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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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Kazakhstan Issues 65 "Ata Zholy" Cards to Attract Talent and Strengthen Ties with Diaspora: ASTANA – Kazakhstan has issued 65 "Ata Zholy" cards, granting ethnic Kazakhs living abroad the right to live and work in the ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

Viral YouTube Video Warns Americans: "Australia Should Scare You": A popular YouTube channel with over 1.3 million subscribers, How Money Works, has released a video titled "Australia's Quiet Colla ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.02.25

Saga Airport First in Japan to Feature Karaoke Booth: SAGA — Saga Airport in Saga Prefecture has distinguished itself by becoming the first airport in Japan to install a karaoke ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.25

Japan Aims to Boost Female Pilot Numbers with Civil Aviation College Quota: TOKYO – Japan's transport ministry is taking steps to address the low representation of women in the country's aviation indu ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

Japanese Banks Engage in Heated Deposit Rate Competition Following BOJ Policy Shift: TOKYO – Japanese banks are locked in an increasingly fierce competition for deposits, raising interest rates on savings acco ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.25

Six Newly Discovered Letters from Yukio Mishima Shed Light on Ishihara’s Political Career: TOKYO – Six letters penned by literary giant Yukio Mishima to writer and politician Shintaro Ishihara have recently surfaced ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

New Kawamozuku Algae Species Discovered in Heart of Tokyo: TOKYO – In a surprising discovery highlighting the resilience of nature even in urban environments, a research team led by t ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.25

Stranded and Revictimized: Thousands Fleeing Myanmar Scam Centers Face Limbo at Thai Border: Mae Sot, Thailand – Thousands of individuals rescued from online scam operations in Myanmar are facing a precarious situatio ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

Crowd Dynamics in Public Spaces: A Study Reveals Physical Laws Governing Collective Movement: Crowded spaces are inherently dangerous due to the lack of room for individuals to move freely. This can lead to chaotic situation ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.02.25

Asteroid 2024 YR4's Earth Impact Probability Drops to Near Zero: The possibility of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 has significantly decreased. Initially, the impact probability w ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

Why scratching makes you itchier: Unraveling the mystery of itch and inflammation: Itching is an unpleasant sensation that triggers the urge to scratch. It is often caused by substances or inflammation that irrita ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.25

Minor Savings Accounts in South Korea See 20% Increase in 4 Years: Seoul – The balance of minor savings accounts at major South Korean banks has surged by over 20% in the past four years, rai ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.24

South Korea's Life Satisfaction Plummets After Years of Improvement: Seoul – After a period of steady increase, South Korea's life satisfaction has taken a significant downturn, raising concern ...; Desk 2025.02.24

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Holds 'Love Korea' in Bangkok to Attract Thai Tourists: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yoo In-chon) and the Korea Tourism Organization (Acting President Seo Young- ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.24

Two Korean Missionaries Killed in Robbery Attack in Madagascar: Two Korean missionaries who dedicated their lives to medical and agricultural mission work in Africa were killed in a robbery in M ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.24

Korean Diaspora Agency Commissioner Lee Sang-deok Holds Meetings with Koreans in Australia and 'NextGen Economic Seminar': Lee Sang-deok, Commissioner of the Overseas Koreans Agency, visited Melbourne and Sydney, Australia from the 20th to the 22nd to h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.24

Doosan Group Strengthens Support for Working Parents with Enhanced Childbirth and Childcare Benefits: Doosan Group has announced a significant expansion of its childbirth and childcare support system to promote work-life balance for ...; Desk 2025.02.23

Nightmare After Dream Vacation: 30-Year-Old Woman Contracts Rare Parasitic Infection: A 30-year-old woman who returned from a dream vacation in Thailand, Japan, and Hawaii is now battling a rare parasitic infection k ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.23

49 Schools to Close in Korea This Year Due to Declining Birth Rate: A total of 49 elementary, middle, and high schools across the country are expected to close this year due to a decrease in the sch ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.23

Zero-Sugar Drinks: A Sweet Deception?: The popularity of zero-sugar drinks has surged as consumers seek healthier alternatives to traditional sugary beverages. However, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.23