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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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South Korea's "Rich" Threshold Climbs to 3.3 Billion Won Amidst Growing Asset Disparity: SEOUL – A recent survey conducted by Korea Gallup reveals a significant shift in South Koreans' perception of wealth, with t ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.03.01

Stricter Portable Battery Rules Take Flight in South Korea Amid Safety Concerns: SEOUL, South Korea – In a move aimed at bolstering passenger safety, South Korea has implemented stricter regulations regard ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

Decline in Overseas Korean Police Attachés Amidst Rising Crime Against Nationals: The number of Korean police attachés stationed overseas is decreasing, despite the increasing number of crimes involving Ko ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.03.01

Bikini Day: A Tragedy of the Nuclear Age and a Wish for Peace: Bikini Day may evoke images of a vibrant beach vacation, but it is actually a day to remember the tragic consequences of nuclear t ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.01

Far-Right Rally Against President Yoon's Impeachment Escalates into Misogyny and Violence: In South Korea, a far-right rally opposing the impeachment of President Yoon Suk-yeol has escalated into misogyny and violence, sp ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

Statue of Peace "Nujin" Finds New Home in Kassel After Two-Year Ordeal: Kassel, Germany - The "Statue of Peace," named "Nujin," which was controversially removed from the University of Kassel campus nea ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.03.01

Jeonbuk Emerges as Surprise Candidate for 2036 Olympics, Defeating Seoul in Landslide Victory: SEOUL - In a stunning upset, Jeonbuk Province has been selected as the domestic candidate to host the 2036 Summer Olympics, overco ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

Homeplus's Credit Rating Takes a Dive as Financial Woes Deepen: Seoul, South Korea – Homeplus, a major South Korean retailer, has seen its credit rating downgraded by both Korea Ratings an ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

March 1st Movement: Korea's Cry for Independence Against Imperial Japan: On March 1, 1919, the Korean Peninsula resounded with cries of "Long live Korean independence!" This historic moment marked the Ko ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.03.01

U.S. Coast Guard Halts Hazardous Cargo Operations at Puerto Nuevo Terminal Due to Safety Violations: SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The U.S. Coast Guard has issued a Captain of the Port Order against the Puerto Nuevo Terminal in San ...; Desk 2025.02.28

Champasack Province to Transform Million-Year-Old Volcano into Premier Tourist Destination: PAKSONG DISTRICT, Champasack Province, Laos – Champasack Province is embarking on an ambitious project to elevate the Millio ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.02.28

Transatlantic Trade War Looms as Trump's Tariffs Ignite European Fury: WASHINGTON D.C./BRUSSELS – A significant escalation in transatlantic trade tensions has erupted following former U.S. Presid ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.02.28

Transatlantic Trade Tensions Flare as Trump Imposes Tariffs, Europe Vows "Firm and Immediate" Response: Washington D.C./Brussels – A significant escalation in transatlantic trade relations has occurred following former U.S. Pres ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.02.28

Ethiopia Revokes Controversial Salt Directive, Aiming to Stabilize Market: Addis Ababa, Ethiopia – In a significant move to rectify the severe market disruptions caused by a 2023 policy, Ethiopia's M ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.02.28

Surge in Cuban Asylum Seekers in the US Creates Legal Limbo: MIAMI, USA – Since 2021, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) has seen an unprecedented surge in asylum applica ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.02.28

Cuba Ranked Among World's Least Democratic Regimes: MIAMI, United States – Cuba ranked 135th in the 2024 Democracy Index published by the British weekly The Economist, with a s ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.02.28

Bogotá's Iconic Cinemas Procinal Secures Reorganization Agreement, Protecting Jobs and Ensuring Future Operations: Bogotá, Colombia – In a move that secures the future of one of Bogotá's most beloved cinema chains, the Superi ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.28

Paltarumi Mining Plant Opens First Zoo Refuge for Rescued Wildlife in Peru: PARAMONGA-BARRANCA, Peru – Minera Paltarumi, a gold ore processing company committed to responsible mining, has launched the ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.28

East Africa's Natural Gas Revolution: Bridging Energy Gaps and Driving Economic Growth: DAR ES SALAAM – East Africa stands at a pivotal juncture in its energy evolution, poised to leverage its abundant natural ga ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.02.28

Jumhouria Bank Boosts Digital Economy with Free POS Initiative: Tripoli, Libya – In a significant move to accelerate the digital transformation of Libya's economy, Jumhouria Bank has annou ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.28