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Seeking ‘Revenge,’ Stalker Kills Woman in a Subway Bathroom, Gets 40 Years
The 31-year-old man called his victim more than 300 times over the course of two years, begging her to go on dates and threatening to harm her if she didn’t comply.
Underwear Boss Who Allegedly Gifted Kim Jong Un an Hermès Saddle Is Arrested
The former chairman of a South Korean conglomerate has been on the run for months amid investigations into his firm’s links with North Korea.
Seoul Crowd Crush: The Split-Second Decisions That Separated Life and Death
As South Korea grieves the loss of 156 lives, a survivor recalls the move he made that saved his life.
‘Am I in Hell?’: What I Saw at South Korea’s Deadliest Halloween
A VICE editor describes the surreal moment of seeing the dead, while others partied around them.
Here’s How I Became the First K-pop Idol From India
From being raised in a small Indian town to flying to Seoul on her first international flight, Sriya Lenka’s journey into the world of K-pop is an ode to the power of ambition.
Man ‘Accidentally’ Stabbed Grandma 60 Times Because She Nagged Him
The court ruled the brothers did not commit the crime out of “malice.”
OK, Fine: Here’s What You Need for a ‘Squid Game’ Halloween Costume
We all know people are going to be characters from Netflix’s biggest hit series ever this Halloween—here’s how to do it best.
Netflix’s 'Squid Game' Subtitles Mar the Pride of Seeing a Korean Show Succeed
How will people learn about our culture if the streamer is mistranslating our language?
Scientists Create Record-Breaking Laser With Mind Blowing Power
The laser pulse's power is comparable to "focusing all the sunlight reaching Earth to a spot of 10 microns"—the size of a speck of dust.
Meet the Sign Language Artist Interpreting BTS Songs for Deaf Fans
Her videos for BTS songs like “ON” and “Dynamite” are part interpretation, part choreographed performance.
The Best Reactions to BTS’ First Major Grammy Nomination
Fans and music critics say it’s long overdue, while members of BTS couldn’t hold in their excitement in a now-viral reaction video.
How a Floating Hotel on the Great Barrier Reef Became a North Korean Ghost Ship
What started its life as a five-star holiday hotspot now sits abandoned and rusting just north of the Korean demilitarized zone.