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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

President Lee Steps Up Regional Growth Blueprint, Putting AI and Chips at the Center

SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold a series of high-level meetings with the leaders of South Korea’s semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Group, to finalize an ambi

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The Return of High-Speed Aviation: Bombardier Delivers the Global 8000: (C) Robb Report The era of slow long-haul travel is facing a formidable challenger. Canadian aerospace giant Bombardier has offic ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.21

'Santa' Bandits Rob Canadian Supermarket to Protest Corporate Greed: (C) CTV News MONTREAL – In a scene reminiscent of a modern-day Robin Hood tale, a group of individuals dressed as Santa Cla ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.12.21

Tech Giants Advise Foreign Staff Against International Travel Amid U.S. Visa Delays: (C) Thereport.live SAN FRANCISCO – Tech industry leaders including Google and Apple have issued urgent travel advisories to ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.21

Mass Cheating Allegations Hit Seoul National University Online Exam; New Countermeasures Underway: (C) K-campus SEOUL — Seoul National University (SNU) is reeling from allegations of widespread cheating during a final exam ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.12.21

Oscars to Exit Traditional TV: YouTube Becomes Exclusive Global Home Starting 2029: (C) Deadline The Academy Awards, the pinnacle of cinematic achievement, is preparing for its most significant broadcast shift i ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.12.19

"Land of Immigrants" No More? Trump Admin to Escalate Denaturalization: (C) Swissinfo The Trump administration is signaling a dramatic shift in immigration policy, moving beyond border enforcement to t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.19

Return Home After a Long Wait… 82 Sakhalin Koreans Return for Permanent Settlement via Donghae Port: (C) Overseas Koreans Agency On December 18, 82 Sakhalin Koreans and their descendants—who were unable to return to their ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.19

Restoring the Pulse of the City: Daejeon’s First City Hall to Reopen as ‘Sigong-hoedang’: The appearance of the Daejeon Metropolitan Government Building in the 1950s (left) and its current appearance (C) City of Daeje ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.12.18

Seoul City Rings in the Festive Season with Limited-Edition 'Hechi & Soul Friends' Winter Emoticons: (C) Seoul Metropolitan Government SEOUL – As the year winds down and the winter chill settles over the capital, the Seoul M ...; Shin Yeju 2025.12.18

Even Elite "Collective Intelligence" Fails: Seoul National University Students Miss the Mark on Exchange Rate Forecasts: (C) HelloCation It is often said in financial circles that "only God knows the exchange rate." This adage was proven true once ag ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2025.12.18

Silicon Valley "Grapevine" Event Spotlights Young Talents for South Korea's Tech Future: (C) EE Times SANTA CLARA, CA — "Do you happen to know how many hearts an octopus has?" This unconventional opening sparked ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.12.18

U.S. Congress Passes 2026 NDAA: A Legislative Fortress Against Unilateral Troop Withdrawals: (C) Ommcom News WASHINGTON D.C. — In a decisive move to safeguard long-standing alliances, the U.S. Senate passed the Natio ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.12.18

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 dubbe ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.12.15

Chinese Tycoons Pursue 'Musk-Like' Progeny via US Surrogacy: (C) Channel3000 (SEOUL/LOS ANGELES) — A growing number of Chinese billionaires are reportedly leveraging American surroga ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.15

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 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.13

China-Russia Bombers Target Tokyo in First Joint Pacific Demonstration: (C) AL Arabiya Chinese and Russian bombers have caused ripples in the East Asian security landscape by showcasing their flight ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.13

[Deep Report] The Black Hand Behind the Mask of Disguise: The Reality of Cult Corporate Entities' Encroachment on Power Across Korean Society: (C) Pixabay The recent actions of certain religious groups in Korean society have moved beyond mere issues of faith to become s ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.13

CJ OnStyle Launches Major Year-End Living Event: 'Jibchak Festa': (C) CJ OnStyle Seoul, South Korea — CJ OnStyle, a major South Korean retail company, has officially announced the launch of ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.13

Fatal Accidents Rise Despite Stricter Penalties in South Korea's Construction Sector: (C) ECNS.cn Urgent Need to Shift from Punishment to Prevention-Focused Safety PoliciesDespite the South Korean government's inten ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.13

US-Japan Counteract Sino-Russian Drills with Joint Bomber Exercise in East Sea Airspace: (C) Global TImes TOKYO — In a clear demonstration of force against escalating regional tensions, the United States and Japa ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.12.11