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South Korean AI Models Flunk College Entrance Math Exams, Lagging Far Behind Global Leaders

(C) Seeking Alpha SEOUL— A recent performance comparison of South Korea's leading large language models (LLMs), often dubbed "National AI" contenders, revealed a significant gap
Chinese Tycoons Pursue 'Musk-Like' Progeny via US Surrogacy

(C) Channel3000 (SEOUL/LOS ANGELES) — A growing number of Chinese billionaires are reportedly leveraging American surrogates to rapidly expand their families, a trend some claim is inspired b

Lee Vows Stronger Penalties for Data Breaches: "Make Companies Feel They Will Go Bankrupt"

(C) Modern Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung on Friday called for significantly stricter penalties against companies responsible for repeated personal data breaches, stating the sanctions must be sev

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South Korea's Water Industry Poised for a Second Renaissance in 2025: Water Korea 2025 to be Held: GOYANG, South Korea – The Korean water industry is gearing up for a significant resurgence with the announcement of Water Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16

Restaurant Owner Sentenced for Misrepresenting Origin of Chinese Kimchi in Stew: A restaurant owner in her 50s, identified as Ms. A, has been sentenced to six months in prison, suspended for two years, and fined ...; Desk 2025.03.16

Bank of Korea's Busan Branch Creates Unique Souvenirs from Shredded Banknotes: The Bank of Korea's Busan branch has garnered attention by creating various souvenirs, including keychains and envelopes, from shr ...; Desk 2025.03.16

Sejong City Affixes "Excellent Architectural Asset" Plaques to Culturally Significant Buildings: Sejong City has taken a significant step in preserving its cultural heritage by attaching "Excellent Architectural Asset" plaques ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.03.16

Busan's Autumn Festivals Shift Dates to Avoid National Sports Festival and Chuseok Rush: BUSAN - Local governments in Busan are proactively adjusting their autumn festival schedules to avoid clashing with the 106th Nati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16

Over 60% of Groundwater Tested Unsuitable for Drinking: With a population of 330,000 still relying on groundwater, a significant portion of it has either never been tested for quality or ...; Desk 2025.03.16

South Korea Denies Abduction of North Korean Defectors in Vietnam: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean Ministry of Foreign Affairs has vehemently denied claims by a North Korean human right ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.16

Chinese Couple Arrested for Illegal Entry Attempt via Rubber Boat: Incheon, South Korea – The South Korean Coast Guard has apprehended two Chinese nationals in their 30s for attempting to ill ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.16

Surge in Consulate Impersonation Scams Targets Korean Communities in North America: A disturbing trend of scammers impersonating officials from the South Korean Embassy and Consulates has emerged across North Ameri ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.16

South Korea Considers Introducing Mail-in and Electronic Voting for Overseas Citizens: The South Korean National Assembly has proposed amendments to the Public Official Election Act to introduce mail-in voting and, ev ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16

Korea and Japan Finalize Logo and Slogan for 60th Anniversary of Diplomatic Normalization: A New Step Towards the Future: SEOUL/TOKYO – The governments of South Korea and Japan have announced the finalization of the official logo and slogan to co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.16

South Korea Added to US 'Sensitive Country' List, Diplomatic Fallout Expected South Korea Classified as 'Other Designated Country' in US SCL: The United States' decision to add South Korea to the lowest tier of its 'Sensitive and Other Designated Countries List (SCL)' in ...; Desk 2025.03.16

Daejeon Jung-gu Park Golf Association Forms Massive Leadership Team, Pledges New Course: Daejeon, South Korea – The Daejeon Jung-gu Park Golf Association, led by President Oh No-kyun, has announced the formation o ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.03.16

U.S. and Philippine Naval Special Forces Strengthen Ties in Joint Training Exercise: EL NIDO, Philippines – U.S. Naval Special Warfare (NSW) operators and the Philippine Naval Special Operations Unit (NAVSOU) ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.03.15

Electricity Becomes New Flashpoint in US-Canada Trade Relations: A recent trade dispute between the United States and Canada has escalated, with electricity emerging as a key point of contention. ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.03.15

Surge in Jeonse Fraud Victims Prompts Extension of Support Act in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea - The ongoing Jeonse (lump-sum deposit lease) fraud crisis in South Korea has led to a significant increase in ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.03.15

Portable Battery Short Circuit Suspected in Air Busan Fire Incident: Gimhae, South Korea – Preliminary findings from an investigation into the Air Busan aircraft fire at Gimhae International Ai ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.15

Nationwide Issuance of Mobile Resident Registration Cards Begins in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – The Digital Government Platform Committee has announced the nationwide launch of mobile resident regist ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.15

Dodram Wins Excellence Award in Social Media Buzz at the 2024 Korea Pop-up Store Awards: Seoul, South Korea – Dodram, a leading South Korean meat processing company, has been awarded the Excellence Award in the So ...; Desk 2025.03.15

KCC E&C's 'Resurrection of Family' Wins Grand Prix at 32nd Korea Advertising Awards: SEOUL, South Korea – KCC Engineering & Construction (KCC E&C) has been awarded the Grand Prix, the top honor across ...; Desk 2025.03.14