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MAFRA Unveils Success in Integrated Rural Care: Synergizing Social Farming and Medical Services

Rural care in South Korea is evolving into a comprehensive model that integrates agriculture, medical care, and essential life services. The Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (MAFRA) ann
Generative AI Use Triples Among Seoul Citizens, but Digital Divide Persists for Seniors

The adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly spreading across Seoul, but a significant "digital divide" remains as the elderly population struggles to keep pace with the technol

60-Year-Old Man Sentenced to 27 Years in Prison for Killing Wife Immediately After Restraining Order Expired

An appellate court has upheld a heavy prison sentence for a man in his 60s who brutally murdered his wife just one week after his court-ordered restraining order expired. The ruling highlights critica

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25 people arrested for ‘runaway racing’ in Gangbyeonbuk-ro: A number of drivers in their 20s were caught by the police for dangerously driving a car at speeds of up to 200 km/h along the Gan ...; Desk 2024.10.31

The main culprit of ‘Seoul National University Deepfake’ was sentenced to 10 years in prison in the first trial… The court said, “Long-term destruction of character”… Sentenced to ‘medium punishment’: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Mr. Park (40), the main suspect in the so-called 'Seoul National University Deepfake (technology to creat ...; Desk 2024.10.31

The Seoul Metropolitan Government’s ‘Namsan Gondola’ project has been put on hold.: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] The ‘Namsan Gondola’ installation project being promoted by the Seoul Metropolitan Government ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.10.31

Tourists from Taiwan and Hong Kong visiting Busan are at an all-time high: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] The number of Taiwanese and Hong Kong tourists visiting Busan this year is expected to reach an all-time ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.10.30

The 6th French Days in Seoul was full of passion.: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] The French Tourism Organization held ‘French Days in Seoul 2024’ on the 22nd. French Days in ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.10.30

Daycare admission - Kindergarten admission application, unified into ‘Kindergarten integrated portal’ next month: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Applications for next year’s daycare or kindergarten admission can be made through the unified &lsq ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.10.30

What is the average TOEIC score in Korea?... The number of successful applicants from large companies is more than 100 points higher.: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] The average TOEIC score of Koreans was found to be 709 points. The average TOEIC score of successful appl ...; Desk 2024.10.30

Opening of a shelter for multicultural families... Contribution to intercultural understanding: [GLOBQL ECONOMIC TIMES] The Youth Stump Foundation opened the ‘Stumpet Multicultural Center’ (pictured), a support sp ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2024.10.30

30 GIST professors named to the list of ‘World’s Top 2% Researchers’: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] 30 professors at Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST) were selected as among the top 2% of ...; ONLINE TEAM 2024.10.30

‘Complex shopping mall + dome stadium’ Incheon Starfield Cheongna, 21,000 seats confirmed... Construction permit completed: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] The Incheon Free Economic Zone Authority announced on the 29th that it approved a change in the building ...; Desk 2024.10.30

“The price of 80 kg of rice has fallen to 160,000 won... We are only accumulating debt due to farming.”: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] As the rice harvest approaches, female farmers are becoming increasingly anxious. This is because the pri ...; Desk 2024.10.30

The 1st Royal Park City Content Contest held: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] DK Asia announced on the 29th that it will hold the '2024 1st Royal Park City Content Contest' containing ...; Desk 2024.10.30

For foreign students to settle down... Chungcheongbuk-do introduces guardianship system for foreign students: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] North Chungcheong Province announced on the 21st that it will introduce the 'K-Guardian' system to help f ...; Desk 2024.10.29

One in four people in their 20s is a non-regular worker, the highest proportion ever.: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Four out of 10 wage workers in their 20s were counted as irregular workers. The proportion of people in t ...; Desk 2024.10.29

Starting next year, I will learn finance in high school... “Learn about loans, house contracts, etc.”: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Starting next year, ‘Finance and Economic Life’ will be added as an elective subject in the h ...; Desk 2024.10.29

About 2.4 billion won was invested in IB (International Baccalaureate) education, but less than 10% were certified schools.: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] The budget paid by metropolitan and provincial offices of education across the country to the Swiss IB he ...; Desk 2024.10.29

Will a ‘November typhoon’ come to the Korean Peninsula? ‘Kongrey’ advances north from the Philippines: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] As Typhoon 'Kong-rey', which occurred in the North Pacific, is heading north, there is talk of the possib ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.10.28

Woomi Construction Consortium sells ‘Newv Cloud Hills’ in Magok District in October: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] Woomi Construction Consortium will supply 'New Cloud Hills' to be built in Magok-dong, Gangseo-gu, Seoul ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.10.28

Green belts, etc. released, 90,000 households... Supply measures for the metropolitan area are pouring in next month.: [GLOBAL ECONOMIC TIMES] In November, the government's ambitious plan to supply mega-housing will be announced one after another. ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.10.28

Mok-dong Complex 12 “Transformed into 2,788 households with up to 43 floors”: [GLOBAL ECONOPMIC TIMES] While the reconstruction plans for 14 old Mok-dong apartment complexes in Yangcheon-gu, Seoul are being ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2024.10.28