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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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The Secret Behind the 'Modern Kim Seon-dal': How Coway Became Malaysia’s National Brand: SEOUL – Coway, South Korea’s rental market titan, has rewritten business history by achieving record-breaking growth f ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.16

The Rolex "Flipping" Era Ends: Luxury Watch Market Shifts Toward Elegance and Utility: (C) Watch Exchange For years, the formula for a quick profit was simple: buy a Rolex, wait a few months, and sell it for a double ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.02.16

Power Struggle Looming in Pyongyang: The Rising Star vs. The Iron Lady: SEOUL — As North Korean leader Kim Jong-un continues to showcase his young daughter, Kim Ju-ae, at major military events, se ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.02.15

K-Security Under Siege: Rising Cyber Threats Meet Stagnant Investment: (C) NK News SEOUL — As the proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and cloud computing transforms the global digita ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.15

Monopoly and High Commissions: The Bitter Truth Behind South Korea’s Overpriced Rest Stop Food: SEOUL — For decades, the South Korean highway rest area has been a symbol of the "road trip experience," offering a quick bi ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.02.15

AI Vision: New Neuromorphic Chip Detects Motion 4 Times Faster Than Human Eye: (C) Inside Telecom BEIJING – A research team in China has developed a breakthrough semiconductor chip that mimics the human ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2026.02.13

Seollal Holiday Rush Begins: Afternoon Traffic Congestion Expected Today: (C) Busanpedia SEOUL — As the Lunar New Year (Seollal) holiday officially kicks off, millions are preparing for the "Grea ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.02.13

Chinese Tourists Depart Korea After Allegedly Assaulting Gyeongbokgung Guard; Outcry Over "Law Enforcement Gap": (C) Channel A SEOUL — Public indignation is mounting in South Korea after two Chinese tourists, accused of assaulting a s ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.13

Korea-Italy Strategic Dialogue Held: Strengthening Cooperation in High-Tech Industries and Follow-up on Summit Diplomacy: (c) Ministry of Foreign Affairs First Vice Foreign Minister Park Yun-joo held the 2nd Korea-Italy Strategic Dialogue with Maria ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.12

The South Korean AI Basic Act: A Boon for Innovation or a Gift to Global Big Tech?: (C) Korea Tech Today SEOUL — As the AI race intensifies globally, South Korea finds itself at a crossroads between foster ...; ONLINE TEAM 2026.02.11

"Legacy Can Wait": South Korea Boosts Reverse Mortgage Payments to Tackle Elderly Poverty: (C) The Scan Foundation SEOUL — The traditional Korean sentiment of passing down the family home to one’s children ...; Desk 2026.02.11

Participation in the 1st APEC Senior Officials’ Meeting… Discussions on Succeeding the Achievements of the 2025 Summit: (c) Ministry of Foreign Affairs The Korean government participated in the first Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Senior ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.11

Parnas Hotel to Redefine Luxury Aging with ‘Soyo Hannam’ Launch in March: (C) Parnas Hotel SEOUL — Parnas Hotel, a premier name in South Korea’s hospitality sector, officially announced on ...; JEONG CHAN MYEONG Senior Reporter 2026.02.09

Army Attack Helicopter Crashes During Training in Gapyeong; Two Pilots Confirmed Dead: (C) AI Arabiya GAPYEONG, South Korea — A South Korean Army attack helicopter crashed during a specialized training maneuv ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.02.09

Prosecutors Seek Arrest Warrants for Rep. Kang Sun-woo and Former Councilor Kim Kyung Over ‘Nomination Bribery’ Scandal: SEOUL – The Seoul Central District Prosecutors' Office has formally requested arrest warrants for independent lawmaker Kang ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.09

Ambassador for Arctic Affairs Chung Byung-ha Attends ‘Arctic Frontiers 2026’… Discusses Strengthening Arctic Cooperation: (C) Ministry of Foreign Affairs Chung Byung-ha, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Ambassador for Arctic Affairs, attended the &ls ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.07

Ministry of Health to Overhaul National University Hospitals: Shift to Vital Healthcare Hubs Begins this August: SEOUL — In a landmark shift aimed at restructuring South Korea’s medical landscape, the Ministry of Health and Welfare ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.05

"Climate Intelligence" to Shape National Competitiveness: 6223 Future Forum Concludes 9th Symposium: (C) LEE YEON-SIL The "6223 Future Forum," a private policy platform seeking mid-to-long-term future strategies for South Korea, ...; LEE YEON SIL Reporter 2026.02.04

Daejeon City Visits Sapporo, Japan for 15th Anniversary of Sister City Relationship… Strengthening Economic and Cultural Cooperation: (C) Daejeon Metropolitan City To mark the 15th anniversary of their sister city relationship, Daejeon Metropolitan City will vis ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.02.03

Fire Breaks Out at SPC Samlip Factory in Siheung: Three Injured, Dozens Evacuated: SIHEUNG – A significant fire erupted on Tuesday afternoon at the SPC Samlip Sihwa Plant in Siheung, Gyeonggi Province, promp ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.02.03

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