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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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Birth Rate in South Korea Projected to Rise for Second Consecutive Year: For the second year in a row, South Korea is expected to see an increase in its birth rate, a trend largely driven by a significan ...; Shin Yeju 2025.08.26

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Surge in Digital Platform Use Among Minors, Urgent Need for Stronger Legal Protections: New legislation is being drafted to protect minors in the digital environment. This is a move by the government to shield children ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.22

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Ex-Presidential Candidate with 17 Convictions Arrested on New Fraud Charges: SEOUL – Song Jin-ho, a former independent presidential candidate, has been placed under arrest and detention on charges of i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.22

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