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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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Daejeon City Expands Zoning Incentives to Boost Development and Alleviate Parking Concerns: Daejeon, South Korea – In a move to streamline land use around transportation hubs and address long-standing parking issues, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.16

Xiaomi Launches Aggressive Push into South Korean Market with 14 New Products: Seoul, South Korea – Xiaomi, the Chinese tech giant, has announced its intention to significantly expand its presence in the ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.15

Gyeonggi-do's Gyoewayeon Line Reopens After 20-Year Hiatus: Seoul, South Korea – January 10, 2025 – The Gyeonggi-do provincial government announced today that the Gyoewayeon Line ...; Desk 2025.01.15

South Korea Sees Surge in Overseas Emergency Medical Consultations: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean National Fire Agency reported a significant 18.5% increase in the number of overseas e ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.14

Incheon Launches AI Chatbot to Enhance Citizen Services: Incheon, South Korea – Incheon City has introduced a new 24-hour AI chatbot service, "Incheon Talk Talk," designed to provid ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.01.14

Incheon City to Maintain Child Care Services During Lunar New Year: Incheon, South Korea – Incheon City has announced that it will continue to provide child care services throughout the Lunar ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.14

Bucheon City Urges Travelers to Take Precautions Against Mosquito-Borne Diseases: Bucheon, South Korea – With the increasing number of overseas trips during the New Year and Lunar New Year holidays, Bucheon ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.01.14

Bucheon City Invites Community Groups to Revitalize Local Areas: Bucheon City, South Korea, is calling on community groups to participate in its 2025 Village Community Resident Proposal Project. ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.01.14

Bucheon City Expands Self-Reliance Programs to Empower Low-Income Residents: Bucheon, South Korea – Bucheon City has announced an ambitious plan to expand its self-reliance programs, aiming to provide ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2025.01.14

Seoul Expands Suicide Prevention Measures on Han River Bridges: Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul Metropolitan Government is set to install additional suicide prevention facilities on five Ha ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.14

South Korea Unveils Ambitious Plan to Revitalize Rural Areas and Boost Agriculture: Seoul, South Korea – The Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) has announced a comprehensive plan to revi ...; Desk 2025.01.14

Early Detection of Paralytic Shellfish Poisoning in Busan: Busan, South Korea – Paralytic shellfish poisoning (PSP), a harmful algal bloom that can contaminate shellfish and cause ser ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.01.14

Fish Cakes Pack a Salty Punch: Consumer Agency Warns of High Sodium Levels: SEOUL, South Korea – A recent study by the Korea Consumer Agency has revealed that popular wintertime snack, fish cakes (eom ...; Desk 2025.01.14

Affordable Housing Expansion Targets Diverse Needs Across South Korea: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government is expanding its affordable housing program to cater to a wider range of re ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.14

Sejong to Build 108-Meter Tower Commemorating Hangul Creation: Sejong City, South Korea – Sejong City has announced ambitious plans to construct a monumental tower to commemorate the crea ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.14

Geumcheon District to Reflect Residents' Opinions in Air Force Base Redevelopment: Geumcheon-gu, Seoul, Korea – Geumcheon District announced on Thursday that it has completed a survey conducted since last Oc ...; Desk 2025.01.14

Chungcheongnam-do Province in South Korea actively seeks to attract overseas Korean residents: Chungcheongnam-do Province in South Korea has embarked on an ambitious initiative to attract overseas Korean residents. The provin ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.14

Dollar Strength and US Stock Decline Drag Down Korean Markets: Seoul, South Korea – The Korean financial market faced a cold snap on Wednesday as the US dollar strengthened globally and U ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.14

Air Premia Soars in 2024, Dominating Long-Haul Routes: Air Premia, a South Korean hybrid carrier, has reported a significant surge in passenger numbers in 2024, solidifying its position ...; Desk 2025.01.14

YouTube Foodie Causes Stir at Restaurant: Seoul, South Korea – A recent online post has sparked a heated debate about the behavior of food vloggers in public spaces. ...; Desk 2025.01.13