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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 965, Meng Chang, emperor of Later Shu (born 919) passed away. In 1441, Ashikaga Yoshinori, Japanese shōgun (born 1394) passed away. In 1488, Joseon Dynasty official Choe Bu returned to Korea after months of shipwrecked travel in China. In 1527, Lê Cung Hoàng ceded the throne to Mạc Đăng Dung, ending the Lê dynasty and starting the Mạc dynasty. In 1879, Han Yong-un, Korean poet (died 1944) was born. In 1938, Eiko Ishioka, Japanese art director and graphic designer (died 2012) was born. In 1961, Heikko Glöde, German footballer and manager was born. In 1970, Lee Byung-hun, South Korean actor, singer, and dancer was born. In 1991, Salih Dursun, Turkish footballer was born. In 2020, Kelly Preston, American actress and model (born 1962) passed away. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.
Why Korea is watching Erling Haaland's hair ties
To soccer fans, Erling Haaland is Norway's prolific striker. In China, AI-generated memes and parody videos have turned him into an internet celebrity. In crypto circles, his World Cup popularity has even inspired a meme token. In South Korea, however, the conversation has taken a different turn: the hair tie securing his signature man bun. During the ongoing World Cup, Haaland's trademark hairstyle has become one of the tournament's unlikely talking points. Fans have marveled at how it remains
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