"If help had arrived 10 minutes faster, 100 people could've survived" ... Bereaved families break down at the remarks of Itaewon tragedy survivor

SOURCE: "10분만 빨랐어도 100명 살았다"…이태원 생존자 발언에 유가족 오열

At a hearing held by the Special Investigation Committee regarding the October 29 Itaewon tragedy, the bereaved families broke down in tears after hearing a survivor's testimony. The remark "If (the rescue) had arrived just 10 minutes earlier, 100 people could've lived" triggered the emotional reaction.

According to Yonhap News, the hearing was held on the 12th in Jung-gu, Seoul. Survivor Min Sungho took the microphone and calmly described the situation at the time, saying, "The hardest part was being unable to breathe because my chest was crushed." He expressed regret, saying, "It is clear that the rescue teams did not arrive quickly."

Muhammad Shabir, a Pakistani nurse who was on vacation in South Korea with his brother and helped save four Koreans and one American through CPR, also testified that there were not enough police or rescue personnel at the scene at the time. He said, "I was shocked that a developed country like South Korea lacked proper safety management and emergency preparedness."

The hearing was organized to examine problems in the preparedness and response of the police, fire departments, and district offices before and after the disaster, and to determine responsibility. Starting with statements from bereaved families, victims, and rescue participants, 54 witnesses and 23 witnesses are scheduled to attend over two days.

Those appearing as witnessed that day include former Minister of the Interior and Safety Lee Sangming, former National Police Agency Commissioner Yoon Heegeun, former Seoul Metropolitan Police Commissioner Kim Gwangho, former Acting Fire Commissioner Nam Hwayoung, and Yongsan District Mayor Park Heeyoung.

In his opening remarks, Special Investigation Committee Chairman Song Kichun said, "Some might say that everything has been revealed, but that is not yet the case. We will uncover hidden facts and thoroughly examine whether any responsibilities were neglected."

Song Haejin, head of the steering committee for the Itaewon Tragedy Bereaved Families Association, said, "The answer the previous government gave to the families was silence and neglect." She urged, "Witnesses, please tell us exactly what you knew, the judgments you made, what they did and failed to do."

Among the selected witnesses, former President Yoon Sukyeol notified that he wouldn't attend due to his legal defense in ongoing trials. In response, about 50 bereaved family members attended the hearing holding signs that read, "Yoon Sukyeol, don't hide behind the truth," and "159 victims are watching."

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175 killed due to U.S. airstrike on Iranian elementary school tentatively concluded as a targeting mistake

SOURCE: 175명 숨진 이란 초등학교 타격, 미군 표적 실수로 잠정 결론

NYT reports ... "U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency provided outdated information that mistakenly identified the school as a military base."

Trump steps back after initially claiming it was 'Iran's doing' ... White House: "We accept the investigation"

Investigation results show that the U.S. military strike on an Iranian girls' elementary school on the 28th of last month (local time), which killed 175 people, was due to a targeting error.

On the 11th, the New York Times reported that the Shajara Tayyiba Elementary School building in Minab, Iran, where the tragedy occurred, was previously part of a naval base of Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Crops (IRGC).

According to the ongoing preliminary investigation by the U.S. military, the U.S. Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) provided this outdated information to the U.S. Central Command, and the military mistakenly identified the elementary school as a military facility and carried out the strike.

Satellite image analysis confirmed that the building was separated from the military base between 2013 and 2016.

https://www.news1.kr/world/usa-canada/6098309

COMMENTS:

-When a war breaks out, who do you think dies? Only the innocent ones get killed... This is insane...

-It's shocking that their information hasn't been updated for 10 yearsㅋㅋㅋ Can you even call that an intelligence agency?

-It was separated 10 years ago, not just a few months ago. And they didn't know that? How can they go to war with intelligence like that?

-People are dead and you call it a 'mistake'?

-F*ck... People and children died and you're saying it was a f*cking mistake?

