"Apartment Complex Parking Lots Are Not Roads...Drunk Driving Does Not Lead to License Cancellation"

The Supreme Court has ruled that drunk driving within an apartment complex parking lot alone does not constitute grounds for canceling a driver's license. According to the legal community on November 15, the Supreme Court's Special Division 2 (Presiding Justice Kwon Youngjun) recently finalized a lower court ruling in favor of plaintiff A, who filed a lawsuit against the Commissioner of the Northern Gyeonggi Provincial Police Agency to overturn the cancellation of their driver's license, by dismissing the appeal without further review. In this civil case, rather than a criminal proceeding, the Supreme Court found no legal error in the appellate court's decision and did not accept the appeal. The case dates back to June 2023. A, with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.12%, drove approximately 150 meters through both the above-ground and underground parking lots within an apartment complex in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province. The police canceled A's driver's license for drunk driving, but A

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Bacteria Are Teeming... Why You Should Never Use the Gym Shower Barefoot

There has been a warning that the habit of using gym showers barefoot after exercising can pose a serious risk of infection. On November 14 (local time), the British Daily Mail and other outlets reported that Nick Iker, a microbiologist and quality control analyst with 500,000 followers on social media, released an experimental video in which he directly confirmed the proliferation of bacteria on public shower floors. Iker swabbed the floors of shower rooms in gyms and other public spaces, transferred the samples to culture dishes, and stored them in a special incubator. After a certain period, when he opened the dishes, he found thick layers of bacteria. He emphasized that this is the decisive reason why people should wear slippers in public showers. The risk of bacterial contamination in gyms has already been pointed out by several experts. Dr. Primrose Freestone, a clinical microbiologist at the University of Leicester, explained that the areas where bacteria multiply the most in gy

Man in His 30s Breaks Into Actor Nana's Home Armed With Weapon... Overpowered by Nana and Her Mother at Dawn

A man in his 30s was arrested by the police after breaking into the home of actor Nana (real name Lim Jinah), a former member of the group After School, in Guri, Gyeonggi Province, and attempting to commit robbery. The Guri Police Station announced on the 15th that they are investigating a man in his 30s, identified as Mr. A, on charges of attempted aggravated robbery. Mr. A is accused of breaking into a luxury villa in Acheondong, Guri, around 6 a.m. that day, armed with a weapon, threatening the residents, and demanding money. At the time, Nana and her mother were at home. It is reported that the two managed to overpower Mr. A after a physical struggle and immediately called the police. When the police and fire authorities arrived at the scene, Mr. A was injured and is currently receiving treatment at a hospital. The police are investigating the exact circumstances of the incident, questioning Mr. A and the victims.

"Mutant Dogs?"... Chernobyl 'Blue Wild Dog' Controversy Resolved

The controversy surrounding the "blue-furred wild dog," which was discovered near the Chernobyl nuclear power plant in Ukraine and sparked speculation about possible radioactive mutations, has been resolved for now. According to reports from international media outlets such as the Daily Mail and the New York Post, Ukrainian environmental authorities recently explained that the blue color on the wild dog was simply due to spray paint used as a neutering marker. The controversy began when the Chernobyl stray dog protection group, Clean Futures Fund (Dogs of Chernobyl), released a photo last month via social media. The organization cares for about 700 dogs within the exclusion zone. The organization stated, "During a recent capture operation, we identified three dogs whose entire bodies appeared blue," adding, "The exact cause is unknown, but there is a possibility of chemical exposure." The mystery deepened as local residents testified that "just a week ago, the dogs' fur color was norm

Fire at E-Land Fashion Logistics Center in Cheonan... Level 2 Response Issued, Firefighting Underway (Comprehensive)

At around 6:10 a.m. on November 15, a fire broke out at the E-Land Fashion logistics center in Pungse-myeon, Dongnam-gu, Cheonan-si, Chungnam Province. The fire authorities issued a Level 2 response and are working to extinguish the blaze. The fire department was dispatched after receiving a report from a security guard at the logistics center stating that the fire alarm had gone off. At 6:15 a.m., a Level 1 response was issued, and at 7:01 a.m., the response was elevated to Level 2. At around 7:10 a.m., the Chungnam Provincial Control Team and Cheonan City Command and Control Team were activated to respond on site, and eight helicopters were deployed. Fire authorities mobilized more than 120 vehicles and over 300 personnel from the Chungnam region, southern Gyeonggi, North Chungcheong, and Daejeon to bring the fire under control. According to the police, there were two security guards and one situation manager in the logistics center at the time of the fire, but all three evacuated s

Ruling and Opposition Parties Clash Over Korea-US Fact Sheet: Democrats Call It "National Interest Sheet," PPP Warns of "Massive Burden"

The Democratic Party of Korea and the People Power Party clashed on November 15 over the follow-up procedures at the National Assembly, offering contrasting evaluations of the "Joint Fact Sheet"?the outcome of the Korea-US customs and security negotiations. Kim Hyunjung, floor spokesperson for the Democratic Party of Korea, stated in a commentary, "The fact sheet is, in itself, a 'national interest sheet,' so why is the People Power Party deliberately turning a blind eye to the real achievements they have long awaited?" She continued, "We did not expect applause, but it is regrettable to see them ignoring public sentiment and resorting to self-consolation." Kim further remarked, "Looking at the contents of the fact sheet, the government's efforts to uphold national interests without rushing stand out," adding, "Contrary to what the People Power Party wishes, public opinion has already acknowledged these achievements." She went on to say, "If the People Power Party continues to speak ag

Sudden Fever and Cough After School... Number of Flu Patients Doubles in a Week

In November, the number of influenza (flu) patients in South Korea has surged, prompting health authorities to issue a warning. According to the outpatient sample surveillance results for clinics released by the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency (KDCA) on November 15, the number of suspected flu cases observed at around 300 sample medical institutions nationwide during the 45th week (November 2?8) was 50.7 per 1,000 outpatients. This is approximately 2.2 times higher than the previous week's figure of 22.8. Suspected flu cases refer to patients exhibiting flu symptoms such as a fever of 38 degrees Celsius or higher, cough, and sore throat. There has been a particularly sharp increase in cases among children and adolescents. Among those aged 7 to 12, the number of patients with flu symptoms was 138.1 per 1,000, far exceeding the overall average. For children aged 1 to 6, the figure was 81.1, and for adolescents aged 13 to 18, it was 75.6, indicating a clear trend of the flu sp