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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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Eight Chinese Nationals Apprehended in Daring Sea Smuggling Attempt Off Taean Coast: TAEAN, South Korea — Eight Chinese nationals were arrested by the South Korean Coast Guard near Taean, South Chungcheong Pro ...; Global Economic Times Reporter 2025.10.10

Korean MMA Fighter Arrested in Japan for Smuggling Gold Disguised as Medals: Osaka, Japan – A Korean mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter, identified by local media as a participant in the popular Japanese ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.10

Albert Einstein's 'Beloved Violin' Fetches Record Price at Auction: CIRENCESTER, UK - A violin once owned and cherished by physicist Albert Einstein sold for a staggering £860,000 (approximate ...; Greace Nunez Correspondent 2025.10.10

Seoul Eases Regulations on Urban Homestays to Attract Foreign Tourists: SEOUL — South Korea’s Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism (MCST) announced a significant relaxation of regulations ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

Cultural Clash Ignites After Manchester City Extends Korean Chuseok Greetings: SEOUL/LONDON—English Premier League club Manchester City has found itself at the center of a heated cultural controversy aft ...; Eunsil Ju Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korea's Cultural Heritage Facing Extinction as Artisans Age: SEOUL—South Korea’s precious traditional crafts, many of which have recently captured global attention through the pop ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.10.10

Online Counterfeit Cosmetics Surge in South Korea, Perfume Complaints Dominate: SEOUL, South Korea – Consumers in South Korea are urged to exercise extreme caution when purchasing cosmetics online, as the ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korean University Student Kidnapped, Tortured to Death in Cambodia: A tragic case has come to light involving a South Korean university student (22) from Yecheon-gun, Gyeongbuk Province, who was kid ...; Desk 2025.10.10

Medical Narcotic Diversion Soars in South Korea: Over 57,000 Doses Lost in Five Years: The Republic of Korea is grappling with a sharp increase in incidents involving the mismanagement, theft, and loss of medical narc ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.10

South Korean Universities Achieve Record Presence in THE World Top 100: SEOUL — South Korean universities have significantly boosted their global standing, with a record four institutions securing ...; Shin Yeju 2025.10.10

Renewable Energy Covers 100% of Global Electricity Demand Growth in H1 2025, Marking a Turning Point in the Fossil Fuel Era: Although the International Energy Agency (IEA) projected that renewable energy would surpass coal to become the world's leading so ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.10.09

Octopus Day: A Celebration of Astonishing Intelligence and Ecosystem Treasure: Every year on October 8th, we celebrate World Octopus Day, a day dedicated to one of the ocean's most astonishing and intelligent ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.10.09

Climate Change and 'Trash Bombs' Collapsing Mexico City's Sewage System: The recent extreme rainfall that hit Mexico City has clearly exposed the vulnerability of the city's sewage system. Climate change ...; KIM YOUNG MIN 2025.10.09

2025 Nobel Prize in Literature Predictions: Top Contenders in a Fierce Betting Race: The annual tradition returns as the Swedish Academy prepares to announce the Nobel Prize in Literature winner this Thursday. The w ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.09

A Chemical Revolution, the Era of Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) Begins: 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry: The 2025 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was awarded to three scientists: Susumu Kitagawa (Japan), Richard Robson (United Kingdom), and O ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.10.09

The Gender Bias Online: Women Depicted as Young, Men as Highly Qualified: In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI), a study analyzing 1.4 million visual resources and language models reveals the pervasi ...; Graciela Maria Reporter 2025.10.09

900 Rescued After Being Stranded for Four Days in Everest's Karma Valley Trekking Route: Nearly 900 people who were isolated in the Karma Valley near the eastern slope of Mount Everest in the Tibet Autonomous Region of ...; Pedro Espinola Special Correspondent 2025.10.09

Taiwanese Climber Dies in Snowstorm on China's Qinghai Province: Incident During Gansu-Qinghai Laohugou Trek Over Chinese National Day Holiday... Over 250 People Rescued: An accident occurred during China's National Day and Mid-Autumn Festival holidays on October 7, in the Laohugou (老虎溝) region of Qi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.10.09

DPRK-Vietnam Reaffirm 'Traditional Friendship' on 75th Anniversary of Diplomatic Ties: General Secretary Kim Jong Un Welcomes General Secretary To Lam... Seeking New Development in Bilateral Relations: On October 9, 2025, a grand welcoming ceremony was hosted in Pyongyang, Democratic People's Republic of Korea (DPRK), by Kim Jong ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.10.09

Chile: Progress in Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Amidst Shadows: Women's Economic Empowerment and Inequality Reduction as Core Challenges: SANTIAGO — A new study reveals that while Chile has achieved remarkable success in the field of Gender Equality, Disability, ...; ONLINE TEAM 2025.10.08