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2026-03-31 (Tue)

APEC 2025 KOREA GUIDE
Miyeokguk: Korea's Nourishing Seaweed Soup
Industry
South Korean Researchers Crack the Code for "Dream Battery": Solving Lifespan and Fire Risks
World
Israel Accuses NGOs of Serving Hamas Propaganda Amidst Gaza Hunger Warnings

Kakao Unveils ‘Clicking AI’: Integrating CUA into ‘Kanana-v’ to Redefine AI Agents

SEOUL — Kakao is officially entering the race to develop "Computer Use Agent" (CUA) technology—an advanced AI capability that allows systems to perceive computer screens and ma

South Korean Insurers Face 14.5% Profit Slump in 2025 Amid Rising Loss Contracts and Global Volatility

SEOUL — South Korea’s insurance sector recorded a significant double-digit decline in net profit last year, as a combination of worsening underwriting margins and macroeconomic headwinds w

HEADLINE
Samsung Completes Transition to 236-Layer 8th Gen V-NAND in Xi’an; 9th Gen Mass Production Slated for Late 2026: XI'AN, China — In a strategic move to solidify its dominance in the global memory market, Samsung Electronics has officially completed the first phase of its advanced process migration at it

HEADLINE
LG Electronics Leverages 'Physical AI' to Transform Logistics into a Smart Factory Frontier: SEOUL — LG Electronics is aggressively pivoting its Smart Factory business model, moving beyond traditional manufacturing to conquer the logistics sector. By integrating "Physical AI"

HEADLINE
Chaos Over Garbage Bags: Illegal Trading Surges on Second-hand Platforms Amid Middle East War: The "Garbage Bag Crisis" Hits the Resale Market"Selling Seongnam City garbage bags. 30 pieces of 20-liter bags available for bulk purchase." As the conflict in the Middle East

HEADLINE
Localization of Specialized Semiconductors Complete: 4-Inch Wafer Yield Hits 95%: SEOUL — South Korea has secured a critical foothold in the global race for semiconductor sovereignty. The Korea Advanced Nano Fab Center (KANC) announced on March 29, 2026, that it has achieved

HEADLINE
Let’s recycle the old blankets in Jeju Island’s closet instead of incinerating them.: [Global Economic Times] Jeju Special Self-Governing Province is the first in the country to implement a ‘used blanket circular economy pilot project’. Jeju Island signed a business agreem

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China’s online public opinion manipulation goes beyond Korea: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Recently, the reality of online public opinion manipulation originating from China has been revealed, raising both shock and serious concern. Beyond simple competition, China

Distribution Economy

Won-Dollar Exchange Rate Surges to 1,515 Range Amid Triple Whammy: War, Oil Prices, and Foreign Capital Outflow

Industry

Gmarket to Launch New ‘KKOK’ Membership on April 23: Joining the E-Commerce ‘Rewards War’

Well+Being

Icheon City Expands AI Robot Companion Program to Combat Senior Isolation and Enhance Safety

Kim Seul-Ong Column

Commemorating the 580th Anniversary of the Proclamation of Hangeul (1446)

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Synthesis

“Urban Community Headquarters Holds 1st Sustainable Urban Community Forum in Sejong”

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Cheonan City Empowers Citizens to Validate Smart City Services: "Reverse-Proposing Solutions to User Inconvenience"

3 days ago

Hyundai Motor Group Expands Mandatory Vehicle Rotation System to Bolster National Energy Conservation Efforts

3 days ago

President Lee Asserts ‘Self-Reliant Defense’ as Crucial, Vows Swift Recovery of Operational Control

3 days ago

Gov’t Enforces ‘Odd-Even’ Driving Restraint for Public Sector Amid Middle East Energy Crisis

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MBS Urges Trump to Pursue "Regime Change" in Iran, Pushing for Ground Invasion

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Business

‘Global Hansang’ Gather in Magok, Seoul… The 27th World Representative Conference Opens

9 hours ago

Economy Seats Transform into Beds: United Airlines Unveils 'Lie-Flat' Option

5 days ago

IBK Pioneers AI Internal Control System: Strengthening Enterprise-Wide Risk Management

5 days ago

Korean Air Resumes Busan-Beijing Route, Offers Up to 10% Discount on Greater China Flights

7 days ago

Hyundai, Kia, and Others Recall Over 400,000 Vehicles Due to Safety Defects

7 days ago

Samsung and LG Clash in Milan Over European HVAC Supremacy at MCE 2026

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Industry

Arm Breaks 35-Year Tradition to Sell Own Chips, Challenging Intel and AMD in AI Race

5 days ago

President Lee Attends Rollout of First Mass-Produced KF-21: "A Symbol of Self-Reliant Defense and Global Ambition"

5 days ago

GIST Unveils 'Virtual Battery' Framework to Turn Thousands of EVs into a Unified Power Resource

7 days ago

Naver D2SF Launches 18th Campus Tech Startup Competition to Foster Next-Gen Innovators

9 days ago

HP Targets Korea as Strategic Hub for 'Edge AI' Expansion, Seeking Startup Partnerships

9 days ago

LG Energy Solution to Pivot Strategy: Boosting ESS and New Business Share to Mid-40% Range

10 days ago

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Most Viewed

1: The Zenith of ‘K-Strawberries’: A Sweet Innovation Unfolds in Nonsan… The 28th Nonsan Strawberry Festival Opens

2: Netanyahu Declares Decisive Blow to Iran’s Nuclear and Missile Programs, Signals Early End to War

3: Gov’t Enforces ‘Odd-Even’ Driving Restraint for Public Sector Amid Middle East Energy Crisis

4: K-Beauty SMEs Join Forces with Distributors: A New Paradigm for Global Expansion through Strategic Consortiums

5: Naver D2SF Launches 18th Campus Tech Startup Competition to Foster Next-Gen Innovators

Opinion

'Epic Fury' Without an Exit: The Aftermath of Trump’s "Hit-and-Run" Politics

The 51st State of Delusion: Trump’s Baseball Imperialism is a New Low

The Fall of Pax Americana: Diplomacy of Madness Defined by Dogmatism and Threats

Fichee Chambalaalla and Korea’s Lunar New Year: Under the Same Moon

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Photo News

ICT(Information and Communication Technology)

"AI Won't Replace Security, It Will Fuel It": Cyber Security Market Set to Double

70% of Hacked Companies Fail to Report Breaches: Call for Enhanced Cybersecurity Response

Google Gemini to Import Rival AI Chat Histories: Battle for User Retention Intensifies

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Distribution Economy

Card Issuers Caught in the Crossfire of Samsung-Apple Pay Fee War

Card Issuers Caught in the Crossfire of Samsung-Apple Pay Fee War

SK Hynix CEO Targets 100 Trillion Won Net Cash to Fuel "Uninterrupted" AI Investment

SK Hynix CEO Targets 100 Trillion Won Net Cash to Fuel "Uninterrupted" AI Investment

E-mart Launches "Half-Price" Kimbap at 3,980 Won for Two Rolls to Combat Inflation

E-mart Launches "Half-Price" Kimbap at 3,980 Won for Two Rolls to Combat Inflation

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