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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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Cyber Synergy: Allegations of North Korean and Russian Hacking Groups Partnering Mark a New Threat Level: (C) NK News A recent analysis by a cybersecurity firm suggests a potentially unprecedented collaboration between state-sponsore ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.25

Landmark Verdict: 'Pastor's Room' Operator Kim Nok-wan Sentenced to Life Imprisonment for Largest Digital Sex Crime Case: In a landmark ruling that underscores the judiciary's stern response to digital sexual violence, a South Korean court has sentence ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.25

Nationwide ASF Crisis Alert Raised to 'Severe' After Outbreak Confirmed in Dangjin, South Chungcheong Province: (C) Daijiworld SEOUL— The South Korean government has escalated the nationwide African Swine Fever (ASF) crisis alert to ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.25

Soaring Housing Hurdle: Seoul's Unprecedented Rise in 30-Something Houseless Households: (C) The Japan Times SEOUL — The struggle for homeownership in South Korea’s capital has reached a critical juncture ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.24

U.S. 'Department of Government Efficiency' (DOGE), Led by Musk, Disbanded Early: (C) KPBS WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), established under the second term of Presiden ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.24

Korea's Kimchi Trade Deficit Deepens Despite Record Exports: (C) Taste South Korea’s kimchi trade is reaching new heights, but not entirely in the way policymakers would hope. While ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.24

North Korea Adopts AI for Weather Forecasting: A Closer Look at the Claimed Performance: (C) Medium Pyongyang, DPRK – North Korea's official media announced on Monday, November 24, that the country has introduc ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.24

EU Pushes US for Broader Tariff Exemptions on Key Goods: (C) Aerodoc Brussels/Berlin – The European Union (EU) is set to intensify its trade negotiations with the United States, ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.11.23

Massive Container Ship Fire Hits Port of LA, Disrupting Operations: (C) KTLA LOS ANGELES — A major fire erupted aboard a large container ship docked at the Port of Los Angeles (LA), the Uni ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.11.23

The Yoon Suk Yeol Dossier: President Indicted in Chae Sang-byeong Investigation Interference Case: SEOUL—In a landmark development, former President Yoon Suk Yeol has been indicted on charges of allegedly interfering with t ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.21

Ferry Accident Revives Sewol Tragedy Trauma in South Korea: Mokpo, South Jeolla Province – The grounding accident involving the passenger ferry Queen Zenobia 2 off the coast of Sinan, ...; Desk 2025.11.20

North Korea Publicly Executes ‘Big-Hand’ Business Couple Over ‘Arrogance’ and Anti-State Charges: A successful North Korean business couple, locally known as ‘Big Hands’ for their financial clout, were publicly execu ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.11.20

Incheon's Cheonggyecheon: Buried Stream Returns to Light After 35 Years: The Gulpocheon Stream in Bupyeong-gu, Incheon, once known as "Incheon's Cheonggyecheon," is set to be fully unveiled to the public ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.11.20

UN Committee Adopts North Korean Human Rights Resolution for 21st Year; South Korea Joins as Co-Sponsor: NEW YORK — The Third Committee of the United Nations General Assembly has adopted a resolution condemning North Korea's syst ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.20

Chungnam Province to Build 50,000-Seat K-Pop and Baseball Dome Stadium in Cheonan-Asan: CHEONAN-ASAN, South Korea – Chungnam Province has announced plans for the ambitious construction of a large-scale, multi-pur ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.11.19

Second-Generation Sakhalin Koreans Visit Homeland for Cultural Experience: (C) The Overseas Koreans Agency (OKA) Twenty-four second-generation Sakhalin Koreans are scheduled to arrive at Gimpo Airport o ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.18

Jun Kwang-hoon Explodes: YouTuber's 'Underwear' Taunt Sparks Outburst During Police Summons: (C) MBC A routine police summons for controversial Jun Kwang-hoon took a chaotic turn today when a YouTuber's provocative quest ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.18

Goyang Stadium Rakes in $8.3 Million, Emerges as K-Pop Concert Hub: (C) Goyang Sports Complex Goyang, South Korea – Goyang Sports Complex, located just northwest of Seoul, has firmly establ ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.11.18

Nearly Half of High-Ranking Officials are Multiple Homeowners, Gangnam-gu Mayor Tops List with 42 Properties: (C) Gangnam Districts A recent analysis reveals that nearly half of South Korea’s high-ranking public officials, includi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.18

South Korea Implements Guidelines for Removing Offensive Political Banners: SEOUL – The South Korean government has announced and immediately implemented new guidelines designed to allow for the remov ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.18