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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 the Interior and Safety (MOIS) officially launched the "2026 AI
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. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to Apple’s long-standing battle over A

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, creating a geopolitical headache for the world’s leading semiconducto

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Special Counsel Alleges Yoon Approved ‘Pyongyang Drone’ Operation to Justify Martial Law: Seoul, South Korea — The special counsel investigating alleged internal rebellion has announced it will indict former Presid ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.17

Gyeongju International Marathon Elevated to 'Elite Label' Status, Welcomes Record 15,000 Runners: GYEONGJU, South Korea—The 2025 Gyeongju International Marathon, a race renowned for its picturesque course through the heart ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.17

Unexpected Target: Brown Cars Top the List of Vehicles Most Attacked by Birds: A fascinating survey reveals a surprising correlation between a car's color and the frequency of bird droppings it accumulates. Ac ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.17

South Korean Organizations Suspend Cambodia Programs Amid Rising Safety Concerns: SEOUL, South Korea — A wave of cancellations and suspensions is sweeping across South Korea’s local governments, unive ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.17

Ha Nam to Host 'Global K-Pop Dance Challenge,' Drawing World-Class Influencers: HA NAM – Ha Nam City is set to become the epicenter of global K-Pop dance culture as it hosts the "2025 Global K-Pop Dance C ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.17

Innovative 'Deferred Medical Payment System' from Chungbuk Province Expands to Seoul and Gyeonggi: Seoul/Cheongju – An innovative social welfare policy pioneered by Chungcheongbuk-do (Chungbuk) Province, the 'Deferred Medic ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.10.17

Severe Student Misconduct Forces Record Expulsions, Transfers in South Korean Schools: SEOUL — An alarming surge in teacher authority infringements has forced South Korean schools to implement the severest disci ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.16

Tragedy Unveiled in Voice Phishing Case: South Korean Man Dies by Suicide After Losing $22,000: GWANGJU, South Korea—A devastating consequence of organized financial crime was brought to light this week in a South Korean ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.16

S. Korean News Publishers Demand AI Law Amendment to Mandate Training Data Disclosure: SEOUL—The Korean Association of Newspapers (KAN), led by President Lim Chae-cheong, has intensified its push for the revisio ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty for Chinese National in Brutal Sihwa Double Murder: ANSAN, South Korea — The prosecution has demanded the death penalty for Cha Cheol-nam (56), an ethnic Chinese national, who ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

South Korean Prosecutor Confesses 'Coupang Case' Cover-Up, Alleges Superiors Ordered Non-Indictment: SEOUL—In a dramatic disclosure before the National Assembly on Wednesday, an incumbent senior prosecutor publicly accused hi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

'Living Nightmare': South Koreans Reveal Horror of Torture in Cambodia Scam Compounds: SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia—Two South Korean nationals, identified as A (20s) and B (30s), have recounted their horrific ordeal ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

Korean Woman Found Dead Near Vietnam-Cambodia Border; Phishing Gang Link Probed: HANOI/SEOUL— South Korean authorities have launched an internal investigation into the death of a Korean woman found in Viet ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.16

Korean Gold Rush Overheats as 'Kimchi Premium' Hits Dangerous Levels: SEOUL—The global rally in gold, fueled by a weakening dollar and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, has hit South Kore ...; Desk 2025.10.15

Seoul Revives Key Dialogue Body in Major Unification Ministry Overhaul: SEOUL—South Korea's Ministry of Unification (MOU) announced a sweeping organizational restructuring on October 14, 2025, sig ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.15

Presidential Couple Demanded 'Dog Protocol' During France Visit: Embassy Officials Tasked with Pet Care: Seoul, South Korea — A recent revelation during a parliamentary audit has brought to light an unusual demand made by the off ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.13

U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Deployment of National Guard in Chicago, Upholds Federal Command for Now: CHICAGO—A U.S. federal appeals court has delivered a mixed ruling, halting the deployment of federalized National Guard troo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.13

Deadly Clan Clashes Erupt in Gaza as Israeli Forces Withdraw: GAZA CITY—In a dramatic internal conflict following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip, a fierce ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.13

Trump’s New 'Timepiece' Collection, Ranging up to $100,000, Sparks Ethics Debate: President Donald Trump has aggressively launched a new line of watches, promoting the timepieces directly in advertisements aired ...; Desk 2025.10.13

US Moves to Bar Chinese Airlines from Russian Airspace Amid Trade Tensions: Washington, D.C. — The Donald Trump administration has proposed a measure that would bar Chinese airlines from flying throug ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.12