Social Media Minute 05/21/2026

Social Media Minute 06/24/2026

1. Viral video of man displaying unusual behavior in Suwon sparks fentanyl fears 2. Argentina celebrates Messi's World Cup run as inflation transforms the cost of watching football 3. Rise of warehouse-style pharmacies sparks debate over future of local pharmacies

Social Media Minute 06/23/2026

1. Historic heatwave forces school closures and festival cancellations across Western Europe 2. Long-form videos gain popularity as viewers grow tired of endless scrolling

Social Media Minute 06/22/2026

1. BTS leader RM named first global ambassador for Korea's National Museum 2. Fake delivery apps and virtual shopping sites offer a new way to satisfy spending urges 3. Expanded insurance coverage for severe hair loss treatment revives broader debate in Korea

Social Media Minute 06/19/2026

1. Korean hospitals finish first in nine of ten specialties in Newsweek's Asia-Pacific rankings 2. Prada takes fashion beyond Earth with astronaut gear for future Moon missions 3. Heavy rain and strong winds expected across Korea this weekend, but monsoon season still on hold

Social Media Minute 06/18/2026

1. Rising Sun flags at Japan's World Cup celebrations spark renewed debate in South Korea and Japan 2. Extreme heat and torrential rain signal Jeju's shift toward a subtropical climate 3. Germany's iconic Oktoberfest is coming to Seoul