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Seoul Court Sentences Former First Lady Kim Keon-hee to Seven Years for Influence Peddling

SEOUL – In a landmark ruling that has sent shockwaves through the South Korean political landscape, the Seoul Central District Court on June 26, 2026, sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon-hee to
South Korea Lodges Protest After Chinese and Russian Warplanes Breach KADIZ

SEOUL – The South Korean Ministry of National Defense issued a stern protest on June 28, 2026, following the unauthorized entry of more than 10 Chinese and Russian military aircraft into the Kor

Escalating Crisis: Teenage Drug Offenders Caught in Repeat Crimes Amidst "Telegram Drug Events"

INCHEON, South Korea — A disturbing trend of adolescent drug abuse has reached a new breaking point, as a 17-year-old girl, previously granted leniency for drug offenses, was arrested and indict

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South Korea Expands Tax Breaks to Boost Birthrate and Support Vulnerable Groups: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government has unveiled a series of tax breaks aimed at boosting the nation's birthrat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.01

Dangjin City Unveils New Policies to Enhance Residents' Quality of Life: Dangjin, South Korea – Dangjin City has announced a comprehensive set of new and revised policies for 2025, aimed at improvi ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.01

Daejeon Subway Faces Criticism Over Inaccurate Foreign Language Translations: Daejeon, South Korea – Foreign visitors to Daejeon are facing difficulties navigating the city's subway system due to inaccu ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.01.01

South Korea Passes Law Eliminating Statute of Limitations for State-Sponsored Human Rights Abuses: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean National Assembly on [date] passed a landmark law that eliminates the statute of limit ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.01

Mokpo and Suncheon National Universities Submit Merger Application: Mokpo, South Korea – Mokpo National University and Suncheon National University have jointly submitted a merger application ...; Desk 2025.01.01

Bucheon City Improves Pedestrian Safety and Accessibility Under First Circular Highway: Bucheon, South Korea – Bucheon City announced today that it has successfully completed the expansion and renovation of pedes ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.01

International Experts Question Airport Design in Fatal Jeju Air Crash: Seoul, South Korea – Aviation experts from around the world are casting doubt on the design of Muan International Airport af ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.01.01

Saemangeum Airport Runway Length Under Scrutiny After Fatal Crash: The recent fatal crash of a Jeju Air passenger plane at Muan International Airport has reignited concerns about the safety of shor ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.01.01

Jeju National University Announces Increased Enrollment for 2025 Regular Admissions: Jeju City, South Korea – Jeju National University has announced an increase in the number of students it will admit for the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.01

AI-Powered Groundwater Management System to Be Implemented in Jeju Island: Jeju City, South Korea – Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is set to pioneer the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in g ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.01.01

South Korea Boosts Support for Eco-Friendly Aquaculture: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean Ministry of Oceans and Fisheries has announced a significant expansion of its Eco-frie ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.31

South Korea Reports Significant Variance in Pet Care Costs Across Regions: Seoul, South Korea – A recent survey conducted by the Ministry of Agriculture, Food, and Rural Affairs has revealed substant ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.31

Korea Launches Expanded Green Remodeling Program for Public Buildings: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Appraisal Board (KAB) announced today that it will be accepting applications for its Green Re ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.12.31

KOBC Spearheads Green Shipping Initiative to Combat Port City Pollution: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Ocean Business Corporation (KOBC) is at the forefront of the global effort to combat ship emi ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2024.12.31

Controversial Design of Runway Equipment Cited in Fatal Jet Crash: MuAn, South Korea – The design of a runway guidance system at MuAn International Airport has come under intense scrutiny fol ...; Desk 2024.12.31

South Korea Boosts Support for Small Businesses in 2025: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government is set to introduce a series of measures aimed at bolstering the nation's s ...; Desk 2024.12.31

Com2us' 'Com:On 2024' Contest Draws Over 250 Entries: Seoul, South Korea – January 31, 2025 – Com2us, a leading global game company, announced today that its inaugural glob ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.31

South Korea Faces Scrutiny Over Airport Bird Strike Prevention: A recent plane crash at Muan International Airport in South Korea, attributed to a bird strike, has highlighted significant gaps i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.31

Incheon City Finalizes Administrative Boundary Adjustment Between Michuhol-gu and Yeonsu-gu: Incheon, South Korea – Incheon City announced on December 31st that it had reached a final agreement on the adjustment of ad ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.31