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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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Disney Shares Plunge Despite Earnings Beat as “Trump Effect” Clouds Outlook: (C) AllEars.net BURBANK, CA — The Walt Disney Company delivered a double-edged sword to Wall Street on Monday. While the ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2026.02.03

Musk Announces SpaceX Acquisition of xAI: A $1.25 Trillion "Interstellar Engine": (C) WCCFTech HAWTHORNE, CA — Elon Musk, the visionary CEO of SpaceX and Tesla, has officially announced that SpaceX will ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.02.03

Prosecutors Indict Pastor Jun Kwang-hoon for Inciting Violent Court Protest: (C) The Japan Times SEOUL – The Seoul Western District Prosecutors’ Office announced Tuesday that it has indicted J ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.02.03

"Makgeolli Bath" in Oden Soup: Hygiene Scandal Rocks Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival: (C) Instagram TAEBAEK, Gangwon Province — The Taebaek Mountain Snow Festival, a premier winter celebration in South Korea ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.02.02

Man Arrested for Setting Massive Reed Field Fire in Changwon, Claiming He Was "Cold": (C) Changwon Fire Headquarters A massive fire that scorched a reed bed near the Susan Bridge in Changwon and forced hundreds of ...; Cho Kijo Reporter 2026.02.02

'120-Day Race' Begins: Preliminary Candidate Registration for June 3 Local Elections Opens Tomorrow: SEOUL — The starting gun for the June 3 nationwide local elections is set to fire tomorrow, February 3, as the registration ...; Desk 2026.02.02

"Bitter Valentine": Japan’s Chocolate Prices Double, Crushing Sales and Traditions: (C) Go Dairy Free TOKYO — As Valentine’s Day approaches, Japan’s confectionery industry is facing a "bitter" ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2026.01.30

Police Launch Investigation into Data Breach of Seoul’s ‘Ttareungyi’ Bike-Sharing Service: (C) Seoul Metropolitan Government SEOUL – Authorities have launched a formal investigation following reports of a signifi ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2026.01.30

The 'Dujjonku' War: Major Food Brands Clash Over Dubai-Style Desserts: (C) RTL Today SEOUL – The South Korean food and beverage industry is witnessing a fierce "dessert war" as major players&m ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2026.01.30

S. Korea Braces for Influx of Chinese Tourists as Lunar New Year Approaches: (C) KED Global SEOUL — South Korea’s retail and hospitality sectors are gearing up for a massive wave of Chinese to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.30

'AI Bus' Connecting Daejeon and Sejong Navigates Complex Urban Challenges: (C) Hong Moon Hwa Autonomous driving technology, which has long been confined to laboratories, has finally been deployed on the ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2026.01.29

‘Encore Nonsan Strawberry,’ D-7 Until the 2026 Nonsan Overseas Agricultural Food Fair: ㅣA scene from the 2025 Nonsan Agricultural and Food Overseas Expo. (C) Nonsan City [Nonsan] The opening of the "2026 Nonsan Ove ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.29

Former Unification Church Leader Yun Young-ho Sentenced to 1 Year and 2 Months for Bribery and Illegal Solicitation: (C) JTBC SEOUL — Yun Young-ho, the former Director-General of the Family Federation for World Peace and Unification (Unif ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.29

"Increase of 100 Single-Person Households Creates 27 Local Jobs: Boosting Service Consumption": (C) NOVAsia A recent study reveals that the rise of single-person households is driving demand for lifestyle-related services a ...; Min Gyu Mi Reporter 2026.01.29

Koreans Living in Fear Amid U.S. Immigration Crackdown: "Being Asian is a Risk": (C) PBS ST. PAUL, MN – The suburban quiet of Minnesota has been replaced by a chilling atmosphere of anxiety. For the Korea ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2026.01.29

Korean Residents Association of Brazil Provides Free Medical Services to 40 People in First Outreach of 2026: On January 24th, from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM, the Korean Residents Association of Brazil (President: Kim Bum-jin) held its first free ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.29

Korean Cultural Center in Germany Showcases Cultural Stage Combining Hansik and Hallyu at Berlin’s "Grüne Woche": | Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Germany, Lim Sang-beom, delivering welcoming remarks. (C) Korean Cultural Center in Germa ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2026.01.27

Digital Diplomacy on the Rift: Germany to Host Tri-Nation LoL Tournament for Korea and Japan: (C) See Thru SEOUL — In a landmark move that blends high-stakes competitive gaming with international relations, the Germ ...; Desk 2026.01.26

Billionaire Exodus: Don Hankey Flees California for Nevada Amid $400 Million Wealth Tax Threat: LAS VEGAS – The skyline of the Las Vegas Valley has a new resident, and the California Treasury has a massive potential hole ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2026.01.26

Nobel Laureate Demis Hassabis Cautions Against AI Overinvestment: "A Correction May Be Coming": (C) Businees Insider LONDON — Demis Hassabis, the co-founder and CEO of Google DeepMind, has warned that the staggering l ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2026.01.26

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