Social Media Minute 06/19/2026

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

Social Media Minute 06/17/2026

1. Korean food takes home multiple honors at 2026 James Beard Awards 2. World Cup match shown during class sparks debate after student defends teachers 3. Underdog Cabo Verde shocks Spain with 0-0 draw in historic World Cup debut