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Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing
Naver Suspends Election Comments to Combat Cyberbullying and Misinformation Ahead of June Polls

Naver, South Korea’s leading web portal and dominant news aggregator, announced on Thursday a series of stringent measures to overhaul its comment ecosystem. The move comes in preparation for th

Lotte Town Myeongdong Lights Up with 'Welcome Light' to Greet Global K-Pop Fans

SEOUL — The heart of Seoul’s shopping district is glowing in shades of purple this week. Lotte Department Store announced on Thursday that it will host a spectacular lighting display title

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Army Attack Helicopter Crashes During Training in Gapyeong; Two Pilots Confirmed Dead: (C) AI Arabiya GAPYEONG, South Korea — A South Korean Army attack helicopter crashed during a specialized training maneuv ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.02.09

Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrants for Rep. Kang Sun-woo and Former Councilor Kim Kyung Over ‘Nomination Bribery’ Scandal: SEOUL – The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has formally requested arrest warrants for independent lawmaker Kang ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.09

Ambassador for Arctic Affairs Chung Byung-ha Attends ‘Arctic Frontiers 2026’… Discusses Strengthening Arctic Cooperation: (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chung Byung-ha, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, attended the &ls ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.07

Ministry of Health to Overhaul National University Hospitals: Shift to Vital Healthcare Hubs Begins this August: SEOUL — In a landmark shift aimed at restructuring South Korea’s medical landscape, the Ministry of Health and Welfare ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.05

"Climate Intelligence" to Shape National Competitiveness: 6223 Future Forum Concludes 9th Symposium: (C) LEE YEON-SIL The "6223 Future Forum," a private policy platform seeking mid-to-long-term future strategies for South Korea, ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.02.04

Daejeon City Visits Sapporo, Japan for 15th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship… Strengthening Economic and Cultural Cooperation: (C) Daejeon Metropolitan City To mark the 15th anniversary of their sister city relationship, Daejeon Metropolitan City will vis ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.02.03

Fire Breaks Out at SPC Samlip Factory in Siheung: Three Injured, Dozens Evacuated: SIHEUNG – A significant fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon at the SPC Samlip Sihwa Plant in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, promp ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.02.03

Disney Shares Plunge Despite Earnings Beat as “Trump Effect” Clouds Outlook: (C) AllEars.net BURBANK, CA — The Walt Disney Company delivered a double-edged sword to Wall Street on Monday. While the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.03

Musk Announces SpaceX Acquisition of xAI: A $1.25 Trillion "Interstellar Engine": (C) WCCFTech HAWTHORNE, CA — Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has officially announced that SpaceX will ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.03

Prosecutors Indict Pastor Jun Kwang-hoon for Inciting Violent Court Protest: (C) The Japan Times SEOUL – The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office announced Tuesday that it has indicted J ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.03

"Makgeolli Bath" in Oden Soup: Hygiene Scandal Rocks Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival: (C) Instagram TAEBAEK, Gangwon Province — The Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival, a premier winter celebration in South Korea ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.02

Man Arrested for Setting Massive Reed Field Fire in Changwon, Claiming He Was "Cold": (C) Changwon Fire Headquarters A massive fire that scorched a reed bed near the Susan Bridge in Changwon and forced hundreds of ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.02.02

'120-Day Race' Begins: Preliminary Candidate Registration for June 3 Local Elections Opens Tomorrow: SEOUL — The starting gun for the June 3 nationwide local elections is set to fire tomorrow, February 3, as the registration ...; Desk 2026.02.02

"Bitter Valentine": Japan’s Chocolate Prices Double, Crushing Sales and Traditions: (C) Go Dairy Free TOKYO — As Valentine’s Day approaches, Japan’s confectionery industry is facing a "bitter" ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.01.30

Police Launch Investigation into Data Breach of Seoul’s ‘Ttareungyi’ Bike-Sharing Service: (C) Seoul Metropolitan Government SEOUL – Authorities have launched a formal investigation following reports of a signifi ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.30

The 'Dujjonku' War: Major Food Brands Clash Over Dubai-Style Desserts: (C) RTL Today SEOUL – The South Korean food and beverage industry is witnessing a fierce "dessert war" as major players&m ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.30

S. Korea Braces for Influx of Chinese Tourists as Lunar New Year Approaches: (C) KED Global SEOUL — South Korea’s retail and hospitality sectors are gearing up for a massive wave of Chinese to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.30

'AI Bus' Connecting Daejeon and Sejong Navigates Complex Urban Challenges: (C) Hong Moon Hwa Autonomous driving technology, which has long been confined to laboratories, has finally been deployed on the ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.29

‘Encore Nonsan Strawberry,’ D-7 Until the 2026 Nonsan Overseas Agricultural Food Fair: ㅣA scene from the 2025 Nonsan Agricultural and Food Overseas Expo. (C) Nonsan City [Nonsan] The opening of the "2026 Nonsan Ove ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.29

Former Unification Church Leader Yun Young-ho Sentenced to 1 Year and 2 Months for Bribery and Illegal Solicitation: (C) JTBC SEOUL — Yun Young-ho, the former Director-General of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (Unif ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.29

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