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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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Kim Keon-hee Special Prosecutor Likely to Indict Kwon Seong-dong, Kim Sang-min This Week: The Min Joong-ki Special Prosecutor's Team, which is investigating allegations related to First Lady Kim Keon-hee, is expected to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.29

Women Face Higher Depression Risk from Soft Drink Consumption, Study Suggests Gut Microbiome Link: FRANKFURT, GERMANY — A new study from researchers at Frankfurt University Hospital in Germany suggests that consuming soft d ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.29

Hangang Bus Service Suspended for One Month Following Repeated Mechanical Failures: SEOUL — The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced a full, month-long suspension of passenger services for the newly la ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

Budget-Friendly Boom: China Emerges as Top Value Destination for South Korean Travelers: A significant shift is underway in South Korea's outbound travel market, with China rapidly emerging as a top-tier, budget-friendl ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.09.28

Electric Dream a Reality: Hernandarias Leads Paraguay’s Green Transport Revolution: Hernandarias, Alto Paraná—The shift to sustainable urban transport in Paraguay has hit a decisive milestone, with the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

Migraciones y la Embajada de Corea coordinan acciones para facilitar la radicación de inversionistas extranjeros: En el marco de la política gubernamental orientada a atraer inversiones extranjeras mediante la desburocratización d ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.28

Long-Haul Flight 'Thunderbolt'? Eastar Jet Completely Bans In-Flight Power Bank Charging: Inconvenience is expected for some long-haul flight passengers starting next month. This is because Eastar Jet is implementing a m ...; Shin Yeju Intern Reporter 2025.09.28

Korea Communications Commission Dissolved After 17 Years, Replaced by New Broadcasting and Media Body: Seoul, South Korea — South Korea’s media landscape is set for a dramatic overhaul as the Korea Communications Commissi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

How Gen Z Is Giving Hanbok a 'Hip' Makeover: A khaki-colored bolero, inspired by the traditional Korean jacket called the jeogori, paired with straight-leg black jeans. A nori ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.27

Deadly Blast Rocks Yangju Jjimjilbang, Injuring 28: YANGJU, GYEONGGI PROVINCE—A routine task at a public bathhouse turned disastrous on Saturday morning when a Liquefied Petrol ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.27

Fire Disrupts Digital ID and Government Services, KAC Urges Travelers to Carry Physical ID: SEOUL, South Korea – The Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) has released a mandatory public announcement asking all passengers ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.27

Wall Street Figure Howard Rubin Arrested on Sex Trafficking, Abuse Charges: NEW YORK — Retired Wall Street financier Howard Rubin, 70, was arrested on Friday, September 26, 2025, on federal charges of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.27

"Give Me Back My KakaoTalk": Super App Revamp Sparks User Fury, Sends Stock Tumbling: SEOUL — KakaoTalk, South Korea's ubiquitous "National Messenger," is facing a fierce backlash from users following a major i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.27

National Data Center Fire: 647 Government Systems Down, Naver Steps in to Assist: DAEJEON — A fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon, the central hub for South Korea's administ ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.27

Korea's Brain Drain Concern: Over Half of Gen Z Job Seekers Prefer Overseas Work: A recent survey by the recruitment platform JinHakSa Catch reveals a striking preference among South Korea's Z-generation job seek ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.26

Korean Pharmaceutical Association Rejects Trump's Claim on Tylenol and Autism: SEOUL — The Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) has publicly refuted President Donald Trump's recent claim that pregnant ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.25

Cholesterol: Debunking the Myths for a Healthier You: Many people misunderstand cholesterol's role in the body, often believing it's a simple case of "the lower, the better." However, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.25

2025 Daejeon Fashion Collection a huge success : 900 spectators, 160 works by local designers and students on stage: On the evening of September 25, Daejeon City held the '2025 Daejeon Fashion Collection' at the circular plaza of the Hanbat Arbore ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.25

Daejeon Hosts First International Medical Imaging Conference in South Korea: DAEJEON – The 28th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2025), a l ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.25

Trump Faces Equipment Glitches at the UN: During his visit to the United Nations for the General Assembly, President Donald Trump experienced a series of frustrating techni ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.09.24