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Hidden Behind the K-Pop Contract Blame Game: Who Is Protecting Minor Idols?

The K-pop industry continues to push the envelope of youth. A2O Light, a group currently generating massive buzz with their "Neon" syndrome, features a member named I-ching who is only 13
South Korea’s Judiciary Nears Landmark Verdict in 1960s 'East Berlin Spy' Retrial for Composer Isang Yun

SEOUL — Fifty-eight years after a flawed conviction shocked the global arts community, a South Korean appellate court is set to rule on the high-profile retrial of the late world-renowned compos

Inha University Caught in Campus Culture Clash Over Proposed Rhee Syng-man Statue Revival

INCHEON — Plans by a small faction of students to resurrect a controversial monument honoring South Korea’s first president have sparked sharp political pushback at Inha University, puttin

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Lecture by Professor Lee Jae-bong: Historical Distortion of Inter-Korean Titles and the Importance of Using Correct Names: On October 18 (Sunday) at 11:00 AM, via ZOOM, with the participation of around 50 Korean community leaders and heads of Korean ass ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.18

Whisky Over Soju: How South Korea's "Home-Drinking" Trend is Reshaping Supermarket Aisles: For the first time, whisky has outsold soju in South Korean major hypermarkets, signaling a major shift in the country’s dri ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.10.17

"Financial Straw" Remark and Bucheon Fire Tragedy Ignite Outrage and Mourning Among South Korean Firefighters: SEOUL — Controversy continues to escalate following Gyeonggi Provincial Governor Choo Mi-ae’s recent remarks character ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.17

Growing Rifts in the ROK-US Alliance: Spotlight on US Forces Korea Commander’s Unfiltered Remarks: Amid mounting friction between South Korea and the United States over intelligence sharing and the transfer of Wartime Operational ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.17

Longing in a Rice Ball, Incomplete Truth: The Bereaved Families of the Itaewon Disaster and Their "Purple Dining Table": On the morning of the 16th, at "House of Stars," the memorial and communication space for the Itaewon disaster located in Jongno-g ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.17

30-something Office Worker: "Experiencing an 810,000-Won Deficit Every Month After Moving Out—How Should I Save?" [Financial Tech Q&A]: Q.A 32-year-old office worker, A, who moved out to live independently a year ago, used to save 1 million won every month while liv ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.17

Commemorating Painful History and Reflecting on the Value of Labor: Chungnam Governor Park Su-hyun attended the "Memorial Ceremony for Forced Laborers during the Japanese Colonial Period and the 202 ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.17

Cheonan Southern 'Gridlocked Commute' to See Relief: Chungcheongnam-do has launched a full-scale effort to resolve traffic congestion on Cheonan Southern Boulevard (National Route 21) ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.17

Gangwon Special Self-Governing Province Moves Beyond Empty House Renovation to 'Regional Vitality Regeneration': Hoengseong, Yeongwol, and Goseong counties flesh out the 'Gangwon Sumgyeol Empty House Utilization Pilot Project', regenerating th ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.17

Blood Donation, an Act of Sharing Life: To contribute to stabilizing blood supply, Daejeon City held a "Love Group Blood Donation Event" in front of the North Gate of Cit ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.17

Sejong City Establishes Nation’s First Water-Heavy Facility Management Model: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) is applying the government's management guidelines for water-heavy faciliti ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.17

Bucheon City Observes Capital Corps Joint Field Training, Strengthening Regional Integrated Defense Cooperation: Bucheon City announced on the 16th that Mayor Cho Yong-ik, along with members of the Bucheon City Integrated Defense Council and r ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.16

Daejeon City Connects Families and Care: Toward a More Secure Tomorrow: On the 16th, Daejeon City hosted the "2026 Daejeon, Family Care and Connection" event at the City Hall Auditorium and South Gate S ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.10.16

Sangdong Community Welfare Center Launches Tumblbug Funding to Ensure Continued Operation of Youth Space "Cheongnyeon Moyeorak": Sangdong Community Welfare Center is running a Tumblbug funding campaign to ensure the continued operation of "Cheongnyeon Moyeora ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.16

US Demands Enhanced Counter-Fire Capabilities, Including 'Chunmoo', Creating Hurdles for Wartime OPCON Transfer: During this year's bilateral consultations on the transfer of Wartime Operational Control (OPCON) between South Korea and the Unit ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.16

"Arirang and Balhae Ruins Belong to China Too"… China Pushes for World Heritage Listing Amid Fresh Controversy: It has been revealed that China recently designated Korean-Chinese traditional cultures, such as Arirang and pansori, as national- ...; Desk 2026.10.16

Grand Prize Winner of Foreigner Speech Contest, Tran Thi Huong Ly: "I Plan to Keep Walking the Path of the Korean Language": Tran Thi Huong Ly (25), the grand prize winner of the "28th World Foreigner Korean Speech Contest" jointly hosted by Kyung Hee Uni ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.15

Army’s 32nd Infantry Division Conducts the '26 Hoguk Exercise: The Republic of Korea Army’s 32nd Infantry Division will conduct the '26 Hoguk Exercise from October 19 (Mon) to October 23 ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.15

In Search of Our Roots: Overseas Adoptees from Daegu and Gyeongbuk Visit the Provincial Office: On the 15th, Gyeongsangbuk-do hosted an event inviting 59 overseas adoptees originally from Daegu and Gyeongbuk residing in eight ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.15

Samcheok Return-to-Farming Support Center Hosts 3-Day Program Exploring Rural, Mountain, and Fishing Villages Through Food: An unique hands-on experience is underway where participants can cook dishes using fresh ingredients from Samcheok's rural, mounta ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.15