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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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Budget Constraints Hamper Disaster Recovery: Government Systems Crippled by Fire Two Years After Previous Outage: DAEJEON, South Korea – The recent fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) data center in Daejeon has once ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.29

Kim Keon-hee Special Prosecutor Likely to Indict Kwon Seong-dong, Kim Sang-min This Week: The Min Joong-ki Special Prosecutor's Team, which is investigating allegations related to First Lady Kim Keon-hee, is expected to ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.29

Women Face Higher Depression Risk from Soft Drink Consumption, Study Suggests Gut Microbiome Link: FRANKFURT, GERMANY — A new study from researchers at Frankfurt University Hospital in Germany suggests that consuming soft d ...; Ana Fernanda Reporter 2025.09.29

Hangang Bus Service Suspended for One Month Following Repeated Mechanical Failures: SEOUL — The Seoul Metropolitan Government has announced a full, month-long suspension of passenger services for the newly la ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

Budget-Friendly Boom: China Emerges as Top Value Destination for South Korean Travelers: A significant shift is underway in South Korea's outbound travel market, with China rapidly emerging as a top-tier, budget-friendl ...; Kim Sungmoon Reporter 2025.09.28

Electric Dream a Reality: Hernandarias Leads Paraguay’s Green Transport Revolution: Hernandarias, Alto Paraná—The shift to sustainable urban transport in Paraguay has hit a decisive milestone, with the ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

Migraciones y la Embajada de Corea coordinan acciones para facilitar la radicación de inversionistas extranjeros: En el marco de la política gubernamental orientada a atraer inversiones extranjeras mediante la desburocratización d ...; Yim Kwangsoo Correspondent 2025.09.28

Long-Haul Flight 'Thunderbolt'? Eastar Jet Completely Bans In-Flight Power Bank Charging: Inconvenience is expected for some long-haul flight passengers starting next month. This is because Eastar Jet is implementing a m ...; Shin Yeju 2025.09.28

Korea Communications Commission Dissolved After 17 Years, Replaced by New Broadcasting and Media Body: Seoul, South Korea — South Korea’s media landscape is set for a dramatic overhaul as the Korea Communications Commissi ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.28

How Gen Z Is Giving Hanbok a 'Hip' Makeover: A khaki-colored bolero, inspired by the traditional Korean jacket called the jeogori, paired with straight-leg black jeans. A nori ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.27

Deadly Blast Rocks Yangju Jjimjilbang, Injuring 28: YANGJU, GYEONGGI PROVINCE—A routine task at a public bathhouse turned disastrous on Saturday morning when a Liquefied Petrol ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.27

Fire Disrupts Digital ID and Government Services, KAC Urges Travelers to Carry Physical ID: SEOUL, South Korea – The Korea Airports Corporation (KAC) has released a mandatory public announcement asking all passengers ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.27

Wall Street Figure Howard Rubin Arrested on Sex Trafficking, Abuse Charges: NEW YORK — Retired Wall Street financier Howard Rubin, 70, was arrested on Friday, September 26, 2025, on federal charges of ...; Eugenio Rodolfo Sanabria Reporter 2025.09.27

"Give Me Back My KakaoTalk": Super App Revamp Sparks User Fury, Sends Stock Tumbling: SEOUL — KakaoTalk, South Korea's ubiquitous "National Messenger," is facing a fierce backlash from users following a major i ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.27

National Data Center Fire: 647 Government Systems Down, Naver Steps in to Assist: DAEJEON — A fire at the National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon, the central hub for South Korea's administ ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.27

Korea's Brain Drain Concern: Over Half of Gen Z Job Seekers Prefer Overseas Work: A recent survey by the recruitment platform JinHakSa Catch reveals a striking preference among South Korea's Z-generation job seek ...; Hwang Sujin Reporter 2025.09.26

Korean Pharmaceutical Association Rejects Trump's Claim on Tylenol and Autism: SEOUL — The Korean Pharmaceutical Association (KPA) has publicly refuted President Donald Trump's recent claim that pregnant ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.25

Cholesterol: Debunking the Myths for a Healthier You: Many people misunderstand cholesterol's role in the body, often believing it's a simple case of "the lower, the better." However, ...; KO YONG-CHUL Reporter 2025.09.25

2025 Daejeon Fashion Collection a huge success : 900 spectators, 160 works by local designers and students on stage: On the evening of September 25, Daejeon City held the '2025 Daejeon Fashion Collection' at the circular plaza of the Hanbat Arbore ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.25

Daejeon Hosts First International Medical Imaging Conference in South Korea: DAEJEON – The 28th International Conference on Medical Image Computing and Computer Assisted Intervention (MICCAI 2025), a l ...; HONG MOON HWA Senior Reporter 2025.09.25