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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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China's Tsinghua University Tops Global Computer Science Rankings, Signaling a Shift in Tech Dominance: In a significant sign of China's intensifying efforts toward 'technology self-reliance' (Jishu Gǔnqǐ), Tsinghua University in Beij ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.04

Mother Receives Suspended Sentence for Instigating Assault on Son's Bullies: Seoul, South Korea — In a case that has highlighted the explosive issue of school violence and parental involvement in South ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.04

Still 'Human' in the Loop: Yale Study Downplays AI Job Shock: NEW YORK — The widespread anxiety that artificial intelligence (AI) will cause mass job displacement is likely exaggerated, ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.03

South Korean Unification Church Leader Faces Imminent Indictment in Major Lobbying Scandal: SEOUL, South Korea—The special counsel investigation into a massive lobbying scandal centered on the Unification Church, whi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.03

ROK Embassy in France Unveils Logo and Slogan for 140th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties: PARIS, France – The Embassy of the Republic of Korea in France officially unveiled the commemorative logo and slogan for the ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.10.03

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