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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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Allegations of Influence Peddling: Rep. Kim Byung-kee Accused of Pressuring Police Over Wife’s "Law Card" Scandal: (C) KBS SEOUL — Representative Kim Byung-kee of the main opposition Democratic Party (DP) is facing intensifying scrutiny ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

Military Officer Accused of Drafting "Torture and Drug-Induced Confession" Manual Promoted to Colonel: (C) Minplus SEOUL — A high-ranking military officer suspected of drafting a manual on using torture and psychoactive drug ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

85% of Deepfake Pornography Sites Remain Accessible Despite Gov’t Blocking Orders: Audit: (C) Education Week SEOUL — A damning report by South Korea’s Board of Audit and Inspection (BAI) has revealed that mo ...; Desk 2026.01.06

The 'Arrest Look': Nike Tracksuit Sells Out After Maduro’s Capture: (C) NewsBytes WASHINGTON D.C. / SEOUL — In a surreal intersection of geopolitical drama and global consumerism, the Nike tr ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.06

Seoul Council Member Flees to U.S. Amid ‘100 Million Won’ Nomination Bribery Scandal: (C) KBS SEOUL — Kim Kyung, a member of the Seoul Metropolitan Council, has reportedly departed for the United States just a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.06

Ministry of Foreign Affairs Opens Doors for Young Korean Talents to Enter International Organizations: (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs On January 5, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) held a hybrid-format orientation for the f ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.06

Jumunjin Sunrise Festival Leaps Forward After 26 Years… Successfully Concludes with 6,000 Attendees: On the morning of the 2026 Year of the Red Horse (Byeong-o-nyeon), Jumunjin Beach in Gangneung—a flagship beach on the East ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.01.05

Sino-South Korean Relations Thaw as Favorability Climbs Ahead of Presidential Visit: (C) Compass Edge BEIJING – As President Lee Jae-myung prepares for a state visit to China on January 4, a recent survey ind ...; Desk 2026.01.04

South Korea Ranks 4th Globally in Nation Brand and 17th in National Competitiveness: National Strength Proven by Rankings: The Institute for Industrial Policy Studies - National Competitiveness (IPSNC) announced that South Korea has once again demonstra ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.03

Will Highway Rest Area Food Prices Drop in the New Year?: (C) Fishing Camping Tour SEOUL — As the South Korean government moves to regain control over highway rest area operations t ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.02

S. Korea to Offer Up to KRW 6.8 Million in EV Subsidies, Adding Incentives for Internal Combustion Engine Trade-ins: (C) IEEFA SEOUL — The Ministry of Climate, Energy and Environment announced on January 1 the "2026 Electric Vehicle Subsidy ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2026.01.02

Free-Floating Planet Discovery: A Saturn-Mass Rogue World Found 10,000 Light-Years Away: (C) Phys.org DAEJEON – An international team of astronomers has discovered a "rogue planet"—a world drifting through ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.01.02

Coupang Executive Testifies NIS Directed Overseas Confrontation to Recover Leaked Data: SEOUL – A senior executive from Coupang, South Korea’s e-commerce giant, testified before the National Assembly on Thu ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.02

Pope Leo XIV Congratulates Daejeon’s Sungsimdang Bakery on 70th Anniversary: (C) CAFOD DAEJEON — Pope Leo XIV has extended his heartfelt congratulations to Sungsimdang, a historic bakery based in Daej ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.02

Musinsa Issues ₩50,000 Coupon Pack to All Users, Eyes Rival Coupang’s Recent Missteps: (C) Musinsa SEOUL — Fashion e-commerce giant Musinsa has announced a large-scale promotional event, providing a ₩50,000 cou ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.02

ROK Defense Ministry Unveils "Semi-Fourth Branch" Plan: Marine Corps Commandant to be Promoted to Four-Star General: (C) Arirang TV SEOUL – In a landmark move to bolster the independence and operational capability of the Republic of Korea M ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

Luxury Polarization: Chanel Surpasses Louis Vuitton as "Heritage" Trumps Trends: (C) Apparel Resources SEOUL — In a shifting global economy, the divide within the luxury market is becoming more pronounced ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.01

Jeju Authorities Crack Down on Illegal Accommodations Disguised as Short-Term Rentals: (C) Medium JEJU ISLAND – The Jeju Provincial Autonomous Police announced on Tuesday that they have uncovered a significant ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.01

“Stories of Overseas Koreans Tailored to Student Perspectives... On-site Education for Over 6,000 Students Nationwide”: (C) Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) The Overseas Koreans Agency (Commissioner Kim Kyoung-hyup) announced that throughout 2025, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.30

U.S. Residential Electricity Rates Set to Surge Further in 2026, Emerging as Key Midterm Election Variable: (C) MPR News WASHINGTON — Rising electricity costs are becoming a central socioeconomic issue in the United States, as resi ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.12.30