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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 Korean Ship Capsizes, Killing One and Leaving Four Missing: Seosan, South Korea – A tragic maritime accident occurred on December 30, 2024, when the 83-ton ship, "Seohaeho," capsized n ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.31

Rotary Korea Shines with Service in 2024, Spreading Hope Worldwide: Rotary Korea has announced its extensive domestic and international service activities conducted throughout 2024, underscoring the ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.30

Truck Drivers Stage Sit-In Protest at Seobuwon Ochang Mega Hub: Ochang, South Korea – A group of truck drivers employed at Seobuwon Ochang Mega Hub launched a sit-in protest early Wednesda ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.30

South Korea Passes Bill to Reintroduce Consolidated TV License Fee Collection: Seoul, South Korea – The National Assembly of South Korea has passed a revised Broadcasting Act that will reinstate the cons ...; Desk 2024.12.30

Tesla Korea's Advancements in Self-Driving Technology Spark Industry Excitement: Seoul, South Korea – Tesla Korea has made significant strides in advancing its self-driving technology, with the recent over ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2024.12.30

Pangyo Techno Valley Sees Significant Growth, Led by IT Startups: Pangyo, South Korea – The Gyeonggi Province announced the results of a comprehensive survey on the Pangyo Techno Valley, rev ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.30

South Korea to Slash Rice Production Amidst Oversupply: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has announced a significant reduction in rice cultivation to address the pe ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.30

Jeju Air Flight Diverts Again Due to Landing Gear Issue: SEOUL, South Korea – A Jeju Air flight bound for Jeju Island was forced to turn back on Tuesday morning due to a landing gea ...; Desk 2024.12.30

179 Killed in Jeju Air Crash, Identification Process Nears Completion: MuAn, South Korea – Two days after a devastating plane crash claimed 179 lives, authorities in South Korea are racing to ide ...; Desk 2024.12.30

Aekyung Group CEO Apologizes for Jeju Air Crash: MuAn, South Korea – Aekyung Group Chairman Jang Young-shin has issued a public apology following a fatal plane crash involvi ...; Desk 2024.12.30

Ulsan Coast Guard Busts Illegal Deep-Sea Fishing Operation: Ulsan, South Korea – The Ulsan Coast Guard announced on Tuesday that it had apprehended 10 individuals, including boat owner ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2024.12.29

Ulsan Pet Owners Face Continued Uncertainty as Veterinary Clinics Ignore Pricing Laws: Ulsan, South Korea – Despite a South Korean law mandating that veterinary clinics display estimated prices for major treatme ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.29

Court Rules Hospital Liable for Woman's Death After C-Section: Seoul, South Korea – A Seoul court has ruled that a hospital is liable for the death of a woman who died following a cesarea ...; Desk 2024.12.29

Soaring Unenrollment Rates at Medical and Health Science Schools in South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea’s highly competitive medical school admissions landscape has experienced an unexpecte ...; Desk 2024.12.29

Short Runway May Have Contributed to Deadly Muan Airport Crash: Muan, South Korea – The deadly crash of Jeju Air flight 7C2216 at Muan International Airport has sparked renewed concerns ov ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

Bird Strikes Pose Growing Threat to Aviation Safety: Muan, South Korea – A recent incident at Muan International Airport, where a plane was suspected to have collided with a bir ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29

LG Electronics Expands Accessibility Education for People with Disabilities: Seoul, South Korea – LG Electronics has announced a significant expansion of its accessibility education programs aimed at h ...; Desk 2024.12.29

South Korea's Birth Rate Sees Uptick, Ending Years-Long Decline: Seoul, South Korea – In a surprising turn of events, South Korea's long-standing declining birth rate appears to be reversin ...; Desk 2024.12.29

Muan Airport Plane Crash Leaves Dozens Dead: MUAN, South Korea – A Jeju Air passenger plane carrying 181 people crashed upon landing at Muan International Airport on Mon ...; Desk 2024.12.29

South Korean Courts to Recruit 46 Public Defenders Nationwide: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean courts are set to recruit 46 public defenders to serve in various regions across the count ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.29