"No Treatment or Vaccine Available... Tick-Borne Infectious Diseases Reach Five-Year High"

The number of patients diagnosed with Severe Fever with Thrombocytopenia Syndrome (SFTS), a tick-borne infectious disease, has surpassed 200 this year, prompting calls for increased caution. According to the Infectious Disease Portal of the Korea Disease Control and Prevention Agency and other sources on November 9, a total of 220 cases of SFTS have been reported nationwide so far this year (provisional figure). This already exceeds last year’s total of 170 cases and marks the highest number in five years since 2020, when there were 243 cases. The agency believes that the increase in patient numbers is likely due to more active outdoor activities, as there has been no significant change in the tick population. SFTS occurs when a person is bitten by a Small Sophi Mite. The incubation period is 5 to 14 days. The main symptoms include high fever, fatigue, muscle pain, and headache, and in some cases, gastrointestinal and neurological symptoms may also appear. In severe cases, a decrease

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11.09 15:31

Chuncheon Emerges as Hub of K-Bio Transformation... 'Gangwon Bio Expo' Concludes Successfully

The "2025 Gangwon Bio Expo," which led a new leap forward for Korea's bioindustry, successfully concluded after a three-day run from November 7 to 9 at the Chuncheon Bomnae Gymnasium area. This event was co-hosted by Chuncheon City and Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province, and organized by the Chuncheon Bio Industry Promotion Agency. Under the theme "Great Transformation of the Bioindustry: The Beginning of the K-Biohealth Convergence Belt," it was held as a large-scale industrial and cultural festival, bringing together domestic and international companies, research institutes, investors, and citizens. A total of 87 companies and organizations participated in the expo, operating five exhibition zones: beauty, pharmaceuticals, diagnostics, food technology, and health functional foods. Approximately 3,500 visitors attended over the three days, with many families visiting over the weekend, making the event a space where citizens and the bioindustry became even closer. In particular, a

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11.09 15:19

Korean War Veteran Lumas Kendrick Visits Hanam City: "The Development of Hanam Is Remarkable"

Hanam City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyunjae), announced on November 9 that Lumas Kendrick, a Korean War veteran from Arkansas, USA, visited Hanam City Hall on November 7 as part of his trip to Korea at the invitation of the Ministry of Patriots and Veterans Affairs. Accompanying Kendrick were his son, Lumas Kendrick Jr., former President of the Arkansas Korean Association Jung Naomi, and Im Moon-taek, President of the Hanam City Veterans Association. The group held a meeting with the Mayor of Hanam in the mayor’s office and watched an introductory video about Hanam City. Afterwards, they met with Hanam’s Korean War veterans to exchange greetings, and then toured the Union Tower basic treatment facility, thoroughly examining its processes and overall operations. The delegation expressed their intention to benchmark Hanam City’s basic treatment facility management system and apply it to projects in Arkansas. The Mayor of Hanam stated, “I sincerely welcome your visit to Hanam City,”

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11.09 15:10

Thanks to Trump? NYT Gains Another 460,000 Subscribers

The New York Times (NYT), a major daily newspaper in the United States, recently saw a significant increase in revenue, driven by a rise in digital subscribers. On November 8 (local time), NYT announced that its digital-only subscriber base grew by 460,000 in the third quarter of this year. This marks the largest quarterly increase since NYT switched its subscriber count methodology from product-based to total subscribers in 2022. In the third quarter of this year, NYT’s advertising revenue reached $98.1 million (142.1 billion won), up 20.3% compared to the same period last year. Total revenue for the third quarter was reported at $708 million (1.0145 trillion won), a 9.5% increase over the same period in 2024, while adjusted operating profit rose 26.1% to $59.6 million (86.2 billion won), according to NYT. The surge in NYT’s digital subscribers has been attributed in part to President Trump. President Trump has frequently and publicly criticized NYT as a producer of “fake news.” As a

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11.09 15:05

Minister Kim Yoonduk Accused Over Alleged Omission of Statistics in "October 15 Measures"

Kim Yoonduk, Minister of Land, Infrastructure and Transport, has been accused in connection with allegations that the ministry deliberately excluded real estate statistics from September this year when announcing the October 15 Measures. Lee Jongbae, a Seoul Metropolitan Council member from the People Power Party, filed a complaint against Minister Kim on November 9, citing charges of falsifying and using official documents, as well as abuse of authority. Councilman Lee submitted the complaint to the Seoul Metropolitan Police Agency. He argued, "If the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure and Transport had included the September statistics, five districts?Dobong, Eunpyeong, Jungnang, Gangbuk, and Geumcheon?would have been excluded from the regulated areas." On November 5, Chun Haram, floor leader of the Reform Party, criticized the government at a press conference, stating that it selectively used real estate statistics only up to August this year. He claimed, "On the day the October 15 Me

