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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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Jeonbuk Culture and Tourism Foundation to Host 'Forestival: Run & Heal' Combining Jinan Forest Resources and Local Experiences: The Jeonbuk State Culture and Tourism Foundation (hereinafter referred to as the "Foundation") announced that it will host the "20 ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.07

Ministry of Justice Shifts Visa Policy from 'Attraction' to 'Growth' in Preparation for Era of 400,000 International Students: SEOUL — In anticipation of an era with 400,000 foreign students, the Ministry of Justice has unveiled a comprehensive reform ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.10.07

Dongducheon Newly Designated as Population-Declining Area, Expanding Total in Gyeonggi and Incheon to Five: SEOUL — Dongducheon City has been newly designated as a population-declining area, bringing the total number of such designa ...; Desk 2026.10.07

Celebrating Its 2nd Anniversary: 'Incheon Island Day' Showcases the Charm of 197 Islands: Incheon is gearing up to celebrate the second edition of "Incheon Island Day," a dedicated festival designed to spotlight the uniq ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.10.07

97.5% of Incheon Citizens Support Expanding 'Scooter-Free Zones': INCHEON — A recent survey revealed that an overwhelming 97.5% of Incheon citizens are in favor of expanding the city's "Scoo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.07

Incheon's Ganghwa-gun to Create South Korea's Largest "Sunshine Income Village": Incheon, South Korea — Incheon is set to host South Korea's largest "Sunshine Income Village" in Ganghwa-gun, establishing a ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.10.07

Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae: "Incheon is an Undervalued Blue Chip—We Will Claim Its True Value": Marking his 100th day in office, Incheon Mayor Park Chan-dae unveiled his "Incheon Re-rating" initiative aimed at elevating the ci ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.07

Jeju Goes All-In on Hosting 2028 G20 Summit, Linking Carbon Neutrality and AI Transformation: JEJU — Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is stepping up its bid to host the 2028 G20 Summit by scaling up its task force ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.10.07

Jeju’s Local Ingredients Shine at the 2026 K-Food Global Master Chef Championship: JEJU — Byun Eae-saeng, CEO of Hallasan Green Pork and a member of the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Tourism Associati ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.07

Jeju Special Self-Governing Province to Create 'Corporate Gardens' at Baram-moru Park in Seogwipo Innovation City: JEJU — Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is launching a project to develop corporate gardens across Baram-moru Park in th ...; Desk 2026.10.07

Around 160,000 Tourists Expected to Visit Jeju for Hangul Day Long Weekend: The number of tourists visiting Jeju Island during the upcoming Hangul Day long weekend is projected to remain at a similar level ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.07

Yoido Full Gospel Church Implicated in Massive Data Leak Affecting 850,000 Followers: SEOUL — Yoido Full Gospel Church, one of South Korea's largest megachurches, has confirmed that an internal data analysis su ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.07

Samcheok Tourism and Culture Foundation, Open Recruitment for CEO Applications open until October 19: The Samcheok Tourism and Culture Foundation is publicly recruiting a CEO to enhance the competitiveness of local tourism and cultu ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.10.07

"The 2nd Untang Godo Wishing Trail Trekking" Participants Open for Recruitment: The Gangwon Tourism Organization (CEO Choi Sung-hyun, hereinafter referred to as the "Organization"), together with Kangwon Land I ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.07

Voices of 15 Cities and Counties to Shape Youth Policy in Chungnam: CHUNGCHEONGNAM-DO — On October 6, the Chungcheongnam-do Provincial Government held the 2nd meeting of the "Connected Chungna ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.06

Police Investigate Samsung Electronics Union Leader Over Alleged 'Work Favoritism' Toward Father-in-Law’s Company: Police have launched an investigation into Choi Seung-ho, head of the Samsung Electronics chapter of the Samsung Group Multi-Compa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.06

"Man Assaults Father Holding 21-Month-Old Baby After Being Asked to Put Out Cigarette at Playground": A man in Pohang, North Gyeongsang Province, who chased and assaulted a resident for asking him not to smoke at an apartment playgr ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.10.06

State Guarantees Up to One-Third of Jeonse Fraud Deposits… Taking Effect on November 13: A "minimum guarantee system" will take effect on November 13, under which the government will cover the shortfall if the amount re ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.06

Police Allocate Defamation Complaint Against 'The Assassins' Creators to Jongno Police Station, Launch Investigation: Police have assigned a defamation complaint filed against the production team of the film "The Assassins," which has sparked histo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.06

Daily Lives Crumbling Under Youth Gambling… Urgent Need for Early Detection and Counseling: Youth gambling goes beyond financial loss, inflicting complex damage across overall daily life, including mental health and interp ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.06