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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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El Salvador and UAE Explore Cultural Exchange to Strengthen Ties: San Salvador, El Salvador – Félix Ulloa, the Vice President of El Salvador, recently met with Salem bin Khalid Al Qas ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.14

Zanzibar's Sauti za Busara Festival Promises Electrifying 22nd Edition: ZANZIBAR – Preparations are in full swing for the 22nd Sauti za Busara Festival, set to ignite Zanzibar's music scene from t ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.02.14

UAE and Tony Elumelu Foundation Partner to Empower 1,000 Young African Entrepreneurs: DUBAI, UAE – The Tony Elumelu Foundation (TEF), a leading philanthropy dedicated to empowering young African entrepreneurs, ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.02.14

Tanzania Breaks Ground on $150 Million Ultra-Modern Stadium in Dodoma: DODOMA, Tanzania – The Tanzanian government has solidified its commitment to hosting the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.02.14

Malawi Students Face Uncertainty as US Aid Freezes: BLANTYRE, MALAWI – A recent 90-day freeze on U.S. foreign assistance, initiated by the previous administration, has placed t ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.02.14

Daejeon's First Satellite, DaejeonSat, to Ride Nuri Rocket into Space: DAEJEON – Daejeon's ambitious project to become a leading space city has taken a significant step forward. The city's first ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.02.14

South Korea Reconsiders Plastic Straw Ban Amidst Global Shift Back to Plastic: The South Korean government has announced that it will reconsider the effectiveness of its ban on plastic straws, following a rece ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.02.14

South Korea Re-ignites Debate on 4-Day Work Week: The concept of a 4-day work week, with three days off, has long been a dream for many office workers. However, concerns about wage ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.14

Deep-Sea Space Station: China's Underwater Frontier in the South China Sea: Hong Kong - In a bid to bolster its marine research capabilities and assert its geopolitical influence in the contentious South Ch ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.13

AI Anchors Take Over Chinese News, Sparking Debate on Job Security and the Future of Media: The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) in China is not limited to DeepSeek. The recent debut of AI-powered virtual anchors on a ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.13

Egg-stravagant Thefts: Egg Prices Soar, Leading to Heists Across the US: The United States is facing an unprecedented egg crisis, with prices skyrocketing due to a rampant avian influenza outbreak. This ...; PETER KO 2025.02.13

Honda and Nissan Abort Merger Plans, Ending Hopes for a Japanese Auto Giant: YOKOHAMA, JAPAN – In a stunning turn of events, Honda and Nissan have officially called off their proposed merger, just week ...; Desk 2025.02.13

The Konkuk University International Exchange and Cooperation Team held the '2025 International Winter Program (Konkuk International Winter School)' for the first time in five years.: The program runs from February 3rd to 19th, with 63 students from 23 universities in 12 countries participating. Universities part ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.13

South Korea to Reduce Public School Teacher Positions in 2025: Seoul – The South Korean Ministry of Education announced on February 10th that it will reduce the number of public school te ...; Desk 2025.02.13

Korean Government Invests 100 Billion Won in 'National Representative Research Institutes': Seoul – The Korean government has announced a significant investment of 100 billion won (approximately 75 million USD) over ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.13

Busan to Create World-Class Art Park in Igidae: Busan, South Korea – The city of Busan has announced plans to transform Igidae Park, a scenic coastal park known for its bre ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.13

Ulsan Embraces AI to Boost Tourism with 'Watseo Ulsan' Platform Upgrade: Ulsan, South Korea – Ulsan Metropolitan City is betting on artificial intelligence to revitalize its tourism sector. The cit ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.13

Calls for Increased CCTV Installation in Schools Following Tragic Death of First Grader: Daejeon, South Korea – The tragic death of an eight-year-old first grader at the hands of her teacher in an elementary schoo ...; Desk 2025.02.13

South Korea Faces Seaweed Glut, Considers Contract Farming: Seoul – South Korea is grappling with a significant overproduction of mulgim, the raw material for seaweed (gim), leading to ...; Desk 2025.02.13