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JBNU and SKKU Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in "Dream Material" MXene, Setting New World Records in Performance

SUWON/JEONJU – A South Korean joint research team has announced a landmark achievement in the development of MXene, a next-generation two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial often dubbed a "drea
Contrasting Fortunes in Petrochemical Restructuring: Yeosu Moves Forward, Ulsan Stalls

The South Korean petrochemical industry is witnessing a "tale of two cities" as major hubs Yeosu and Ulsan show starkly different progress in their government-led business restructuring ef

Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing

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Korean Ministry of Education Launches Comprehensive Textbook Book Database on "Reading Road" Platform: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Korea Education and Research Information Se ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.07

South Korean Teens Grapple with Smartphone Over-Dependence: Calls for Regulation Intensify: A recent surge in smartphone over-dependence among South Korean adolescents has sparked growing concerns, prompting calls for stri ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.03.07

Shinhan Bank Faces Second Financial Accident This Year, Employee Embezzles 1.7 Billion Won: Shinhan Bank, one of South Korea's major commercial banks, has reported its second financial accident this year, involving an empl ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.07

Gyeonggi Education Office Requests Police Investigation for Children Absent from Preliminary Elementary School Enrollment: The Gyeonggi Provincial Office of Education has requested a police investigation for children who did not attend the preliminary e ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.03.07

Korea's Largest Pet Festival, '2025 DangDang Trekking,' to be Held at High1 Resort: High1 Resort, Gangwon Province - The highly anticipated '2025 DangDang Trekking,' Korea's largest pet festival expecting over 10,0 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Soothing Scandinavian Sauna to Grace Inje's Gaetgol Nature Recreation Forest: INJE, South Korea – The serene Gaetgol Nature Recreation Forest in Inje County is set to elevate its tranquil offerings with ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Gangneung City to Transform into a Leading Garden and Arboretum Destination: Gangneung City is embarking on an ambitious project to establish itself as a premier garden and arboretum city, aiming to combat c ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Illegal Course Trading Thrives on South Korean University Campuses: GANGWON PROVINCE, South Korea - With the start of the new semester, a disturbing trend has emerged in South Korean universities: t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

Organized Online Fraud Ring Busted, Victims Left with Little Recourse: A sophisticated criminal organization engaged in online marketplace fraud has been dismantled, revealing a complex network that vi ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Daegu's Nam-gu District Pushes Forward with Apsan Monorail Project Amidst Opposition: Daegu's Nam-gu District Office has announced its intention to proceed with the Apsan Monorail installation project, which has been ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.03.07

55 Fast Food Restaurants in South Korea Cited for Violating Food Sanitation Laws: SEOUL, South Korea – Fifty-five fast food restaurants across South Korea, known for selling popular items like tteokbokki (s ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.03.07

South Korea Launches Nationwide Crackdown on Drug Crimes, Leveraging AI Technology: Seoul, South Korea – In a decisive move to combat the escalating drug crisis, the South Korean government has announced a co ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.07

Homeplus Faces Supply Halt Amid Restructuring, Labor Unrest: Seoul, South Korea – Homeplus, South Korea's second-largest hypermarket chain, is facing a wave of supply disruptions and gr ...; Desk 2025.03.07

South Korea Considers Immunity for Essential Medical Doctors in Fatal Cases: The South Korean government is advancing a controversial plan to shield doctors from prosecution in cases of patient deaths during ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Tax Authorities Launch Investigation into Tax Evasion Amidst Heated Political YouTube Revenue Competition: SEOUL, South Korea – Amidst the escalating revenue competition among "political YouTubers" during the 12.12 military coup an ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.07

North Korea Halts Western Tourist Visits After Three Weeks, Citing Unspecified Reasons: Pyongyang has abruptly suspended tourism for Western groups just three weeks after reopening its borders for the first time in fiv ...; Desk 2025.03.07

Seoul High Prosecutors' Office Review Committee Calls for Arrest Warrants for Presidential Security Officials: The Seoul High Prosecutors' Office Warrant Review Committee has recommended the issuance of arrest warrants for Kim Seong-hoon, De ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.07

South Korea's Election Watchdog Engulfed in Hiring Scandal, Faces Calls for Resignation Amidst Legal Hurdles: South Korea's National Election Commission (NEC) is reeling from a massive hiring scandal, with top officials facing mounting pres ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.07

Financial Supervisory Service Launches 'FSS Investment Explorers' Program for Middle and High School Students: The Financial Supervisory Service (FSS) is launching the 'FSS Investment Explorers' program, a financial investment experience edu ...; Desk 2025.03.06

Gwangju Metropolitan City Announces Public Nomination for the 38th Citizen's Award: Seeking the Best Citizen: Gwangju Metropolitan City announced on the 5th that it is publicly seeking nominations for the '38th Gwangju Metropolitan City Cit ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.06