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Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing
Naver Suspends Election Comments to Combat Cyberbullying and Misinformation Ahead of June Polls

Naver, South Korea’s leading web portal and dominant news aggregator, announced on Thursday a series of stringent measures to overhaul its comment ecosystem. The move comes in preparation for th

Lotte Town Myeongdong Lights Up with 'Welcome Light' to Greet Global K-Pop Fans

SEOUL — The heart of Seoul’s shopping district is glowing in shades of purple this week. Lotte Department Store announced on Thursday that it will host a spectacular lighting display title

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Battle for K-Beauty Hegemony: Health Ministry and MFDS Clash Over Policy Control: SEOUL – As the K-Beauty industry emerges as a primary engine for South Korea’s future economic growth, a sharp jurisdi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.18

China Dominates "Matter" Smart Home Standards with 40% Share, Raising Alarms for Korean Competitors: SEOUL — A stark divide has emerged in the global smart home market as Chinese home appliance manufacturers rapidly consolida ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.16

Google Reinvents Maps: The 'Spatial AI' Revolution Powered by Gemini: MOUNTAIN VIEW — Google has officially declared a "reinvention of the map." By integrating its advanced artificial intelligen ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.15

The Red Line: Anthropic Blacklisted as U.S. Demands AI Subservience to Military Command: WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that has sent shockwaves through Silicon Valley and the Pentagon alike, the Trump administration ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.15

Gov’t Weighs Delay of Mandatory Facial Recognition for Mobile Openings Amid Privacy and Technical Hurdles: SEOUL — The Ministry of Science and ICT (MSIT) is reportedly considering a postponement of the mandatory facial recognition ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.03.15

Stray Kids Dominates 40th Japan Gold Disc Awards with Historic Four-Win Sweep: SEOUL — Global K-pop sensation Stray Kids has once again rewritten the history books, securing four prestigious honors at th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.13

Octagon Meets Federal Service: UFC Elite to Train FBI Agents in Historic Tactical Partnership: (C) TMZ QUANTICO, VA — In an unprecedented convergence of professional sports and national security, the Ultimate Fighting ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.03.13

U.S. Faces Munitions Crisis: Two Weeks of Iran Conflict Deplete Years of Missile Stockpile: (C) OPB WASHINGTON D.C. — Just two weeks into the military campaign against Iran, the United States finds itself grapplin ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.03.13

Adobe Hits Record Revenue Amid 'SaaS-pocalypse' Fears, But CEO Exit Triggers Market Tremors: (C) Investopedia SAN JOSE – Adobe Inc. has defied the growing skepticism surrounding the software-as-a-service (SaaS) sec ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.03.13

Cyber Domino Effect: Supply Chain Attacks Emerge as the New Global Security Crisis: (C) Digitalisation World SEOUL — The paradigm of cyber warfare has shifted. No longer are hackers merely knocking on the fr ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.13

Massive SPR Release Falls Short as Oil Prices Surge 5% Amid Geopolitical Turmoil: The International Energy Agency’s (IEA) decision to orchestrate the largest emergency oil reserve release in history has fai ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.03.12

Chief Justice Cho Hee-dae Accused of "Law Distortion" on First Day of New Judicial Reform Acts: On the very first day of the implementation of the so-called "Three Judicial Reform Acts"—which include the introduction of ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.12

S. Korea Pushes for Integrated ‘Korea Broadcasting, Media & Communications Agency’ to Modernize Industry: SEOUL — In a major move to streamline the nation’s fragmented media landscape, the South Korean government is pushing ...; Desk 2026.03.12

President Lee’s Approval Rating Hits Record High of 67%; DP at 43%, PPP at 17%: SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung’s approval rating has maintained its record high of 67%, according to the latest publi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.12

Major Infrastructure Boost: Seoul Metro Line 5 Extension and Wirye-Sinsa Line Pass Feasibility Studies: SEOUL — In a landmark decision for South Korea’s urban planning and regional connectivity, the Ministry of Planning an ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2026.03.11

Anyang City to Launch Driverless Level 4 Autonomous Shuttle Service: ANYANG, Gyeonggi Province – In a significant leap toward the future of urban mobility, Anyang City announced on Wednesday th ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2026.03.11

PM Kim Vows to Root Out Subsidy Fraud with Eightfold Financial Penalties: SEOUL — Prime Minister Kim Min-seok declared a "war on corruption" regarding the misuse of state subsidies on Tuesday, annou ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.11

President Lee Advocates for ‘Growth for All,’ Praising Hanwha Ocean’s Landmark Win-Win Model: SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung called for a fundamental transformation of the nation’s economic landscape on Tuesday, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.11

Seoul to Upgrade Half of City CCTVs with Generative AI by Year-End: (C) Vecteezy SEOUL — The Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on March 10, 2026, a sweeping plan to transform more than ...; Desk 2026.03.11

Recurring Brokerage System Failures Spark Stability Concerns Ahead of Extended Trading Hours: SEOUL — The recurring technical glitches in Mobile Trading Systems (MTS) and Home Trading Systems (HTS) of South Korean brok ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.03.08

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