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Nexon Revamps Signature Youth Coding Competition into AI-Driven 'Nexon Young Programmers Cup'

SEOUL, South Korea — Nexon, a global pioneer in the gaming industry, officially announced on June 4 that it has opened applications for its newly rebranded and completely restructured programmin
President Lee Assures 'Zero Tolerance' for Corruption, Outlining Vision for South Korea as an 'Irreplaceable Global Leader'

SEOUL — President Lee Jae-myung declared on Wednesday a stern, uncompromising stance against corruption and illegal financial gains, asserting that South Korea will transform into a thoroughly t

Premature 'Victory Celebration' on City Hall Display Sparks Outrage and Allegations of Election Interference in Taebaek

TAEBAEK, South Korea — A major political scandal has erupted in the city of Taebaek, Gangwon State, after an electronic billboard inside the municipal city hall prematurely displayed a graphic c

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Seoul ₩80,000, Busan ₩600,000: 466 Individuals Sent to Prosecution for Illegal Taxi Operations at Incheon Airport: (C) Incheon Metropolitan Police Agency INCHEON, South Korea – Police have apprehended organized groups operating illegal ta ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.11.03

Influencer Breaks Silence: 200,000-Subscriber Mukbang YouTuber Alleges Sexual Assault by Taxi Driver: 200,000-Subscriber Mukbang YouTuber Alleges Sexual Assault by Taxi Driver (C) Pixabay SEOUL — A prominent South Korean m ...; Desk 2025.11.03

Weekly Cheese Consumption Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Older Adults: Weekly Cheese Consumption Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Older Adults (C) Pixabay A recent longitudinal cohort study from ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.11.03

E-Mart Launches 'Suneung Daebak Prayer' Sale to Boost Student Morale: SEOUL — E-Mart, a leading South Korean retailer (KRX: 139480), has announced a major promotional event to support students p ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.11.02

Tech Titans Forge 'Kkanbu' Alliance Over Korean Chimaek: SEOUL, South Korea — In an unexpected display of corporate camaraderie and strategic alignment, Jensen Huang, CEO of Nvidia, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.31

South Korea-Japan Leaders Pledge to Strengthen ‘Future-Oriented Cooperation’: Summary President Lee and PM Takaichi Hold First Summit in Gyeongju… United on Developing Shuttle Diplomacy Takaichi Emphas ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.31

White House Spokesperson's K-Beauty Haul Goes Viral After Visit to Gyeongju: SEOUL/GYEONGJU, South Korea — Caroline Leavitt, the youngest White House spokesperson, has added a touch of personal flair t ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.10.30

South Korea's Business Leaders to Meet Xi Jinping: Strengthening Supply Chains in Key Future Industries: SEOUL/GYEONGJU, South Korea – South Korea’s most influential business magnates are set to hold a high-stakes meeting w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.30

U.S. Defense Giant Lockheed Martin Arms Sea Drones with Missiles, Tomahawk Integration Planned: WASHINGTON D.C. — Global defense giant Lockheed Martin announced a strategic investment of $50 million in leading sea drone ...; Hannah Yeh Reporter 2025.10.30

Nationwide Celebrations for Hanwoo Day: The 'Korean Beef Eating Day' Event: SEOUL, South Korea—The National Hanwoo Association has announced large-scale nationwide events to celebrate 'Hanwoo Day' (Ko ...; Hee Chan Kim Reporter 2025.10.29

KDI School Ranks Third in Global Korea Scholarship Evaluation: The KDI School of Public Policy and Management (KDI School) announced it achieved the 3rd highest ranking among 88 universities na ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.29

Striking Banners Greet APEC CEOs at Pohang-Gyeongju Airport: POHANG-GYEONGJU, North Gyeongsang Province — As global CEOs began arriving for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) ...; Shin Yeju 2025.10.29

South Korean President Lee Jae-myung: 'K-Democracy' Proves Power of Solidarity, Echoes 'Honmoon' in K-Pop Film: Gyeongju — South Korean President Lee Jae-myung emphasized the power of solidarity and cooperation as the key to navigating ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.29

Kevin Kim Named US Chargé d’Affaires in Seoul, Focus on Alliance and APEC: Seoul, South Korea—The U.S. Embassy in Seoul formally announced on Monday, October 27, 2025, the appointment of Kevin Kim as ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.28

South Korea and Cambodia Launch Joint Task Force to Combat Scams: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia—South Korean President Lee Jae-myung and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet held a summit in Kuala Lu ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Trade Talks Hit Snag: US $350 Billion Investment Gap Clouds APEC Breakthrough: Gyeongju, South Korea — Hopes for a grand trade agreement breakthrough between South Korea and the United States at the upco ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.27

Suspects Arrested in Audacious Louvre Jewel Heist: Paris, France—Two suspects in the audacious daylight theft of royal jewels from the Louvre Museum have been apprehended by F ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.27

Inter-regional Bus Connects Cheongju International Airport to Gongju and Buyeo, Improving Foreign Tourist Access: The provinces of Chungcheongnam-do (South Chungcheong) and Chungcheongbuk-do (North Chungcheong) have inaugurated a pilot operatio ...; Desk 2025.10.27

Korea to Reinstate 'Labor Day' on May 1st, Eyes Public Holiday Status: SEOUL — May 1st, currently recognized as 'Laborer's Day' (Geunroja-eui Nal), is set to revert to its original designation, ' ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.27

Special Counsel to Probe South Korean Prosecution's Internal Misconduct: A Catalyst for Reform?: SEOUL — In a landmark decision poised to fuel the nation's ongoing debate on judicial and prosecutorial reform, the Ministry ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.27