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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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Good Neighbors Hosts 3rd International Development Cooperation Forum: Focusing on Localization and Community-Led Development: SEOUL — Good Neighbors, a global NGO specializing in children's rights, announced today the upcoming "3rd Good Neighbors Int ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.06

Submerged Living: UK Firm Unveils 'Vanguard' Underwater Habitat: MIAMI, FL — A new era of deep-sea exploration is dawning with the unveiling of Vanguard, a revolutionary subsea human habit ...; Shin Yeju 2025.11.05

Common Diabetes Drug Shows 'Surprising Results' in Halting Parkinson's Progression: A widely used diabetes medication may offer a novel avenue for inhibiting the onset and progression of Parkinson's disease, accord ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.05

Fatal Drunk Driving Incident Sparks International Concern: Seoul Accident Highlights South Korea's Severity Problem: (C) Grok Image A tragic drunk driving incident in the heart of Seoul has drawn sharp criticism from Japanese media, highlightin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.04

Seoul ₩80,000, Busan ₩600,000: 466 Individuals Sent to Prosecution for Illegal Taxi Operations at Incheon Airport: (C) Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency INCHEON, South Korea – Police have apprehended organized groups operating illegal ta ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.03

Influencer Breaks Silence: 200,000-Subscriber Mukbang YouTuber Alleges Sexual Assault by Taxi Driver: 200,000-Subscriber Mukbang YouTuber Alleges Sexual Assault by Taxi Driver (C) Pixabay SEOUL — A prominent South Korean m ...; Desk 2025.11.03

Weekly Cheese Consumption Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Weekly Cheese Consumption Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Older Adults (C) Pixabay A recent longitudinal cohort study from ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.03

E-Mart Launches 'Suneung Daebak Prayer' Sale to Boost Student Morale: SEOUL — E-Mart, a leading South Korean retailer (KRX: 139480), has announced a major promotional event to support students p ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.02

Tech Titans Forge 'Kkanbu' Alliance Over Korean Chimaek: SEOUL, South Korea — In an unexpected display of corporate camaraderie and strategic alignment, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.31

South Korea-Japan Leaders Pledge to Strengthen ‘Future-Oriented Cooperation’: Summary President Lee and PM Takaichi Hold First Summit in Gyeongju… United on Developing Shuttle Diplomacy Takaichi Emphas ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.31

White House Spokesperson's K-Beauty Haul Goes Viral After Visit to Gyeongju: SEOUL/GYEONGJU, South Korea — Caroline Leavitt, the youngest White House spokesperson, has added a touch of personal flair t ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.10.30

South Korea's Business Leaders to Meet Xi Jinping: Strengthening Supply Chains in Key Future Industries: SEOUL/GYEONGJU, South Korea – South Korea’s most influential business magnates are set to hold a high-stakes meeting w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.30

U.S. Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Arms Sea Drones with Missiles, Tomahawk Integration Planned: WASHINGTON D.C. — Global defense giant Lockheed Martin announced a strategic investment of $50 million in leading sea drone ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.10.30

Nationwide Celebrations for Hanwoo Day: The 'Korean Beef Eating Day' Event: SEOUL, South Korea—The National Hanwoo Association has announced large-scale nationwide events to celebrate 'Hanwoo Day' (Ko ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.10.29

KDI School Ranks Third in Global Korea Scholarship Evaluation: The KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School) announced it achieved the 3rd highest ranking among 88 universities na ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.29

Striking Banners Greet APEC CEOs at Pohang-Gyeongju Airport: POHANG-GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — As global CEOs began arriving for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ...; Shin Yeju 2025.10.29

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: 'K-Democracy' Proves Power of Solidarity, Echoes 'Honmoon' in K-Pop Film: Gyeongju — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the power of solidarity and cooperation as the key to navigating ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.29

Kevin Kim Named US Chargé d’Affaires in Seoul, Focus on Alliance and APEC: Seoul, South Korea—The U.S. Embassy in Seoul formally announced on Monday, October 27, 2025, the appointment of Kevin Kim as ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.28

South Korea and Cambodia Launch Joint Task Force to Combat Scams: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a summit in Kuala Lu ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Trade Talks Hit Snag: US $350 Billion Investment Gap Clouds APEC Breakthrough: Gyeongju, South Korea — Hopes for a grand trade agreement breakthrough between South Korea and the United States at the upco ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27