Synthesis - Global Economic Times

2026.11.11 (Wed)
All articles

LOGIN
JOIN

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

Synthesis

Search: 4,371

Gyeongnam's AI Wildfire Surveillance Network "Useless"... Error Rate of 79%, the Highest in the Nation: An artificial intelligence (AI)-based surveillance system introduced to detect forest fires early in Gyeongnam is repeatedly misid ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.27

LH Public Rental Housing: 2,287 Vacant Units in Gyeongnam Highlight Need for "Supply Matched to Demand in Maeip Rental Housing": With 2,287 LH (Korea Land and Housing Corporation) public construction rental housing units remaining vacant for over six months i ...; Desk 2026.09.27

"A Korean-American President Within 30 Years": Korean-American Community in the U.S. Vows Unity and Growth in Seoul: - President Seo Jung-il: "We must foster the identity and political power of the next generation... and significantly expand the O ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.27

Geoje, Still Scarred by Flood Damage, Receives 'Chuseok Warmth' from Across the Country Over 2 Billion Won Donated Since Disaster; 380,000 Items Worth 1.1 Billion Won in Relief Supplies: "We will not forget the precious hearts of volunteers who sent donations and supplies from all over the country and visited the si ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.24

Merchants Create Their Own Festival… Chilgok Seokjeok-ro Riverside Merchants Association Promotes Alley Commercial District: The Seokjeok-ro commercial district in Chilgok-gun, designated as a neighborhood-type shopping district, is set to attract residen ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2026.09.24

Incheon Queer Culture Festival to Be Held on October 17... "The City Must Withdraw Its Appeal Regarding Plaza Litigation": The Incheon Queer Culture Festival Organizing Committee announced its plan to hold the 9th annual festival next month, urging the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.24

“Waited 6 hours, but only repeated 'No such fact'”… Controversy spreads despite Bucheon Ojeong Police Station's explanation: The police are embroiled in controversy for conducting an intimidating investigation against an 87-year-old elderly person. Furth ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.24

A Different Side of Gyeonggi Province Seen While Running… Autumn Running Courses Recommended by 'Run Gyeonggi': You don't necessarily have to travel far. Simply following paths you usually pass by in a car with your own diligent two feet can ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.09.24

Jeolla Province, Home to Many Expats: A Long and Arduous Journey Home: A recent analysis of travel times during holiday periods (Chuseok and Lunar New Year) over the past decade has revealed that traff ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.24

Lee Soyoung, Minister of SMEs and Startups, Visits Suwon Traditional Market to Listen to Merchants' Difficulties... "We Will Prepare Tangible Support Measures": Lee Soyoung, Minister of SMEs and Startups, visited a traditional market in Suwon on the 23rd to listen to the voices of merchants ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.09.24

City Launches ‘Carrier Fall Prevention’ Campaign at Incheon Airport Ahead of Chuseok and World Korean Business Convention: Ahead of the Chuseok holiday and the World Korean Business Convention, Incheon City is launching a campaign targeting Incheon Inte ...; Desk 2026.09.24

2026 Yeosu World Island Fair: Free Admission for Island Residents Nationwide Starting on the 24th: The 2026 Yeosu World Island Fair Organizing Committee (hereinafter referred to as the "Committee") has decided to allow island res ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.09.24

Jeonbuk to Attract Tourists at Cheongju International Airport During Chuseok Holiday: To celebrate the Chuseok holiday, Jeonbuk Special Self-Governing Province announced that it is operating an interactive Jeonbuk to ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.09.23

South Korea Slashes Illegal Sex Exploitation Sites by 29%, Eyes AI Tracking by 2027: SEOUL — South Korea has successfully reduced the number of active digital sex crime websites from 6,683 to 4,736—a 29% ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.23

The Busan Shark Sighting Sparks Nationwide Consumption and Tourism Boom: An unexpected visitor in the coastal waters of Busan has triggered a massive wave of public fascination, breathing extraordinary l ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.09.23

South Korea and U.S. Leaders Hold Pivotal Summit in New York: South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and U.S. President Donald Trump held a crucial bilateral summit on September 22, 2026, on the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.09.23

Yeongdong-gun Opens the 'Chupungnyeong Windmill Center' as a New Cultural and Educational Hub: YEONGDONG — Yeongdong-gun has officially opened the Chupungnyeong Windmill Center, a state-of-the-art cultural, educational, ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.09.23

Cheonan City Launches Three New Bus Routes to Enhance Public Transit Accessibility Starting October: CHEONAN — In a proactive move to improve public transportation convenience and address growing transit demands in newly deve ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.09.23

Geum River Basin Environmental Office Raises Algae Alert to 'Warning' for Chudong Waters of Daecheong Reservoir: Daejeon, South Korea — The Geum River Basin Environmental Office has officially upgraded the algae alert for the Chudong wat ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.23

Nuri's 5th Launch Set in 15 Days: Special PR Hall Opens at Naro Space Center: KOREA — With just 15 days remaining until the historic 5th launch of South Korea's homegrown space launch vehicle, the Korea ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.09.23