Social Media Minute 07/16/2026

Social Media Minute 07/16/2026

1. North Korean defectors go viral on social media by sharing everyday life in the North 2. Defending champions Argentina return to the World Cup final to face Spain 3. Psychiatrist says stock market FOMO can feel like physical pain

Social Media Minute 07/15/2026

1. Uijeongbu High School's graduation photo tradition returns with World Cup and pop culture parodies 2. Ancient Chinese summer cooling method goes viral as families sleep with giant winter melons 3. Should bus drivers be allowed to listen to the radio while they work? Complaint sparks debate in Seoul

Social Media Minute 07/14/2026

1. South Korea lifts ban on mobile food vendors at baseball stadiums 2. Everland asks the public to help name South Korea’s newest giant panda cub 3. Norwegian Air changes its logo after losing friendly World Cup bet with British Airways

Social Media Minute 07/13/2026

1. Argentina faces England and France meets Spain in star-studded World Cup semifinals 2. Incheon Airport tightens currency checks after spike in smuggling attempts

Social Media Minute 07/10/2026

1. Seoul Philharmonic becomes first non-European orchestra to open the Prague Spring Festival 2. Youn Yuh-jung earns first Emmy nomination for her role in “Beef” season 2 3. Erling Haaland’s favorite hair tie has Korean roots