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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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Global Mayors to Gather in Seoul to Discuss the Future of Major Cities: SEOUL – Mayors from over 70 major cities worldwide will convene in Seoul for a three-day event to discuss challenges and sol ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.14

Daejeon’s ‘Zero O’clock Festival’ Draws 2.16 Million, Generating $300M in Economic Impact: DAEJEON — The Daejeon 0시 (Zero O'clock) Festival has cemented its status as a major success, attracting a remarkable 2.16 mi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.14

Inha University's 2025 Engineering Festival Fosters Industry-Academia Collaboration: INCHEON – Inha University successfully hosted its '2025 Inha Engineering Festival' from September 9 to 11, bringing together ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.09.13

Incheon's Gyeyang Bridge Reborn as 'Street of Light,' Fostering Urban Healing and Tourism: INCHEON – Gyeyang-gu, Incheon, has announced it will hold a lighting ceremony for the 'Gyeyang Araon Artway' on September 19 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Daejeon to Host 2025 Disabled Persons IT Challenge to Bridge Digital Divide: DAEJEON – The '2025 Disabled Persons IT Challenge,' an event aimed at strengthening the IT skills of people with disabilitie ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.13

Chungcheongnam-do Wins Bid to Host 110th National Sports Festival After 13-Year Hiatus: CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO – South Chungcheong Province, or Chungcheongnam-do, has been officially selected as the host of the 110th ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.13

Incheon Commemorates 75th Anniversary of Historic Landing Operation with Maritime Tribute: INCHEON – Incheon Metropolitan City hosted a special event on Thursday to mark the 75th anniversary of the historic Incheon ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Sambu E&C, Linked to Kim Keon-hee Stock Allegations, to Be Put Up for Public Tender: SEOUL – Sambu Engineering & Construction Co., a company currently undergoing corporate rehabilitation, has been ordered ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.13

South Koreans’ Vegetable Intake Plummets, Blaming 'Mushy' Eggplant: SEOUL – South Korea's reputation as a nation of vegetable lovers is now a thing of the past. The country, once the world's l ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.13

Over 300 Koreans Return from U.S. Detention, Detailing 'Worst' Conditions: INCHEON – A group of 330 people, including 316 South Korean citizens, were reunited with their families at Incheon Internati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.13

South Korea Launches Second Round of 'Consumer Coupons' to Boost Domestic Spending: The South Korean government is set to begin the second phase of its "Livelihood Recovery Consumer Coupon" program on September 22n ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.13

Rep. Kwon to Face Arrest Warrant Hearing, Judge Who Detained Ex-President Yoon to Preside: SEOUL—Rep. Kwon Seong-dong of the People Power Party is set to face a critical arrest warrant hearing on September 16, as he ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.13

‘Free at Last’: Korean Workers Greet Families, Recount ICE Ordeal: INCHEON — Eight days after being taken into custody during a U.S. immigration crackdown in Georgia, 316 South Korean workers ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.12

19 Minors Arrested in $5 Million Phishing Scheme, Police Warn Against Selling Accounts: UIJEONGBU – A sophisticated cybercrime ring that allegedly purchased online accounts from teenagers to carry out phishing sc ...; Desk 2025.09.12

Cho Kuk's Appeal for Reinstatement of Former Spokesperson Kang Mi-jeong Rejected Amidst Party Strife: SEOUL – The former spokesperson for the Cho Kuk Innovation Party, Kang Mi-jeong, has firmly rejected a public appeal from pa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.12

People Power Party Lawmaker Kwon Seong-dong to Face Arrest Warrant Hearing on Illegal Political Funds Charges: SEOUL – People Power Party lawmaker Kwon Seong-dong is scheduled to appear before the Seoul Central District Court on Septem ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.12

Korea Grapples with Escalating Suicide Rates: 22nd Consecutive Year at the Top of the OECD: Seoul, South Korea - South Korea is once again facing a tragic and sobering reality: for the 22nd consecutive year, the nation hol ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.12

South Korea's COVID-19 Hospitalizations Soar into September, Marking 10-Week Surge: SEOUL - South Korea is grappling with a prolonged resurgence of COVID-19 as the number of hospitalized patients continues to climb ...; Desk 2025.09.12

KTO Launches 'Golden' Autumn Campaign to Attract Foreign Tourists: The Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) has announced the launch of a special autumn travel campaign, "Golden," aimed at showcasing S ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.12

'2025 Peak Time Festival' to Be Held in Cheonan, Co-Hosted by Cheonan City and Chungcheongnam-do: CHEONAN – The '2025 Peak Time Festival,' a nationwide youth festival, is set to take place on September 19 at the outdoor la ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.12