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Disgraced South Korean Scientist Hwang Woo-suk Becomes UAE Citizen

Abu Dhabi — Hwang Woo-suk, the controversial South Korean researcher once internationally infamous for a major stem cell research fabrication scandal, has officially surrendered his South Korean
Seoul Housing Market: Stricter Mortgages Drive Down the Price Gap Between Small and Mid-Sized Apartments

SEOUL — The financial barrier to upgrading from a compact apartment to a standard family-sized home in South Korea's capital has lowered significantly. Recent market data shows that the pric

Breaking Boundaries: Jeonnam-Gwangju Fire Academy Instructor Jeong Eun-hwa Champions Unyielding Safety and Limitless Potential

GWANGJU — In an occupation defined by physical endurance and split-second decisions, Instructor Jeong Eun-hwa of the Jeonnam-Gwangju Integrated City Fire Academy stands as a testament to perseve

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South Korea Boosts Housing Support for Newlywed Couples with Newborns: Seoul, South Korea – In a bid to address the country's declining birthrate, the South Korean government has announced a sign ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.30

Hanmi Pharmaceutical Unveils New Hypertension Drug, Aiming to Revolutionize Treatment: Seoul, South Korea – Hanmi Pharmaceutical, a leading Korean pharmaceutical company, has announced the development of a groun ...; Desk 2024.12.29

South Korea Expands Access to Home Nursing and Improves Hospital Care: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare has announced significant reforms to its healthcare ...; Desk 2024.12.29

South Korea to Shorten Healthcare Pricing Review Cycle: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s Ministry of Health and Welfare announced today that it will shorten the review cycl ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

Disabled-Friendly Elevators Cause Delays for Seoul Subway Riders: Seoul, South Korea – A growing number of Seoul subway commuters are expressing frustration over the city's subway elevator s ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

South Korea's Housing Market Remains Unaffordable, Study Finds: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's housing market continues to be a significant challenge for many, with a new government st ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

South Korea Sees Uptick in Heart Attacks and Strokes, Mortality Rates Rise: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is grappling with a concerning rise in heart attacks and strokes, according to the latest d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

A Taxi Driver's Legacy: Commemorating Kim Sa-bok, 40 Years After: Gwangju, South Korea – On December 19th, a commemorative Mass was held at Pungamunri Catholic Church in Gwangju to honor the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

AI Pioneer Geoffrey Hinton Warns of Existential Threat from AI: Toronto, Canada – Geoffrey Hinton, a renowned computer scientist often referred to as the "Godfather of AI" and a recent Nob ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

Soaring Elderly Inheritance and Its Economic Implications: Seoul, South Korea – The aging population in South Korea has led to a surge in "elder-to-elder" inheritances, raising concer ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

Chinese National Arrested for Vicious Assault in Seoul; Five Others on the Run: Seoul, South Korea – A Chinese national has been arrested and five others are being sought by police after a violent assault ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Italian Journalist Cecilia Sala Arrested in Iran, Faces Solitary Confinement: Rome, Italy - The Italian government has strongly condemned the arrest of Italian journalist Cecilia Sala in Iran, who is reported ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.28

Olivia Hussey, Eternal Juliet, Passes Away at 73: Olivia Hussey, the iconic actress best known for her ethereal portrayal of Juliet in Franco Zeffirelli's 1968 adaptation of "Romeo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Incheon Bans Idling of All Vehicles Starting January 1, 2025: Incheon Metropolitan City announced on December 27 that it will completely ban idling of all motor vehicles, including motorcycles ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

Ancient Ginkgo Tree in South Korea Found to Be Over 1,300 Years Old: Wonju, South Korea – A recent study has revealed that the Ginkgo tree located in Bangye-ri, Wonju, South Korea, is significa ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Home Healthcare Services Expanded in Jeju for the Elderly and Chronically Ill: Jeju Island, South Korea – Jeju residents who are elderly or chronically ill will have expanded access to home healthcare se ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Sunchang County Offers 1 Million Won to Pregnant Women to Boost Birthrate: Sunchang, South Korea – In a bid to alleviate the financial burden on pregnant women and foster a more child-friendly enviro ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.28

South Koreans Enjoy More Leisure Time, But Spend Less: Seoul, South Korea – Despite the rising cost of living, South Koreans are finding more time to relax. A recent survey conduc ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.28

SGLT2 Inhibitors Show Promise for Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Patients: Seoul, South Korea – A groundbreaking new study has revealed that SGLT2 inhibitors, a type of diabetes medication, may signi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon City to Increase Honorarium for War Veterans to 200,000 Won Monthly: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon City announced on [Date] that it will increase the monthly honorarium for war veterans to 200 ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27