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Seoul Metro to Ban Personal Mobility Devices and High-Capacity Lithium Batteries Starting July

SEOUL — Starting July 1, 2026, passengers will be prohibited from bringing personal mobility (PM) devices powered by lithium batteries and high-capacity lithium batteries into Seoul Metro statio
South Korea’s Bid for MSCI Developed Market Status Stalls Again

SEOUL — South Korea’s long-standing ambition to be reclassified as a "Developed Market" (DM) by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has faced another setback. In its 20

President Lee Steps Up Regional Growth Blueprint, Putting AI and Chips at the Center

SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold a series of high-level meetings with the leaders of South Korea’s semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Group, to finalize an ambi

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Samsung Chairman Lee Issues Urgent Warning: "No Room for Complacency; This is Our Last Chance": (C) The New Daily SEOUL — Amid a significant rebound in semiconductor earnings, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong h ...; Desk 2026.01.25

National Morning Lows Plummet to -18°C: Weekend 'Deep Freeze' to Persist: (C) JTBC The Korean Peninsula is bracing for what is expected to be the most severe cold wave of the season. According to the K ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.23

Nana Counterattacks with ‘False Accusation’ Lawsuit Against Home Invader Amid Claims of Secondary Victimization: (C) Koreaboo SEOUL – Singer and actress Nana (Im Jin-ah) has officially filed additional charges of false accusation agai ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.23

Gumi City to Open Nakdong River Secondary Campground on the 24th: (C) The Dyrt Gumi City, North Gyeongsang Province, has announced the official opening of the "Nakdong River Secondary Campgroun ...; Desk 2026.01.22

Cat Triggers House Fire via Microwave: Surge in Pet-Related Fires Sparks Urgent Safety Warning: (C) People.com DAEJEON – A residential fire caused by a cat activating a microwave has put pet owners on high alert, high ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.22

"Starting Married Life in a Hanok"... Seoul's Long-term Rental Hanoks Hit 300-to-1 Competition Rate: (C) Wise The dream of living in a serene, traditional Korean house (Hanok) in the heart of Seoul has ignited a fierce competiti ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.22

South Korea Extradites 73 Fugitives from Cambodia via Chartered Flight: (C) Ministry of Justice SEOUL — In an unprecedented move to combat transnational organized crime, the South Korean govern ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.22

"Education is a Fundamental Right, Not Charity": Kim Young-chun Declares Candidacy for Chungnam Education Superintendent: (C) Chungnam Office of Education Kim Young-chun, a member of the Presidential Committee on Local Initiatives and former Vice Pr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.22

Gov’t Pushes to Install Additional "Hangeul" Plaque on Gwanghwamun Gate: SEOUL — The South Korean government is taking steps to install an additional Hangeul (Korean alphabet) signboard on Gwanghwa ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.01.21

14,000 Chinese Tourists Pivot to Seoul as Sino-Japanese Tensions Flare: (C) KED Global SEOUL – In a significant shift for the regional tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and E ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.21

Jeju Air Implements Total Ban on In-Flight Power Bank Usage Amid Fire Concerns: (C) Curly Tales SEOUL – Jeju Air, South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, announced on Wednesday that it will stric ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.21

“No Excuses Allowed”: The Real Reason Apple Flies New Recruits Business Class: (C) Britannica SEOUL — It is a dream scenario for any new hire: flying business class and staying in five-star hotels fro ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.21

S. Korea Braces for Longest, Most Intense Cold Wave of the Season: Feels-like Temps to Plummet to -20°C: (C) Youtube SEOUL – South Korea is bracing for the most severe and prolonged cold wave of the winter season starting this ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.18

Wealthy Individuals Value Time Over Money: Insights into the "Rich Mindset": (C) Nova Money What truly separates the wealthy from the average person? While the most obvious difference is the size of their ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.18

Trump Declares Himself ‘The Tariff King’ on Social Media Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling: WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has stirred public attention by posting images of himself labeled as “The Tar ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.18

20-Year-Old Sentenced to 2 Years for Managing 20 Billion Won Illegal Gambling Ring in Cambodia: Gwangju, South Korea — A man in his 20s has been sentenced to prison for his involvement in an illegal online gambling opera ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.01.18

Doctor Helicopters and Specialized Ambulances Saved 1,414 Critical Patients Last Year: (C) Seoul Economic Daily SEOUL — The Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW) announced on Sunday that South Korea’s c ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.18

President Lee Jae-myung Labels Fake News and Comment Manipulation as "Grave Crimes Against Democracy": (C) VOI SEOUL – President Lee Jae-myung underscored the severity of public opinion manipulation on Sunday, describing fak ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.18

Long Queues in Sub-zero Temperatures: Hello Kitty Meets Jisoo as MZ Generation Flocks to Pop-up Store: (C) CJ Onstyle SEOUL – Despite the biting mid-winter cold, a long line of eager fans stretched down the street in front o ...; Shin Yeju 2026.01.18

South Korea Deploys 'Monster Missile' Hyunmoo-5 to Target Underground Bunkers: (C) South China Morning Post SEOUL – The South Korean military has reportedly begun the operational deployment of the "Hyun ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.18