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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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Samcheok City Battles Heatwave with 'Conscience Umbrellas,' Prioritizing Citizen and Tourist Heatstroke Prevention: Samcheok City has launched its 'Conscience Umbrella Rental Service' to help citizens and tourists prevent heatstroke in anticipati ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

Samcheok City to Host 2025 Youth Harmony Festival 'Together, Green'... A 'Lucky' Festival Planned by Youth Themselves: The Samcheok City Youth Center will host the 2025 Samcheok City Youth Harmony Festival, "Together, Green," on Friday, June 6th, fr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.30

34 Dead from Contaminated Medical Fentanyl in Argentina; Authorities Launch Nationwide Investigation: A nationwide emergency has been declared in Argentina as the death toll from contaminated medical fentanyl has risen to 34. An add ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.05.29

Vero AI Acquires US Patent for AI Technology Understanding Pet Emotions, Accelerating Smart Collar Development: AI startup Vero AI (CEO Jung So-young) is drawing attention from the industry as its innovative technology, which allows AI to pre ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.29

'Sell USA, Buy Korea' Re-emerges: Domestic Individual Investors Liquidate US Stocks and Return to Korean Market: A distinct "money movement" phenomenon is evident as domestic individual investors withdraw from US stocks and reallocate funds to ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.05.29

Fruits, a powerful weapon to lower stomach cancer risk... Salty food is 'poison': A recent study attracting significant attention has revealed that a diet rich in fruit significantly lowers the risk of developing ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.29

European Union to Mandate 10% Water Use Reduction by 2030... Water Security Emergency Amidst Climate Crisis: The European Union (EU) is pushing for a measure that would mandate its 27 member states to reduce water consumption by at least 1 ...; Desk 2025.05.29

Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries Intensifies Joint Research with European Advanced Maritime Mobility Institutions... Aims to Secure a Head Start in 'Decarbonization and Digitalization': The Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries, in collaboration with the National Institute of Science and Technology Human Resources Devel ...; Desk 2025.05.29

Cheonan City Receives Minister of Environment's Commendation for Biodiversity Efforts Recognized for Contributions to Biodiversity Enhancement: Cheonan City announced that it was awarded an institutional commendation from the Minister of Environment for its contributions to ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.28

Cheonan City Establishes 'Circular System' for Paper Cartons From Collection to Recycled Product Development and Usage: Cheonan City is taking steps to build a virtuous cycle system for paper cartons, aiming to increase collection rates and promote r ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.28

Singapore Rises to 4th in Global Startup Ecosystem, Solidifying Position as Asia's Innovation Hub: Singapore – Singapore has climbed one spot to 4th place in the 2025 Global Startup Ecosystem Rankings, firmly establishing i ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.05.28

Philippines Waives Visa for Indian Tourists for 14 Days to Become Southeast Asian Tourism Hub: Manila, Philippines – The Philippines has announced a new visa-free entry policy for Indian tourists, allowing stays of up t ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippines' Defense Imports from Israel Face Chill: South China Sea Sovereignty and Gaza War Impacts Analyzed: JERUSALEM – The Philippines, a long-standing major defense client of Israel, has recently shown signs of cooling relations w ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippine Tourism Secretary Unexpectedly Resigns, Industry Awaits Future Moves Amidst Strong Support: Manila, Philippines – Philippine Tourism Secretary Christina Garcia Frasco has tendered her 'courtesy resignation' on Thursd ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.28

Philippines Strives to Expand Water Access and Promote Organic Agriculture for Food Security: Manila, Philippines – The Philippines faces a complex set of challenges: limited access to safe water, deteriorating soil qu ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.05.28

"Is it safe to travel to Japan?" ...Tension mounts as Kyushu's Sakurajima volcano erupts for a week: Kagoshima, Japan – The active volcano Sakurajima, located in southern Kyushu, Japan, has been erupting explosively for over ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2025.05.28

North Korea & China Intensify Educational Cooperation Through Pyongyang University of Science and Technology, Large-Scale Dispatch of Chinese Faculty: PYONGYANG, North Korea – North Korea and China are significantly expanding their cooperation in the education sector, with a ...; Desk 2025.05.28

Asunción Faces Key Challenges: Productivity, GDP per Capita, and Income Inequality: Asunción, Paraguay – A recent 'Global Cities Index 2025' report by Oxford Economics reveals Asunción's signifi ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.05.28