-Does brushing it off as a 'mistake' bring those dead children back? What did the children do wrong to deserve that?

-Who is this war even for?

-Stop the warㅠㅠ

-Anti-American sentiment among Iranians is going to get so much worse because of this. That’s a huge mistake.

-This is straight-up terrorism.

-Murderers~ Murderers~

-This is exactly the kind of problem that happens when you use AI for national defense intelligence.

-Looks like the war won't end at this rate…

-America is horrible.

-Can you even go to war with intelligence that outdated?

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WOODZ: "My father passed away in the Philippines ... I still don't know the cause of his death"

SOURCE: 우즈 "필리핀서 돌아가신 父, 아직도 사인을 잘 모른다" ('유퀴즈')[종합]

WOODZ recalled the moment he lost his father while going through the lowest point of his life.

On the episode of tvN's 'You Quiz on the Block' aired on the 11th, WOODZ, who created the 'climbing up the chart' sensation with a song he performed during his military service, appeared as a guest.

While serving in the military, WOODZ performed 'Drowning' on 'Immortal Songs,' which later surged in popularity. 'Drowning' set a record for the longest time charting in the weekly TOP 10 and it sill remains in the TOP 10 even now.

WOODZ shared his thoughts, "I didn't expect this to happen either. I think it's unbelievable that the popularity lasted this long." He added, "I watched that video hundreds of times because I was curious." After analyzing it, he concluded that the reason might be the 'reactions' in the video. In the video, there was a soldier who reacted very enthusiastically to his performance. WOODZ revealed, "I actually found that person. I tried to invite him to my concert last year, but he turned me down because he had to study for exams," which made everyone laugh.

In addition, WOODZ also shared that he once studied soccer in Brazil. Despite his mother's opposition, he persuaded her by writing a detailed 'Brazil study plan' and went there alone at the age of 14. He said, "Because I started later and was shorter than others my age, I trained really hard." He continued, "I tried for two years, but it didn't work out. I thought, 'If I can't be the best here, how could I go higher?' I felt like my dream would never come true."

WOODZ continued, "Many people assume that I come from a wealthy family. Actually, my uncle helped a lot with my tuition fees for studying abroad. My parents divorced when I was in elementary school. I often stayed home alone, so I matured quickly. From a young age, I wanted to figure out my dream early." However, he tasted the bitterness of life for the first time at the age of 15.

After soccer, he began considering becoming a singer. WOODZ said, "Korean music programs and variety shows were a source of comfort for me when I lived in Brazil. After thinking about it for a week, I finally told my mother. She initially said, 'Just go back to soccer while I'm still being nice.' When I told her, 'I realized that I don't have the talent for soccer,' she actually seemed relieved."

Later, his mother sent him to an international school in the Philippines to study. He said, "I came back to South Korea every vacation to audition. I think I auditioned about 50 times. I failed SM Entertainment more then 10 times, but I passed YG Entertainment on the first try," revealing how he began his path as a trainee.

After his trainee days, he joined a group formed for activities in China, but their activities were halted because the Korean members were unable to enter China. Around that time, he received the news of his father's passing.

WOODZ said, "To be honest, I still don't know the cause of my father's death until now. I was just told, 'Your father passed away overseas.' My father had been living in the Philippines. I brought his ashes back to South Korea after he was cremated." He continued, "I couldn't believe that my father, who was the greatest person to me, was now inside this tiny thing (urn). It didn't feel real. I sent him off at a temple. I called out his name three times to say goodbye to this world. That's when it hit me that he was no longer part of this world. At the time, I just felt pain. However, as I've gotten older, I feel his absence even more." WOODZ was 21 years old at the time.

