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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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Egypt's Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady: Cairo - Egypt's central bank kept its overnight interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, citing persistent inflat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.27

Ministry of Environment Unveils National Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Climate Change Adaptation: Lima, Peru – The Ministry of the Environment (Minam) has recently released the National Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for C ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.27

Hana Bank Tops Interest in Retirement Pensions Among Major Banks: Seoul, South Korea – Hana Bank has emerged as the most sought-after financial institution for retirement pension products am ...; Desk 2024.12.27

South Korean Won Plunges as Political Uncertainty Deepens: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean won has plummeted to a 15-year low, with the dollar-won exchange rate surpassing 1,485 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.27

Shrinkflation on the Rise: Consumer Agency Finds Companies Reducing Product Sizes: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Consumer Agency has revealed that four major products have undergone a reduction in size whil ...; Desk 2024.12.27

South Korea Secures Stable Funding for Fire Departments: Seoul, South Korea – The National Fire Agency on [date] announced that the passage of the amended Local Allocation Tax Act h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center Awarded for Excellence in Professional Guidance Research: Daejeon, South Korea – The Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to a ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Hongseong County, a Cultural Hub in the Making: Hongseong, Chungnam – Hongseong County has achieved a significant milestone in its cultural development, being officially de ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Seocheonan Rotary Club Provides Heating Oil to Vulnerable Households in Cheongryong-dong: Cheonan, South Korea – The Seocheonan Rotary Club has donated 400 liters of heating oil to a vulnerable household in Cheongr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Cheonan City Recognized as an Outstanding Institution in Youth Challenge Support Program: Cheonan, South Korea – Cheonan City has been selected as an outstanding institution in the Youth Challenge Support Program, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Dubai International Financial Centre: A Prime Destination for Boutique and Wellness Entrepreneurs: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading global financial hub, is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for entrep ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.26

Controversial History Textbook Adoption Sparks Protests at South Korean High School: Gyeongsan, South Korea – A high school in South Korea is facing mounting criticism over its decision to adopt a controversia ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.26

Jiphyungseon High School in Kimje, Jeollabuk-do, Becomes First in Province to Be Approved as IB Diploma Programme Candidate School: Kimje, Jeollabuk-do – Jiphyungseon High School, a specialized alternative school, has been approved by the International Bac ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.26

Island Student Defies Odds, Secures Spot at Seoul National University Medical School: Sinan, South Korea – In a remarkable feat, a student from a remote island in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, has been a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.26

AI Textbooks: South Korea's Education Ministry and Publishers Deadlocked Over Subscription Fees: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's Ministry of Education and textbook publishers remain at an impasse over the subscription ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.26

Holiday Sales on the Island Expected to Be Positive, but Economic Uncertainty Remains: Local retailers are anticipating a strong holiday shopping season, with increased activity reported in recent weeks. However, the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25

Vientiane Achieves Significant Poverty Reduction: Vientiane, Laos - Vientiane has made remarkable strides in poverty reduction, with nearly the entire population now living above t ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25

Mekong River Commission Opens Education Center and Launches One Mekong App in Laos: Vientiane, Laos – The Mekong River Commission (MRC) on December 23rd celebrated the opening of its new Education and Visitor ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25

IMF Approves $1.2 Billion Loan for Egypt Amid Economic Challenges: Cairo - Egypt has secured a staff-level agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) for a $1.2 billion loan under the Ext ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.25

Turkish Hotel Owner, Architect Sentenced for Deadly Earthquake Collapse: Adiyaman, Turkey - A Turkish court on Wednesday sentenced the owner and architect of a hotel that collapsed during last year's dev ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.25