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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 robotics, with cultural tourism. The Chungbuk Cultural Foundation announced
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 bag bearing the logo of Ansan City, Gyeonggi Province, South Korea, wa

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 Gimpo International Airport on August 8 to evaluate working conditions

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U.S. Intelligence: Iran’s Nuclear Capabilities Remain Intact Despite Two Months of Strikes: (C) NPR Despite two months of intensive military operations by the United States and Israel, the U.S. intelligence community asse ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.06

Illegal FSD Activations Surge in Korea: Safety Risks and Regulatory Gaps: SEOUL — A growing number of Tesla owners in South Korea are attempting to bypass regional restrictions to activate "Full Sel ...; Desk 2026.05.05

Ministry of Planning and Budget Pioneers AI-Powered Mobile Workspace, Signaling New Era for Public Administration: (C) Niskanen Center SEOUL — In a move that signals a paradigm shift in public administration, the South Korean Ministry o ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.05.05

Fear Over Liability: Why 96% of Korean Elementary Teachers Are Saying ‘No’ to Field Trips: SEOUL — For decades, the school field trip was a rite of passage for South Korean students—a chance to escape the chal ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.04

'Lotto Apartment' Fever: Seoul Sees 90,000 Applications in March as Subscription Market Heats Up: The South Korean real estate market witnessed a dramatic surge in home subscription activities this spring. According to data rele ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.05.04

Lim Tae-hee Pledges to Ease School Uniform Costs, Proposing 400,000 Won Support for Casual Wear: Suwon, Gyeonggi Province — Lim Tae-hee, a preliminary candidate for the Gyeonggi Provincial Superintendent of Education, has ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.05.02

Samsung Biologics Faces First-Ever Strike: Cancer Drug Production Halted Amid $110 Million Loss: INCHEON – Samsung Biologics, one of the world’s largest contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMO), h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.05.02

Kurly Abandons 'All-Paper' Packaging Strategy Amid Rising Cost Pressures: Kurly, the South Korean e-commerce pioneer known for its premium grocery delivery, has officially rolled back its signature "All-P ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.28

Pentagon’s Arsenal Drained by Iran Conflict: Mounting Fears Over Deterrence Gaps in Korea and Taiwan: WASHINGTON D.C. – As the conflict with Iran intensifies, the United States military is burning through its stockpile of prec ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.25

South Korea Fines Paper Cartel $245M for Systematic Price Fixing: SEJONG – The Korea Fair Trade Commission (KFTC) announced on Thursday that it has imposed a combined fine of 338.3 billion K ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.25

South Korea Expands Child Allowance: 2017-born Children to Receive Up to ₩480,000 this Month: SEOUL – The South Korean Ministry of Health and Welfare announced on Thursday a significant expansion of the national child ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.04.25

Blue House Secures 74 Million Barrels of Oil for May; Moves to Slash Middle East Reliance: SEOUL — The South Korean Presidential Office announced on Friday that the nation has secured a stable supply of crude oil fo ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.04.25

Secondary Battery Boom Ignites: Samsung SDI, LG Energy Solution Surge Over 5% in Pre-market: SEOUL — South Korea’s secondary battery sector is witnessing a massive resurgence. Shares of industry giants Samsung S ...; Desk 2026.04.22

Lee Jae-yong’s Vision Vindicated: Samsung’s $8B Harman Deal Doubles Revenue to $12B in a Decade: [SEOUL] Ten years after Samsung Electronics Executive Chairman Lee Jae-yong orchestrated the boldest acquisition in South Korean c ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.22

MAFRA Unveils Success in Integrated Rural Care: Synergizing Social Farming and Medical Services: Rural care in South Korea is evolving into a comprehensive model that integrates agriculture, medical care, and essential life ser ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.04.21

Generative AI Use Triples Among Seoul Citizens, but Digital Divide Persists for Seniors: The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly spreading across Seoul, but a significant "digital divide" remains as the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.04.21

60-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Killing Wife Immediately After Restraining Order Expired: An appellate court has upheld a heavy prison sentence for a man in his 60s who brutally murdered his wife just one week after his ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.19

K-Innovation Hits Record High: Over 27,000 Public Ideas Flood the ‘Everyone’s Idea’ Project: DAEJEON, South Korea — In a historic display of civic engagement and creative fervor, the Korean public has submitted a reco ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2026.04.19

LG Uplus Employees Extend Helping Hand to Visually Impaired Family in Medical Crisis: SEOUL — In a heartwarming display of corporate social responsibility, LG Uplus announced on April 16 that it has donated 5 m ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.04.19

"Is This Really the U.S. Army?" Outrage Grows Over Poor Rations for Troops Deployed in the Middle East: As tensions escalate in the conflict with Iran, shocking reports have emerged revealing that U.S. troops deployed to the Middle Ea ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.04.19

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