Seoul, South Korea

18/04/2026

17/04/2026

Hoda Niku, an Iranian beauty pageant contestant who works as a model and actress in Korea, slammed Seoul’s provision of $500,000 in humanitarian aid to Tehran.

Hoda Niku, an Iranian beauty pageant contestant who works as a model and actress in Korea, slammed Seoul’s provision of $500,000 in humanitarian aid to Tehran on Wednesday.

11/04/2026

🚨💜 GLOBAL MOMENT: BTS KICKS OFF HISTORIC “ARIRANG” WORLD TOUR IN GOYANG

Despite cold winds and pouring rain, BTS delivered an unforgettable 2.5-hour powerhouse performance at Goyang Stadium, officially launching the ARIRANG World Tour — their first full global tour since before the pandemic.

And ARMY showed up in a massive way. 💜

🌍 7 MILLION+ viewers worldwide joined the concert live through Weverse and global streaming platforms.
🏟️ The stadium was completely sold out, packed with fans who cheered nonstop from the first beat to the final encore.

For nearly 2.5 hours, BTS performed 23 songs back-to-back with almost no breaks, powering through the rain while the crowd sang every lyric with them.

✨ Highlights from the opening night:
💥 Massive 360° stadium stage experience
💥 Epic live performances of fan-favorite hits
💥 Explosive lighting, visuals, and ARMY Bomb waves
💥 Fans singing through rain and cold without leaving

Rain couldn’t stop the music.
Cold couldn’t stop ARMY.
And nothing could stop BTS from making history again.

This wasn’t just a concert…
It was the beginning of a global moment.

💬 ARMYs around the world — where did you watch from?

🇰🇷 Korea
🇺🇸 USA
🇨🇦 Canada
🇬🇧 UK
🌏 Other ARMYs

👇 Drop your country below and tag another ARMY!

11/04/2026

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11/04/2026

💸🇰🇷 Foreigners in Korea May Qualify for Cash Relief — Here’s Who Gets Up to ₩600,000

South Korea has announced a nationwide cash relief plan, and yes — some foreigners are included.
Let’s break it down clearly 👇

👥 Who are the “70% of the population”?
This refers to the bottom 70% of income earners in Korea — about 32.5 million people.

✔️ It’s based on income level (not nationality)
✔️ If your income falls below the top 30%, you’re likely included
✔️ The eligibility was calculated using March 30 data

🌍 Are foreigners eligible? YES — but with conditions
While foreigners are usually excluded, many can still qualify if they meet these:

✔️ You are registered in a household with at least one Korean citizen
✔️ AND you are enrolled in National Health Insurance

💡 OR if your household is all foreigners:
You may still qualify if you are:

A permanent resident (F-5)
A marriage migrant (F-6)
A recognized refugee (F-2-4)
✔️ AND enrolled in National Health Insurance

👉 In short: If you’re legally settled and paying into the system, you have a real chance.

💰 How much will you receive?
₩100,000 (~$68) → Seoul metro residents
₩150,000 → Outside Seoul
₩200,000–₩250,000 → Special regional support areas
Up to ₩550,000 → Vulnerable groups
➕ Extra ₩50,000 if you live outside the capital region

📅 When can you apply?
April 27 – May 8 → Priority groups
May 18 – July 3 → Most people (including eligible foreigners)

Apply online (24/7) or offline at banks/community centers

⚠️ Don’t miss this:
- Application is required (not automatic)
- Funds must be used by August 31
- A birth-year system applies during the first week

💬 This is one of Korea’s biggest relief efforts this year — and it’s not just for citizens.
If you’re living and working in Korea, check your eligibility — you might be included.