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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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Nine South Korean National Universities Freeze Tuition for 2025: Seoul, South Korea – Nine of South Korea's leading public universities have agreed to freeze tuition for the 2025 academic y ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.11

Jeollanam-do Launches Special Discount Event to Support Social Enterprises: In an effort to stimulate consumption and revitalize the local economy, Jeollanam-do province is launching a special discount prom ...; Desk 2025.01.11

Joint Memorial Service Held for Jeju Air Crash Victims: Muan, South Korea – A solemn joint memorial service was held on January 18 at Muan International Airport to honor the 179 vi ...; Desk 2025.01.11

Gwangju FC: Defying Odds in a Challenging Season: Gwangju, South Korea – Despite facing numerous hurdles, Gwangju FC managed to secure their place in the K League 1 for anoth ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.11

Gimhae City Surpasses 1 Million Reusable Containers, Leading the Way in Plastic Reduction: Gimhae, South Korea – Gimhae City has achieved a significant milestone in its efforts to reduce plastic waste. The city's re ...; Desk 2025.01.11

Changwon City Revamps Urban Space for a Sustainable Future: Changwon, South Korea – Changwon City has announced a comprehensive restructuring of its urban space, aiming to prepare the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.11

Chungnam Province Expands Welfare Fund for SMEs: Chungnam Province has taken a significant step towards bridging the welfare gap between large corporations and small and medium-si ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.11

Cheonan's Jiksan Library Launches Digital Playground to Spark Imagination: Cheonan, South Korea – Jiksan Library in Cheonan City has introduced a new 'Digital Playground' designed to foster creativit ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.11

Cheonan City to Transform Independence Memorial Hall Area into Major Tourist Destination: Cheonan, South Korea – Cheonan City announced on [date] that it has initiated a comprehensive plan to develop the area surro ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.11

South Korea Cracks Down on Unnecessary Medical Procedures: Seoul, South Korea – In a bid to curb rising healthcare costs and promote more efficient use of medical resources, the South ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.10

Flu Cases Surge to 8-Year High, Overwhelming South Korean Hospitals: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is grappling with a severe influenza outbreak, as the number of suspected flu cases has rea ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.10

Hana Financial Group Pledges Support for Anmyeon Island Development: Taean, Chungnam Province – Hana Financial Group Chairman Ham Young-ju has expressed his commitment to transforming Anmyeon I ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.10

Daejeon Department Stores Offer Festive Events Ahead of Lunar New Year: Daejeon, South Korea – As the Lunar New Year approaches, department stores in Daejeon are rolling out a variety of festive e ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.10

Jeju Tourism Industry Worries as South Korea Considers Nationwide Visa-Free Policy: Jeju, South Korea – The Jeju tourism industry is expressing concerns over a potential nationwide visa-free policy, fearing t ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.10

Jeju Island Faces Economic Hit from Extreme Weather: Jeju, South Korea – The escalating frequency and severity of extreme weather events linked to climate change are wreaking ha ...; Desk 2025.01.10

KLPGA Tour Faces Setback Amidst Economic Downturn: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Ladies Professional Golf Association (KLPGA) tour, which had been enjoying a surge in popular ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.10

Scientists Develop More Accurate BRCA Gene Test Using CRISPR: New York, NY - Researchers have made a significant breakthrough in the field of genetic testing by developing a more precise metho ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.01.10

SRT and Korail Double Cancellation Fees for Lunar New Year Tickets: Seoul, South Korea – In a move to curb no-shows and improve seat utilization during the upcoming Lunar New Year holiday, Kor ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.10

Shin Dong-A Construction Files for Bankruptcy Amidst Worsening Real Estate Market: Seoul, South Korea – Shin Dong-A Construction, a mid-sized South Korean construction company, has filed for bankruptcy, mark ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.10

Gyeongbuk Province Launches First Child-Friendly Workplace in South Korea: Gyeongbuk, South Korea – In a groundbreaking move to address the nation's declining birthrate, Gyeongbuk Province has become ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.01.10