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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Pilot debunks plane misconceptions after passenger claims they "do nothing"
Airline pilot Gary Baumgardner told Newsweek that one of the most misunderstood aspects about his profession is that planes "fly themselves."
Flight attendant's advice on best water to drink during flight splits views
Dr. Valerie Ulene told Newsweek, "staying well hydrated when you fly is important, especially on longer flights."
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Tears as senior cow rescued after having "babies taken" for meat industry
Several users were moved by the viral animal-rescue video, with one writing that the cow has "so much sadness in her eyes."
Man demanding wife to "lower" her parenting standards sparks fury
Several Reddit users criticized the husband in the post, with one writing he is "completely out of touch with reality."
Shock as woman who exercised to be skinny now wants to be "huge"
Several TikTok users were amazed and inspired by the woman in the viral clip, with one writing she's "gonna be the strongest mama!"
Parents who "intentionally" sat away from misbehaving kids on plane dragged
"Everyone assumed they were mine and added stress via glares/comments while I was dealing with my own stressors," the exasperated passenger said online.
Adorable feral puppies found hiding in a bush melt hearts: "So precious"
Several users swooned over the puppies discovered in the viral clip, with one writing, "They want to be loved so bad."
Shock as driver finds $20 and "lovely note" after jeep "hit" in parking lot
Several TikTok users were amused by the scene portrayed in the viral clip, with one writing the damage will "buff out."
Bride-to-be excluding stepsister from wedding backed: "She's not family"
Several Reddit users sided with the bride-to-be in the latest post, with one writing "it's well within her right" to exclude her stepsister from the wedding.
Delta apologizes as mom of 3 bumped off "near empty" flight without family
Mike Smith said Delta may have canceled his wife's booking—and that of 100 passengers—because of an "incorrect note" linked to a cancellation.
'Most romantic' cat bringing flowers to her owner hailed relationship goals
Several TikTok users swooned over the feline's gesture in the viral clip, with one writing she must have been thinking "my mom would probably like this."
Paralyzed dog proves she does have a quality of life: "That tail"
Caroline Smith told Newsweek that Lily, the disabled dog, "pushes through" every single day and shows that "animals really are fighters."
Dog gives "side eye" to owner after eating her lunch in hilarious clip
Several social media users were amused by the dog's reaction in the latest viral clip, with one writing: "That's one mad doggo."
The one vitamin deficiency in children that can cause obesity
Dr. Joe Alton told Newsweek: "Both vitamin D deficiency and childhood obesity are considered to be at epidemic levels in many countries."
Golden retriever saving owner from dog park fight praised: "His instinct"
"I had no idea what was wrong until it happened. He knew, his instinct to protect us from danger shows his loyalty," the video text reads.
Woman's New York City apartment search shocks internet: "Looks like prison"
The latest viral post has sparked debate among users on TikTok, with one writing these New York City apartments "all make a jail cell look better."
Woman goes viral for flat stomach but experts warn against it
Alessandra Leon told Newsweek that these moves have been 100 percent effective in helping her stomach look more toned and flat.
Couple adopts 3-year-old rescue cat instead of kitten after he "chose" them
Several TikTok users were moved by the cat adoption story in the viral post, with one writing older cats "deserve love too."
Shock as dog escapes her kennel mid-flight after chewing through cage
Several TikTok users were impressed by the dog's escape in the latest viral clip, while some were concerned.
"Magic trick" to avoid getting bags lost at airport sparks debate
Some TikTok users found the tip in the viral clip to be "handy," while others were not impressed, with one writing "my eyes do this for me."
Woman refusing to go on vacation with disabled friend backed: "No thanks"
Many Reddit users sided with the woman, with one writing that the friend's difficult behavior "has nothing to do with a disability."
Cat who "loves" making the bed with owner every day delights viewers
Several TikTok users were in stitches over the latest viral clip, with one writing that the video shows "a perfect way to smooth the covers."
"Someone's airport crush" sends internet into meltdown
Several Instagram users have swooned over a mysterious traveler in a viral clip, with one writing: "you are my everywhere crush."
What it's like on $10 sleeper bus for 15-hour trip shocks internet
Several users were surprised by the experience captured in the viral clip, with one writing that it "didn't seem too bad for what you get."
Mom's gesture of "unconditional love" at airport sees internet in tears
Several users were touched by the mom's move in the viral clip, with one writing that it was "sweet but unnecessary."
Teenager explaining "girl math" to her dad sparks debate online
"My dad and I have joked about how dumb 'girl math is' for a while," the 18-year-old from Connecticut told Newsweek.
How human remains are stored on plane shocks viewers: "My worst fear"
Several TikTok users were humbled by the scene in the viral video, with one noting "how quickly we go from a passenger to cargo."
Ed Sheeran lookalike kitten sees internet in stitches: "so accurate"
Several TikTok users were impressed by the striking resemblance, with one writing "that's literally just a picture of Ed Sheeran."
Dog attacks man "trespassing" her home and rips off his pants in viral clip
Several TikTok users were impressed by the dog's reaction, with one writing the pup must have been thinking "Not on my watch buddy."
Travel blogger telling Americans to book flights amid living crisis blasted
Several TikTok users criticized the woman in the latest viral clip, with one writing "what a privileged life" she had.
