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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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11-Year-Old Girl Dies in Paraguay Car Accident Caused by Drunk Driver: Guazú, Paraguay - A tragic accident in Guazú, Paraguay, has claimed the life of an 11-year-old girl after a vehicle ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.19

12 Incheon Startups Win 13 CES Innovation Awards: Incheon, South Korea – Twelve startups from Incheon, South Korea, have been awarded a total of 13 CES Innovation Awards, as ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.18

South Korea's Top Companies Increase Charitable Giving by 4%: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's largest companies have increased their charitable contributions by approximately 4% compa ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2024.11.18

LOTTE World Tower and Mall Transforms into a Magical Christmas Village: Seoul, South Korea – Lotte World Tower and Mall in Seoul is set to dazzle visitors with a grand Christmas celebration, trans ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.17

South Korea’s Communications Commission Upholds Consumer Rights in Telecom Disputes: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Communications Commission (KCC) has highlighted several successful cases of resolving telecom ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.16

Ulsan to Host Symposium on Attracting Global Data Centers: Ulsan, South Korea – Ulsan is set to host a symposium on November 19th, aimed at attracting global data centers to the city ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.16

KAIST's Quadruped Robot, Raibo 2, to Attempt a Full Marathon: Daejeon, South Korea – A team of researchers at the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has announced ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.16

The Legacy of "El Más Loco": Protection Payments and Their Impact on Mexico: The practice of piso or protection payments, a form of extortion where individuals or businesses are coerced into paying criminals ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2024.11.16

Argentina Shaken by Child Sexual Abuse Cases: Mendoza, Argentina, has been rocked by a series of disturbing child sexual abuse cases. In one particularly harrowing incident, a ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.11.16

Hyundai Motor Donates Ioniq 5 Electric Vehicles to UN World Food Programme: Dubai, UAE – Hyundai Motor, a leading global automotive company, today announced the delivery of Ioniq 5 electric vehicles t ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.11.15

International Conference to Explore AI and Korean Literature Translation: Seoul, South Korea – An international conference focused on the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI) and Korean lite ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15

Mini Beauty Products Gain Popularity Among Young Consumers: Seoul, South Korea – Small-sized beauty products, or "mini beauty items," are gaining traction among young consumers who pri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

Airbnb Offers Once-in-a-Lifetime Gladiator Experience at the Colosseum: Rome, Italy – November 14, 2024 – Airbnb has announced an exclusive opportunity for history buffs and adventure seeker ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

South Korea Tightens Security Measures for IP Cameras: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean government is taking steps to enhance the security of IP cameras in response to growin ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.15

South Korea's Baby Boomers Redefining Retirement: A New Generation of Workers: South Korea is on the cusp of a demographic shift as its baby boomer generation, born between 1955 and 1974, enters its senior yea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.15

SK Telecom Launches '0 Festival' to Celebrate College Entrance Exam Takers: SEOUL, South Korea – November 14, 2024 – SK Telecom, a leading telecommunications company in South Korea, today announ ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.11.14

Upbit D Conference 2024 Kicks Off, Showcasing Blockchain's Impact on the Real World: SEOUL, South Korea – November 14, 2024 – The Upbit D Conference (UDC), South Korea's premier blockchain event, opened ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.14

South Korea Jumps to Highest-Ever Ranking in Global Competitiveness: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea has achieved its highest-ever ranking in the IMD World Competitiveness Ranking, climbing ei ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.11.14

South Korean Police Report Sharp Rise in Teenager Involvement in Cyber Gambling: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean police have reported a significant increase in the number of teenagers involved in cyber g ...; Desk 2024.11.14