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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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Beyond the Propaganda: North Korea’s "Luxury" Food Display and the Reality of Growing Inequality: From vibrant "golden watermelons" and apple-sized watermelons to processed snacks like popcorn, fruit-flavored yogurt, and jellies ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.20

Messaging Industry Pushes Back Against New Anti-Spam Regulations, Citing 'Inefficiency and Structural Flaws': SEOUL — The South Korean messaging industry is raising strong objections to the government’s recently legalized "Messa ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.06.18

Asking about the Future of ‘Hangeul City Ulsan’… Special Lecture by Novelist Kim Jin-myung to be Held: Ulsan Metropolitan City is set to host a meaningful event where citizens can explore the future value of Hangeul, the root of our ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.06.17

Seoul City Council Proposes Ordinance to Expand Free Public Transit for Seniors to Buses: SEOUL — The Seoul Metropolitan Council is currently deliberating a potential expansion of public transportation fare subsidi ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.06.16

Rediscovering a ‘World Where People Live’ 20 Years After the Hwang Woo-suk Scandal: A New Era of Science and Collective Intelligence: SEOUL — On June 12, the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea became the stage for a significant milestone in civic dis ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.06.15

'K-Medicine' Sweep Drives Foreign Medical Spending in Korea to Record High of 250 Billion Won: - Over-the-counter items like skin regeneration creams, acne treatments, and traditional pain-relief patches fuel the retail boom. ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.06.14

"More Than in Winter": Why Stray Cats Hide in Car Engine Rooms in June: The sight of a stray cat curled up inside a car's engine room is a familiar story during the freezing winter months, as animals lo ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.06.14

Beyond the Numbers: The Science of ‘11 Brix’ and the Secret to Picking the Perfect Watermelon: SEOUL — As the scorching summer heat begins to settle over the Korean Peninsula, supermarkets and local grocery stores are p ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.06.14

Samsung Electronics Launches 12th Annual Programming Challenge for University Students to Foster Tech Talent: SEOUL — Samsung Electronics announced on Thursday that it has officially opened applications for the 12th Samsung Collegiate ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.06.13

SAMSUNG, FERRARI LEAD NEW ERA OF KOREA-ITALY ECONOMIC ALLIANCE IN ROME: ROME — The South Korea-Italy Business Roundtable, held on June 12 (local time) to mark President Lee Jae-myung’s state ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.13

4 in 10 New Property Owners in Seoul are First-Time Buyers, Led by 30s: SEOUL — Over 40 percent of real estate buyers in Seoul this year were first-time homebuyers, marking the highest proportion ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.06.11

Strengthening Copyright Infringement Cooperation with 5 Overseas Countries… Joint Response to ‘Illegal Distribution of K-Content’: (c) Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST), together with the Korea Copyright ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.09

MyRealTrip CTO Selected as Key Speaker for Anthropic’s Global Developer Conference in Tokyo: SEOUL, June 8 — MyRealTrip, South Korea’s leading travel "super-app," announced today that its Chief Technology Office ...; Desk 2026.06.08

SKT and Nvidia Join Forces to Build Gigawatt-Scale 'AI Factories' Across Asia, Starting in Korea by 2027: SEOUL — SK Telecom (SKT) and Nvidia have announced a landmark partnership to co-build gigawatt (GW)-scale Artificial Intelli ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.08

Opening a 'New Horizon' for Korea-Pakistan Economic Cooperation… Exchange Event Successfully Held in Changwon: On June 1, a meaningful exchange event was successfully held in Changwon, Gyeongsangnam-do, consolidating the business partnership ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.06.05

Nexon Revamps Signature Youth Coding Competition into AI-Driven 'Nexon Young Programmers Cup': SEOUL, South Korea — Nexon, a global pioneer in the gaming industry, officially announced on June 4 that it has opened appli ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.06.05

President Lee Assures 'Zero Tolerance' for Corruption, Outlining Vision for South Korea as an 'Irreplaceable Global Leader': SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung declared on Wednesday a stern, uncompromising stance against corruption and illegal financia ...; Desk 2026.06.03

Premature 'Victory Celebration' on City Hall Display Sparks Outrage and Allegations of Election Interference in Taebaek: TAEBAEK, South Korea — A major political scandal has erupted in the city of Taebaek, Gangwon State, after an electronic bill ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.06.03

South Korea’s 9th Local Elections See Surge in Voter Turnout, Eyeing Historic Highs: SEOUL — Voter turnout for South Korea’s 9th nationwide simultaneous local elections and parliamentary by-elections has ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.06.03

Middle East with 'Oil Money' Emerges as the New Battleground for K-Beauty: The South Korean cosmetics industry is entering a new era of leap forward, establishing an unprecedented milestone in the global m ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.06.01