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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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Shinsegae Group Suffers Data Breach Affecting 80,000 Employees and Partners: SEOUL — Shinsegae Group, one of South Korea’s largest retail giants, has confirmed a significant data breach involving ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.27

South Korea Expands Menstrual Product Support for Vulnerable Youth Following Presidential Directive: (C) Astler.co SEOUL – The Ministry of Gender Equality and Family (MGEF) announced on Friday a significant expansion and sim ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.12.27

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South Korea Ranks 15th Globally in Beer Consumption; Per Capita Intake Exceeds 70 Bottles Annually: (C) Marketing Edge Magazine SEOUL — South Korea has secured its position as the 15th largest beer-consuming nation in the w ...; Desk 2025.12.25

Busan Court Sentences 20-Year-Old to Prison for AI-Generated Medical Document Forgery and Insurance Fraud: BUSAN — The Busan District Court has sentenced a man in his 20s to two years in prison for orchestrating a sophisticated ins ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.12.25

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S. Korea Ranks 15th Globally in Beer Consumption: 70 Bottles Per Capita: (C) Seoulz South Korea’s beer consumption rose slightly last year, securing the 15th spot globally in terms of total volume ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.12.24

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