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Restoring the Pulse of the City: Daejeon’s First City Hall to Reopen as ‘Sigong-hoedang’

The appearance of the Daejeon Metropolitan Government Building in the 1950s (left) and its current appearance (C) City of Daejeon DAEJEON – The city of Daejeon has officially unveiled its bl
Seoul City Rings in the Festive Season with Limited-Edition 'Hechi & Soul Friends' Winter Emoticons

(C) Seoul Metropolitan Government SEOUL – As the year winds down and the winter chill settles over the capital, the Seoul Metropolitan Government is spreading warmth and cheer through a special

Even Elite "Collective Intelligence" Fails: Seoul National University Students Miss the Mark on Exchange Rate Forecasts

(C) HelloCation It is often said in financial circles that "only God knows the exchange rate." This adage was proven true once again at South Korea’s most prestigious academic insti

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Fugitive Drug Smuggler Sentenced After 13 Years on the Run Following Multi-Million Won Narcotics Importation: Changwon, South Korea – A 50-year-old man who orchestrated the smuggling of narcotics, including methamphetamine and ecstasy ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

"Thought Only Raw Fish Was a Concern"... Radioactive Material Found Even in Japanese Processed Goods: SEOUL - Concerns over the safety of Japanese food imports have resurfaced after trace levels of radioactive cesium were detected i ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Korean Outbound Travel Dips, Inbound Tourism Surges in March 2025: Seoul, South Korea – The latest figures released by the South Korean Ministry of Justice reveal a contrasting trend in the n ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.28

Divided Judiciary on 'Blessing Sexual Minorities' Pastors' Trials: The Korean judiciary is grappling with a contentious issue: the disciplinary actions taken against pastors who have offered blessi ...; Desk 2025.04.28

New Public Special School to Empower Students with Severe Intellectual Disabilities in Jeonnam's Western Region: MUAN, SOUTH KOREA – A significant step towards inclusive education and enhanced opportunities for students with severe intel ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.28

Rapid Response and Evacuation System Hailed as Inje Wildfire Contained Quickly: INJE, Gangwon Province – A swift and comprehensive response from authorities successfully contained a significant wildfire t ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Reinvestigation Launched into Kim Keon-hee's Alleged Stock Manipulation: Seoul, South Korea – The Seoul High Prosecutors' Office has reopened the investigation into Kim Keon-hee, the wife of former ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.04.28

Forensic Analysis of Former Marine Commander's Phone to Resume After Dispute: SEOUL – The forensic analysis of the mobile phone belonging to former Marine Corps 1st Division Commander Lim Sung-geun, a c ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Seoul to Honor Naval Hero Yi Sun-sin with New Memorial Hall and 'Yi Sun-sin Road': SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA – Seoul is set to immortalize the legacy of Admiral Yi Sun-sin, one of Korea's most revered historical fi ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Landmark Supreme Court Rulings Hold State Accountable for Samcheong Education Corps Atrocities: SEOUL – In a significant victory for victims of the notorious Samcheong Education Corps, South Korea's Supreme Court has iss ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.04.28

Private Sector Joins Forces to Expand Heat Relief Centers Across South Korea: SEOUL, South Korea – In a proactive move to combat the anticipated severe heatwaves this summer, the South Korean government ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.04.28

Paju City to Sue Activists Over Surprise North Korea Leaflet Drop: PAJU, South Korea – Paju City, a border region with North Korea, has announced its intention to sue and file criminal charge ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Long-Ruling Sika Deer on Anma Island Declared 'Harmful Wildlife' as Government Acts on Ecological Crisis: ANMA ISLAND, SOUTH KOREA - Decades of ecological disruption and agricultural devastation caused by an out-of-control population of ...; KIM YOUNG MIN Specialized Reporter 2025.04.28

Fierce Competition for Busan Public Sector Jobs as Application Numbers Soar: Busan, South Korea – The allure of public sector employment in Busan remains strong, as evidenced by the intensely competit ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Voice Phishing Scams in South Korea Surge, Targeting Older Demographics: A concerning surge in voice phishing (phone-based financial fraud) has been reported in South Korea during the first quarter of 20 ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.04.28

South Korea Mandates Bi-Annual Safety Inspections for Motorcycles, Introduces Tuning Checks: In a move to enhance road safety and regulate modifications, South Korea has implemented mandatory bi-annual safety inspections fo ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.04.28

SK Telecom Faces Mass USIM Replacement After Hack, Limited Supply Sparks Concern: SEOUL, South Korea - South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom is scrambling to replace the USIM cards of its 23 million su ...; Desk 2025.04.28

SK Telecom Faces Logistical Nightmare After USIM Hack Affects 25 Million Users: SEOUL, South Korea - SK Telecom, the leading mobile carrier in South Korea, is scrambling to contain the fallout from a recent hac ...; Desk 2025.04.28

Paraguayan Indigenous Community Connects to the Digital World with Free WiFi Project: The Sawhoyamaxa indigenous community of the Enxet tribe, located in Pozo Colorado, Presidente Hayes region of Paraguay, is experie ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.04.28

Bill Proposed to Sanction Unfair Communication Fee Hikes… Expectations for Enhanced Consumer Protection: A recently proposed bill is drawing significant attention as it aims to curb the practices of telecommunication companies that rai ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.04.28