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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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President Lee Embarks on State Visit to Singapore and Philippines, Aiming to Expand AI Cooperation: SEOUL – In a strategic move to fortify South Korea’s diplomatic and technological ties with Southeast Asia, President ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.02

Beyond Humanoids: SNU Robotics Day Showcases Tech That "Changes Lives": SEOUL — While the global tech race is currently fixated on sleek, bipedal humanoids, South Korea’s leading minds are s ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.03.01

Kim Yo-jong Appointed as WPK General Affairs Director; Kim Ju-ae’s ‘Sniper’ Debut Signals Solidified Succession: (C) Misturebas News PYONGYANG / SEOUL — In a series of high-stakes political maneuvers during the 1st Plenary Meeting of ...; Desk 2026.03.01

"The Painting on the 10,000 Won Bill": Foreign Fans Rushing to Acquire Korean Currency: SEOUL – An unexpected phenomenon is sweeping the global fanbases of Korean culture. The South Korean 10,000 won banknote, on ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.03.01

President Lee Jae-myung Makes Bold TikTok Debut to Connect with Gen Z: (C) Youtube SEOUL — In a move that signals a significant shift in digital diplomacy and domestic outreach, President Lee ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.01

National Assembly Passes Controversial Bill to Expand Supreme Court; President Lee to Appoint 22 Out of 26 Justices: SEOUL — In a move that has sent shockwaves through South Korea’s legal and political landscapes, the National Assembly ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.03.01

AI Overlords or Digital Doomsday? 95% of LLM Simulations End in Nuclear Strike: (C) Pixabay LONDON — In a chilling revelation that feels more like a screenplay for a dystopian sci-fi thriller than a la ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.28

The Era of 'Hybrid Intelligence': Harmony Between Humans and AI is the Key to Future Competitiveness: (C) Wizr AI As Artificial Intelligence (AI) transitions from a mere productivity tool to a strategic "colleague," the concept o ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.02.28

President Lee Jae-myung Vows to "Suffocate" Property Speculation: Multi-homeowners to Face Heavier Burdens: President Lee Jae-myung has declared an all-out war on real estate speculation, vowing to mobilize every available tool—incl ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.28

President Lee’s Approval Hits 64% as ‘Livelihood First’ Agenda Gains Momentum: SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung’s job approval rating has reached 64%, continuing a steady upward trend as the adminis ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.28

South Korea Grants Conditional Approval for Google’s High-Precision Map Export, Ending 19-Year Dispute: SEOUL — In a landmark decision that reshapes the nation’s digital landscape, the South Korean government announced on ...; Desk 2026.02.28

Gucci Faces Backlash Over AI-Generated Campaign Ahead of Milan Fashion Week: (C) Times Now MILAN — In an era where "Made in Italy" stands as a bastion of human craftsmanship, Gucci, one of the world&r ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2026.02.27

The "Chicken-Sized" Dino: 900g Fossil Overturns Evolution Theory: (C) El Pais PATAGONIA, ARGENTINA — In a discovery that is reshaping our understanding of prehistoric life, paleontologist ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.02.27

South Korean Government Leans Toward Approving Export of High-Precision Map Data to Google; Industry and Academia Express Grave Concerns: SEOUL – The South Korean government is reportedly moving toward a decision to allow the export of high-precision map data to ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.02.27

Synergy of Intelligence: Why Human-AI Collaboration is the Ultimate Competitive Edge: (C) SmythOS SEOUL — As the era of Artificial Intelligence transformation (AX) accelerates, the paradigm of business strat ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.02.27

Prosecutor Im Eun-jung Criticizes Customs Drug Probe: "No Different from Discredited Prosecution Tactics": SEOUL — Im Eun-jung, the Chief of the Seoul Eastern District Prosecutors' Office, issued a stinging rebuke on Thursday again ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.26

'Yoon-Again' Scandal: The Dark Side of Political Propaganda and Identity Theft on Korean Social Media: (C) Treads The Rise of the "Yoon-Again" AccountsIn recent weeks, South Korean social media platforms—particularly Meta&rs ...; Desk 2026.02.26

Graduate Student Detained for Sending Drones to North Korea: "Risk of Destroying Evidence and Flight": (C) KBS A graduate student in his 30s, identified as Mr. Oh, was arrested on February 26th for allegedly sending drones into No ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.26

US House Probes Coupang Over ‘Discriminatory’ Korean Regulations: Potential Catalyst for Section 301 Investigation?: (C) The Investor WASHINGTON D.C. — In a move that could signal a significant shift in U.S.-South Korea trade relations, t ...; Desk 2026.02.25

Ambassador Kang Kyung-wha Vows Strategic Response to U.S. Tariff Ruling Amid Trade Volatility: WASHINGTON, D.C. — South Korean Ambassador to the United States Kang Kyung-wha stated on Monday (local time) that the South ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.25