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Geoje, Still Scarred by Flood Damage, Receives 'Chuseok Warmth' from Across the Country Over 2 Billion Won Donated Since Disaster; 380,000 Items Worth 1.1 Billion Won in Relief Supplies

"We will not forget the precious hearts of volunteers who sent donations and supplies from all over the country and visited the site in person to lend a hand, and we will do our utmost in recove
Merchants Create Their Own Festival… Chilgok Seokjeok-ro Riverside Merchants Association Promotes Alley Commercial District

The Seokjeok-ro commercial district in Chilgok-gun, designated as a neighborhood-type shopping district, is set to attract residents with a festival centered on local stories. As the first event wher

Incheon Queer Culture Festival to Be Held on October 17... "The City Must Withdraw Its Appeal Regarding Plaza Litigation"

The Incheon Queer Culture Festival Organizing Committee announced its plan to hold the 9th annual festival next month, urging the Incheon Metropolitan Government to withdraw its appeal in the ongoing

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Ministry of Trade to Launch Special Audit into KCCI Over APEC CEO Summit Budget Mismanagement: (C) APEC CEO SUMMIT KOREA 2025 SEOUL — The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy (MOTIE) has announced a rigorous special ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

S. Korean Foreign Ministry Prepares Evacuation Plan for Nationals Following U.S. Airstrikes in Venezuela: (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs SEOUL — The South Korean government has placed its diplomatic mission in Venezuela on high ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.06

Allegations of Influence Peddling: Rep. Kim Byung-kee Accused of Pressuring Police Over Wife’s "Law Card" Scandal: (C) KBS SEOUL — Representative Kim Byung-kee of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) is facing intensifying scrutiny ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

Military Officer Accused of Drafting "Torture and Drug-Induced Confession" Manual Promoted to Colonel: (C) Minplus SEOUL — A high-ranking military officer suspected of drafting a manual on using torture and psychoactive drug ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

85% of Deepfake Pornography Sites Remain Accessible Despite Gov’t Blocking Orders: Audit: (C) Education Week SEOUL — A damning report by South Korea’s Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) has revealed that mo ...; Desk 2026.01.06

The 'Arrest Look': Nike Tracksuit Sells Out After Maduro’s Capture: (C) NewsBytes WASHINGTON D.C. / SEOUL — In a surreal intersection of geopolitical drama and global consumerism, the Nike tr ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.06

Seoul Council Member Flees to U.S. Amid ‘100 Million Won’ Nomination Bribery Scandal: (C) KBS SEOUL — Kim Kyung, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, has reportedly departed for the United States just a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Opens Doors for Young Korean Talents to Enter International Organizations: (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs On January 5, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) held a hybrid-format orientation for the f ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.06

Jumunjin Sunrise Festival Leaps Forward After 26 Years… Successfully Concludes with 6,000 Attendees: On the morning of the 2026 Year of the Red Horse (Byeong-o-nyeon), Jumunjin Beach in Gangneung—a flagship beach on the East ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.01.05

Sino-South Korean Relations Thaw as Favorability Climbs Ahead of Presidential Visit: (C) Compass Edge BEIJING – As President Lee Jae-myung prepares for a state visit to China on January 4, a recent survey ind ...; Desk 2026.01.04

South Korea Ranks 4th Globally in Nation Brand and 17th in National Competitiveness: National Strength Proven by Rankings: The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies - National Competitiveness (IPSNC) announced that South Korea has once again demonstra ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.03

Will Highway Rest Area Food Prices Drop in the New Year?: (C) Fishing Camping Tour SEOUL — As the South Korean government moves to regain control over highway rest area operations t ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.02

S. Korea to Offer Up to KRW 6.8 Million in EV Subsidies, Adding Incentives for Internal Combustion Engine Trade-ins: (C) IEEFA SEOUL — The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on January 1 the "2026 Electric Vehicle Subsidy ...; Shin Yeju 2026.01.02

Free-Floating Planet Discovery: A Saturn-Mass Rogue World Found 10,000 Light-Years Away: (C) Phys.org DAEJEON – An international team of astronomers has discovered a "rogue planet"—a world drifting through ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.02

Coupang Executive Testifies NIS Directed Overseas Confrontation to Recover Leaked Data: SEOUL – A senior executive from Coupang, South Korea’s e-commerce giant, testified before the National Assembly on Thu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.02

Pope Leo XIV Congratulates Daejeon’s Sungsimdang Bakery on 70th Anniversary: (C) CAFOD DAEJEON — Pope Leo XIV has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sungsimdang, a historic bakery based in Daej ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.02

Musinsa Issues ₩50,000 Coupon Pack to All Users, Eyes Rival Coupang’s Recent Missteps: (C) Musinsa SEOUL — Fashion e-commerce giant Musinsa has announced a large-scale promotional event, providing a ₩50,000 cou ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.02

ROK Defense Ministry Unveils "Semi-Fourth Branch" Plan: Marine Corps Commandant to be Promoted to Four-Star General: (C) Arirang TV SEOUL – In a landmark move to bolster the independence and operational capability of the Republic of Korea M ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

Luxury Polarization: Chanel Surpasses Louis Vuitton as "Heritage" Trumps Trends: (C) Apparel Resources SEOUL — In a shifting global economy, the divide within the luxury market is becoming more pronounced ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.01

Jeju Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Accommodations Disguised as Short-Term Rentals: (C) Medium JEJU ISLAND – The Jeju Provincial Autonomous Police announced on Tuesday that they have uncovered a significant ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01