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South Korean AI Models Flunk College Entrance Math Exams, Lagging Far Behind Global Leaders

(C) Seeking Alpha SEOUL— A recent performance comparison of South Korea's leading large language models (LLMs), often dubbed "National AI" contenders, revealed a significant gap
Chinese Tycoons Pursue 'Musk-Like' Progeny via US Surrogacy

(C) Channel3000 (SEOUL/LOS ANGELES) — A growing number of Chinese billionaires are reportedly leveraging American surrogates to rapidly expand their families, a trend some claim is inspired b

Lee Vows Stronger Penalties for Data Breaches: "Make Companies Feel They Will Go Bankrupt"

(C) Modern Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung on Friday called for significantly stricter penalties against companies responsible for repeated personal data breaches, stating the sanctions must be sev

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Imsil County Gears Up for 2025 Imsil N Pet Star Festival: IMSIL, South Korea - Imsil County in North Jeolla Province is set to host the "2025 Imsil N Pet Star Festival," a three-day cultur ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Man Receives 40-Year Sentence Upheld in Appeal for Brutal Murder of Pregnant Ex-Wife: Jeonju, South Korea – A 44-year-old man who received a 40-year prison sentence in the first trial for the gruesome murder of ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.04.23

Hanshin University to Host 2025 Moon Ik-hwan Peace Forum Focusing on South Korea's Crossroads: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean Peninsula Peace Institute at Hanshin University announced on April 23rd that it will hold th ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Seoul to Deploy Advanced Monitoring Network and Release "Sinkhole Map" to Combat Ground Subsidence: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – In response to a series of recent sinkhole incidents that have raised public safety concerns, the Seoul ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Incheon Unveils Ambitious Blueprint to Become Aerospace Innovation Hub: INCHEON, SOUTH KOREA – Incheon Metropolitan City has laid out a comprehensive five-year master plan (2025-2029) aimed at tra ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.04.23

Government Backs Youth Villages in Rural Jeonbuk to Combat Urban Exodus: Jeonju, South Korea – In a bid to revitalize rural communities and stem the tide of youth migration to urban centers, the So ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.04.23

Government Launches Nationwide Safety Blitz on Excavation Sites Amid Rising Sinkhole Concerns: SEOUL - In response to a worrying surge in ground subsidence incidents, commonly known as sinkholes, occurring near major excavati ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.23

Border Tensions Rise as Abductee Families Attempt Leaflet Launch, Sparking Local Opposition: PAJU, GYEONGGI PROVINCE – Tensions flared at the inter-Korean border in Paju on Tuesday as a group representing families of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.04.23

Taiwan Steps Up Ocean Ecosystem Restoration, Successfully Transplants Endangered Seagrass: Taipei – A beacon of hope has emerged for the restoration of Taiwan's marine ecosystem. Environmental protection organizatio ...; Desk 2025.04.23

Philippines and Italy Celebrate Space Cooperation with "Cosmic Journeys" Event: The Philippine Space Agency (PhilSA) is generating excitement with the grand opening of "Cosmic Journeys: Celebrating Philippines ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.04.23

K-water Partners with Philippines to Develop Smart Water Infrastructure for New Cities: K-water (Korea Water Resources Corporation), South Korea's leading public enterprise for water management, has joined forces with ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Korea Strengthens Biological Sovereignty, National Species List Surpasses 61,230 with Climate Change Driving New Discoveries: Amidst intensifying research on climate change and biodiversity, South Korea's National Species List, a crucial element in strengt ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Nationwide Postal Network to Serve as Aluminum Coffee Capsule Collection Hub: Government-Private Collaboration Accelerates Circular Economy Platform: Seoul, South Korea – In a concerted effort marking Earth Day, the South Korean government and private sector have joined for ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.04.23

140 Tourism Ventures Selected to Spearhead Innovation, Presenting a Blueprint for the Future of Travel: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In-chon) and the Korea Tourism Organization (Acting President Seo Young-c ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Supports Local Tourism Ventures with Up to KRW 110 Million: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In-chon) has announced a public call for resident-led tourism businesses ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Seeks "Work-Life Balance" Leading Companies and Organizations: Accepting Applications for the 2025 Leisure-Friendly Certification: SEOUL – The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yu In-chon, MCST) is actively seeking companies and organizati ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.23

Korea's Seas Open Wide in May: A Celebration of Islands, Leisure, Cuisine, and Festivals: As the vibrant energy of spring fully blossoms in May, the azure waves of Korea's seas beckon travelers. In an unprecedented colla ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Daejeon Education Office Forges Stronger Ties with Singapore to Enhance Sustainable International School Collaborations: Daejeon, South Korea – The Daejeon Metropolitan City Office of Education is embarking on a collaborative endeavor with Singa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.23

Daejeon Fire Department Intensifies Safety Measures at Traditional Temples Ahead of Buddha's Birthday Celebrations: Daejeon, South Korea - In preparation for the upcoming Buddha's Birthday on May 5th, the Daejeon Fire Headquarters is proactively ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.23

Daejeon Prioritizes Tap Water Quality with Citizen Oversight and Technological Advancements: Daejeon, South Korea – Daejeon Metropolitan City is reinforcing its commitment to providing safe and high-quality tap water ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.04.23