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South Korean AI Models Flunk College Entrance Math Exams, Lagging Far Behind Global Leaders

(C) Seeking Alpha SEOUL— A recent performance comparison of South Korea's leading large language models (LLMs), often dubbed "National AI" contenders, revealed a significant gap
Chinese Tycoons Pursue 'Musk-Like' Progeny via US Surrogacy

(C) Channel3000 (SEOUL/LOS ANGELES) — A growing number of Chinese billionaires are reportedly leveraging American surrogates to rapidly expand their families, a trend some claim is inspired b

Lee Vows Stronger Penalties for Data Breaches: "Make Companies Feel They Will Go Bankrupt"

(C) Modern Diplomacy President Lee Jae-myung on Friday called for significantly stricter penalties against companies responsible for repeated personal data breaches, stating the sanctions must be sev

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Taean County Launches "Coastal Healing Journey" with Beach Road Stamp Tour Ahead of "Visit Taean Year 2025": TAEAN, South Chungcheong Province – As part of its preparations for the "Visit Taean Year 2025," Taean County is rolling out ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.20

Allegations of "Political Parachuting" at Incheon Airport Ahead of South Korean Presidential Election: In a move that has sparked significant controversy, South Korea's Incheon International Airport Corporation (IIAC) is facing accus ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.05.20

Cyberattack on Insurance Agencies Exposes Personal Data of Over 1,000 Individuals: A significant cybersecurity incident has come to light, revealing a substantial breach of personal information from two prominent ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.20

Man in His 30s Detained in Busan Hit-and-Run... Attempted to Evade Drunk Driving Charges Using 'Kim Ho-jung Method': A driver in his 30s has been arrested after causing an accident while driving under the influence and fleeing the scene, subsequen ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.20

Unprecedented Access Granted to Hallasan's Baengnokdam Crater Lake, Iconic Korean Fir Tree, and Hidden Lava Tubes: In an unprecedented move set to captivate nature enthusiasts and heritage seekers alike, Jeju Island has announced the opening of ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.05.20

Paraguay Suspends Import Permits for Some Vegetables, Importers Fear Supply Shortages and Increased Illegal Imports: As Paraguay's National Service for Plant and Seed Health (Senave) recently temporarily suspended import permits for some major veg ...; Desk 2025.05.20

Petropar Rushes Maintenance on Aging Alcohol Plant Amid New Facility Project Halt: Asunción, Paraguay – Paraguay's state-owned oil company, Petropar (Petróleos Paraguayos), is undertaking a sig ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.05.20

Another Worker Dies in SPC Bakery Accident, Reigniting Safety Concerns: Siheung, South Korea – Tragedy has struck again at a bakery factory under the SPC Group umbrella, a conglomerate already und ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.20

SK Telecom Grapples with Years-Long Malware Intrusion, Raising Data Breach Concerns: Seoul, South Korea – South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom (SKT) is facing mounting scrutiny following the revela ...; Desk 2025.05.19

Microplastics Found Extensively in Singapore's Coastal Marine Life, Contaminating Coral Reefs and Mangrove Habitats: Singapore – A recent alarming study has revealed the widespread presence of microplastics in a diverse range of marine anima ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.05.19

Grand Celebration Marks 125 Years of FMA Presence and Dedication in Paraguay: Asunción, Paraguay – A day filled with emotion, faith, and joyous celebration unfolded at the Sanctuary of Mary Help ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.05.19

Unlocking Paraguay's Past: "Secrets of the Palace" Tour Unveils Hidden Stories of the Presidential Palace: Asunción, Paraguay – A captivating initiative has emerged in the heart of Asunción, drawing both locals and vi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.19

$1.3 Million in Stolen Goods Recovered in Los Angeles County, Eight Arrested in Cargo Theft Ring Bust: Los Angeles County, CA – In a significant crackdown on organized cargo theft, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department (L ...; Sharon Yoon Correspondent 2025.05.19

Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services Holds Field Evaluation of Superior Garlic and Onion Lines: Yesan, South Korea – The Chungcheongnam-do Agricultural Research & Extension Services (Chungnam ARES) convened a field e ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.18

Chungcheongnam-do Fortifies Disaster Preparedness with Innovative ‘SAFEZONE’ Initiative: In a proactive move to safeguard its citizenry against the looming threats of summer disasters, Chungcheongnam-do Province has off ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.18

Chungnam Takes the Lead in Restoring Carbon-Neutral Marine Ecosystems: Taean, South Korea – Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong Province) is spearheading efforts to restore carbon-neutral marine ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.18

Chungcheongnam-do Fire Department Expands Foreign Language Interpretation Volunteer Program to Enhance Services for International Residents: Chungcheongnam-do, South Korea – The Chungcheongnam-do Fire Headquarters is proactively addressing linguistic barriers in em ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.18

Chungcheongnam-do Province Announces Recruitment for Parental Education Support Program for Individuals with Developmental Disabilities: Chungcheongnam-do Province has announced the full-scale implementation of its "Lifespan-Based Parental Education Support Program f ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.18

Independence Hall and Seosan City Forge Alliance to Expand Patriot and Veteran Culture: The Independence Hall of Korea (Director Kim Hyung-seok) announced on the 14th that it had signed a Memorandum of Understanding (M ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.05.18

Chungnam Provincial University Architecture and Interior Design Students Spread Warmth with Spring Flowers: Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea – In the spirit of the May family month, students from the Department of Architecture a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.05.18