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JBNU and SKKU Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in "Dream Material" MXene, Setting New World Records in Performance

SUWON/JEONJU – A South Korean joint research team has announced a landmark achievement in the development of MXene, a next-generation two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial often dubbed a "drea
Contrasting Fortunes in Petrochemical Restructuring: Yeosu Moves Forward, Ulsan Stalls

The South Korean petrochemical industry is witnessing a "tale of two cities" as major hubs Yeosu and Ulsan show starkly different progress in their government-led business restructuring ef

Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing

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South Korean Judiciary Under Fire for 'Light' Drunk Driving Discipline: SEOUL, South Korea—A recent audit has exposed a pattern of leniency in the disciplinary actions taken by South Korea's judic ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.03

South Korean Presidential Office Strongly Refutes 'Lost 48 Hours' Claim on Data Center Fire Response: SEOUL - The South Korean Presidential Office on Friday strongly condemned the claim by People Power Party lawmaker Joo Jin-woo tha ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.03

South Korean Public Overwhelmingly Rejects US $350 Billion Prepayment Demand in Tariff Talks: SEOUL—A public opinion poll released on October 3, 2025, indicates that a vast majority of South Koreans—eight out of ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.03

S. Korean Official Involved in National Network Recovery Dies by Suicide: SEJONG/SEOUL- A Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) official, who was on the team managing the aftermath of a massive natio ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.03

“Pledge to Consolidate Capabilities for Peace and Prosperity of the Republic of Korea”… World Korean Community Leaders Convention Closes: The 2025 World Korean Community Leaders Convention successfully concluded on the afternoon of the 1st at the Grand Walkerhill Hote ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.02

Evolutionary 'Wellness Insurance': New Study Links Morning Sickness to Immune Defense: LOS ANGELES — The mystery behind morning sickness, the debilitating nausea and aversion to certain smells and foods that aff ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.02

President Lee Pledges Historic Reforms for Overseas Koreans: Dual Citizenship Age Cut and Voting Access Overhaul: SEOUL—President Lee Jae-myung announced sweeping reforms aimed at enhancing the rights and participation of the estimated 7 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.02

Lee-Ishiba Summit Reaffirms Denuclearization, Bolsters Social Cooperation: In their third summit meeting, South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Japanese Prime Minister Ishiba Shigeru met in Busan on Sep ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.01

Smart Transition: Asiana Miles Holders Gain New Options as Korean Air Merger Nears: SEOUL, South Korea—Korean Air (KAL) has finally unveiled the integration plan for Asiana Airlines mileage ahead of the merge ...; Desk 2025.10.01

South Korea to Acquire U.S. Airborne Early Warning Aircraft in $2.3 Billion Deal: Seoul, South Korea - South Korea has selected U.S. defense company L3 Harris as the preferred bidder for its second phase Airborne ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.30

China's R&D Spending Eclipses South Korea's Entire Government Budget: China's total spending on research and development (R&D) in the past year reached a colossal 715.1 trillion South Korean won ( ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.30

Chungcheongnam-do Participates in 'Tourism EXPO Japan'... Promotes Baekje Culture and West Coast Charm: Chungcheongnam-do participated in 'Tourism EXPO Japan 2025 Aichi/Chubu Hokuriku,' held for four days from the 25th to the 28th at ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.30

The 26th World Korean Community Leaders Convention Opens: New CEO Kim Kyung-hyup Stresses Unity for Homeland's Growth: SEOUL, South Korea – The 2025 World Korean Association Leaders Convention officially opened on September 29 at the Grand Wal ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.30

Trump Vows 100% Tariff on Foreign-Made Films: WASHINGTON—U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Monday that he would impose a 100% tariff on all movies produced outside ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.30

Kakao Caves to User Outcry, Vows to Restore KakaoTalk's Core 'Friends List': SEOUL - South Korea’s tech giant Kakao has announced a swift and significant reversal of its highly controversial KakaoTalk ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.30

Ishiba's Final Diplomatic Push: Japan PM to Honor Symbol of Friendship in Busan Before Summit: BUSAN — Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba is set to make a poignant diplomatic gesture in Busan on Monday, September 30 ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.30

Nursing Home Tied to Kim Keon-hee's Family Hit with 104-Day Suspension Over $1 Million Fraud: NAMYANGJU, South Korea—A nursing home in Namyangju, Gyeonggi Province, operated by the family of Kim Keon-hee, the wife of f ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.29

Audit Exposes Deep-Seated Flaws at South Korea's Central Data Center: SEOUL — A devastating fire on September 26 at South Korea’s National Information Resources Service (NIRS), which cause ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.29

Lawmaker Calls for End to Government Ads for 'Fake News' Outlets After SkyDaily Controversy: A South Korean lawmaker is spearheading a push to stop government and public-sector advertising from being placed with media outle ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.29

Budget Constraints Hamper Disaster Recovery: Government Systems Crippled by Fire Two Years After Previous Outage: DAEJEON, South Korea – The recent fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) data center in Daejeon has once ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.29