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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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A 77-year-old Argentine guide who went missing in a Paraguayan national park was found dead after six days.: Wenceslao Benoit, a 77-year-old Argentine tour guide who went missing in a Paraguayan national park on the 1st, was found dead aft ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.08.08

Special Counsel's Second Attempt to Arrest Ex-President Yoon Suk Yeol Fails Amid Stubborn Resistance: SEOUL—A special counsel team investigating allegations against former First Lady Kim Keon-hee has once again failed to execu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.07

Itaipu Transfers Decline Through July... Sharp Drop in Power Cession Compensation Cited as Cause: ASUNCIÓN - The amount of money transferred from the Itaipu Hydroelectric Power Plant, one of Paraguay's main sources of rev ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.08.06

252 Studies Presented: National University of Asunción Holds Young Researchers Congress: The National University of Asunción (UNA) successfully kicked off its 19th Congress of Young Researchers and Innovators (JJ ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.08.06

President of Paraguay: "Surge in Beef Prices Has Eroded the Purchasing Power of the Poor": During the first anniversary ceremony of the "Zero Hunger" program, Paraguayan President Santiago Peña officially acknowled ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.06

Tagalog vs. Filipino: What's the Difference?: If you get the chance to travel to the Philippines' capital, Manila, and converse with locals, you'd likely assume the language th ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.08.05

"Your Hands Can Save a Heart: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), A Life-Saving Training for the Heart": In 2024, Christina Fores, a volunteer at a church in the Philippines, was required to undergo cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.08.05

Daejeon City Launches 2025 Social Survey to Improve Citizen Quality of Life: Daejeon City is conducting its "2025 Daejeon Social Survey" until September 12 to better understand citizens' quality of life and ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.04

Screen Time Soars, Teen VDT Syndrome on the Rise: A growing number of teenagers are experiencing a surge in physical and mental ailments commonly associated with prolonged use of d ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.02

COVID-19 Hospitalizations on the Rise in South Korea, Health Officials Urge Caution: SEOUL – South Korea is grappling with a new surge in COVID-19 hospitalizations, with official data from the Korea Disease Co ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.02

Flight Attendants Sue Boeing Over Mid-Air Panel Blowout: SEATTLE — Four flight attendants who were on board Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 when a door plug blew off in mid-air last Jan ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.08.02

Independence Hall to Host Diverse Commemorative Events for the 80th Anniversary of Gwangbokjeol: To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol (National Liberation Day of Korea), the Independence Hall of Korea has prepared ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.01

Special Prosecutor Attempts to Enforce Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor' Case: As former President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to comply with the summons from the 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor,' the special prosec ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

Former Minister Lee Sang-min Arrested for Involvement in Illegal Martial Law Decree, Ordering Power and Water Cuts to Media Outlets: On December 3, 2024, former Minister of the Interior and Safety, Lee Sang-min, was arrested on charges of actively participating i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at Hwagae Battle Held to Honor Noble Sacrifice: On the 25th, the '75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at the Hwagae Battle' was solemnly held at the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.31

Daejeon Transportation Corporation Boosts 0 O'Clock Festival Atmosphere and Showcases City's Charm with 'Kkumssi Themed Train': Daejeon Transportation Corporation will operate the 'Kkumssi Themed Train' for the 'Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival,' held from August ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Hanbat Arboretum's Wooden Architecture: International Designs Hint at a New Landmark for Daejeon: Daejeon City announced today, July 31, that it has selected 5 outstanding works out of 15 submissions in the conceptual design com ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Jeonju City Offers Six Public Wedding Venues to Ease Financial Burden on Young Couples: JEONJU – Jeonju City announced today a new initiative, "Wedding in Jeonju," aimed at alleviating the financial burden of wed ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.30

Number of Foreign Residents in Korea Hits Record High of 2.73 Million, Impact on Economy and Society Noted: Seoul, July 29, 2025 – The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea for various purposes such as study, work, and touri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

"That Guy's Voice" Caught by AI…Telecoms Declare War on New Financial Scams: In response to increasingly sophisticated financial scams like voice phishing and smishing, South Korea's three major mobile carri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29