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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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South Korea to Revive Pro-Japanese Asset Recovery: New Law Targets "Disposed" Property: As South Korea approaches its 81st Liberation Day, the issue of "pro-Japanese liquidations"—recovering assets from those who ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.15

"Why Is Coupang Delivering While My Package Is Stuck?"—The 2026 Delivery Shutdown and What You Need to Know: If you are waiting for an online order to arrive, you may need to exercise a bit of patience. South Korea’s major logistics ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.08.15

“Air Conditioning Running All Day”… Will Next Month’s Electricity Bill Break the Bank?: With unrelenting heat waves gripping the nation, countless households have kept their air conditioners running nearly around the c ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.15

Gyeonggi Province Declares "Financial Emergency": A Looming Crisis of Debt and Structural Vulnerability: [Suwon] Gyeonggi Province Governor Choo Mi-ae officially declared a "financial emergency" on August 5, 2026, signaling a grave war ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.15

SK Hynix Employees and Executives See Record Compensation Amid AI Memory Boom: SEOUL – Driven by the explosive demand for artificial intelligence (AI) semiconductors and the sustained "memory supercycle, ...; Desk 2026.08.15

LG Enters the Race for Security-Specialized AI: Pushes Consortium Based on EXAONE: SEOUL — LG Group is making a strategic push to participate in the South Korean government’s national project to develo ...; Desk 2026.08.13

Chungbuk Demonstrates Competitiveness as an International MICE City for AI and Robotics: Chungbuk is strengthening its competitiveness as an international MICE city by combining future industries, such as AI and robotic ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.10

Ansan City Pay-as-You-Throw Trash Bag Abandoned in Japan Sparks Controversy in Kamikochi: A growing controversy has erupted after a large quantity of garbage, contained inside an official 20-liter pay-as-you-throw trash ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.08.09

MINISTRY OF EMPLOYMENT AND LABOR DIRECTS IMMEDIATE EXPANSION OF REST FACILITIES AT GIMPO AIRPORT AFTER UNANNOUNCED HEATWAVE INSPECTION: SEOUL — South Korea’s Minister of Employment and Labor, Kim Young-hoon, conducted an unannounced safety inspection at ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.09

Trump Criticizes U.S. Congressional AI Regulations as Threat to Tech Industry: WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has issued a sharp rebuke against congressional efforts to regulate artificial inte ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.08.09

Record Heatwave Grips South Korea: Daily Heat Illnesses Surge Ninefold Year-Over-Year: SEOUL — A severe heatwave sweeping across South Korea has triggered a dramatic surge in heat-related emergency hospitalizati ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.08

'Just 18 Months After Completion'… Exterior Terrace Collapses at Newly Built High-Rise in Songdo, Incheon: INCHEON — A terrifying structural failure has struck one of South Korea's premier smart city districts. Just a year and a ha ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.08.08

President Lee Jae-myung Bestows Ceremonial Sword Ribbons on Newly Promoted Generals: SEOUL — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung hosted a solemn conferral ceremony at the Blue House on Friday, presenting cere ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.08.08

Kakao Resolves Historic Labor Dispute with 6.3% Salary Hike and Special Bonus: SEONGNAM, South Korea — Kakao Corp. has officially finalized its 2026 wage agreement, bringing a resolution to months of sha ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.08

North Korea Launches Short-Range Ballistic Missile into East Sea; Seoul Demands Immediate Halt: SEOUL — North Korea launched a short-range ballistic missile off its eastern coast on Thursday, marking its first ballistic ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.07

HD Hyundai Cultivates 'U.S.-Korea Shipbuilding Alliance', Accelerates Cooperation with Top U.S. Defense Shipbuilder: HD Hyundai is stepping up momentum in building a robust U.S.-Korea naval and defense shipbuilding alliance by accelerating technol ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.08.06

Korea Tourism Organization to Foster K-Global Festivals Featuring Fairness, Hospitality, and Unique Experiences: The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) and the Korea Tourism Organization (KTO) declared the foreign tourist hospitali ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.08.04

KOSPI’s Drop to 6,000 Level Presents Buying Opportunity; Recovery to 9,300 Within Reach This Year, Says Daeshin Securities: SEOUL — Following a sharp 5% decline that pulled the KOSPI back down to the 6,200 level on August 3—just after a recor ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.08.04

Former Samsung Executive and Senior Researcher Arrested Over Massive DRAM Semiconductor Tech Leak to China: SEOUL — South Korean law enforcement authorities have formally detained a veteran semiconductor expert who previously held e ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.08.02

Who Pays for Premium Hanwoo Ads and Supermarket Pork Discount Sales? Unveiling the Farmers' 'Shared Wallet': SEOUL — When consumers watch glossy television commercials promoting Korean native beef (Hanwoo) or purchase discounted pork ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.08.02