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6223 Future Forum, Guest Speaker Kim Jin-myung… Ulsan Dreams of Leaping into a Future Cultural City through the Spirit of Hangeul

(C) 6223 Future Forum The '6223 Future Forum,' a key organization proposing future policies for Ulsan, successfully held its second seminar of 2026 under the theme "Listening to the Fut
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

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Jeju to Expand 'Car-Free Street Walking' Event: Promoting Health, Carbon Neutrality, and Local Economy: Jeju Island plans to expand its 'Car-Free Street Walking' event, which was piloted last year. The decision was made at the first m ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Jeju's Tamnaneunjeon QR Payment Service Expands Nationwide and Globally: Jeju, South Korea – Jeju Island is set to launch a new QR code payment system for its local currency, "Tamnaneunjeon," in Ma ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Jeju Island Bans Single-Use Products in Public Sector and Strengthens Private Collaboration Starting 2025: Jeju Special Self-Governing Province has announced its '2025 Action Plan to Reduce Single-Use Products' to completely ban the use ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.07

Landmark Bill Passed: Private School Teachers in Korea to be Allowed Secondments: On the 27th of last month, the National Assembly of South Korea passed an amendment to the Private School Act, allowing private sc ...; Desk 2025.03.07

South Korea Invests in Digitalizing Cyber Universities for Enhanced Online Education: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Korea Education and Research Informat ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.07

AI Counseling Chatbot 'Sangnyangyi' Gains Attention as a Problem Solver for Youth: March marks the beginning of a new school year, a time filled with both excitement and anxiety for many young students. Concerns a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Korean Ministry of Education Launches Comprehensive Textbook Book Database on "Reading Road" Platform: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Korea Education and Research Information Se ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.07

South Korean Teens Grapple with Smartphone Over-Dependence: Calls for Regulation Intensify: A recent surge in smartphone over-dependence among South Korean adolescents has sparked growing concerns, prompting calls for stri ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.07

Shinhan Bank Faces Second Financial Accident This Year, Employee Embezzles 1.7 Billion Won: Shinhan Bank, one of South Korea's major commercial banks, has reported its second financial accident this year, involving an empl ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.07

Gyeonggi Education Office Requests Police Investigation for Children Absent from Preliminary Elementary School Enrollment: The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education has requested a police investigation for children who did not attend the preliminary e ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.07

Korea's Largest Pet Festival, '2025 DangDang Trekking,' to be Held at High1 Resort: High1 Resort, Gangwon Province - The highly anticipated '2025 DangDang Trekking,' Korea's largest pet festival expecting over 10,0 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Soothing Scandinavian Sauna to Grace Inje's Gaetgol Nature Recreation Forest: INJE, South Korea – The serene Gaetgol Nature Recreation Forest in Inje County is set to elevate its tranquil offerings with ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Gangneung City to Transform into a Leading Garden and Arboretum Destination: Gangneung City is embarking on an ambitious project to establish itself as a premier garden and arboretum city, aiming to combat c ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Illegal Course Trading Thrives on South Korean University Campuses: GANGWON PROVINCE, South Korea - With the start of the new semester, a disturbing trend has emerged in South Korean universities: t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Organized Online Fraud Ring Busted, Victims Left with Little Recourse: A sophisticated criminal organization engaged in online marketplace fraud has been dismantled, revealing a complex network that vi ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Daegu's Nam-gu District Pushes Forward with Apsan Monorail Project Amidst Opposition: Daegu's Nam-gu District Office has announced its intention to proceed with the Apsan Monorail installation project, which has been ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.03.07

55 Fast Food Restaurants in South Korea Cited for Violating Food Sanitation Laws: SEOUL, South Korea – Fifty-five fast food restaurants across South Korea, known for selling popular items like tteokbokki (s ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

South Korea Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Drug Crimes, Leveraging AI Technology: Seoul, South Korea – In a decisive move to combat the escalating drug crisis, the South Korean government has announced a co ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.07

Homeplus Faces Supply Halt Amid Restructuring, Labor Unrest: Seoul, South Korea – Homeplus, South Korea's second-largest hypermarket chain, is facing a wave of supply disruptions and gr ...; Desk 2025.03.07

South Korea Considers Immunity for Essential Medical Doctors in Fatal Cases: The South Korean government is advancing a controversial plan to shield doctors from prosecution in cases of patient deaths during ...; Desk 2025.03.07