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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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Unlocking the Mystery of 'Beat Signals' in Quantum Materials: Korean Researchers Reveal the Hidden Cause: South Korean researchers have successfully identified the origin of "beat signals," a long-standing obstacle in interpreting quant ...; Desk 2026.08.20

Beyond Semiconductors: China Accused of Copying US Robot Designs: SEOUL — Amid ongoing controversies surrounding the alleged theft of South Korean semiconductor technology, fresh concerns ha ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.20

"Family Photos for 49,000 Won"—The Outrageous 7.15 Million Won Studio Bill That Shocked Korea: A recent controversy has sparked widespread outrage across South Korea as online communities shed light on deceptive studio market ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.18

KOMSCO Launches Official Commemorative Medals for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Koo, Designated as a UNESCO Anniversary Year: The Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation (KOMSCO) has officially unveiled two commemorative medals ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.18

President Lee Proposes New Peace Vision for Korean Peninsula on 81st Liberation Day: SEOUL – On the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, South Korean President Lee Jae-myun ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.16

NHRCK Rules Gender-Based Bathhouse Fees Discriminatory: The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) has officially declared that the practice of charging female customers extra ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.15

South Korea to Revive Pro-Japanese Asset Recovery: New Law Targets "Disposed" Property: As South Korea approaches its 81st Liberation Day, the issue of "pro-Japanese liquidations"—recovering assets from those who ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.15

"Why Is Coupang Delivering While My Package Is Stuck?"—The 2026 Delivery Shutdown and What You Need to Know: If you are waiting for an online order to arrive, you may need to exercise a bit of patience. South Korea’s major logistics ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.08.15

“Air Conditioning Running All Day”… Will Next Month’s Electricity Bill Break the Bank?: With unrelenting heat waves gripping the nation, countless households have kept their air conditioners running nearly around the c ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.15

Gyeonggi Province Declares "Financial Emergency": A Looming Crisis of Debt and Structural Vulnerability: [Suwon] Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae officially declared a "financial emergency" on August 5, 2026, signaling a grave war ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.15

SK Hynix Employees and Executives See Record Compensation Amid AI Memory Boom: SEOUL – Driven by the explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors and the sustained "memory supercycle, ...; Desk 2026.08.15

LG Enters the Race for Security-Specialized AI: Pushes Consortium Based on EXAONE: SEOUL — LG Group is making a strategic push to participate in the South Korean government’s national project to develo ...; Desk 2026.08.13

Chungbuk Demonstrates Competitiveness as an International MICE City for AI and Robotics: Chungbuk is strengthening its competitiveness as an international MICE city by combining future industries, such as AI and robotic ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.10

Ansan City Pay-as-You-Throw Trash Bag Abandoned in Japan Sparks Controversy in Kamikochi: A growing controversy has erupted after a large quantity of garbage, contained inside an official 20-liter pay-as-you-throw trash ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.09

MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR DIRECTS IMMEDIATE EXPANSION OF REST FACILITIES AT GIMPO AIRPORT AFTER UNANNOUNCED HEATWAVE INSPECTION: SEOUL — South Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labor, Kim Young-hoon, conducted an unannounced safety inspection at ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.09

Trump Criticizes U.S. Congressional AI Regulations as Threat to Tech Industry: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp rebuke against congressional efforts to regulate artificial inte ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.09

Record Heatwave Grips South Korea: Daily Heat Illnesses Surge Ninefold Year-Over-Year: SEOUL — A severe heatwave sweeping across South Korea has triggered a dramatic surge in heat-related emergency hospitalizati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.08

'Just 18 Months After Completion'… Exterior Terrace Collapses at Newly Built High-Rise in Songdo, Incheon: INCHEON — A terrifying structural failure has struck one of South Korea's premier smart city districts. Just a year and a ha ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.08

President Lee Jae-myung Bestows Ceremonial Sword Ribbons on Newly Promoted Generals: SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung hosted a solemn conferral ceremony at the Blue House on Friday, presenting cere ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.08

Kakao Resolves Historic Labor Dispute with 6.3% Salary Hike and Special Bonus: SEONGNAM, South Korea — Kakao Corp. has officially finalized its 2026 wage agreement, bringing a resolution to months of sha ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.08