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South Korea Elevates Public Sector AI Expertise: MOIS Launches Elite 'AI Champion' Training Program

SEOUL – In a decisive move to accelerate the digital transformation of government services, South Korea’s Ministry of the Interior and Safety (MOIS) officially launched the "2026 AI
Apple Faces Double Legal Blow: Supreme Court Rejects Fee Appeal While Tech Giant Settles ‘Siri’ Misleading Ad Lawsuit for $250 Million

CUPERTINO, Calif. – Tech titan Apple Inc. has encountered a significant double-front legal setback this week. The U.S. Supreme Court has dealt a blow to Apple’s long-standing battle over A

Global Pay Parity Demands Shaking Tech Giants: Samsung and SK Hynix Face Rising Labor Unrest in China

(C) Business Today Malaysia SEOUL — The ripples of aggressive labor demands in South Korea are now crossing borders, creating a geopolitical headache for the world’s leading semiconducto

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Ex-Presidential Candidate with 17 Convictions Arrested on New Fraud Charges: SEOUL – Song Jin-ho, a former independent presidential candidate, has been placed under arrest and detention on charges of i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.22

Former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo Reverses Testimony in Martial Law Probe, Faces Imminent Arrest: SEOUL — In a dramatic twist to the ongoing investigation into the "December 3 illegal martial law" case, former Prime Minist ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.22

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South Korean Supermarkets Hail Success of 'Living Coupons,' Push for Permanent System: SEOUL — The Korean Supermarket Cooperative Federation (KSCF) has reported overwhelming success with the initial distribution ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.20

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South Korean Police Crack Down on 'Fixie' Bicycles: SEOUL — The National Police Agency of South Korea has announced a major crackdown on fixie bikes, a popular type of bicycle ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.08.18

Seoul Cracks Down on Unsanitary Restaurants Amid Summer Heat: SEOUL — The Seoul Metropolitan Government has revealed that it inspected 1,985 restaurants during the high-risk summer seaso ...; Desk 2025.08.18

LA Korean Education Center - Gyeongbuk Office of Education, Korean Culture Class Training Successfully Held in the U.S.: The LA Korean Education Center (Director Kang Jeon-hoon) and the Gyeongsangbuk-do Office of Education (Superintendent Lim Jong-sik ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.14

First Lady's Influence-Peddling Scandal: Gifts for Positions: SEOUL — A scandal of unprecedented scale is unfolding, alleging that First Lady Kim Keon-hee received millions of dollars in ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.14

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Polar Researchers Identify Natural 'Cooling' Mechanism in the Arctic: SEOUL — The Korea Polar Research Institute (KOPRI) has announced the discovery of a natural feedback mechanism in the Arctic ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.08.13

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