It’s About YOUth: A conversation with Blimey
Since 2017, Blimey has captivated audiences with their unique take on Malaysian culture through the eyes of South Koreans. Join us as Jade and Dasol, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube channel, share their fondest memories in Malaysia and their inspiring journey in content creation.
Fri Aug 02 2024
![Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah create history, cruise into Olympics semi-finals Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah create history, cruise into Olympics semi-finals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-08/71722500553_tbBadmintonParis.jpg)
Paris 2024: Pearly-Thinaah create history, cruise into Olympics semi-finals
Pearly Tan-M Thinaah put up a brilliant performance to upset 10th ranked South Koreans, 21-12, 21-13 in 42 minutes.
Thu Aug 01 2024
![North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/81721817115_Seoul.jpg)
North Korean trash balloons land near South Korea's presidential complex
The objects in the balloons contained no contaminants or other risks, the security service said.
Wed Jul 24 2024
![South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718703473_SouthKoreaFLag.jpg)
South Korea to deploy 'StarWars' laser weapons targeting North Korean drones
The drone-zapping laser weapons the South Korean military has developed with Hanwha Aerospace are effective, cheap, quiet and invisible.
Thu Jul 11 2024
![Peluru hidup ditemukan dalam bagasi pramugari Korean Air Peluru hidup ditemukan dalam bagasi pramugari Korean Air](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-07/61720068830_TBKoreanAir.jpg)
Peluru hidup ditemukan dalam bagasi pramugari Korean Air
Polis telah mengambil peluru itu dan membenarkan pramugari itu meneruskan perjalanan mengikut jadual.
Thu Jul 04 2024
![South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/51718102292_SouthKoreansoldier.jpg)
South Korea fired warning shots after North Korea border crossing
South Korea's military fired warning shots after around 20 North Korean soldiers briefly crossed the border, Seoul officials said.
Tue Jun 11 2024
![North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-06/41717376635_BallonNorthKorea.jpg)
North Korea to suspend sending trash balloons to South Korea
North Korea vows to resume sending balloons carrying trash if anti-North Korean leaflets are flown over again from the South.
Mon Jun 03 2024
![S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/41715231424_yoonsukyeol.jpg)
S. Korean president announces new ministry to tackle national birth rate crisis
South Korea has set up a new ministry to address the country's declining birth rate, described as a "national emergency."
Thu May 09 2024
![Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2016-02/41455807458_WatchingTV.jpg)
Malaysia’s video piracy ranking falls but women are leading consumers lured by Korean dramas
Malaysia has now fallen to fifth place and surprisingly, its the women who are driving the consumption of pirated content.
Fri Apr 26 2024
![South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/71713868085_trialstarts.jpg)
South Korean court hears children's climate change case against government
The proceeding is Asia's first such climate-related litigation, the plaintiffs said, which includes four petitions by children and infants.
Tue Apr 23 2024
![North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/61713773248_TBcartoonsoldier.jpg)
North Koreans may have helped create Western cartoons, report says
Researchers discover files on N. Korean internet server including animations, written instruction which appears to be for foreign studio.
Mon Apr 22 2024
![North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father' North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81713513958_TBKIMJONGUNjpg.jpg)
North Korea releases song praising leader Kim as 'friendly father'
The music video features North Koreans of different backgrounds ranging from children to troops and medical staff.
Fri Apr 19 2024
![South Koreans still seek answers 10 years after Sewol ferry disaster South Koreans still seek answers 10 years after Sewol ferry disaster](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51713256380_Sewolferryjpg.jpg)
South Koreans still seek answers 10 years after Sewol ferry disaster
Memorials were held throughout the country including at the port of Mokpo in the south where the wreckage of the Sewol is on display.
Tue Apr 16 2024
![South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/51712720818_parliamentaryelecti.jpg)
South Koreans vote for new parliament after economy, corruption dominate campaign
The parliamentary elections seen as a referendum on President Yoon Suk-yeol amid frustration about the cost of living and corruption.
Wed Apr 10 2024
![Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-12/81701412645_TBMarriagejpg.jpg)
Number of South Korea marriages edges up in 2023 after 11 years of falls
Most South Koreans cite high housing costs as the biggest hurdle for getting married.
Tue Mar 19 2024