Today in News History
On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1928, Elias James Corey, American chemist and academic, Nobel Prize laureate was born. In 1967, Riots begin in Newark, New Jersey. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1979, Nikos Barlos, Greek basketball player was born. In 1981, Adrienne Camp, South African singer-songwriter was born. In 1988, Inbee Park, South Korean golfer was born. In 2001, Space Shuttle program: Space Shuttle Atlantis is launched on mission STS-104, carrying the Quest Joint Airlock to the International Space Station. In 2006, The 2006 Lebanon War begins. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Seoul libraries become summer's coolest hangouts
Seoul's public libraries are transforming into summer retreats this July and August, offering air-conditioned refuge from the heat alongside books and cultural programming. The Seoul Metropolitan Government said on Friday that 223 public and small neighborhood libraries, including Seoul Metropolitan Library, are participating in a two-month campaign called Libraries Are Cool: Off Library, featuring 1,665 programs of lectures, performances, exhibitions, hands-on activities and film screenings
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Korea Times News
· Jun 21, 2026
Changing face of lunch hour in Seoul’s office districts
Changing face of lunch hour in Seoul’s office districts
The korea Herald News
· Jul 5, 2026
[Graphic News] Samsung Wallet remains Korea’s top payments app
Samsung Wallet retained its position as South Korea’s most-used mobile payments app in May, attracting more than 19 million monthly active users, while major rivals such as Kakao Pay, KB Pay and Naver Pay posted record user numbers, intensifying competition in the fast-growing digital payments market. According to market tracker Wiseapp Retail Goods, Samsung Wallet recorded 19.04 million monthly active users in May, maintaining a wide lead over competitors. Kakao Pay ranked second with 11.87 mil
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· Jun 28, 2026
Foreign spending in S. Korea hits fresh high in May
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AzerNews
· Jun 23, 2026
South Korea to accept North Korean POWs in Ukraine, ministry says
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· Jul 9, 2026
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Related coverage for "Seoul libraries become summer's coolest hangouts": Korea Times News — Changing face of lunch hour in Seoul’s office districts. The korea Herald News — [Graphic News] Samsung Wallet remains Korea’s top payments app. Yonhap News Agency — Foreign spending in S. Korea hits fresh high in May. AzerNews — South Korea to accept North Korean POWs in Ukraine, ministry says. Quartz — The best places to visit in South Korea in 2026