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Chungbuk Demonstrates Competitiveness as an International MICE City for AI and Robotics

Chungbuk is strengthening its competitiveness as an international MICE city by combining future industries, such as AI and robotics, with cultural tourism. The Chungbuk Cultural Foundation announced
Ansan City Pay-as-You-Throw Trash Bag Abandoned in Japan Sparks Controversy in Kamikochi

A growing controversy has erupted after a large quantity of garbage, contained inside an official 20-liter pay-as-you-throw trash bag bearing the logo of Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, wa

MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR DIRECTS IMMEDIATE EXPANSION OF REST FACILITIES AT GIMPO AIRPORT AFTER UNANNOUNCED HEATWAVE INSPECTION

SEOUL — South Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labor, Kim Young-hoon, conducted an unannounced safety inspection at Gimpo International Airport on August 8 to evaluate working conditions

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Prosecutors Under Fire After Seized Bitcoin Vanishes Due to Alleged "Phishing": (C) Sunday Times The Gwangju District Prosecutors' Office is facing intense scrutiny following the disappearance of a significa ...; Desk 2026.01.26

NTS Launches Probe into Mega-Bakery Cafes Used as ‘Tax Havens’ for Wealthy Inheritors: SEJONG — The National Tax Service (NTS) announced on the 25th that it has launched a specialized investigation into large-sc ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.26

“Giving Blood for a Dub-Chewy”: Blood Centers Across Korea Launch Viral Dessert Giveaways Amid Winter Shortage: (C) The Star SEOUL – As South Korea faces a critical dip in blood reserves due to freezing temperatures and a widespread ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.01.25

Gwangju Buk-gu District to Offer Up to 900,000 Won in Paternal Leave Subsidies: (C) Buk-gu District Office of Gwangju Metropolitan City GWANGJU – In a proactive move to foster a more inclusive child-re ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.25

Freezing Temperatures Persist in Seoul: 37 Water Meter Bursts Reported Overnight: (C) Youtube SEOUL – Sub-zero temperatures continue to grip the South Korean capital, causing dozens of water meter failur ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.25

Samsung Chairman Lee Issues Urgent Warning: "No Room for Complacency; This is Our Last Chance": (C) The New Daily SEOUL — Amid a significant rebound in semiconductor earnings, Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Jae-yong h ...; Desk 2026.01.25

National Morning Lows Plummet to -18°C: Weekend 'Deep Freeze' to Persist: (C) JTBC The Korean Peninsula is bracing for what is expected to be the most severe cold wave of the season. According to the K ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.23

Nana Counterattacks with ‘False Accusation’ Lawsuit Against Home Invader Amid Claims of Secondary Victimization: (C) Koreaboo SEOUL – Singer and actress Nana (Im Jin-ah) has officially filed additional charges of false accusation agai ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.23

Gumi City to Open Nakdong River Secondary Campground on the 24th: (C) The Dyrt Gumi City, North Gyeongsang Province, has announced the official opening of the "Nakdong River Secondary Campgroun ...; Desk 2026.01.22

Cat Triggers House Fire via Microwave: Surge in Pet-Related Fires Sparks Urgent Safety Warning: (C) People.com DAEJEON – A residential fire caused by a cat activating a microwave has put pet owners on high alert, high ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.22

"Starting Married Life in a Hanok"... Seoul's Long-term Rental Hanoks Hit 300-to-1 Competition Rate: (C) Wise The dream of living in a serene, traditional Korean house (Hanok) in the heart of Seoul has ignited a fierce competiti ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.22

South Korea Extradites 73 Fugitives from Cambodia via Chartered Flight: (C) Ministry of Justice SEOUL — In an unprecedented move to combat transnational organized crime, the South Korean govern ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.22

"Education is a Fundamental Right, Not Charity": Kim Young-chun Declares Candidacy for Chungnam Education Superintendent: (C) Chungnam Office of Education Kim Young-chun, a member of the Presidential Committee on Local Initiatives and former Vice Pr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.22

Gov’t Pushes to Install Additional "Hangeul" Plaque on Gwanghwamun Gate: SEOUL — The South Korean government is taking steps to install an additional Hangeul (Korean alphabet) signboard on Gwanghwa ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.01.21

14,000 Chinese Tourists Pivot to Seoul as Sino-Japanese Tensions Flare: (C) KED Global SEOUL – In a significant shift for the regional tourism and MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions, and E ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.01.21

Jeju Air Implements Total Ban on In-Flight Power Bank Usage Amid Fire Concerns: (C) Curly Tales SEOUL – Jeju Air, South Korea’s leading low-cost carrier, announced on Wednesday that it will stric ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.01.21

“No Excuses Allowed”: The Real Reason Apple Flies New Recruits Business Class: (C) Britannica SEOUL — It is a dream scenario for any new hire: flying business class and staying in five-star hotels fro ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.21

S. Korea Braces for Longest, Most Intense Cold Wave of the Season: Feels-like Temps to Plummet to -20°C: (C) Youtube SEOUL – South Korea is bracing for the most severe and prolonged cold wave of the winter season starting this ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.18

Wealthy Individuals Value Time Over Money: Insights into the "Rich Mindset": (C) Nova Money What truly separates the wealthy from the average person? While the most obvious difference is the size of their ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.18

Trump Declares Himself ‘The Tariff King’ on Social Media Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling: WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has stirred public attention by posting images of himself labeled as “The Tar ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.18