Korean Celebrity Arrested for Drunk Driving: Claims Mistaken Identity
South Korean comedian and television presenter Noh Hong-chul has been arrested in Southern Seoul for drunk driving, the Korea Times reported today.
'I'm not that...
Robot Grabs and Kills Factory Worker: It Has Begun
Well, it has finally happened.
I often start with a joke, but I'm not going to take an easy free swing at German engineering and...
So, the North Koreans have Shut Down the Kaesong Complex. Is...
Short answer: No.
Slightly longer answer: Well, who the hell knows?
One thing is certain here on the peninsula as of this hour. If the South...
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The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia is globally revered and celebrated for numerous reasons, not least because Saudi women are treated "like queens", unlike western women...
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