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S. Korea Braces for Longest, Most Intense Cold Wave of the Season: Feels-like Temps to Plummet to -20°C

(C) Youtube SEOUL – South Korea is bracing for the most severe and prolonged cold wave of the winter season starting this Tuesday, Jan. 20, coinciding with "Daehan"—traditio
Wealthy Individuals Value Time Over Money: Insights into the "Rich Mindset"

(C) Nova Money What truly separates the wealthy from the average person? While the most obvious difference is the size of their bank accounts, a landmark study suggests that the real distinction li

Trump Declares Himself ‘The Tariff King’ on Social Media Ahead of Supreme Court Ruling

WASHINGTON D.C. – President Donald Trump has stirred public attention by posting images of himself labeled as “The Tariff King” and “Mister Tariff” on social media, just

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Gyeongnam Weightlifters Dominate at Asian Junior and Youth Championships: Doha, Qatar – South Korean weightlifters from the Gyeongnam province showcased exceptional strength and skill at the 2024 As ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.28

High Temperatures Blamed for Increased Citrus Burst in Jeju: Jeju, South Korea – A recent study conducted by the Jeju Special Self-Governing Province Agricultural Technology Institute h ...; Desk 2024.12.28

Jeju's Ocean Faces Severe Warming and Rising Sea Levels Due to Climate Change: A new study has revealed that if carbon emissions continue to rise unabated, the sea surface temperature around Jeju Island could ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.28

Netflix to Drop Support for Older TVs in 2025: Netflix has announced that it will be discontinuing support for older smart TVs, beginning in 2025. This means that many televisio ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.27

Egypt's Central Bank Holds Interest Rates Steady: Cairo - Egypt's central bank kept its overnight interest rates unchanged on Thursday, as widely expected, citing persistent inflat ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.27

Ministry of Environment Unveils National Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for Climate Change Adaptation: Lima, Peru – The Ministry of the Environment (Minam) has recently released the National Monitoring and Evaluation Plan for C ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2024.12.27

Hana Bank Tops Interest in Retirement Pensions Among Major Banks: Seoul, South Korea – Hana Bank has emerged as the most sought-after financial institution for retirement pension products am ...; Desk 2024.12.27

South Korean Won Plunges as Political Uncertainty Deepens: Seoul, South Korea – The South Korean won has plummeted to a 15-year low, with the dollar-won exchange rate surpassing 1,485 ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.27

Shrinkflation on the Rise: Consumer Agency Finds Companies Reducing Product Sizes: Seoul, South Korea – The Korea Consumer Agency has revealed that four major products have undergone a reduction in size whil ...; Desk 2024.12.27

South Korea Secures Stable Funding for Fire Departments: Seoul, South Korea – The National Fire Agency on [date] announced that the passage of the amended Local Allocation Tax Act h ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.27

Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center Awarded for Excellence in Professional Guidance Research: Daejeon, South Korea – The Daejeon Agricultural Technology Center has been recognized for its outstanding contributions to a ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Hongseong County, a Cultural Hub in the Making: Hongseong, Chungnam – Hongseong County has achieved a significant milestone in its cultural development, being officially de ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Seocheonan Rotary Club Provides Heating Oil to Vulnerable Households in Cheongryong-dong: Cheonan, South Korea – The Seocheonan Rotary Club has donated 400 liters of heating oil to a vulnerable household in Cheongr ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Cheonan City Recognized as an Outstanding Institution in Youth Challenge Support Program: Cheonan, South Korea – Cheonan City has been selected as an outstanding institution in the Youth Challenge Support Program, ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2024.12.27

Dubai International Financial Centre: A Prime Destination for Boutique and Wellness Entrepreneurs: Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC), a leading global financial hub, is rapidly emerging as a prime destination for entrep ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.26

Controversial History Textbook Adoption Sparks Protests at South Korean High School: Gyeongsan, South Korea – A high school in South Korea is facing mounting criticism over its decision to adopt a controversia ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.26

Jiphyungseon High School in Kimje, Jeollabuk-do, Becomes First in Province to Be Approved as IB Diploma Programme Candidate School: Kimje, Jeollabuk-do – Jiphyungseon High School, a specialized alternative school, has been approved by the International Bac ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.12.26

Island Student Defies Odds, Secures Spot at Seoul National University Medical School: Sinan, South Korea – In a remarkable feat, a student from a remote island in Sinan County, South Jeolla Province, has been a ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2024.12.26

AI Textbooks: South Korea's Education Ministry and Publishers Deadlocked Over Subscription Fees: Seoul, South Korea – South Korea's Ministry of Education and textbook publishers remain at an impasse over the subscription ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.26

Holiday Sales on the Island Expected to Be Positive, but Economic Uncertainty Remains: Local retailers are anticipating a strong holiday shopping season, with increased activity reported in recent weeks. However, the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.12.25