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JBNU and SKKU Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in "Dream Material" MXene, Setting New World Records in Performance

SUWON/JEONJU – A South Korean joint research team has announced a landmark achievement in the development of MXene, a next-generation two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial often dubbed a "drea
Contrasting Fortunes in Petrochemical Restructuring: Yeosu Moves Forward, Ulsan Stalls

The South Korean petrochemical industry is witnessing a "tale of two cities" as major hubs Yeosu and Ulsan show starkly different progress in their government-led business restructuring ef

Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing

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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

Youth Wages Stagnate as Korea's Job Market Ages: Seoul – A new analysis of Statistics Korea's microdata reveals a troubling trend in South Korea's labor market: young worker ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.02.13

Supreme Court Rules Franchisees Must Pay for In-Store Music: Seoul – In a landmark ruling, the Supreme Court of Korea has overturned a lower court decision, stating that franchise busin ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.12

Hyundai to Challenge EV Record at Attack Tsukuba 2025 with Ioniq 5 N TA Spec: SEOUL, South Korea – Hyundai Motor Company announced today that it will be competing in the Attack Tsukuba 2025 race at the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.12

Telegram 'Vigilante Group' Leader Indicted for Sexually Exploiting 234 People: Kim Nok-wan (33), who operated a cyber sexual exploitation crime group named 'Vigilante Group' on Telegram and is accused of sexua ...; Desk 2025.02.12

Jeonbuk Education to Boost Global Talent Development with Korean Language Initiative: JEONBUK, South Korea – The Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province Office of Education is set to accelerate its efforts in f ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.02.12

Retirement Pension Fees Snowballing, While Returns Lag Behind Inflation: Retirement pension fees charged by financial institutions in South Korea are ballooning, while investment returns remain dismally ...; Desk 2025.02.12

Incheon Modern Literature Museum to Support Author Meet-and-Greets at Local Bookstores: INCHEON – The Incheon Modern Literature Museum has launched a program called 'Shinbaram Neighborhood Bookstore Book Talk' to ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.02.12

Yeonsu Hanmaeum Park Project Receives Green Light, Aiming for 2025 Completion: INCHEON – A significant step forward has been taken in the development of the Yeonsu Hanmaeum Park, a planned 82,649㎡ eco-fr ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.02.12

Korean Siblings Convicted in Property Dispute Involving Terminally Ill Mother: INCHEON, South Korea – A Korean couple has been convicted of assault and trespassing after a violent confrontation with thei ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.12

Trauma Center Dilemma: The More Lives Saved, the Deeper the Deficit, What is the Solution?: The deficit problem of regional trauma centers, which was widely known through Professor Lee Guk-jong's National Assembly remarks ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.12