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In a gruesome case of animal cruelty, a South Korean man in his 20s was sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats over the course of nearly a year. The man’s heartless actions were motivated by a hatred of cats scratching his car. He used various methods to kill the cats, including scissors, strangulation, and running them over with his car. The deliberate nature of the killings led the court to deem them “indescribably cruel”. Despite the man’s lack of prior criminal history and expression of remorse, the significant number of cats he killed and the mental health issues that may have influenced his actions were taken into account in determining the sentence. The case highlights the need for stronger legal protections for animals and the increasing concern for animal welfare in South Korea.

Alibaba, parent company of the South China Morning Post, has made a strategic investment in Ably, South Korea’s largest online fashion app. The investment of US$200 million will be used to build a logistics center and assist small and medium-sized businesses in exporting their products overseas. Ably, with a user base of 8.05 million monthly active users, is particularly strong in the women’s apparel market, aligning with AliExpress’s strategy to establish a dedicated women’s fashion channel.

A South Korean man has been sentenced to 14 months in prison for killing 76 cats in one of the country’s most gruesome cases of animal cruelty in recent years. The man, who is in his 20s, was convicted of violating South Korea’s animal protection law last week, the Changwon District Court in southeastern South Korea said Tuesday. According to a court verdict seen by Associated Press, the man harbored a deep hatred for cats after they scratched his car and went on a cat-killing spree between December 2022 and September 2023. He caught stray cats and adopted others from online sites before strangling some to death and killing others with scissors. The court ruled that the prison sentence was unavoidable because he repeatedly committed ‘indescribably cruel’ crimes in a premeditated manner.

North Korean hacking groups have been relentlessly targeting South Korean defense companies for over a year, breaching their networks and stealing technical data. This ongoing cyber offensive has been attributed to Lazarus, Kimsuky, and Andariel, groups linked to North Korea’s intelligence apparatus.

Amidst the stresses of modern life in South Korea, adults are increasingly turning to pet rocks as a peculiar yet effective remedy for loneliness and workplace burnout. Departing from their comedic origins in the 1970s, pet rocks are now perceived as a symbol of solace and connection. This trend resonates with the cultural significance of rocks in Asian societies, particularly the concept of ‘suseok’ or scholar’s rock. While traditional suseok was a symbol of prosperity, contemporary pet rocks offer a more affordable and relatable source of comfort, fostering a sense of companionship and reducing feelings of isolation.