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South Korea’s Graduate Schools Face Empty Classrooms as Demand for Tech Talent Reaches Critical Mass

SEOUL — South Korea’s higher education landscape is facing a profound paradox. While the nation accelerates its push to dominate strategic sectors like semiconductors and artificial intell
JTBC Initiates Formal Sale Process to Find a Strategic Buyer

Major South Korean broadcaster JTBC has officially entered the market for a new owner, releasing its official sale announcement on Monday. According to EY Han Young, the advisory firm overseeing the

South Korea’s Financial Security Watchdog Breached in Cyberattack, Exposing Staff Data

SEOUL — South Korea’s Financial Security Institute (FSI), the premier state-backed organization tasked with safeguarding the nation's financial cyber infrastructure, has suffered a dat

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The Busan Shark Sighting Sparks Nationwide Consumption and Tourism Boom: An unexpected visitor in the coastal waters of Busan has triggered a massive wave of public fascination, breathing extraordinary l ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.23

South Korea and U.S. Leaders Hold Pivotal Summit in New York: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held a crucial bilateral summit on September 22, 2026, on the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

Yeongdong-gun Opens the 'Chupungnyeong Windmill Center' as a New Cultural and Educational Hub: YEONGDONG — Yeongdong-gun has officially opened the Chupungnyeong Windmill Center, a state-of-the-art cultural, educational, ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.09.23

Cheonan City Launches Three New Bus Routes to Enhance Public Transit Accessibility Starting October: CHEONAN — In a proactive move to improve public transportation convenience and address growing transit demands in newly deve ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Geum River Basin Environmental Office Raises Algae Alert to 'Warning' for Chudong Waters of Daecheong Reservoir: Daejeon, South Korea — The Geum River Basin Environmental Office has officially upgraded the algae alert for the Chudong wat ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.23

Nuri's 5th Launch Set in 15 Days: Special PR Hall Opens at Naro Space Center: KOREA — With just 15 days remaining until the historic 5th launch of South Korea's homegrown space launch vehicle, the Korea ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.23

North Korean Restaurants Flourish in Moscow Amid Deepening Russia-North Korea Ties: "We Don't Serve South Koreans": MOSCOW — Amid accelerating alignment between Moscow and Pyongyang, North Korean-run restaurants are thriving in the Russian ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.23

Promoted as 'Commuter' Service, Seoul's Hangang Bus Records 'Zero' Operations Between 7 AM and 9 AM: SEOUL — The Hangang River Bus, introduced as a water-based public transit option for daily commuters, has never once operate ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.23

Korea Tourism Organization Announces Chuseok Travel Recommendations for the Holiday: The Korea Tourism Organization (President Park Sung-hyuk, hereinafter referred to as the KTO) announced recommended domestic trave ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.23

'Let's Run Park Yeongcheon' Attracts 27,000 Visitors, Emerging as Gyeongbuk's Premier Leisure Hub: Gyeongsangbuk-do announced that a total of 27,122 visitors flocked to the grand opening festival of "Let's Run Park Yeongcheon," h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

Samcheok Tourism and Culture Foundation Hosts Chuseok Special Program Featuring 6-Meter Isabu Statue: SAMCHOK — The Samcheok Tourism and Culture Foundation (Chairman Park Sang-soo) announced that it will operate a special Chus ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Samcheong-si to Host the 35th National Convention of Professional Foresters: This convention is designed for forest owners and professional foresters nationwide to gather in one place, share information and ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Cheonan City Announces Pre-Registration for the '2026 Bbang Bbang Day' Baking Experience Program: Cheonan City announced on the 23rd that it is accepting pre-applications for the baking experience program of the "2026 Bbang Bban ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

‘National Route 19 Cheongju Miwon-Dang Section Road Expansion’ Opens: Chungcheongbuk-do announced that it will open the newly expanded and paved section of National Route 19 between Miwon-ri and Ssang ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.23

Citizens' Voices into Policy: Sejong City Launches "Simin-cheong" Pilot Program: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) announced on the 23rd that it is launching a pilot operation of "Simin-cheo ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.09.23

Chungnam Province to Establish Itself as South Korea’s Hub for National Defense and Patriotism: Chungcheongnam-do Province, which is intensively promoting the "practice of the Chungcheong spirit of loyalty, filial piety, and p ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.09.23

Asan's High-Tech Industries to Directly Enrich Citizens' Daily Lives: Chungcheongnam-do is pooling its administrative capabilities to connect Asan's industrial, transportation, historical, cultural, a ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Yeosu World Island Fair Organizes "Find the Treasure" Event for Chuseok Holidays: Yeosu, South Korea — The 2026 Yeosu World Island Fair is launching an engaging, participatory event designed to help visitor ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Ministry of Justice Launches Investigation into Migrant Worker Assault in Goheung: The Ministry of Justice (Acting Minister and Vice Minister Lee Jin-soo) announced on Tuesday, September 22, that the "Immigrant Hu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

Chuseok & October Holidays to See Up to 245,000 Travelers Daily; Ministry of Justice Implements Special Immigration Measures: SEOUL — As South Korea gears up for an extended holiday season encompassing Chuseok, National Foundation Day, and Hangeul Da ...; Desk 2026.09.23