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Hidden Behind the K-Pop Contract Blame Game: Who Is Protecting Minor Idols?

The K-pop industry continues to push the envelope of youth. A2O Light, a group currently generating massive buzz with their "Neon" syndrome, features a member named I-ching who is only 13
South Korea’s Judiciary Nears Landmark Verdict in 1960s 'East Berlin Spy' Retrial for Composer Isang Yun

SEOUL — Fifty-eight years after a flawed conviction shocked the global arts community, a South Korean appellate court is set to rule on the high-profile retrial of the late world-renowned compos

Inha University Caught in Campus Culture Clash Over Proposed Rhee Syng-man Statue Revival

INCHEON — Plans by a small faction of students to resurrect a controversial monument honoring South Korea’s first president have sparked sharp political pushback at Inha University, puttin

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Chungmu Exercise Begins… Inspecting Wartime Administrative Preparation Status: Chungcheongnam-do has officially launched the "2026 Chungmu Exercise" to verify the effectiveness of its wartime mobilization post ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.12

From Care to Culture: Sejong to Gather Citizen Opinions on Welfare Plan: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) has announced the main contents of the "6th Community Social Security Plan ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.12

Prime Minister’s Commendation for Excellence in Revitalizing Traditional Markets and Shopping Districts: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) announced on the 12th that it has been selected as an outstanding local gov ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.12

Supreme Court: "To lease to a third party after refusing lease renewal for actual residence, proof of 'unforeseeable circumstances' is required": The Supreme Court has ruled that if a landlord refuses a tenant's request for a lease renewal on the grounds of actual residence a ...; Desk 2026.10.12

Learning to Compose? Now We Turn On AI First: "What kind of song shall we make today?" On the afternoon of the 2nd, at an "AI Composition Class" held at an educational institut ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.12

"South Korean Authorities Meet with Alaska Lawmakers, Conveying 'Investment Must Be Commercially Viable'": Although U.S. President Donald Trump announced that $50 billion of South Korea's U.S. investment funds will be injected into the A ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.12

"Gongju Will Be Developed into a Stay-Over Tourism City": The 72nd Baekje Cultural Festival, Chungnam’s representative historical and cultural festival, wrapped up its nine-day run i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.12

Daejeon City and Local Defense Companies Launch Full-Scale Cooperation to Establish North Texas Defense Cluster: Daejeon City is collaborating with the BEACONS Center at the University of Texas at Dallas (UT Dallas) to support local defense co ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.12

Immerse Yourself in the Charm of Confucian Culture at the Sejong Hangul Festival!: Sejong Special Self-Governing City (Mayor Cho Sang-ho) held the "Top Scholar Confucian Festival: Oh My God Party" at the Plum Blos ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.12

Over 70% of the 2030 Generation Say They "Have No Political Party to Support": Although the number of party members has rapidly increased to surpass 10 million, politics has fallen into a crisis. Voters hold a ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.11

Leaders of Hospitals from Around the World Gather in One Place... Korean Medical Tour: Some 2,000 hospital and healthcare leaders from about 90 countries around the world are visiting Seoul to directly witness South K ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.11

NEAR Discusses the Future of Northeast Asian Youth Policies and Exchanges with Youths from 6 Countries: The Secretariat of the Association of Northeast Asia Regional Governments (NEAR), led by Secretary-General Lim Byung-jin, held the ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.11

Chang Ki-soo, Mayor of Cheonan... Unveils Concrete Blueprint for '365 Happy Cheonan': Marking his 100th day in office for the 9th popularly elected term, Cheonan Mayor Chang Ki-soo unveiled the blueprint for "365 Hap ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.11

"Walk Along the Footsteps of General Hong Beom-do"... Trekking Competition to Be Held at Daejeon National Cemetery: A trekking competition will be held in Daejeon to retrace the footsteps of independent hero General Hong Beom-do and reflect on hi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.11

Over 120,000 Visitors Flock to the Island Fairgrounds on the First Day of Hangeul Day Long Weekend: The 2026 Yeosu World Island Fair Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to the Organizing Committee) announced that approximat ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.11

Cheonan Secures 'Excellence' Award at South Chungcheong Province's 13th Cadastral and Drone Surveying Competition: Cheonan's Seobuk-gu announced on the 8th that it received an Excellence Award certificate at the "13th Cadastral and Drone Surveyi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.09

"Transforming Daily Life for Citizens": Cheonan Mayor Chang Ki-soo Unveils 4-Year Roadmap for '365 Happy Cheonan': Cheonan Mayor Chang Ki-soo announced the 5 core goals and 77 practical projects of the "365 Happy Cheonan" initiative on the 8th, ...; Desk 2026.10.09

Naepo New Town to Offer Free Autonomous Bus Service: Chungcheongnam-do is launching a field test of autonomous driving technology on actual public transportation routes by operating f ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.09

Refining the Logic for Attracting the Integrated Power Corporation Headquarters to Chungnam: Ahead of its governmental proposal regarding the attraction of the integrated power corporation headquarters, Chungcheongnam-do he ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.09

Korea National Diplomatic Academy Hosts the '8th ASEAN-ROK Think Tank Strategic Dialogue': (c) Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Korea National Diplomatic Academy (KNDA) of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced that ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.08