Soo Kim
SEO Reporter
Soo Kim is a Newsweek SEO Reporter is based in London, UK. She reports on various trends and lifestyle stories, from health, fitness and travel to psychology, relationships and family issues. She is also a South Korea expert who regularly covers Korean culture/entertainment for Newsweek, including the latest K-dramas, films and K-pop news, and is the author of the book How to Live Korean, which is available in eight languages. Soo also covered the COVID-19 pandemic extensively from 2020 through 2021 after joining the general news desk of Newsweek in 2019 from the Daily Telegraph (a U.K. national newspaper) where she was a travel reporter/editor from 2010. She is a graduate of Binghamton University in New York and the journalism school of City University in London, where she earned a Masters in international journalism. Languages spoken: English and Korean.
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"Spoiled" bulldog gets own air con, stroller and sits in front seat of car
Harry the English bulldog has been spoiled since he was a puppy, dog owner Debra Curtis told Newsweek.
Fury as employee gets job offer pulled after asking for $1 pay increase
"Rescinding a job offer happens more often than you think for a variety of reasons," human resources consultant Nina Ross told Newsweek.
Internet divided over viral video of bad plane etiquette: "Would you?"
Several TikTok users were frustrated by the scene in latest clip, while others were less bothered, with one writing: "Who cares, it happens all the time."
Passenger's "genius" solution for avoiding airport luggage mix-ups praised
Several users on TikTok were impressed by the passenger's creative solution, with one writing it was "the smart way" to avoid luggage mishaps.
Mom calling out flyer who kept window blind up on night flight sparks fury
Several TikTok users defended the passenger, pointing out that the flyer is entitled to do as they please since they paid for that seat.
Passenger's way of ensuring girlfriend can exit plane first splits views
The boyfriend's gesture in the latest viral clip has sparked debate among TikTok users, with one asking "doesn't every guy do this?"
How finding "glimmers" of hope in day to day life improves mental health
Deb Dana, a licensed clinical social worker, told Newsweek that connecting with another via "glimmers" in our lives "sparks something" in our nervous system.
My son wants an adult only wedding—What should I do?
I'm in a position where I have to choose between attending my firstborn's wedding and staying home with my two younger children.
Internet can relate as dog siblings grow up to be complete opposites
Several users on TikTok were amused by the dog duo in the latest viral clip, with one writing "these two will balance each other out."
Passenger "not mentally prepared" for why she got searched at airport
Several users were sympathetic toward the passenger in the viral clip, who said: "The flying experience that I had yesterday should not be allowed."
Woman refusing to swap plane seats for child to sit with family praised
Several social media users backed the passenger's stance in the latest viral clip, with one writing "others' poor planning is not your fault."
Golden retriever stealing blankets to cuddle on couch delights internet
"He just wants his emotional support blanket, let the baby cuddle with it," wrote one social media user.
Internet obsessed with group of dachshunds waiting to "inhale" their food
Several TikTok users swooned over the well-trained dachshunds in the latest viral clip, with one writing: "Bravo for being in control."
Boss's reason for texting employee's wife dragged: "Just plain wrong"
"Emergency contacts are meant for emergencies only, not for unnecessary interference," an employment expert told Newsweek.
Woman shocked after hotel room trashed by unlikely animal: "Proper menaces"
Several users were laughing over the scene in the viral clip, with one questioning "how gangster" these animals are becoming.
Dachshund copying his mom on pregnancy ball leaves internet howling
Several TikTok users were delighted by the dog's reaction in the latest viral clip, with one writing the pup must have been saying "we're in this together!"
Teacher's response to being left waiting 20 mins for job interview cheered
The job candidate was "right in their instinct" to leave as "this may be a potentially toxic work environment," one workplace expert told Newsweek.
Simple ways to boost your fat loss results without hours in the gym
Health experts share tips on how to turn your body into a fat-burning machine.
Delta passenger reveals "terrifying" ordeal after flight was overbooked
The incident was a "harrowing" experience, Ashley Haugen told Newsweek, adding: "I don't want anybody else to go through this."
Recruiter reveals best question job candidate ever asked during interview
Recruiting consultant Mike Peditto told Newsweek that asking questions during a job interview should not be viewed as "a last second sales pitch."
Dog clutching Sully toy while watching 'Monsters, Inc.' melts hearts
Several TikTok users swooned over the dog in the latest viral clip, with one writing: "What an absolute doll."
Unusual plane seats shock internet: "new fear unlocked"
Several users on TikTok were appalled by the seat setup in the latest viral post, with one writing "this is my worst nightmare."
Man hears crying from his basement, internet not prepared for what he finds
Users swooned over the unexpected discovery in the clip with almost 10 million views, and several were unable to get over "those little squeaks."
Why you should always take your dogs on vacation breaks hearts—"I'm crying"
Danyelle Heckert told Newsweek that her two dogs "always enjoy beach vacations such as Croatia or mountainous places such as Switzerland or Austria."
Mom losing 182lb after "taking health seriously" stuns internet
Users were inspired by Whitney Pepper's story in the clip, as she told Newsweek the change was due to "consistency" and "the changing of my mindset."
Woman sharing "best flight tip ever" for disorganized travelers praised
TikTok users were impressed by the flight hack, with one saying, "I don't need to have any more meltdowns" while traveling.
Fury as passenger with nut allergy claims plane was covered in "peanuts"
Several users criticized Ryanair, the Irish airline in the clip, but a company spokesperson told Newsweek: "Our aircraft are cleaned during every turnaround."
Dog "nobody wants" still waiting to be adopted after 500 days breaks hearts
Butter, the 3-year-old Labrador retriever mix, has "always been a nervous guy" and "shelter life doesn't help much," a volunteer told Newsweek.
Man shaming wife's best friend for breastfeeding in front of him slammed
Life coach Tarla Makaeff sided with the mom in the latest viral Reddit post, telling Newsweek that she was "completely in her right to nurse her baby."
Waiter adding a 227 percent tip to customer's bill backed: "A little extra"
"It's possible the waiter was tired too, wasn't focused on the amount at the bottom, and assumed this was simply a very generous tip," an expert told Newsweek.
