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6223 Future Forum, Guest Speaker Kim Jin-myung… Ulsan Dreams of Leaping into a Future Cultural City through the Spirit of Hangeul

(C) 6223 Future Forum The '6223 Future Forum,' a key organization proposing future policies for Ulsan, successfully held its second seminar of 2026 under the theme "Listening to the Fut
Seoul Metro to Ban Personal Mobility Devices and High-Capacity Lithium Batteries Starting July

SEOUL — Starting July 1, 2026, passengers will be prohibited from bringing personal mobility (PM) devices powered by lithium batteries and high-capacity lithium batteries into Seoul Metro statio

South Korea’s Bid for MSCI Developed Market Status Stalls Again

SEOUL — South Korea’s long-standing ambition to be reclassified as a "Developed Market" (DM) by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has faced another setback. In its 20

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Japanese Banks Engage in Heated Deposit Rate Competition Following BOJ Policy Shift: TOKYO – Japanese banks are locked in an increasingly fierce competition for deposits, raising interest rates on savings acco ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.25

Six Newly Discovered Letters from Yukio Mishima Shed Light on Ishihara’s Political Career: TOKYO – Six letters penned by literary giant Yukio Mishima to writer and politician Shintaro Ishihara have recently surfaced ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

New Kawamozuku Algae Species Discovered in Heart of Tokyo: TOKYO – In a surprising discovery highlighting the resilience of nature even in urban environments, a research team led by t ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.25

Stranded and Revictimized: Thousands Fleeing Myanmar Scam Centers Face Limbo at Thai Border: Mae Sot, Thailand – Thousands of individuals rescued from online scam operations in Myanmar are facing a precarious situatio ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

Crowd Dynamics in Public Spaces: A Study Reveals Physical Laws Governing Collective Movement: Crowded spaces are inherently dangerous due to the lack of room for individuals to move freely. This can lead to chaotic situation ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.02.25

Asteroid 2024 YR4's Earth Impact Probability Drops to Near Zero: The possibility of asteroid 2024 YR4 colliding with Earth in 2032 has significantly decreased. Initially, the impact probability w ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.02.25

Why scratching makes you itchier: Unraveling the mystery of itch and inflammation: Itching is an unpleasant sensation that triggers the urge to scratch. It is often caused by substances or inflammation that irrita ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.02.25

Minor Savings Accounts in South Korea See 20% Increase in 4 Years: Seoul – The balance of minor savings accounts at major South Korean banks has surged by over 20% in the past four years, rai ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.24

South Korea's Life Satisfaction Plummets After Years of Improvement: Seoul – After a period of steady increase, South Korea's life satisfaction has taken a significant downturn, raising concern ...; Desk 2025.02.24

Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism Holds 'Love Korea' in Bangkok to Attract Thai Tourists: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (Minister Yoo In-chon) and the Korea Tourism Organization (Acting President Seo Young- ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.02.24

Two Korean Missionaries Killed in Robbery Attack in Madagascar: Two Korean missionaries who dedicated their lives to medical and agricultural mission work in Africa were killed in a robbery in M ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.24

Korean Diaspora Agency Commissioner Lee Sang-deok Holds Meetings with Koreans in Australia and 'NextGen Economic Seminar': Lee Sang-deok, Commissioner of the Overseas Koreans Agency, visited Melbourne and Sydney, Australia from the 20th to the 22nd to h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.24

Doosan Group Strengthens Support for Working Parents with Enhanced Childbirth and Childcare Benefits: Doosan Group has announced a significant expansion of its childbirth and childcare support system to promote work-life balance for ...; Desk 2025.02.23

Nightmare After Dream Vacation: 30-Year-Old Woman Contracts Rare Parasitic Infection: A 30-year-old woman who returned from a dream vacation in Thailand, Japan, and Hawaii is now battling a rare parasitic infection k ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.23

49 Schools to Close in Korea This Year Due to Declining Birth Rate: A total of 49 elementary, middle, and high schools across the country are expected to close this year due to a decrease in the sch ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.23

Zero-Sugar Drinks: A Sweet Deception?: The popularity of zero-sugar drinks has surged as consumers seek healthier alternatives to traditional sugary beverages. However, ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.02.23

Yonsei University's AAP Program to Cultivate Risk Management Experts Opens Next Month: The Advanced Analyst Program (AAP), a program designed to train risk management experts, will open on March 12th. The program is j ...; Desk 2025.02.23

Business lobby groups urge halt to revisions of commercial law: Korean business lobby groups are calling on the government to stop discussions on revisions to the commercial law, which they say ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.02.23

Korean Supreme Court Streamlines Criminal Trial Procedures to Prevent Delays: Seoul, South Korea – The Supreme Court of Korea has announced amendments to its Criminal Procedure Rules, aimed at preventin ...; Desk 2025.02.22

South Korea Protests Japan's 'Takeshima Day' Event, Urges End to Claims Over Dokdo: SEOUL – South Korea's Ministry of Foreign Affairs has lodged a strong protest against Japan's hosting of the annual 'Takeshi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.02.22