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11.09 14:59

"Even Hearing 'Black' Triggers Trauma"... Kim Gyuri Opens Up About the Cultural Blacklist

Actor Kim Gyuri has spoken out for the first time about her feelings following the final verdict on the "Cultural Blacklist" case from the Lee Myung-bak administration. On November 9, Kim posted a statement by Kim Yongmin, a lawmaker from the Democratic Party of Korea, regarding the "finalized verdict on damages in the Lee Myung-bak government cultural blacklist case" on her social media. She wrote, "I can't believe how many years I have suffered. I just want the hardship to end now." She added, "Even hearing the word 'blacklist' is enough to trigger a traumatic response in me." Kim also described in detail what she experienced at the time. She revealed, "I was told to be careful because the National Intelligence Service had set up an office in my neighborhood alley," "Strangers loitered in front of my house for several days," "I received threats saying, 'If you don't stay quiet, I'll kill you,'" and "I was a victim of phone tapping." These were experiences she had previously kept sile

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11.09 14:59

Oh Se-hoon and Myung Tae-kyun Undergo 8-Hour Face-to-Face Interrogation by Kim Kun-hee Special Prosecutor... Dispute Over Public Opinion Polls

Seoul Mayor Oh Se-hoon and Myung Tae-kyun appeared before the Min Joong-gi Special Prosecutor Team on the 8th and underwent a face-to-face interrogation for about eight hours. Mayor Oh and Mr. Myung engaged in a dispute over the truth regarding the allegations of paying for public opinion polls. On the 8th, Mayor Oh arrived at the special prosecutor's office located at KT Gwanghwamun Building West in Jongno-gu, Seoul, at around 8:59 a.m., followed by Mr. Myung at around 9:14 a.m. The face-to-face questioning began at approximately 9:40 a.m. and concluded at around 6:00 p.m. Mayor Oh was questioned as a suspect on charges of violating the Political Funds Act, while Mr. Myung was questioned as a reference witness. After completing the face-to-face interrogation and before reviewing the official statement, Mr. Myung said, "Mayor Oh remains silent when evidence is presented," and added, "The special prosecutor has conducted a thorough investigation so far and possesses accurate circumstant

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11.09 14:54

Hanam City Wraps Up Companion Animal Culture Festival: A Day Shared by Pet Owners and Their Dogs

Hanam City in Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Lee Hyun-jae) announced on November 9 that the "2025 Hanam City Companion Animal Culture Festival" was held successfully at the Misa Island Pet Zone on the 8th, with more than 1,000 pet owners and their dogs participating. Happiness was evident in every wagging tail, and the pet owners couldn't stop smiling with joy. This festival was organized with the goal of making Hanam a city where people and animals can be happy together, aiming to foster a mature pet culture and raise awareness about adopting stray animals. The event featured a variety of hands-on programs that pet owners and their dogs could enjoy and learn from together, including: a companion animal culture class; a dog treasure hunt and "wait" competition; dog sports experiences, grooming classes, and walking behavior education; and a talk concert with dog trainer Song Sangjin. In particular, the freestyle frisbee performance and agility demonstration by a professional dog sports team r

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11.09 14:49

Mayor Lee Donghwan Takes Bold, Citizen-Focused Steps Across Agriculture, Culture, and Health

"No Treatment or Vaccine Available... Tick-Borne Infectious Diseases Reach Five-Year High"

Chuncheon Emerges as Hub of K-Bio Transformation... 'Gangwon Bio Expo' Concludes Successfully

Korean War Veteran Lumas Kendrick Visits Hanam City: "The Development of Hanam Is Remarkable"

Thanks to Trump? NYT Gains Another 460,000 Subscribers

Minister Kim Yoonduk Accused Over Alleged Omission of Statistics in "October 15 Measures"

"Even Hearing 'Black' Triggers Trauma"... Kim Gyuri Opens Up About the Cultural Blacklist

Oh Se-hoon and Myung Tae-kyun Undergo 8-Hour Face-to-Face Interrogation by Kim Kun-hee Special Prosecutor... Dispute Over Public Opinion Polls

Hanam City Wraps Up Companion Animal Culture Festival: A Day Shared by Pet Owners and Their Dogs

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