There are plenty of resources for beginners learning Korean, and once you become almost fluent then you can improve your Korean by reading real newspapers and watching TV. This book aims to bridge that gap, helping readers boost their vocabulary so that reading real news stories isn't a chore.
The stories are all based on real news from 2022/23, using Korean media outlets such as Yonhap and Joongang Ilbo as sources. However, the stories have been simplified and shouldn't be seen as the full truth. The choice of stories aims to reflect what comes up regularly in Korean news and as a result might seem biased, but they are supposed to be a reflection of the general Korean media. Enjoy reading, and when you feel confident, try moving on to real newspapers and news broadcasts. If you type in the Korean titles from this book and look for the articles from the sources mentioned, you can give the real newspaper stories a try.