Later, he became interested in hip-hop and even participated in 'Show Me The Money 5,' but his footage was completely edited out. WOODZ recalled, "It felt like bad things kept happening. I felt like I wasn't even allowed to do what I wanted anymore, so I thought about quitting." He continued, "That's when my mother said, 'Give up. You've already quit something once. What's so hard about doing it again? If the Singer Cho Seungyoun starts to harm the Person Cho Seungyoun, you can give up anytime. To me, the Person Cho Seungyoun is more important.' Those words are still a great pillar of support in my heart today," touching the audience.

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'41 y.o' Yoo Yeonseok is not against marriage ... "I want to get married in my 40s"

SOURCE: '41세' 유연석, 비혼주의 아니었다..."40대에 결혼 원해" ('미우새')

Yoo Yeonseok (41) shared his views on marriage on SBS' 'My Little Old Boy.'

On the 8th, Yoo Yeonseok appeared as a guest on 'My Little Old Boy' as part of his promise tied to SBS' 'Whenever Possible.'

Yoo Yeonseok had promised that if 'Whenever Possible' surpassed viewer ratings of 5%, he would appear on 'My Little Old Boy,' which was the highest-rated program at the time. Two years later, he fulfilled that promise.

On this day, Yoo Yeonseok was asked about marriage by MC Shin Dongyeop. When Shin Dongyeop asked, "When will you get married? Doesn't your mother ask you about it?" Yoo Yeonseok replied, "She did just yesterday," drawing sympathy.

When Shin Dongyeop asked, "Do you still have no thoughts on getting married?" Yoo Yeonseok replied, "I just haven't met the right person yet. I'm not against marriage."

Yoo Yeonseok, who previously said he wanted to get married in his 30s, cautiously stated, "I want to get married in my 40s." In response, Shin Dongyeop joked, "At this point, the next time you come on the show you'll say you want to get married in your 50s," which made everyone laughed. Kim Seungsoo's mother added humorously, "My son kept saying that every day, and that's how he ended up here."

Yoo Yeonseok also showed his potential 'daughter-fool' side as well. Having played the character of a pediatric surgery professor and worked with child actors in tvN's 'Hospital Playlist,' he said, "If I have a daughter, I want to braid her hair." When Seo Janghoon said, "Braiding hair is not easy. It requires good hand skills," Yoo Yeonseok showd his determination, saying, "I will learn it no matter what."

Meanwhile, Yoo Yeonseok is starring in the upcoming SBS drama 'Phantom Lawyer,' which tells the story of Shin Yirang, a 'possessed lawyer' who resolves the grudges of the dead, and Han Nahyun, a cold elite lawyer who bets everything on winning. The drama is set to premiere on the 13th. 

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Driving under the influence at 182km/h ... Nam Taehyun faces second trial today

SOURCE: 시속 182km 음주운전 인정..남태현, 오늘(12일) 2번째 공판

WINNER's ex-member Nam Taehyun is heading back to court after driving under the influence during his probation period for drug use.

On the 12th, The Seoul Western District Court will hold the second trial for Nam Taehyun on charges of violating the Road Traffic Act.

Nam Taehyun was indicted on charges of driving with a blood alcohol concentration of 0.122%, which is above the license revocation threshold of 0.08%, around 4.10 AM on April 27, 2025 near Dongjak Bridge on the Gangbyeonbuk-ro expressway heading towards Ilsan.

At the time, he was reportedly driving at 182 km/h, which far exceeds the road's speed limit of 80 km/h, and crashed into the central divider. Fortunately, there were no casualties from the accident.

This is the second time Nam Taehyun has been charged with drunk driving. In March 2023, while under investigation for drug-related charges, he caused a traffic accident due to driving under the influence and received a summary order for a 6 million KRW fine. In January last year, he was sent to trial alongside his ex-girlfriend Seo Minjae for violating the Narcotics Control Act and was sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years.

At the first trial, Nam Taehyun entered the courtroom with his long blonde hair tied back. When the judge asked, "Do you admit to all the charges?" he replied, "That is correct."

Nam Taehyun also briefly stated regarding his current occupation, saying, "I am an office worker now."

