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US-Japan Counteract Sino-Russian Drills with Joint Bomber Exercise in East Sea Airspace

(C) Global TImes TOKYO — In a clear demonstration of force against escalating regional tensions, the United States and Japan conducted a significant joint tactical exercise in the airspace bord
South Korea Confirmed as Co-Host of 2028 UN Ocean Conference (UNOC)

The United Nations General Assembly has officially selected South Korea and Chile as the co-hosts for the Fourth UN Ocean Conference (UNOC) in 2028. This decision, formalized by a resolution adopted a

Tech Tensions Flare: DeepSeek Allegedly Smuggles Banned NVIDIA Blackwell Chips for New AI Model

(C) ZAWYA BEIJING/SANTA CLARA — A report has stirred the global tech industry, alleging that Chinese artificial intelligence (AI) startup DeepSeek has engaged in an elaborate smuggling operatio

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President Lee Jae-myung Pushes for 'Smart and Elite Military' Amidst Defense Shifts: President Lee Jae-myung is calling for a major overhaul of the South Korean military, pushing for a move away from traditional, pe ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.21

U.S. H-1B Visa Fee Hike Threatens International Students and Tech Industry: WASHINGTON D.C. — The U.S. government has enacted a dramatic increase in the application fees for the H-1B specialty occupat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.21

The U.S. is raising its ESTA fee to almost double, from ₩30,000 to ₩60,000.: The U.S. Visa Waiver Program (ESTA) fee will almost double starting at the end of this month. According to the U.S. Customs and B ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.21

Special Counsel Probes Alleged Mass Membership of Unification Church Members in People Power Party Ahead of National Convention: SEOUL – The special counsel team led by Prosecutor Min Joong-ki has confirmed a mass sign-up of Unification Church members i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.21

Seoul's "River Bus" Project Sinks Amidst Public Apathy: SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — A high-profile urban transport project meant to revolutionize commuting in Seoul is facing an uncertain ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.19

Jeju Stone Wall Building Designated as Intangible Cultural Heritage... A Challenge for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, Too: Jeju Province announces that "Jeju Stone Wall Building," a traditional construction method using stones, will be designated as a J ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.19

Chairperson Lee Jin-sook of the Korea Communications Commission Sent to Prosecution on Embezzlement Allegations: Chairperson Lee Jin-sook of the Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has been sent to the prosecution on charges of embezzlement. ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.19

S. Korean PM Orders "Strong Action" on Anti-China Protests: SEOUL — South Korean Prime Minister Kim Min-seok has issued an urgent and firm directive to the nation’s police force, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.19

North Korea Unveils New "Geumseong" Suicide Drones, Signaling Strategic Military Advancements: PYONGYANG - In a significant move to project military strength, North Korea has officially revealed the final, operational version ...; Desk 2025.09.19

South Korea Launches New ₩400 Billion Aid Package to Bolster Steel Exports Amidst U.S. Tariffs: POHANG, South Korea — In a proactive move to mitigate the severe impact of escalating U.S. tariffs on its crucial steel sect ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.19

Special Prosecutor Links 120,000 Party Members to Unification Church List: A special prosecutor's team investigating allegations against First Lady Kim Keon-hee has reportedly secured a list of People Powe ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.19

Beware of Illegal "Miracle" Weight-Loss Drugs: Brussels, Belgium — The European Medicines Agency (EMA) has issued a strong warning about the alarming increase in the sale ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.19

Unresolved Questions Linger in KT Payment Fraud Case: The arrest of two Chinese nationals in connection with the recent KT mobile payment fraud has provided some answers, but significa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.19

U.S. States Scramble to Retain Korean Investment Amid Visa Crackdown: In a concerted effort to prevent a flight of capital, several U.S. states are actively courting Korean companies following a conte ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.19

Lotte Card Apologizes for Major Data Breach, Pledges Full Compensation: Lotte Card CEO Cho Jwa-jin issued a public apology Thursday after a cyberattack exposed the personal information of nearly 3 milli ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.19

UAE Becomes First Country to Formally Recognize Korean Medicine Practitioners: DUBAI—The United Arab Emirates has officially become the first nation to establish a formal licensure category for Korean Me ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.17

Kwon Seong-dong Arrested for Receiving 100 Million Won from Unification Church... Prosecution Cites "Concern over Evidence Destruction": Rep. Kwon Seong-dong of the People Power Party has been arrested on charges of receiving 100 million won from Yoon Young-ho, the f ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.17

Chile's 'Academic Achievement Bonus' Payment Status for 2025: SANTIAGO, Chile — The Chilean government will once again disburse the 'Bono Logro Escolar' (Academic Achievement Bonus) in 2 ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.09.16

A Fall of Astronomy, Chile's Sky Is in Danger: The Atacama Desert in northern Chile, home to the clearest and purest skies in the world, is where world-class observatories like ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.16

Operación Triunfo Principal Supports Eurovision Boycott if Israel Participates: BARCELONA — Noemí Galera, the principal of the Spanish reality TV show "Operación Triunfo" (OT), has personall ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.16