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Seoul Metro to Ban Personal Mobility Devices and High-Capacity Lithium Batteries Starting July

SEOUL — Starting July 1, 2026, passengers will be prohibited from bringing personal mobility (PM) devices powered by lithium batteries and high-capacity lithium batteries into Seoul Metro statio
South Korea’s Bid for MSCI Developed Market Status Stalls Again

SEOUL — South Korea’s long-standing ambition to be reclassified as a "Developed Market" (DM) by Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) has faced another setback. In its 20

President Lee Steps Up Regional Growth Blueprint, Putting AI and Chips at the Center

SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung is set to hold a series of high-level meetings with the leaders of South Korea’s semiconductor giants, Samsung Electronics and SK Group, to finalize an ambi

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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

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

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