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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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South Korea's Civil Service Sees a Drastic Decline in Popularity: Seoul, South Korea – Despite the South Korean government's efforts to boost the appeal of civil service jobs by increasing t ...; Desk 2025.01.03

Enhanced Internal Controls in South Korean Banks: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean banks and financial holding companies have significantly bolstered their internal controls ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.03

South Korea Sweetens the Deal for Electric Vehicle Buyers: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea is ramping up its efforts to promote electric vehicle adoption by offering more generous su ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.02

Ulsan Man Tops List of South Korea's Worst Landlords: Seoul, South Korea – A 51-year-old resident of Ulsan has been identified as the individual with the largest outstanding debt ...; Desk 2025.01.02

Seoul to Issue 750 Billion Won Worth of Regional Love Gift Certificates at a 5% Discount: Seoul, South Korea – Seoul Metropolitan Government announced on Tuesday that it will issue 750 billion won worth of “ ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.02

Busan Selected to Host 2025 World Smart City Expo: Busan, South Korea – Busan has been chosen as the host city for the 2025 World Smart City Expo, solidifying its position as ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.02

Goyang, Uijeongbu, Dongducheon, Pocheon, and Namyangju to receive KRW 4 billion each for park development.: Gyeonggi-do, South Korea – The Gyeonggi Provincial Government announced on February 2nd that it has selected five cities for ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.02

Danyang County, South Korea, Tops Tourism Index Despite Population Decline: Danyang, South Korea – A small county in South Korea's North Chungcheong Province has defied expectations by securing the to ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.02

Libya's Oil Production Surpasses 2024 Target Amid Budget Delays: Tripoli, Libya - The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya announced today that daily crude oil production has surpassed this ye ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.01.01

Record high electricity rates in Norway this week are due to low alternative energy production and high demand for electricity in Europe.: Norway's abundant hydroelectric power used to keep rates low, but with its integration into the European market, hydro-electricity ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.01.01

Korean Ambassador to Tanzania Emphasizes Media's Role in Strengthening Bilateral Ties: Dar es Salaam - The Republic of Korea Ambassador to Tanzania, Ms. Eunju Ahn, has underscored the crucial role of the media in soli ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.01.01

Portuguese Prisons Face Security Crisis After Audit Uncovers Major Flaws: Lisbon, Portugal - A damning audit of Portugal's prison system has revealed a litany of security failures, including outdated equi ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.01.01

Fatal Hot Air Balloon Crash in Portugal Highlights Safety Lapses: Mourão, Portugal - A fatal hot air balloon accident that occurred in April near the Alqueva reservoir has been attributed t ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.01.01

Gwangju University's Occupational Therapy Department: Nurturing Compassionate Professionals: Gwangju, South Korea – Gwangju University's Occupational Therapy Department is gaining recognition for its commitment to cul ...; Desk 2025.01.01

Fire Safety Violations Rampant in Apartment Underground Parking Lots: Seoul, South Korea – A recent nationwide fire safety inspection of underground parking lots in apartment complexes has revea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.01

Urban Farming Finds a Home in Korean Apartments: Seoul, South Korea – As urban living spaces become increasingly limited, residents in Korean apartment complexes are finding ...; Desk 2025.01.01

South Korean Chaebols Call for Innovation and Change Amid Economic Uncertainty: Seoul, South Korea – Major South Korean conglomerates and economic organizations have called for “innovation and chang ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.01

South Korea Expands Tax Breaks to Boost Birthrate and Support Vulnerable Groups: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has unveiled a series of tax breaks aimed at boosting the nation's birthrat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.01

Dangjin City Unveils New Policies to Enhance Residents' Quality of Life: Dangjin, South Korea – Dangjin City has announced a comprehensive set of new and revised policies for 2025, aimed at improvi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.01

Daejeon Subway Faces Criticism Over Inaccurate Foreign Language Translations: Daejeon, South Korea – Foreign visitors to Daejeon are facing difficulties navigating the city's subway system due to inaccu ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.01