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Seoul Metro to Ban Personal Mobility Devices and High-Capacity Lithium Batteries Starting July

SEOUL — Starting July 1, 2026, passengers will be prohibited from bringing personal mobility (PM) devices powered by lithium batteries and high-capacity lithium batteries into Seoul Metro statio
South Korea’s Bid for MSCI Developed Market Status Stalls Again

SEOUL — South Korea’s long-standing ambition to be reclassified as a "Developed Market" (DM) by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has faced another setback. In its 20

President Lee Steps Up Regional Growth Blueprint, Putting AI and Chips at the Center

SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold a series of high-level meetings with the leaders of South Korea’s semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Group, to finalize an ambi

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Severe Student Misconduct Forces Record Expulsions, Transfers in South Korean Schools: SEOUL — An alarming surge in teacher authority infringements has forced South Korean schools to implement the severest disci ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.10.16

Tragedy Unveiled in Voice Phishing Case: South Korean Man Dies by Suicide After Losing $22,000: GWANGJU, South Korea—A devastating consequence of organized financial crime was brought to light this week in a South Korean ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.16

S. Korean News Publishers Demand AI Law Amendment to Mandate Training Data Disclosure: SEOUL—The Korean Association of Newspapers (KAN), led by President Lim Chae-cheong, has intensified its push for the revisio ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

Prosecution Seeks Death Penalty for Chinese National in Brutal Sihwa Double Murder: ANSAN, South Korea — The prosecution has demanded the death penalty for Cha Cheol-nam (56), an ethnic Chinese national, who ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

South Korean Prosecutor Confesses 'Coupang Case' Cover-Up, Alleges Superiors Ordered Non-Indictment: SEOUL—In a dramatic disclosure before the National Assembly on Wednesday, an incumbent senior prosecutor publicly accused hi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

'Living Nightmare': South Koreans Reveal Horror of Torture in Cambodia Scam Compounds: SIHANOUKVILLE, Cambodia—Two South Korean nationals, identified as A (20s) and B (30s), have recounted their horrific ordeal ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.16

Korean Woman Found Dead Near Vietnam-Cambodia Border; Phishing Gang Link Probed: HANOI/SEOUL— South Korean authorities have launched an internal investigation into the death of a Korean woman found in Viet ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.16

Korean Gold Rush Overheats as 'Kimchi Premium' Hits Dangerous Levels: SEOUL—The global rally in gold, fueled by a weakening dollar and expectations of U.S. interest rate cuts, has hit South Kore ...; Desk 2025.10.15

Seoul Revives Key Dialogue Body in Major Unification Ministry Overhaul: SEOUL—South Korea's Ministry of Unification (MOU) announced a sweeping organizational restructuring on October 14, 2025, sig ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.15

Presidential Couple Demanded 'Dog Protocol' During France Visit: Embassy Officials Tasked with Pet Care: Seoul, South Korea — A recent revelation during a parliamentary audit has brought to light an unusual demand made by the off ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.13

U.S. Appeals Court Blocks Deployment of National Guard in Chicago, Upholds Federal Command for Now: CHICAGO—A U.S. federal appeals court has delivered a mixed ruling, halting the deployment of federalized National Guard troo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.13

Deadly Clan Clashes Erupt in Gaza as Israeli Forces Withdraw: GAZA CITY—In a dramatic internal conflict following the withdrawal of Israeli forces from parts of the Gaza Strip, a fierce ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.13

Trump’s New 'Timepiece' Collection, Ranging up to $100,000, Sparks Ethics Debate: President Donald Trump has aggressively launched a new line of watches, promoting the timepieces directly in advertisements aired ...; Desk 2025.10.13

US Moves to Bar Chinese Airlines from Russian Airspace Amid Trade Tensions: Washington, D.C. — The Donald Trump administration has proposed a measure that would bar Chinese airlines from flying throug ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.12

AI's Alibi-Seeker: Suspected Arsonist of 'LA's Worst Wildfire' Arrested After ChatGPT Record Revealed: Los Angeles, CA – The man allegedly responsible for the catastrophic "Palisades Fire" that devastated parts of Los Angeles i ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.10.12

Phu Quoc Ascends to Asia's Most Beautiful Island, Dethroning Bali in Prestigious Reader Survey: HANOI, Vietnam – Vietnam's largest island, Phu Quoc, has secured a significant victory in the global tourism landscape, offi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.12

Decades of Global Conservation Effort Yields Triumph: Green Sea Turtle Status Improves: GENEVA, Switzerland — The global conservation community is celebrating a significant victory as the International Union for ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.12

Ex-President Yoon Allegedly Ordered Guns to Thwart Arrest, Deleted Evidence: SEOUL, South Korea — Startling court testimony emerged on October 10, 2025, alleging that the Presidential Security Service ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.10

Ultrasound Revolution: Non-Invasive Sound Waves Offer New Hope for Cancer Treatment: A revolutionary medical technology, histotripsy, is shifting the paradigm of cancer treatment, offering a non-invasive, non-therma ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.10

Hyundai's Autonomous Hydrogen Truck Named to TIME's 'Best Inventions of 2025': SEOUL/SANTA CLARA, CA—Hyundai Motor Company's cutting-edge XCIENT Fuel Cell autonomous truck has been honored as one of TIME ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.10.10