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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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LG Electronics Overtakes Samsung to Secure Government Contract for Vulnerable Households' Air Conditioners: SEOUL — LG Electronics has successfully secured a major government contract to supply energy-efficient air conditioners to v ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.05.18

Beyond Payments: Naver, Kakao, and Toss Accelerate Transition to Comprehensive Financial Platforms: South Korea’s leading fintech trio—Naver Pay, Kakao Pay, and Viva Republica (Toss)—have delivered robust top-lin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.18

“From APEC to PATA” Gyeongbuk Emerges as a Global Tourism Hub: Gyeongsangbuk-do has once again gained international recognition for its outstanding capabilities as a global tourism hub. Followi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.05.15

Flower of Asia-Pacific Tourism Cooperation Blooms in Gyeongju: Unveiling of 'PATA Small Garden': [Gyeongju] Gyeongju Bomun Tourist Complex, South Korea’s first designated tourist district, is transforming into a symbolic ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.05.15

"AI as a Shield": Fitch Affirms South Korea's Ample Fiscal Space Amid Global Headwinds: SEOUL — Fitch Ratings has identified South Korea’s burgeoning artificial intelligence (AI) industry as a critical buff ...; Desk 2026.05.14

South Korea to Debut KTX-SRT Combined Trains: Seat Capacity to Double, Fares to Drop: EOUL — South Korea is set to address the chronic shortage of high-speed rail seatsduring peak periods by physically linking ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.05.14

China’s Foundry Offensive: Chasing Samsung’s No. 2 Spot via ‘Mature Node’ Dominance: [SEOUL] — As the global semiconductor landscape shifts, Samsung Electronics finds itself in an increasingly precarious posit ...; Desk 2026.05.13

Trump Media Records $440M Loss Amid Failed Bitcoin Bets; Stock Plummets to One-Tenth of Peak: NEW YORK — Trump Media & Technology Group (TMTG), the parent company of Truth Social—the social media platform cha ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.11

‘One More Hit and We’d Have Sunk’: The Terrifying ‘Ghost Attack’ That Nearly Cost 24 Sailors Their Lives: (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs SEOUL – The South Korean government has officially concluded that the recent fire aboard ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.11

Internal Rift Deepens Within Samsung Electronics Unions Ahead of Critical Post-Mediation Talks over Profit-Sharing: SEOUL – Internal conflict within Samsung Electronics' labor unions has reached a fever pitch as the company prepares for cru ...; Desk 2026.05.11

The Rise of 'Beta Moms' in the AI Era: Why Modern Parents are Swapping Control for Autonomy: (C) The Financial Express NEW YORK — For decades, the gold standard of parenting in the United States, and indeed much of ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.11

South Korea Elevates Public Sector AI Expertise: MOIS Launches Elite 'AI Champion' Training Program: SEOUL – In a decisive move to accelerate the digital transformation of government services, South Korea’s Ministry of ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.07

Apple Faces Double Legal Blow: Supreme Court Rejects Fee Appeal While Tech Giant Settles ‘Siri’ Misleading Ad Lawsuit for $250 Million: CUPERTINO, Calif. – Tech titan Apple Inc. has encountered a significant double-front legal setback this week. The U.S. Supre ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.05.07

Global Pay Parity Demands Shaking Tech Giants: Samsung and SK Hynix Face Rising Labor Unrest in China: (C) Business Today Malaysia SEOUL — The ripples of aggressive labor demands in South Korea are now crossing borders, creat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.07

Official Presentation of Credentials in Paraguay: On Monday, May 4, 2026, Ambassador Hyuk-Sang Sohn presented his letters of credence to Santiago Peña, the President of the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.06

U.S. Intelligence: Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities Remain Intact Despite Two Months of Strikes: (C) NPR Despite two months of intensive military operations by the United States and Israel, the U.S. intelligence community asse ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.06

Illegal FSD Activations Surge in Korea: Safety Risks and Regulatory Gaps: SEOUL — A growing number of Tesla owners in South Korea are attempting to bypass regional restrictions to activate "Full Sel ...; Desk 2026.05.05

Ministry of Planning and Budget Pioneers AI-Powered Mobile Workspace, Signaling New Era for Public Administration: (C) Niskanen Center SEOUL — In a move that signals a paradigm shift in public administration, the South Korean Ministry o ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.05

Fear Over Liability: Why 96% of Korean Elementary Teachers Are Saying ‘No’ to Field Trips: SEOUL — For decades, the school field trip was a rite of passage for South Korean students—a chance to escape the chal ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.04

'Lotto Apartment' Fever: Seoul Sees 90,000 Applications in March as Subscription Market Heats Up: The South Korean real estate market witnessed a dramatic surge in home subscription activities this spring. According to data rele ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.05.04

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