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JBNU and SKKU Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in "Dream Material" MXene, Setting New World Records in Performance

SUWON/JEONJU – A South Korean joint research team has announced a landmark achievement in the development of MXene, a next-generation two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial often dubbed a "drea
Contrasting Fortunes in Petrochemical Restructuring: Yeosu Moves Forward, Ulsan Stalls

The South Korean petrochemical industry is witnessing a "tale of two cities" as major hubs Yeosu and Ulsan show starkly different progress in their government-led business restructuring ef

Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing

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Seoul Eases Regulations on Urban Homestays to Attract Foreign Tourists: SEOUL — South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced a significant relaxation of regulations ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

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South Korea's Cultural Heritage Facing Extinction as Artisans Age: SEOUL—South Korea’s precious traditional crafts, many of which have recently captured global attention through the pop ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.10

Online Counterfeit Cosmetics Surge in South Korea, Perfume Complaints Dominate: SEOUL, South Korea – Consumers in South Korea are urged to exercise extreme caution when purchasing cosmetics online, as the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korean University Student Kidnapped, Tortured to Death in Cambodia: A tragic case has come to light involving a South Korean university student (22) from Yecheon-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, who was kid ...; Desk 2025.10.10

Medical Narcotic Diversion Soars in South Korea: Over 57,000 Doses Lost in Five Years: The Republic of Korea is grappling with a sharp increase in incidents involving the mismanagement, theft, and loss of medical narc ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korean Universities Achieve Record Presence in THE World Top 100: SEOUL — South Korean universities have significantly boosted their global standing, with a record four institutions securing ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.10.10

Renewable Energy Covers 100% of Global Electricity Demand Growth in H1 2025, Marking a Turning Point in the Fossil Fuel Era: Although the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected that renewable energy would surpass coal to become the world's leading so ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.10.09

Octopus Day: A Celebration of Astonishing Intelligence and Ecosystem Treasure: Every year on October 8th, we celebrate World Octopus Day, a day dedicated to one of the ocean's most astonishing and intelligent ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.10.09

Climate Change and 'Trash Bombs' Collapsing Mexico City's Sewage System: The recent extreme rainfall that hit Mexico City has clearly exposed the vulnerability of the city's sewage system. Climate change ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.10.09

2025 Nobel Prize in Literature Predictions: Top Contenders in a Fierce Betting Race: The annual tradition returns as the Swedish Academy prepares to announce the Nobel Prize in Literature winner this Thursday. The w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.09

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Taiwanese Climber Dies in Snowstorm on China's Qinghai Province: Incident During Gansu-Qinghai Laohugou Trek Over Chinese National Day Holiday... Over 250 People Rescued: An accident occurred during China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays on October 7, in the Laohugou (老虎溝) region of Qi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.09

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International Non-Judicial Body Puts the Brakes on Multinational Corporations Evading Environmental and Human Rights Responsibility: THE HAGUE/LIMA — The non-judicial dispute resolution mechanism of the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.08