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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

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Chungnam-do Kicks Off Foreign Investment Attraction for the 9th Popularly Elected Term in Germany: (c) Chungnam-do Chungnam Province has ignited its drive to achieve its foreign investment attraction goals for the 9th popularly ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.27

Meet Central Asia at Cheonggye Plaza… Promotional Event for Korea-Central Asia Summit Held: (c) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ahead of the 1st Korea-Central Asia Summit to be held in Seoul this September, an event allowing ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.27

Court Sentences Mother to 12 Years in Prison for Neglecting 19-Month-Old Daughter to Death: A 29-year-old mother in Incheon has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for leaving her 19-month-old daughter unattended without ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.22

President Lee Declares Geoje and Tongyeong 'Special Disaster Zones' Amid Heavy Rain Damage: On August 21, President Lee Jae-myung announced the declaration of Geoje City and specific regions within Tongyeong City—nam ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.22

NEAR Marks 30th Anniversary: Expanding Horizons as a Multilateral Diplomacy Hub: SEOUL – The Association of North East Asia Regional Governments (NEAR), a prominent multilateral platform for local diplomac ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.21

South Chungcheong Province Targets European Markets and Vatican Diplomacy to Expand Global Network: South Chungcheong Province is embarking on its first official overseas trip under the 9th popular election term, setting its sight ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.21

Gyeongsangbuk-do Governor Discusses Strengthening Local Government Cooperation with Salvadoran Ambassador: DAEGU, South Korea — North Gyeongsang Province (Gyeongsangbuk-do) is taking significant strides to broaden its international ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.21

"The Era of Automatic Alliance Protection is Over": South Korea’s New 'Four-Pillar' Survival Strategy: In the face of an increasingly volatile international order, a new report from the NEAR Foundation has proposed a comprehensive "F ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.20

Korea Post to Issue Commemorative Stamps Marking 150th Birth Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Gu: SEOUL — The Korea Post, under the Ministry of Science and ICT, announced on August 20, 2026, that it will issue 528,000 comm ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.08.20

Advancing the Era of ‘Green Ammonia’: KIST Develops High-Efficiency Catalyst for Ambient Ammonia Production: Ammonia, a compound of nitrogen and hydrogen, is a vital chemical for modern agriculture and industry, with annual global consumpt ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.20

"Afraid of the Food Bill, Staying In": How High Inflation is Severing the Ties of Human Connection: The skyrocketing cost of dining out is doing more than just straining household grocery budgets; it is actively severing the bonds ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.20

A New Chapter in Oncology: Moderna’s mRNA Cancer Vaccine Achieves Landmark Phase 3 Success: The global pharmaceutical industry is witnessing a potential paradigm shift in cancer treatment as Moderna and Merck (known as MSD ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.20

Trump Shifts Strategy: Acknowledges North Korea’s Nuclear Status, Prioritizes Capability Limits over Denuclearization: WASHINGTON — In a move that signals a significant departure from traditional U.S. foreign policy, President Donald Trump has ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.20

South Korean Police Officer Suspended for Stealing AirPods at Gym, Caught via Bluetooth: A police officer in South Korea has faced disciplinary action after being caught stealing wireless earphones at a local fitness ce ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.20

Unlocking the Mystery of 'Beat Signals' in Quantum Materials: Korean Researchers Reveal the Hidden Cause: South Korean researchers have successfully identified the origin of "beat signals," a long-standing obstacle in interpreting quant ...; Desk 2026.08.20

Beyond Semiconductors: China Accused of Copying US Robot Designs: SEOUL — Amid ongoing controversies surrounding the alleged theft of South Korean semiconductor technology, fresh concerns ha ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.20

"Family Photos for 49,000 Won"—The Outrageous 7.15 Million Won Studio Bill That Shocked Korea: A recent controversy has sparked widespread outrage across South Korea as online communities shed light on deceptive studio market ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.18

KOMSCO Launches Official Commemorative Medals for the 150th Birth Anniversary of Baekbeom Kim Koo, Designated as a UNESCO Anniversary Year: The Korea Minting, Security Printing & ID Card Operating Corporation (KOMSCO) has officially unveiled two commemorative medals ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.18

President Lee Proposes New Peace Vision for Korean Peninsula on 81st Liberation Day: SEOUL – On the 81st anniversary of Korea’s liberation from Japanese colonial rule, South Korean President Lee Jae-myun ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.16

NHRCK Rules Gender-Based Bathhouse Fees Discriminatory: The National Human Rights Commission of Korea (NHRCK) has officially declared that the practice of charging female customers extra ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.08.15