting jewelry thief caught after swiping nearly $300K from NYC Cartier, Tiffany shops

Yaorong Wan, of Queens, has been accused of a litany of crimes related to his sticky-fingered crime spree, during which he allegedly stole diamond rings valued at nearly $300,000 and...

US soldier detained in Russia after accusation of stealing

The unnamed soldier traveled to Russia on his own account, not official business, and had been stationed in South Korea, according to NBC News, which first reported on the detention.

Kristi Noem doubles down on claim she visited North Korea — cites trip to South Korea as proof

"I went to the DMZ. And there are details in this book that talk about going to the DMZ and specifics that I'm willing to share," she said.

Samsung tells executives to work 6-day weeks after reporting worst bottom line in over 10 years: 'Inject a sense of crisis'

Samsung mandated that its executives report to the office six days per week in a stunning move away from other companies around the world, which have begun embracing four-day workweeks.

Women's butt sizes around the world revealed — which countries have the biggest and smallest

Here's who has big butts — and we cannot lie.

US, South Korea and Japan hold naval drills amid North Korea threats

The training, aimed to step up their combined capability to respond to North Korea's threats, follows a multi-year joint exercise plan set up after last year's three-way summit, the South...

NASA pics capture mysterious 'surfboard' orbiting the moon: 'Exquisite timing'

NASA photographed a sliver of a mysterious, almost bullet-shaped object near the surface of the moon last month, images released by the space administration on Friday show.

South Koreans bid emotional farewell to beloved panda leaving for China

China sends pandas abroad as a sign of goodwill but maintains ownership over the animals and their cubs.

Are you being influenced into a bad vacation? Try these destination dupes

Nearly 60% of travelers say they’ve felt “misled” by social media heads — fortunately, for every destination overhyped, there’s an underrated dupe. 

Ostrich captured after escaping Korean zoo, dodging traffic for an hour

An ostrich that escaped from a zoo in the South Korean town of Seongnam has been captured, local authorities said on Tuesday, after it spent an hour dodging vehicles in...

Restaurant owner’s insane break-up revenge goes viral: ‘Are you regretting it now?’

“Hey Sophia, you broke up with me because I was poor,” the sign reads. “Now I have money to open a Korean BBQ, are you regretting it now?”

Dodgers in awe over South Korean actress Jeon Jong-seo’s first pitch

She's "pitching" herself to America. At the 2024 Seoul Series, South Korean actress Jeon Jong-seo — clad in a tight Dodgers jersey and hip-hugging baseball pants — charmed the Los...

Women with long hair are more attractive, have more sex: study

Call it a mane attraction.

Shohei Ohtani, Dodgers target of bomb threat ahead of MLB opener in Seoul

There was a moment of anxiety in the buildup to the start of MLB's season abroad.