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JBNU and SKKU Researchers Achieve Breakthrough in "Dream Material" MXene, Setting New World Records in Performance

SUWON/JEONJU – A South Korean joint research team has announced a landmark achievement in the development of MXene, a next-generation two-dimensional (2D) nanomaterial often dubbed a "drea
Contrasting Fortunes in Petrochemical Restructuring: Yeosu Moves Forward, Ulsan Stalls

The South Korean petrochemical industry is witnessing a "tale of two cities" as major hubs Yeosu and Ulsan show starkly different progress in their government-led business restructuring ef

Appellate Court Begins Review of Kakao Founder’s Acquittal in SM Entertainment Stock Rigging Case

SEOUL — The legal battle surrounding the alleged stock market manipulation of SM Entertainment has entered its second chapter. On Friday, the Seoul High Court held its first preparatory hearing

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Independence Hall to Host Diverse Commemorative Events for the 80th Anniversary of Gwangbokjeol: To celebrate the 80th anniversary of Gwangbokjeol (National Liberation Day of Korea), the Independence Hall of Korea has prepared ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.08.01

Special Prosecutor Attempts to Enforce Arrest Warrant for Former President Yoon Suk Yeol in 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor' Case: As former President Yoon Suk Yeol failed to comply with the summons from the 'Kim Keon Hee Special Prosecutor,' the special prosec ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

Former Minister Lee Sang-min Arrested for Involvement in Illegal Martial Law Decree, Ordering Power and Water Cuts to Media Outlets: On December 3, 2024, former Minister of the Interior and Safety, Lee Sang-min, was arrested on charges of actively participating i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.08.01

75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at Hwagae Battle Held to Honor Noble Sacrifice: On the 25th, the '75th Commemoration Ceremony for Student Soldiers Killed in Action at the Hwagae Battle' was solemnly held at the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.31

Daejeon Transportation Corporation Boosts 0 O'Clock Festival Atmosphere and Showcases City's Charm with 'Kkumssi Themed Train': Daejeon Transportation Corporation will operate the 'Kkumssi Themed Train' for the 'Daejeon 0 O'Clock Festival,' held from August ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Hanbat Arboretum's Wooden Architecture: International Designs Hint at a New Landmark for Daejeon: Daejeon City announced today, July 31, that it has selected 5 outstanding works out of 15 submissions in the conceptual design com ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.31

Jeonju City Offers Six Public Wedding Venues to Ease Financial Burden on Young Couples: JEONJU – Jeonju City announced today a new initiative, "Wedding in Jeonju," aimed at alleviating the financial burden of wed ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.07.30

Number of Foreign Residents in Korea Hits Record High of 2.73 Million, Impact on Economy and Society Noted: Seoul, July 29, 2025 – The number of foreign nationals residing in Korea for various purposes such as study, work, and touri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

"That Guy's Voice" Caught by AI…Telecoms Declare War on New Financial Scams: In response to increasingly sophisticated financial scams like voice phishing and smishing, South Korea's three major mobile carri ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

Korea-Japan Visa Unification Expected to Attract 1.84 Million Additional Tourists: A recent analysis suggests that if Korea and Japan were to unify their tourist visa systems, South Korea alone could see an additi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.29

Wedding Costs: Deepening Regional Disparity… Gangnam Exceeds National Average by ₩13 Million: For couples planning to marry, wedding expenses remain a significant burden, with regional disparities becoming particularly prono ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.29

President Lee Jae-myung pushes for special promotions for officials who were 'passive in illegal orders'... emphasizes tax normalization and support for re-establishment.: President Lee Jae-myung has ordered special promotions for officials who were passive in following illegal and unjust orders durin ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.28

Heavy Rain and Sizzling Heat Hit Taiwan, Weather Advisories Issued Across the Island: On July 27, 2025, Taiwan is experiencing volatile weather conditions as it falls under the influence of a low-pressure system. At ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.07.27

New Horizons for Hong Kong's Culinary Scene: The Rise of Vietnamese Cuisine: In Hong Kong, a city renowned for its diverse culinary landscape, Vietnamese food is making a name for itself. Historically, Vietn ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.07.27

The 21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay: A Special Friendship Journey for Youths from 3 Countries: Bucheon City has held the '21st Bucheon International Youth Homestay' with youths from its sister cities. The event, which began w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.07.26

Independence Hall of Korea, Central America and Caribbean Korean Language School Association Cooperate to Strengthen History Education for Overseas Koreans: The Independence Hall of Korea and the Central America and Caribbean Korean Language School Association have signed a business agr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.07.26

Paraguay Expands HIV Diagnosis and Management Capacity to 15 Regions Nationwide: Asunción, Paraguay – Paraguay's National Program for HIV/AIDS and Sexually Transmitted Diseases (Pronasida) is enhanc ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.07.25

Paraguay's Ministry of Education to Restructure Schools with Low Student Numbers: Aims to Address Budget Waste and Academic Underachievement: Paraguay's Ministry of Education and Sciences (MEC) is pushing forward with a large-scale project to reorganize educational instit ...; Desk 2025.07.25

U.S. Military Falling Behind in Drone Technology Competition and Its Background: Bureaucratic procedures and complex procurement processes are delaying the U.S. military's drone development and adoption, contras ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.07.25

Special Prosecutor Raids Former PM Han Duck-soo's Home, Launches Full-Scale Investigation into 'Martial Law Conspiracy' Allegations: The special prosecution team led by Cho Eun-seok today launched a surprise raid on the home of former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.07.24