Daily Korea. News: (Dec30, 2025)

Part 1. Entertainment & Culture (Global Edition)

• [Breaking] NewJeans Contract Crisis: Danielle Terminates, Hanni Returns
  • Fact: ADOR officially announced the termination of its exclusive contract with Danielle, while member Hanni has returned to the agency, leaving the group’s future as a full unit highly uncertain.
  • Detail: It has been reported that ADOR filed a massive lawsuit for damages against Danielle following the termination.
• [Event] 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards Tonight
  • Fact: Hosted by Jun Hyun-moo and Jang Do-yeon, the 2025 MBC Entertainment Awards ceremony took place today.
  • Detail: Top stars like Kian84, Yoo Jae-suk, and Jun Hyun-moo were the primary contenders for the Daesang (Grand Prize).
• [Awards] 2024 APAN Star Awards Scheduled
  • Fact: The 2025 SEOULCON APAN Star Awards confirmed its event for December 29, drawing significant global attention.
• [Crime] Major Ticket Scalping Syndicate Busted
  • Fact: Police arrested a group of scalpers who hoarded over 18,000 tickets for K-pop concerts and baseball games, earning approximately 800 million KRW in illegal profits.
• [Scandal] Top Trot Singer “A” Secret Family Allegations
  • Fact: A famous trot singer faced intense online backlash today following allegations of living a “double life” with a secret second family and a child born out of wedlock.
• [Philanthropy] Sean Continues Charitable Support
  • Fact: Singer Sean continued his streak of donations to vocational schools for youth after a unique terrace-running performance in lieu of a canceled marathon.

Part 2. Society & Politics (Daily Recap)

• [Politics] President Lee Jae-myung Moves to Blue House
  • Fact: President Lee Jae-myung officially began his duties at the traditional Blue House (Cheong Wa Dae), marking the end of the “Yongsan Era”.
  • Detail: Immediately after his move, he visited the National Crisis Management Center to inspect national security.
• [Memorial] 1st Anniversary of Jeju Air Crash
  • Fact: A memorial ceremony was held at Muan International Airport for the 179 victims of the Jeju Air crash that occurred exactly one year ago.
  • Detail: President Lee issued a video apology to the bereaved families and promised comprehensive government support.
• [Investigation] 15-Year Prison Term Requested for Ex-First Lady Kim
  • Fact: Special prosecutors announced the results of their probe into former First Lady Kim Keon-hee, requesting a 15-year prison sentence for bribery and interference in state affairs.
• [Legal] 10-Year Prison Term Requested for Former President Yoon
  • Fact: Prosecutors officially requested a 10-year prison sentence for former President Yoon Suk-yeol on charges of rebellion and obstructing arrests.
• [Defense] North Korea Fires Long-Range Cruise Missiles
  • Fact: North Korea conducted a launch of long-range cruise missiles, with leader Kim Jong-un emphasizing the “infinite development” of nuclear combat forces.
• [Tragedy] Family of Five Found Dead in Gyeongsan
  • Fact: Police launched an investigation after a family of five was discovered dead in an apartment in Gyeongsan, North Gyeongsang Province.
• [Consumer] Government Warning to Coupang over Data Breach
  • Fact: The South Korean government issued a stern warning to Coupang regarding a major personal data leak, hinting at a potential suspension of business operations.