South Korea

Worker Killed by Robot After Mistaking Him for Box

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A tragic incident occurred in Goseong, South Korea, when an industrial robot, mistaking a worker for a box of vegetables, caused his death. The worker, whose identity has not been disclosed, suffered fatal head and chest injuries on Tuesday evening. The robot, designed to pick and place items, grabbed the worker and pushed him onto a conveyor belt, according to local police. The worker was an employee of the company responsible for installing the robot. …

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Man Chokes to Death After Eating Live Octopus Dish

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In a tragic incident in Gwangju, South Korea, an 82-year-old man lost his life following a heart attack induced by choking on a locally served octopus dish. This meal, known as san-nakji, is a well-known Korean delicacy featuring live octopus. The man was dining on this traditional Korean dish, which involves octopus tentacles that continue to move on the plate, when he began to choke. Attempts to revive him were unsuccessful, and he was declared …

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North Korea launches barrage of missiles, South Korea retaliates with launches

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A North Korean missile landed near the tense sea border between the rival nations on Wednesday, one of more than 20 fired in the direction of South Korea. South Korea retaliated by firing its own test missiles, sending some residents into underground shelters. This is the most missiles North Korea has fired in one day and the first time a short-range ballistic missile has landed near South Korea since 1945. Following its threat to use …

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BREAKING: 152 dead, hundreds more injured during Halloween celebration

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In the first outdoor, mask-free Halloween celebration since the 2020 pandemic, local media reported 152 people were killed and more than 100 others injured during Halloween festivities in Seoul’s Itaewon district. It is estimated that approximately 100,000 revelers were out celebrating in the popular nightlife area, as reported by Yonhap News. Several videos have been posted online showing people dressed in fancy costumes being pushed through narrow streets. In order to escape the deadly crush, some …

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