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MC Dingdong shocks viewers after grabbing a woman's hair and assaulting her during a live broadcast ... "My emotions escalated"

SOURCE: '음주도주' MC딩동, 생방 중 女 머리채 잡고 폭행 충격…"감정 격해졌다"

MC Dingdong, who previously caused controversy for fleeing after a DUI, is now under fire for assaulting a female participant during a live broadcast.

During a recent live broadcast, MC Dingdong was seen talking with a female BJ. As their conversation continued, his emotions escalated and he assaulted her by grabbing her hair.

The incident occurred after the BJ made a joke about MC Dingdong's past DUI and hit-and-run case. He lost his temper and reacted by grabbing her hair. Because it happened during a live broadcast, his sudden behavior was fully shown on air, leaving viewers shocked.

Afterward, MC Dingdong stood in front of the camera in tears and said, "I didn't have a single job for a year and a half. I was finally trying to show that I'm living diligently now, but when that topic suddenly came up, my emotions got the better of me." He added, "I will never drink and drive again."

In 2022, MC Dingdong was arrested after driving his Mercedes-Benz while heavily intoxicated, refusing breathalyzer test from police who arrived following a report, and attempting to flee. He was later sentenced to 1 year and 6 months in prison, suspended for 2 years.

After a period of self-reflection, he recently attempted to make a comeback as the pre-show MC for the TV show 'The Best K-Trot Singer 3,' but he has once again become embroiled in controversy due to this assault incident.

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'A 7-year-old 7-member idol group with 0 income' ... This is the reality of idols

SOURCE: “데뷔 7년차 7인조 아이돌 수입 0원”…이것이 ‘현실 아이돌’

Members of DKB, now in their 7th year since debut, opened up about the realistic stories hidden behind the glamorous image of idols.

On the 10th, DKB (E-Chan, D1, GK, Heechan, Lune, Jusneo, Yuku, Harry June) appeared on the Youtube channel 'Human Story' and revealed their daily lives. The video was titled '7 idols living hard for their dreams despite earning 0 KRW in over 7 years.'

In the video, the members showed themselves preparing for an upcoming concert in Japan, repeating high-intense choreography that looked like the actual performance. They also showed the scenes of the members personally creating choreography and working on songs. It was clear that they are a talented group whose members directly participate in songwriting, composing, creating choreography, and even playing instruments.

However, there were realistic difficulties behind the glamour. E-Chan said, "We manage our food expenses with about 20,000 KRW per day. Income is a sensitive issue, so I have to be careful talking about it. If you're trying to make money, you should absolutely not choose this job. Compared to the amount of time and passion you put in, the money you get back is actually very little." He added, "There are seven of us, and even just going to the salon costs a lot. There are mixing fees, styling fees, and album production fees. It must also be hard for the company to manage everything. They have about 20 employees to pay."

Yuku said, "For us to earn income, we would have to make more than double what the company spends on us. But that hasn't happened yet," explaining that they haven't received any payouts because they haven't reached the break-even point.

Heechan said, "When I was young, I thought I'd be flying around on airplanes all the time once I became an idol." To this, E-Chan responded, "I thought I would have a star's life, but sometimes it actually feels emptier than the lives of people with regular jobs. I'm the type of person who can't do anything if there's no schedule or work. That's why I try to focus on self-development for this job."

The members described their current situation as an 'investment' that they are all enduring together. E-Chan said, "Since this is something we chose, we're working hard with a sense of responsibility and duty."

The members added, "If we had followed the money, we would never have chosen this job," adding that their passion for music and the stage is what keeps them going.

To young people running towards their dreams like them, DKB shared a message of support: "You can do it if you keep going on to the end. Never give up." They also left a message to themselves two years in the future: "You've suffered a lot. Just stay healthy."

DKB is a boy group under Brave Entertainment, founded by Brave Brothers. The group has released one full-length album and nine mini albums so far.

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