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Hidden Behind the K-Pop Contract Blame Game: Who Is Protecting Minor Idols?

The K-pop industry continues to push the envelope of youth. A2O Light, a group currently generating massive buzz with their "Neon" syndrome, features a member named I-ching who is only 13
South Korea’s Judiciary Nears Landmark Verdict in 1960s 'East Berlin Spy' Retrial for Composer Isang Yun

SEOUL — Fifty-eight years after a flawed conviction shocked the global arts community, a South Korean appellate court is set to rule on the high-profile retrial of the late world-renowned compos

Inha University Caught in Campus Culture Clash Over Proposed Rhee Syng-man Statue Revival

INCHEON — Plans by a small faction of students to resurrect a controversial monument honoring South Korea’s first president have sparked sharp political pushback at Inha University, puttin

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"Even Seoul National University Couldn't Handle It"... Emergency Declared Just a Month After Free AI Rollout: As university students increasingly utilize generative AI, Korean universities are grappling with a growing "AI welfare" dilemma. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.25

'One-Day Visit to China': Kim Jong Un Meets Wang Huning, Declaring "Chinese Martyrs Will Be Remembered Forever": North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made a blitz visit to Dandong, Liaoning Province, China, on the 24th, reaffirming traditional Nort ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.25

"Another Data Breach?" From Banks and Coffee Shops to Universities, Resignation Spreads Over Korea's 'Data Leak Republic': As hacking incidents and personal data leaks continue to hit financial companies, coffee franchises, government agencies, and univ ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.25

Gyeongsangbuk-do Selects 8 Local Governments for AI and Data Administration Innovation, Awards 14 Million Won in Prizes: Gyeongju and Yeongyang win top honors (Best); Gumi and Yecheon take Excellence; Pohang, Gimcheon, Uiseong, and Seongju recognized ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.25

Gyeongsangbuk-do Holds Its 1st Drone Cadastral Survey Competition: Yeongcheon City wins top honors, while Pohang City and Yeongdeung-gun take excellence awards... Strengthening field response capab ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.25

Gyeongsangbuk-do Awards 4 Outstanding Departments for 3rd Quarter Provincial Achievements: Gyeongsangbuk-do announced on the 23rd that it selected and awarded four departments—the Economic Innovation Promotion Divis ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.25

Gyeongbuk's Traditional Fermented Pastes and Local Specialties Grace Global Culinary Event: On the 24th, Gyeongsangbuk-do showcased Gyeongbuk's traditional fermented pastes and premium agricultural specialties to domestic ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.25

"Meet 'Bukangi' on KakaoTalk Now!" Busan City to Distribute Free 'Bukangi' Emojis: Available for free starting October 26 at 14:00 (KST) on a first-come, first-served basis to the first 50,000 users who add the of ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2026.10.25

Youth 4-H and Student 4-H Practice Sharing with the Local Community: The Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center (Director Lee Hyo-sook) held the "Daejeon Youth 4-H and Student 4-H Regional Co-Prosper ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.25

From Geomundo to Dokdo… The Sea’s Memories Connecting Island to Island: October 25 is Dokdo Day… The Enduring Connection Between Geomundo and Dokdo, Guardians of Distant SeasEncountering Dokdo in ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.10.25

"They Promised to Turn My Child Into an Idol..." Surge in Damage Involving Academy-Style Talent Agencies: Consumer complaints and damage reports related to "academy-style talent agencies"—which lure aspiring stars with promises of ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.24

Sejong 'Disabled Abuse Case' Overturned: Facility Worker Arrested and Forwarded to Prosecution: The suspect in the abuse case at a residential facility for persons with disabilities in Sejong has been arrested and forwarded to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.24

Nam-jong Paik, Seoul National University Hospital President, Becomes First South Korean President of the World Federation for NeuroRehabilitation: Dr. Nam-jong Paik, President of Seoul National University Hospital, assumed office as the president of the World Federation for Ne ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.24

Heavy Rain Batters Hallasan Mountain with Up to 139mm; Flights Normal, Some Ferry Services Canceled: Heavy rain, including up to 139mm on Hallasan Mountain, poured across the entire Jeju region. According to the Jeju Regional Mete ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.24

Heavy Rain and Strong Winds in Southern Regions and Jeju Due to Typhoon "Champi"; Nationwide Mostly Cloudy: On Saturday the 24th, Jeju Island and the southern regions will experience heavy rain and strong winds due to the influence of the ...; Kim Young Min Reporter 2026.10.24

Itaewon Disaster 4th Anniversary Citizens' Memorial Prayer Meeting... "Must Deeply Engrave the Victims in Our Hearts": "The reason we have gathered today is not simply to repeat our sorrow. It is to deeply engrave the names of the 160 victims who le ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.24

North Korean Hacking Group Lazarus Spotted Preparing Attacks Exploiting PHP Vulnerabilities: Circumstances have been detected indicating that a large-scale cyberattack is being prepared by exploiting a critical security vul ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.24

"Seoul to See 50,000 Households Move Out and Demolished Due to Urban Maintenance Projects in 2 to 3 Years": A forecast has emerged that approximately 50,000 households in Seoul will move out and be demolished over the next two to three ye ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.10.24

Chungnam Eastern & Northern Child Protection Agencies and Chungnam Smart Rest Center Sign Business Agreement for Early Support of Children at Risk of Digital Overdependence: Chungnam Eastern Child Protection Agency (Director Yoon Yeo-bok) and Chungnam Northern Child Protection Agency (Director Kim Mi-ae ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.10.24

North Korea Fortifies Border with Massive Landmine Deployment Following 'Hostile Two States' Declaration: Pythagorean estimates indicate that North Korea has newly planted approximately 960,000 landmines in and around the Demilitarized ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.10.24

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