Today in News History

On June 18, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 618, Li Yuan becomes Emperor Gaozu of Tang, initiating three centuries of Tang dynasty rule over China. In 1391, Tokhtamysh-Timur war: Battle of the Kondurcha River: Timur defeats Tokhtamysh of the Golden Horde in present-day southeast Russia. In 1942, Thabo Mbeki, South African politician and 2nd President of South Africa was born. In 1952, Lee Soo-man, South Korean singer and businessman, founded S.M. Entertainment was born. In 1970, Ivan Kozák, Slovak footballer was born. In 1972, Wikus du Toit, South African actor, director, and composer was born. In 1975, Aleksandrs Koliņko, Latvian footballer was born. In 1999, Choi Ye-won, South Korean singer and actress was born. In 2007, The Charleston Sofa Super Store fire happened in Charleston, South Carolina, killing nine firefighters. In 2024, Yoyong Martirez, Filipino basketball player (born 1946) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

Do you know the rules of drinking in South Korea?

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June 17, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Plain Folks

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Alcohol in South Korea isn’t just a past time. It’s a way to unwind in a society that’s typically reserved – and where hierarchy rules. Daniel Dae Kim gets a refresher on Korean drinking etiquette with three legendary chefs and restauranteurs: Corey Lee, Mingoo Kang and Lucy Cho. K-Everything: a CNN Original Series streams in the U.S. on the CNN app and globally on HBO Max.

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